Test Bank For Pathology for the Physical Therapist Assistant 3rd Edition
Chapter 1. Introduction to Concepts of Pathology
Chapter 1. Introduction to Concepts of Pathology
1. A person with injury to the brain in the right hemisphere would most likely exhibit
which of the following cognitive deficits?
*a) Decreased executive functions
b) Poor complex problem solving
c) Slowed information processing
d) Memory deficits
2. In utero gene therapy (IUGT) is most beneficial for genetic diseases if gene
therapy is performed _________.
a) immediately after conception
*b) before symptoms have manifested
c) after symptoms have manifested, but before birth
d) after birth
3. In which type of cognitive deficit should the physical therapist assistant use
repetition to teach the patient new activities?
a) Decreased executive functions
*b) Poor complex problem solving
c) Slowed information processing
d) Memory deficits
4. Preventive medicine is categorized as primary, secondary, or tertiary. Primary
prevention is characterized by which of the following?
*a) Regular exercise to prevent osteoporosis
b) Skin test for tuberculosis
c) Colonoscopy for colon cancer
d) Radiation for localized cancer
5. The nucleus of nearly every cell in the human body contains _________.
a) amino acids
*b) DNA
c) proteins
d) Ribosomes
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,Test Bank For Pathology for the Physical Therapist Assistant 3rd Edition
Chapter 1. Introduction to Concepts of Pathology
6. Using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF)
classification system, which of the following would be defined as the execution of
specific tasks or actions?
*a) Activity
b) Activity limitations
c) Participation
d) Participation restrictions
7. What is the process by which a cell will undergo an acquired mutation?
a) The mutation is inherited from the mother or father.
b) The defective gene is delivered using a viral vector.
c) The defective gene is delivered using a nonviral vector.
*d) DNA flaws are passed along from the mother cell to daughter cell.
8. What type of gene therapy is the most controversial because it carries an
unknown level of risk?
a) Small molecule therapy
b) Transferring a gene into cancer cells to make them sensitive to certain drugs
*c) Germ-lined therapy
d) In utero gene therapy (IUGT)
9. Which of the following can be defined as the development of an unhealthy
condition?
a) Pathology
b) Clinical pathology
*c) Pathogenesis
d) Disease
10. Which of the following conditions would have the least predictive natural history?
*a) Cerebral palsy
b) Muscular dystrophy
c) Total knee replacement
d) Rotator cuff repair
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,Test Bank For Pathology for the Physical Therapist Assistant 3rd Edition
Chapter 1. Introduction to Concepts of Pathology
11. Which of the following groups of people should focus on practicing healthy
behaviors?
a) Individuals with acute diseases
b) Individuals with subacute diseases
c) Individuals with chronic diseases
*d) Any individual regardless of disease process
12. Which of the following is a characteristic of an acute illness?
a) Permanent impairment
b) Residual physical or cognitive disability
c) The need for long-term medical management
*d) Disease with a rapid onset and short duration
13. Which of the following is considered a natural part of the psychologic process of
dealing with illness?
a) Noncompliance
b) Paranoia
*c) Denial
d) Persistent depression
14. Which of the following is not a principle of immunotics?
a) Immunotics is used to prevent illness.
b) Immunotics has no side effects.
c) Immunotics represents a group of immunity boosters.
*d) Immunotics is used to treat illness after it occurs.
15. Which of the following was not a purpose of the Human Genome Project?
a) To identify all human genes
b) To map the genes’ locations on chromosomes
*c) To determine the origins of humans on the planet
d) To provide detailed information on genes function
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, Test Bank For Pathology for the Physical Therapist Assistant 3rd Edition
Chapter 1. Introduction to Concepts of Pathology
16. In 2001, the World Health Organization (WHO) introduced ICF Health and
Disability Model, which is the framework for describing and organizing information on
functioning and disability that takes into consideration the strengths of the
patient/client and the patient’s problems or limitations. What are the main
components of the ICF Health and Disability Model? __
Correct Answer(s):
a) Body functions, Body structures, Activities and participation, Environmental
factors, and Personal factors
17. Gene therapy in athletes is known as __.
Correct Answer(s):
a) gene doping
18. Measures of __ are made at one point in time while measures of __ are made in
a specific period of time.
a
b
*a) prevalence
*b) incidence
19. __ provides national objectives for promoting health and preventing disease.
Correct Answer(s):
a) Healthy People 2020
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Chapter 1. Introduction to Concepts of Pathology
Chapter 1. Introduction to Concepts of Pathology
1. A person with injury to the brain in the right hemisphere would most likely exhibit
which of the following cognitive deficits?
*a) Decreased executive functions
b) Poor complex problem solving
c) Slowed information processing
d) Memory deficits
2. In utero gene therapy (IUGT) is most beneficial for genetic diseases if gene
therapy is performed _________.
a) immediately after conception
*b) before symptoms have manifested
c) after symptoms have manifested, but before birth
d) after birth
3. In which type of cognitive deficit should the physical therapist assistant use
repetition to teach the patient new activities?
a) Decreased executive functions
*b) Poor complex problem solving
c) Slowed information processing
d) Memory deficits
4. Preventive medicine is categorized as primary, secondary, or tertiary. Primary
prevention is characterized by which of the following?
*a) Regular exercise to prevent osteoporosis
b) Skin test for tuberculosis
c) Colonoscopy for colon cancer
d) Radiation for localized cancer
5. The nucleus of nearly every cell in the human body contains _________.
a) amino acids
*b) DNA
c) proteins
d) Ribosomes
1
,Test Bank For Pathology for the Physical Therapist Assistant 3rd Edition
Chapter 1. Introduction to Concepts of Pathology
6. Using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF)
classification system, which of the following would be defined as the execution of
specific tasks or actions?
*a) Activity
b) Activity limitations
c) Participation
d) Participation restrictions
7. What is the process by which a cell will undergo an acquired mutation?
a) The mutation is inherited from the mother or father.
b) The defective gene is delivered using a viral vector.
c) The defective gene is delivered using a nonviral vector.
*d) DNA flaws are passed along from the mother cell to daughter cell.
8. What type of gene therapy is the most controversial because it carries an
unknown level of risk?
a) Small molecule therapy
b) Transferring a gene into cancer cells to make them sensitive to certain drugs
*c) Germ-lined therapy
d) In utero gene therapy (IUGT)
9. Which of the following can be defined as the development of an unhealthy
condition?
a) Pathology
b) Clinical pathology
*c) Pathogenesis
d) Disease
10. Which of the following conditions would have the least predictive natural history?
*a) Cerebral palsy
b) Muscular dystrophy
c) Total knee replacement
d) Rotator cuff repair
2
,Test Bank For Pathology for the Physical Therapist Assistant 3rd Edition
Chapter 1. Introduction to Concepts of Pathology
11. Which of the following groups of people should focus on practicing healthy
behaviors?
a) Individuals with acute diseases
b) Individuals with subacute diseases
c) Individuals with chronic diseases
*d) Any individual regardless of disease process
12. Which of the following is a characteristic of an acute illness?
a) Permanent impairment
b) Residual physical or cognitive disability
c) The need for long-term medical management
*d) Disease with a rapid onset and short duration
13. Which of the following is considered a natural part of the psychologic process of
dealing with illness?
a) Noncompliance
b) Paranoia
*c) Denial
d) Persistent depression
14. Which of the following is not a principle of immunotics?
a) Immunotics is used to prevent illness.
b) Immunotics has no side effects.
c) Immunotics represents a group of immunity boosters.
*d) Immunotics is used to treat illness after it occurs.
15. Which of the following was not a purpose of the Human Genome Project?
a) To identify all human genes
b) To map the genes’ locations on chromosomes
*c) To determine the origins of humans on the planet
d) To provide detailed information on genes function
3
, Test Bank For Pathology for the Physical Therapist Assistant 3rd Edition
Chapter 1. Introduction to Concepts of Pathology
16. In 2001, the World Health Organization (WHO) introduced ICF Health and
Disability Model, which is the framework for describing and organizing information on
functioning and disability that takes into consideration the strengths of the
patient/client and the patient’s problems or limitations. What are the main
components of the ICF Health and Disability Model? __
Correct Answer(s):
a) Body functions, Body structures, Activities and participation, Environmental
factors, and Personal factors
17. Gene therapy in athletes is known as __.
Correct Answer(s):
a) gene doping
18. Measures of __ are made at one point in time while measures of __ are made in
a specific period of time.
a
b
*a) prevalence
*b) incidence
19. __ provides national objectives for promoting health and preventing disease.
Correct Answer(s):
a) Healthy People 2020
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