NR 283 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY QUIZ 1

NR 283 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY QUIZ 1 Pathophysiology Quiz 1 Name: ______________________________ 1. Pathophysiology involves the study of: a. the structure of the human body. b. the functions of various organs in the body. c. functional or structural changes resulting from disease processes. Correct d. various cell structures and related functions. 2. The number of new and old or existing cases in a specific population within a specified time period is called: a. prevalence. b. occurrence. c. incidence. d. abstinence. 3. The term prognosis refers to the: a. period of recovery and return to a normal state. b. expected outcome of the disease. Correct c. mortality and morbidity rates for a given population. d. typical collection of signs and symptoms.