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Definition of Pathophysiology - CORRECT
ANSWER >>>>the study of how
structural/functional changes that occur in
cells, tissues, and organs due to disease
effect total body function
What are the 5 etiologic factors (w/
examples) - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>1.
Physical (trauma, burns, radiation)
2. Chemical (poisons, alcohol)
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3. Biological (bacteria, viruses)
4. Genetic disposition
5. Nutritional imbalances (deficiencies,
excesses)
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What are the 2 types of risk factors? -
CORRECT ANSWER >>>>1. congenital
conditions (present at birth)
2. acquired defects (occurring after birth)
What is the difference between
MORPHOLOGY and HISTOLOGY? -
CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Morphology is the
structure of a cell or tissue.
Histology is the study of the cells and
extracellular matrix at the tissue level
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Signs vs. Symptoms (example of each) -
CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Signs - objective
manifestations (dilated pupils, elevated
heart rate)
Symptoms - subjective complaints
(stomach pain, trouble breathing)
What are 3 processes needed when
coming to a diagnosis? - CORRECT
ANSWER >>>>1. patient history
2. physical exam
3. diagnostic tests
PPD
Validity - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>how a
tool measures what it is supposed to
measure
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Reliability - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>the
likelihood of the same result occurring if
the test is repeated
Sensitivity - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>True
pos - proportion of people with the
disease who are positive for the disease
Specificity - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>True
neg - proportion of people without the
disease who are negative for the disease
What is the definition of Epidemiology
and what does it track? - CORRECT
ANSWER >>>>The study of how disease
occurrence effects the human population.
It tracks social determinants of health (i.e.
PORTAGE LEARNING PATHOPHYSIOLOGY EXAM ALL
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Definition of Pathophysiology - CORRECT
ANSWER >>>>the study of how
structural/functional changes that occur in
cells, tissues, and organs due to disease
effect total body function
What are the 5 etiologic factors (w/
examples) - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>1.
Physical (trauma, burns, radiation)
2. Chemical (poisons, alcohol)
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3. Biological (bacteria, viruses)
4. Genetic disposition
5. Nutritional imbalances (deficiencies,
excesses)
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What are the 2 types of risk factors? -
CORRECT ANSWER >>>>1. congenital
conditions (present at birth)
2. acquired defects (occurring after birth)
What is the difference between
MORPHOLOGY and HISTOLOGY? -
CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Morphology is the
structure of a cell or tissue.
Histology is the study of the cells and
extracellular matrix at the tissue level
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Signs vs. Symptoms (example of each) -
CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Signs - objective
manifestations (dilated pupils, elevated
heart rate)
Symptoms - subjective complaints
(stomach pain, trouble breathing)
What are 3 processes needed when
coming to a diagnosis? - CORRECT
ANSWER >>>>1. patient history
2. physical exam
3. diagnostic tests
PPD
Validity - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>how a
tool measures what it is supposed to
measure
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Reliability - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>the
likelihood of the same result occurring if
the test is repeated
Sensitivity - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>True
pos - proportion of people with the
disease who are positive for the disease
Specificity - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>True
neg - proportion of people without the
disease who are negative for the disease
What is the definition of Epidemiology
and what does it track? - CORRECT
ANSWER >>>>The study of how disease
occurrence effects the human population.
It tracks social determinants of health (i.e.
