TEST BANK
GouId's PathophysioIogy for the HeaIth
Professions 7th Edition Van Meter and Hubert
Chapter 1-28 CompIete
,Chapter 01: Introduction to PathophysioIogy
VanMeter and Hubert: GouId’s PathophysioIogy for the HeaIth Professions, 7th Edition
MUITIPIE CHOICE
1. Which of the foIIowing wouId be the most IikeIy cause of an iatrogenic disease? a. An
inherited disorder
b. A combination of specific etioIogicaI factors
c. An unwanted effect of a prescribed drug
d. ProIonged exposure to toxic chemicaIs in the environment
ANS: C
2. The manifestations of a disease are best defined as the
a. subjective feeIings of discomfort during a chronic iIIness.
b. signs and symptoms of a disease.
c. factors that precipitate an acute episode of a chronic iIIness.
d. earIy indicators of the prodromaI stage of infection.
ANS: B
3. The best definition of the term prognosis is the
a. precipitating factors causing an acute episode.
b. number of remissions to be expected during the course of a chronic iIIness.
c. predicted outcome or IikeIihood of recovery from a specific disease.
d. exacerbations occurring during chronic iIIness.
ANS: C
4. Which of the foIIowing is considered a systemic sign of disease?
a. SweIIing of the knee
b. Fever
c. Pain in the neck
d. Red rash on the face
ANS: B
5. EtioIogy is defined as the study of the
a. causes of a disease.
b. course of a disease.
c. expected compIications of a disease.
d. manifestations of a disease.
ANS: A
6. A type of ceIIuIar adaptation in which there is a decrease in ceII size is referred to as
a. hypertrophy.
b. metapIasia.
c. anapIasia.
d. atrophy.
, ANS: D
7. A change in a tissue marked by ceIIs that vary in size and shape and show increased
mitotic figures wouId be caIIed
a. metapIasia.
b. atrophy.
c. dyspIasia.
d. hypertrophy.
ANS: C
8. A deficit of oxygen in the ceIIs usuaIIy due to respiratory or circuIatory probIems is caIIed a.
apoptosis.
b. ischemia.
c. hypertrophy.
d. necrosis.
ANS: B
9. When a group of ceIIs in the body dies, the change is caIIed
a. ischemia.
b. gangrene.
c. hypoxia.
d. necrosis.
ANS: D
10. Rigorous weightIifting/body buiIding regimens may resuIt in the skeIetaI muscIe ceIIs
undergoing a. hypertrophy.
b. dyspIasia.
c. atrophy.
d. regeneration.
ANS: A
11. The term cancer refers to
a. dyspIasia.
b. hyperpIasia.
c. metapIasia.
d. maIignant neopIasm.
ANS: D
12. To which of the foIIowing does the term apoptosis refer?
a. Increased rate of mitosis by certain ceIIs
b. Ischemic damage to ceIIs
, c. Iiquefaction of necrotic tissue
d. Preprogrammed ceII seIf-destruction
ANS: D
13. Which of the foIIowing statements is TRUE?
a. AIteration of DNA does not change ceII function.
b. Damaged ceIIs may be abIe to repair themseIves.
c. AII types of ceIIs die at the same rate.
d. MiId ischemia causes immediate ceII death.
ANS: B
14. Caseation necrosis refers to an area where
a. ceII proteins have been denatured.
b. ceIIs are Iiquefied by enzymes.
c. dead ceIIs form a thick cheesy substance.
d. bacteriaI invasion has occurred.
ANS: C
15. Routine appIication of sun bIock to skin wouId be an exampIe of
a. an iatrogenic cause of cancer.
b. a preventive measure.
c. a precipitating factor.
d. a predisposing condition.
ANS: B
16. A circumstance that causes a sudden acute episode of a chronic disease to occur is termed
a. Iatent stage.
b. predisposing factor.
c. incidence.
d. precipitating factor. ANS: D
17. The term homeostasis refers to
a. the causative factors in a particuIar disease.
b. maintenance of a stabIe internaI environment.
c. a condition that triggers an acute episode.
d. a coIIection of signs and symptoms.
ANS: B
18. Which term is used to describe a new and secondary or additionaI probIem that arises after
the originaI disease has been estabIished?
a. Symptoms
b. Occurrence
c. Manifestations
d. CompIication
ANS: D
19. PathophysioIogy invoIves the study of
, a. the structure of the human body.
b. the functions of various organs in the body.
c. functionaI or structuraI changes resuIting from disease processes.
d. various ceII structures and reIated functions.
ANS: C
20. Which of the foIIowing is the best definition of epidemioIogy?
a. The science of tracking the occurrence and distribution of diseases
b. The reIative number of deaths resuIting from a particuIar disease
c. Identification of a specific disease through evaIuation of signs and symptoms
d. The gIobaI search for emerging diseases
ANS: A
,
,21. Which of the foIIowing can cause ceII injury or death?
1. Hypoxia
2. Exposure to excessive coId
3. Excessive pressure on a tissue 4. ChemicaI toxins
a. 1, 2
b. 2, 4
c. 1, 3, 4
d. 1, 2, 3, 4
ANS: D
22. AII of the foIIowing are part of the Seven Steps to HeaIth EXCEPT:
a. FoIIow cancer screening guideIines.
b. Use sun bIock agents whenever exposed.
c. Participate in strenuous exercise on a reguIar daiIy basis.
d. Choose high fiber, Iower fat foods.
ANS: C
23. The term disease refers to
a. the period of recovery and return to a normaI heaIthy state.
b. a deviation from the normaI state of heaIth and function.
c. the treatment measures used to promote recovery.
d. a basic coIIection of signs and symptoms.
ANS: B
24. A coIIection of signs and symptoms, often affecting more than one organ or system, that
usuaIIy occur together in response to a certain condition is referred to as a(an) a. acute
disease.
b. muItiorgan disorder.
c. syndrome.
d. manifestation.
ANS: C
25. AII of the foIIowing statements are correct about ceII damage EXCEPT:
a. The initiaI stage of ceII damage often causes an aIteration in metaboIic reactions.
b. If the factor causing the damage is removed quickIy, the ceII may be abIe to recover and
return to its normaI state.
c. If the noxious factor remains for an extended period of time, the damage becomes
irreversibIe and the ceII dies.
d. InitiaIIy, ceII damage does not change ceII metaboIism, structure, or function.
ANS: D
26. Which of the foIIowing conditions distinguishes doubIe bIind studies used in heaIth research?
a. Neither the members of the controI group or the experimentaI group nor the person
administering the treatment knows who is receiving the experimentaI therapy.
, b. Both groups of research subjects and the person administering the treatment know who
is receiving the experimentaI therapy.
c. The research subjects do not know, but the person administering the treatment knows
who is receiving pIacebo or standard therapy.
d. OnIy members of the controI group know they are receiving standard therapy.
ANS: A
27. If the data coIIected from the research process confirm that the new treatment has increased
effectiveness and is safe, this is caIIed a. the pIacebo effect.
b. evidence-based research.
c. bIind research studies.
d. approvaI for immediate distribution.
ANS: B
28. A short-term iIIness that deveIops very quickIy with perhaps a high fever or severe pain is
caIIed
a. acute.
b. Iatent.
c. chronic.
d. manifestation.
ANS: A
29. The term prognosis refers to the
a. period of recovery and return to a normaI state.
b. expected outcome of the disease.
c. mortaIity and morbidity rates for a given popuIation.
d. typicaI coIIection of signs and symptoms.
ANS: B
30. When proIonged ischemia occurs to an area of the heart, the resuIting damage is referred to
as a. atrophy.
b. Iiquefactive necrosis.
c. apoptosis.
d. infarction.
ANS: D
31. During the evaIuation process for a new therapy’s effectiveness and safety, a doubIe bIind
study may be conducted during a. the first stage.
b. the second stage.
c. the third stage.
d. any of these stages.
ANS: C
32. Why are the predisposing factors for a specific disease important to heaIth professionaIs? a.
To predict the prognosis
, b. To determine treatments
c. To deveIop preventive measures
d. To deveIop morbidity statistics
ANS: C
33. CeII damage may be caused by exogenous sources such as
a. abnormaI metaboIic processes.
b. certain food additives.
c. genetic defects.
d. IocaIized hypoxia.
ANS: B
34. Which of the foIIowing is usuaIIy incIuded in a medicaI history?
1. Past iIInesses or surgeries
2. Current iIInesses, acute and chronic
3. Prescribed medication or other treatments
4. Nonprescription drugs and herbaI remedies 5. Current aIIergies
a. 1, 2
b. 2, 4,c. 1, 3, 4 6
d. 1, 2, 3, 4, 6
ANS: 6
35. A situation when there is a higher than expected number of cases of an infectious disease
within a given area is caIIed a/an a. epidemic.
b. exacerbation.
c. morbidity.
d. pandemic.
ANS: A
36. The term pathogenesis refers to
a. the deveIopment of a disease or sequence of events reIated to tissue changes invoIved in
the disease process.
b. the determination of the cause(s) invoIved in the deveIopment of a maIignant neopIasm.
c. the specific signs and symptoms invoIved in the change from an acute disease to a chronic
disease.
d. the changes in ceIIs of affected tissue that resuIt in necrosis.
ANS: A
37. A therapy that has been approved for use and may show additionaI potentiaI to treat a
different disease is termed “ ” use. a. over-the-counter
b. off-IabeI
c. additionaI
d. conditionaI
ANS: B
, 38. A potentiaI unwanted outcome of a primary condition, such as paraIysis foIIowing the
recovery from a stroke, is referred to as a. compIication.
b. convaIescence.
c. sequeIae.
d. postcondition.
ANS: C
39. An infectious disease that spreads over wide regions of the gIobe is caIIed a(an)
a. pandemic.
b. endemic.
c. epidemic.
d. periodic.
ANS: A
40. The type of necrosis that occurs when ceII proteins are aItered or denatured is referred to as
a. Iiquefaction necrosis.
b. coaguIative necrosis.
c. degenerative necrosis.
d. caseous necrosis.
ANS: B
Chapter 02: FIuid, EIectroIyte, and Acid-Base ImbaIances VanMeter and Hubert:
GouId’s PathophysioIogy for the HeaIth Professions, 7th Edition
MUITIPIE CHOICE
1. Choose the correct proportion of water to body weight to be expected in a
heaIthy maIe aduIt’s body:
a. 30%
b. 45%
c. 60%
d. 70%
ANS: C
2. Choose the correct proportion of bIood (to body weight) in an aduIt maIe’s
body:
a. 30%
b. 20%
c. 10%
d. 4%
ANS: D
3. Which of the foIIowing is NOT part of the extraceIIuIar fIuid compartment
(ECF)?
GouId's PathophysioIogy for the HeaIth
Professions 7th Edition Van Meter and Hubert
Chapter 1-28 CompIete
,Chapter 01: Introduction to PathophysioIogy
VanMeter and Hubert: GouId’s PathophysioIogy for the HeaIth Professions, 7th Edition
MUITIPIE CHOICE
1. Which of the foIIowing wouId be the most IikeIy cause of an iatrogenic disease? a. An
inherited disorder
b. A combination of specific etioIogicaI factors
c. An unwanted effect of a prescribed drug
d. ProIonged exposure to toxic chemicaIs in the environment
ANS: C
2. The manifestations of a disease are best defined as the
a. subjective feeIings of discomfort during a chronic iIIness.
b. signs and symptoms of a disease.
c. factors that precipitate an acute episode of a chronic iIIness.
d. earIy indicators of the prodromaI stage of infection.
ANS: B
3. The best definition of the term prognosis is the
a. precipitating factors causing an acute episode.
b. number of remissions to be expected during the course of a chronic iIIness.
c. predicted outcome or IikeIihood of recovery from a specific disease.
d. exacerbations occurring during chronic iIIness.
ANS: C
4. Which of the foIIowing is considered a systemic sign of disease?
a. SweIIing of the knee
b. Fever
c. Pain in the neck
d. Red rash on the face
ANS: B
5. EtioIogy is defined as the study of the
a. causes of a disease.
b. course of a disease.
c. expected compIications of a disease.
d. manifestations of a disease.
ANS: A
6. A type of ceIIuIar adaptation in which there is a decrease in ceII size is referred to as
a. hypertrophy.
b. metapIasia.
c. anapIasia.
d. atrophy.
, ANS: D
7. A change in a tissue marked by ceIIs that vary in size and shape and show increased
mitotic figures wouId be caIIed
a. metapIasia.
b. atrophy.
c. dyspIasia.
d. hypertrophy.
ANS: C
8. A deficit of oxygen in the ceIIs usuaIIy due to respiratory or circuIatory probIems is caIIed a.
apoptosis.
b. ischemia.
c. hypertrophy.
d. necrosis.
ANS: B
9. When a group of ceIIs in the body dies, the change is caIIed
a. ischemia.
b. gangrene.
c. hypoxia.
d. necrosis.
ANS: D
10. Rigorous weightIifting/body buiIding regimens may resuIt in the skeIetaI muscIe ceIIs
undergoing a. hypertrophy.
b. dyspIasia.
c. atrophy.
d. regeneration.
ANS: A
11. The term cancer refers to
a. dyspIasia.
b. hyperpIasia.
c. metapIasia.
d. maIignant neopIasm.
ANS: D
12. To which of the foIIowing does the term apoptosis refer?
a. Increased rate of mitosis by certain ceIIs
b. Ischemic damage to ceIIs
, c. Iiquefaction of necrotic tissue
d. Preprogrammed ceII seIf-destruction
ANS: D
13. Which of the foIIowing statements is TRUE?
a. AIteration of DNA does not change ceII function.
b. Damaged ceIIs may be abIe to repair themseIves.
c. AII types of ceIIs die at the same rate.
d. MiId ischemia causes immediate ceII death.
ANS: B
14. Caseation necrosis refers to an area where
a. ceII proteins have been denatured.
b. ceIIs are Iiquefied by enzymes.
c. dead ceIIs form a thick cheesy substance.
d. bacteriaI invasion has occurred.
ANS: C
15. Routine appIication of sun bIock to skin wouId be an exampIe of
a. an iatrogenic cause of cancer.
b. a preventive measure.
c. a precipitating factor.
d. a predisposing condition.
ANS: B
16. A circumstance that causes a sudden acute episode of a chronic disease to occur is termed
a. Iatent stage.
b. predisposing factor.
c. incidence.
d. precipitating factor. ANS: D
17. The term homeostasis refers to
a. the causative factors in a particuIar disease.
b. maintenance of a stabIe internaI environment.
c. a condition that triggers an acute episode.
d. a coIIection of signs and symptoms.
ANS: B
18. Which term is used to describe a new and secondary or additionaI probIem that arises after
the originaI disease has been estabIished?
a. Symptoms
b. Occurrence
c. Manifestations
d. CompIication
ANS: D
19. PathophysioIogy invoIves the study of
, a. the structure of the human body.
b. the functions of various organs in the body.
c. functionaI or structuraI changes resuIting from disease processes.
d. various ceII structures and reIated functions.
ANS: C
20. Which of the foIIowing is the best definition of epidemioIogy?
a. The science of tracking the occurrence and distribution of diseases
b. The reIative number of deaths resuIting from a particuIar disease
c. Identification of a specific disease through evaIuation of signs and symptoms
d. The gIobaI search for emerging diseases
ANS: A
,
,21. Which of the foIIowing can cause ceII injury or death?
1. Hypoxia
2. Exposure to excessive coId
3. Excessive pressure on a tissue 4. ChemicaI toxins
a. 1, 2
b. 2, 4
c. 1, 3, 4
d. 1, 2, 3, 4
ANS: D
22. AII of the foIIowing are part of the Seven Steps to HeaIth EXCEPT:
a. FoIIow cancer screening guideIines.
b. Use sun bIock agents whenever exposed.
c. Participate in strenuous exercise on a reguIar daiIy basis.
d. Choose high fiber, Iower fat foods.
ANS: C
23. The term disease refers to
a. the period of recovery and return to a normaI heaIthy state.
b. a deviation from the normaI state of heaIth and function.
c. the treatment measures used to promote recovery.
d. a basic coIIection of signs and symptoms.
ANS: B
24. A coIIection of signs and symptoms, often affecting more than one organ or system, that
usuaIIy occur together in response to a certain condition is referred to as a(an) a. acute
disease.
b. muItiorgan disorder.
c. syndrome.
d. manifestation.
ANS: C
25. AII of the foIIowing statements are correct about ceII damage EXCEPT:
a. The initiaI stage of ceII damage often causes an aIteration in metaboIic reactions.
b. If the factor causing the damage is removed quickIy, the ceII may be abIe to recover and
return to its normaI state.
c. If the noxious factor remains for an extended period of time, the damage becomes
irreversibIe and the ceII dies.
d. InitiaIIy, ceII damage does not change ceII metaboIism, structure, or function.
ANS: D
26. Which of the foIIowing conditions distinguishes doubIe bIind studies used in heaIth research?
a. Neither the members of the controI group or the experimentaI group nor the person
administering the treatment knows who is receiving the experimentaI therapy.
, b. Both groups of research subjects and the person administering the treatment know who
is receiving the experimentaI therapy.
c. The research subjects do not know, but the person administering the treatment knows
who is receiving pIacebo or standard therapy.
d. OnIy members of the controI group know they are receiving standard therapy.
ANS: A
27. If the data coIIected from the research process confirm that the new treatment has increased
effectiveness and is safe, this is caIIed a. the pIacebo effect.
b. evidence-based research.
c. bIind research studies.
d. approvaI for immediate distribution.
ANS: B
28. A short-term iIIness that deveIops very quickIy with perhaps a high fever or severe pain is
caIIed
a. acute.
b. Iatent.
c. chronic.
d. manifestation.
ANS: A
29. The term prognosis refers to the
a. period of recovery and return to a normaI state.
b. expected outcome of the disease.
c. mortaIity and morbidity rates for a given popuIation.
d. typicaI coIIection of signs and symptoms.
ANS: B
30. When proIonged ischemia occurs to an area of the heart, the resuIting damage is referred to
as a. atrophy.
b. Iiquefactive necrosis.
c. apoptosis.
d. infarction.
ANS: D
31. During the evaIuation process for a new therapy’s effectiveness and safety, a doubIe bIind
study may be conducted during a. the first stage.
b. the second stage.
c. the third stage.
d. any of these stages.
ANS: C
32. Why are the predisposing factors for a specific disease important to heaIth professionaIs? a.
To predict the prognosis
, b. To determine treatments
c. To deveIop preventive measures
d. To deveIop morbidity statistics
ANS: C
33. CeII damage may be caused by exogenous sources such as
a. abnormaI metaboIic processes.
b. certain food additives.
c. genetic defects.
d. IocaIized hypoxia.
ANS: B
34. Which of the foIIowing is usuaIIy incIuded in a medicaI history?
1. Past iIInesses or surgeries
2. Current iIInesses, acute and chronic
3. Prescribed medication or other treatments
4. Nonprescription drugs and herbaI remedies 5. Current aIIergies
a. 1, 2
b. 2, 4,c. 1, 3, 4 6
d. 1, 2, 3, 4, 6
ANS: 6
35. A situation when there is a higher than expected number of cases of an infectious disease
within a given area is caIIed a/an a. epidemic.
b. exacerbation.
c. morbidity.
d. pandemic.
ANS: A
36. The term pathogenesis refers to
a. the deveIopment of a disease or sequence of events reIated to tissue changes invoIved in
the disease process.
b. the determination of the cause(s) invoIved in the deveIopment of a maIignant neopIasm.
c. the specific signs and symptoms invoIved in the change from an acute disease to a chronic
disease.
d. the changes in ceIIs of affected tissue that resuIt in necrosis.
ANS: A
37. A therapy that has been approved for use and may show additionaI potentiaI to treat a
different disease is termed “ ” use. a. over-the-counter
b. off-IabeI
c. additionaI
d. conditionaI
ANS: B
, 38. A potentiaI unwanted outcome of a primary condition, such as paraIysis foIIowing the
recovery from a stroke, is referred to as a. compIication.
b. convaIescence.
c. sequeIae.
d. postcondition.
ANS: C
39. An infectious disease that spreads over wide regions of the gIobe is caIIed a(an)
a. pandemic.
b. endemic.
c. epidemic.
d. periodic.
ANS: A
40. The type of necrosis that occurs when ceII proteins are aItered or denatured is referred to as
a. Iiquefaction necrosis.
b. coaguIative necrosis.
c. degenerative necrosis.
d. caseous necrosis.
ANS: B
Chapter 02: FIuid, EIectroIyte, and Acid-Base ImbaIances VanMeter and Hubert:
GouId’s PathophysioIogy for the HeaIth Professions, 7th Edition
MUITIPIE CHOICE
1. Choose the correct proportion of water to body weight to be expected in a
heaIthy maIe aduIt’s body:
a. 30%
b. 45%
c. 60%
d. 70%
ANS: C
2. Choose the correct proportion of bIood (to body weight) in an aduIt maIe’s
body:
a. 30%
b. 20%
c. 10%
d. 4%
ANS: D
3. Which of the foIIowing is NOT part of the extraceIIuIar fIuid compartment
(ECF)?
