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Test Bank for Gould's Pathophysiology for the Health Professions 7th Edition (LATEST-UPDATE)
By Van Meter and Hubert
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Chapter 01: Introduction to Pathophysiology
VanMeter and Hubert: Gould’s Pathophysiology for the Health Professions, 7th
Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which of the following would be the most likely cause of an iatrogenic disease?
a. An inherited disorder
b. A combination of specific etiological factors
c. An unwanted effect of a prescribed drug
d. Prolonged exposure to toxic chemicals in the environment
CORRECT ANSWER: C
2. The manifestations of a disease are best defined as the
a. subjective feelings of discomfort during a chronic illness.
b. signs and symptoms of a disease.
c. factors that precipitate an acute episode of a chronic illness.
d. early indicators of the prodromal stage of infection.
CORRECT ANSWER: 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 illness.
c. predicted outcome or likelihood of recovery from a specific disease.
d. exacerbations occurring during chronic illness.
CORRECT ANSWER: C
4. Which of the following is considered a systemic sign of disease?
a. Swelling of the knee
b. Fever
c. Pain in the neck
d. Red rash on the face
CORRECT ANSWER: B
5. Etiology is defined as the study of the
a. causes of a disease.
b. course of a disease.
c. expected complications of a disease.
d. manifestations of a disease.
CORRECT ANSWER: A
6. A type of cellular adaptation in which there is a decrease in cell size is referred to
as a. hypertrophy.
b. metaplasia.
c. anaplasia.
d. atrophy.
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CORRECT ANSWER: D
7. A change in a tissue marked by cells that vary in size and shape and show
increased mitotic figures would be called
a. metaplasia.
b. atrophy.
c. dysplasia.
d. hypertrophy.
CORRECT ANSWER: C
8. deficit of oxygen in the cells usually due to respiratory or circulatory problems is
called a. apoptosis.
b. ischemia.
c. hypertrophy.
d. necrosis.
CORRECT ANSWER: B
9. When a group of cells in the body dies, the change is called
a. ischemia.
b. gangrene.
c. hypoxia.
d. necrosis.
CORRECT ANSWER: D
10. Rigorous weightlifting/body building regimens may result in the skeletal muscle
cells undergoing a. hypertrophy.
b. dysplasia.
c. atrophy.
d. regeneration.
CORRECT ANSWER: A
11. The term cancer refers to
a. dysplasia.
b. hyperplasia.
c. metaplasia.
d. malignant neoplasm.
CORRECT ANSWER: D
12. To which of the following does the term apoptosis refer?
a. Increased rate of mitosis by certain cells
b. Ischemic damage to cells
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c. Liquefaction of necrotic tissue
d. Preprogrammed cell self-destruction
CORRECT ANSWER: D
13. Which of the following statements is TRUE?
a. Alteration of DNA does not change cell function.
b. Damaged cells may be able to repair themselves.
c. All types of cells die at the same rate.
d. Mild ischemia causes immediate cell death.
CORRECT ANSWER: B
14. Caseation necrosis refers to an area where
a. cell proteins have been denatured.
b. cells are liquefied by enzymes.
c. dead cells form a thick cheesy substance.
d. bacterial invasion has occurred.
CORRECT ANSWER: C
15. Routine application of sun block to skin would be an example of
a. an iatrogenic cause of cancer.
b. a preventive measure.
c. a precipitating factor.
d. a predisposing condition.
CORRECT ANSWER: B
16. A circumstance that causes a sudden acute episode of a chronic disease to occur is termed
a. latent stage.
b. predisposing factor.
c. incidence.
d. precipitating factor. CORRECT ANSWER: D
17. The term homeostasis refers to
a. the causative factors in a particular disease.
b. maintenance of a stable internal environment.
c. a condition that triggers an acute episode.
d. a collection of signs and symptoms.
CORRECT ANSWER: B
18. Which term is used to describe a new and secondary or additional problem that arises
after the original disease has been established?
a. Symptoms
b. Occurrence
c. Manifestations
d. Complication
CORRECT ANSWER: D
19. Pathophysiology involves the study of
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Test Bank for Gould's Pathophysiology for the Health Professions 7th Edition (LATEST-UPDATE)
By Van Meter and Hubert
|All Chapters (1-28)| Complete & Verified Answers| Grade A+
NURSINGNERD
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, TESTBANKS BY NURSINGNERD
Chapter 01: Introduction to Pathophysiology
VanMeter and Hubert: Gould’s Pathophysiology for the Health Professions, 7th
Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which of the following would be the most likely cause of an iatrogenic disease?
a. An inherited disorder
b. A combination of specific etiological factors
c. An unwanted effect of a prescribed drug
d. Prolonged exposure to toxic chemicals in the environment
CORRECT ANSWER: C
2. The manifestations of a disease are best defined as the
a. subjective feelings of discomfort during a chronic illness.
b. signs and symptoms of a disease.
c. factors that precipitate an acute episode of a chronic illness.
d. early indicators of the prodromal stage of infection.
CORRECT ANSWER: 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 illness.
c. predicted outcome or likelihood of recovery from a specific disease.
d. exacerbations occurring during chronic illness.
CORRECT ANSWER: C
4. Which of the following is considered a systemic sign of disease?
a. Swelling of the knee
b. Fever
c. Pain in the neck
d. Red rash on the face
CORRECT ANSWER: B
5. Etiology is defined as the study of the
a. causes of a disease.
b. course of a disease.
c. expected complications of a disease.
d. manifestations of a disease.
CORRECT ANSWER: A
6. A type of cellular adaptation in which there is a decrease in cell size is referred to
as a. hypertrophy.
b. metaplasia.
c. anaplasia.
d. atrophy.
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CORRECT ANSWER: D
7. A change in a tissue marked by cells that vary in size and shape and show
increased mitotic figures would be called
a. metaplasia.
b. atrophy.
c. dysplasia.
d. hypertrophy.
CORRECT ANSWER: C
8. deficit of oxygen in the cells usually due to respiratory or circulatory problems is
called a. apoptosis.
b. ischemia.
c. hypertrophy.
d. necrosis.
CORRECT ANSWER: B
9. When a group of cells in the body dies, the change is called
a. ischemia.
b. gangrene.
c. hypoxia.
d. necrosis.
CORRECT ANSWER: D
10. Rigorous weightlifting/body building regimens may result in the skeletal muscle
cells undergoing a. hypertrophy.
b. dysplasia.
c. atrophy.
d. regeneration.
CORRECT ANSWER: A
11. The term cancer refers to
a. dysplasia.
b. hyperplasia.
c. metaplasia.
d. malignant neoplasm.
CORRECT ANSWER: D
12. To which of the following does the term apoptosis refer?
a. Increased rate of mitosis by certain cells
b. Ischemic damage to cells
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c. Liquefaction of necrotic tissue
d. Preprogrammed cell self-destruction
CORRECT ANSWER: D
13. Which of the following statements is TRUE?
a. Alteration of DNA does not change cell function.
b. Damaged cells may be able to repair themselves.
c. All types of cells die at the same rate.
d. Mild ischemia causes immediate cell death.
CORRECT ANSWER: B
14. Caseation necrosis refers to an area where
a. cell proteins have been denatured.
b. cells are liquefied by enzymes.
c. dead cells form a thick cheesy substance.
d. bacterial invasion has occurred.
CORRECT ANSWER: C
15. Routine application of sun block to skin would be an example of
a. an iatrogenic cause of cancer.
b. a preventive measure.
c. a precipitating factor.
d. a predisposing condition.
CORRECT ANSWER: B
16. A circumstance that causes a sudden acute episode of a chronic disease to occur is termed
a. latent stage.
b. predisposing factor.
c. incidence.
d. precipitating factor. CORRECT ANSWER: D
17. The term homeostasis refers to
a. the causative factors in a particular disease.
b. maintenance of a stable internal environment.
c. a condition that triggers an acute episode.
d. a collection of signs and symptoms.
CORRECT ANSWER: B
18. Which term is used to describe a new and secondary or additional problem that arises
after the original disease has been established?
a. Symptoms
b. Occurrence
c. Manifestations
d. Complication
CORRECT ANSWER: D
19. Pathophysiology involves the study of
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