test bank for
gould's pathophysiology for the health professions
7th edition
by vanmeter and hubert
chapter 1 - 28 |
COMPLETE
,
,Chapter 01: Introduction to Pathophysiology Test
Bank
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
ANSWER: C REF: 6
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.
ANSWER: B REF: 6
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.
,
ANSWER: C REF: 7
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
ANSWER: B REF: 6
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.
ANSWER: A REF: 5
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.
ANSWER: D REF: 8
, 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.
ANSWER: C REF: 8
8. A deficit of oxygen in the cells usually due to respiratory or circulatory problems is called:
a.
apoptosis.
b.
ischemia.
c.
hypertrophy.
d.
necrosis.
ANSWER: B REF: 9
9. When a group of cells in the body dies, the change is called:
a.
ischemia.
b.
gangrene.
c.
hypoxia.
d.
necrosis.
10. A collection of signs and symptoms, often affecting more than one organ or system, that
usually occur together in response to a certain condition is referred to as a (an):
a.
acute disease.
b.
multiorgan disorder.
c.
syndrome.
d.
manifestation.
ANSWER: C REF: 7
11. All of the following statements are correct about cell damage EXCEPT:
a.
The initial stage of cell damage often causes an alteration in metabolic reactions.
b.
If the factor causing the damage is removed quickly, the cell may be able
to recover and return to its normal state.
c.
If the noxious factor remains for an extended period of time, the damage becomes
gould's pathophysiology for the health professions
7th edition
by vanmeter and hubert
chapter 1 - 28 |
COMPLETE
,
,Chapter 01: Introduction to Pathophysiology Test
Bank
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
ANSWER: C REF: 6
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.
ANSWER: B REF: 6
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.
,
ANSWER: C REF: 7
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
ANSWER: B REF: 6
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.
ANSWER: A REF: 5
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.
ANSWER: D REF: 8
, 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.
ANSWER: C REF: 8
8. A deficit of oxygen in the cells usually due to respiratory or circulatory problems is called:
a.
apoptosis.
b.
ischemia.
c.
hypertrophy.
d.
necrosis.
ANSWER: B REF: 9
9. When a group of cells in the body dies, the change is called:
a.
ischemia.
b.
gangrene.
c.
hypoxia.
d.
necrosis.
10. A collection of signs and symptoms, often affecting more than one organ or system, that
usually occur together in response to a certain condition is referred to as a (an):
a.
acute disease.
b.
multiorgan disorder.
c.
syndrome.
d.
manifestation.
ANSWER: C REF: 7
11. All of the following statements are correct about cell damage EXCEPT:
a.
The initial stage of cell damage often causes an alteration in metabolic reactions.
b.
If the factor causing the damage is removed quickly, the cell may be able
to recover and return to its normal state.
c.
If the noxious factor remains for an extended period of time, the damage becomes
