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This document contains the complete test bank for Pathophysiology, 7th Edition by Jacquelyn L. Banasik. It includes chapters 1–54 with multiple-choice, multiple-response, and completion questions, each accompanied by correct answers and page references. Topics span across the foundations of pathophysiology, cellular mechanisms, genetic and developmental disorders, immune function, neoplasia, infectious processes, inflammation, and organ-specific pathologies. Designed for nursing and health science students, this guide provides detailed practice material aligned with textbook content for exams and NCLEX preparation.

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TEST BANK FOR PATHOPHYSIOLOGY 7TH EDITION




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,TEST BANK FOR PATHOPHYSIOLOGY 7TH EDITION

TEST BANK FOR PATHOPHYSIOLOGY 7TH EDITION BY JACQ
BANASIK CHAPTER 1-54|COMPLETE GUIDE LATEST UPDATE
CORRECT ANSWERS



Chapter 1: Introduction to Pathophysiology
Test Bank


MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. C.Q. suffered a pharyngeal infection after being exposed to group A hemolytic streptococcus lately. A
skin rash, dysphagia, and a reddish throat mucosa with many pustules are all noted during his clinic evaluation. H
malaise, and a sore throat. Antibiotics have been administered after a throat culture revealed a positive result for
C.Q.'s illness is

a. a sore throat.
b. streptococcal infection.
c. genetic susceptibility.
d. pharyngitis.
ANS: B
The term "etiology" describes the hypothesised cause or causes of a specific illness condition. The diseas
sore throat. The term "genetic susceptibility" describes a hereditary propensity to get an illness. Pharyng
the disease process, is an inflammation of the throat.


REF: Pg. 2
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2. A 17-year-old teenager who plans to attend college is immunized against an organism that can cause me
of

a. primary prevention.
b. secondary prevention.
c. tertiary prevention.
d. disease treatment.
ANS: A
Primary prevention refers to the management of illness by modifying susceptibility or minimizing expos
through immunization. Early disease detection, screening, and treatment constitute secondary preventio
supportive care are components of tertiary prevention, which aims to lessen disability and regain optim
for a disease entails controlling it once it has started.

REF: Pg. 9


3. A low-calorie diet and exercise regimen are prescribed for an obese but otherwise healthy adolescent. He

a. primary prevention.
b. secondary prevention.
c. tertiary prevention.
d. disease treatment.
ANS: B

,TEST BANK FOR PATHOPHYSIOLOGY 7TH EDITION

vulnerable individuals in order to prevent disease. Rehabilitative and supportive care are components o
aims to lessen disability and regain optimal functioning. Treatment for a disease entails controlling it o

REF: Pgs. 9-10


5. A middle-aged guy who had a heart attack is advised to take a cholesterol-lowering drug. Here's an illust

a. primary prevention.
b. secondary prevention.
c. tertiary prevention.
d. disease treatment.
ANS: C

Rehabilitative and supportive treatment, as well as initiatives to lessen disability and regain effective fun
prescription for a cholesterol-lowering drug after a heart attack—are examples of tertiary prevention. P
modifying vulnerability or minimizing exposure for vulnerable individuals in order to prevent disease. E
screening, and treatment constitute secondary prevention. Treatment for a disease entails controlling it

REF: Pgs. 9-10




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6. A patient has been exposed to meningococcal meningitis, but is not yet demonstrating signs of this dise
called the stage.
a. prodromal
b. latent
c. sequela
d. convalescence
ANS: B
Incubation refers to the interval between exposure of a tissue to an injurious agent and the first appeara
In infectious diseases, this period is often called the incubation (latent) period. Prodromal refers to the a
and symptoms indicating the onset of a disease. These are often nonspecific, such as headache, malaise
which are associated with a number of different diseases. Sequela refers to subsequent pathologic cond
disease. Convalescence is the stage of recovery after a disease, injury, or surgical operation.

REF: Pg. 3

7. A disease that is native to a particular region is called
a. epidemic.
b. endemic.
c. pandemic.
d. ethnographic.
ANS: B
A disease that is native to a particular region is called endemic. An epidemic is a disease that spreads to
same time. Pandemics are epidemics that affect large geographic regions, perhaps spreading worldwide

REF: Pg. 6

8. In general, with aging, organ size and function
a. increase.
b. decrease.
c. remain the same.
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d. is unknown.
ANS: B
In general, with aging, organ size and function decrease.

REF: Pg. 5

9. The stage during which the patient functions normally, although the disease processes are well establish
a. latent.
b. subclinical.
c. prodromal.
d. convalescence.
ANS: B
The stage during which the patient functions normally, although the disease processes are well establis
stage. The interval between exposure of a tissue to an injurious agent and the first appearance of signs a
a latent period or, in the case of infectious diseases, an incubation period. The prodromal period, or prodro
appearance of the first signs and symptoms indicating the onset of a disease. Convalescence is the stage
injury, or surgical operation.

REF: Pg. 3


MULTIPLE RESPONSE

10. Your patient’s red blood cell is slightly elevated today. This might be explained by (Select all that appl
a. gender difference.
b. situational factors.
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