NSG-211 Self Assessments 1-3 Questions With Complete Solutions

Homeostatis correct answer: The state of equilibrium in the body with respect to various functions and chemical compositions of the fluids and tissues Pathophysiology is best described as? correct answer: The study of functional or physiologic changes in the body from disease processes. Etiology is defined as the study of correct answer: Causes of a disease The best definition of the term prognosis is correct answer: The predicted outcome or likelihood of recovery from a specific disease Insidious is best described as correct answer: A gradual progression with only vague or very mild signs The manifestations of a disease are best defined as the correct answer: Signs and symptoms of a disease Iatrogenic diseases are caused by correct answer: A medical treatment, procedure or error An unknown cause of a disease is called correct answer: Idiopathic A decrease in the size of cell, resulting in a reduced tissue mass refers to correct answer: Atrophy Which of the following means "new growth" and is commonly called tumors? correct answer: Neoplasm An increase in the size of individual cells, resulting in an enlarged tissue mass refers to correct answer: Hypertrophy The term applied to tissue in which the cells vary in size and shape, large nuclei are frequently present, and the rate of mitosis is increased. correct answer: Dysplasia A deficit of oxygen in the cells, due to respiratory problems or circulatory obstruction correct answer: Ischemia Lysis refers to destruction of: correct answer: Cells