,Test Generator Questions, Chapter 1, Introduction to
Pathophysiology
1. Which term is defined as the study of the mechanisms of human body functioning?
A. Pathology
B. Physiology
C. Anatomy
D. Pathophysiology
Answer: B
Rationale: Physiology is the study of the mechanisms of human body functioning.
Pathology is the study of changes in cells and tissues as a result of injury or disease.
Anatomy is the study of body structures. Pathophysiology is the study of mechanisms
of disease.
Question format: Multiple Choice
Chapter: 1
Cognitive Level (Bloom’s): Remember
Client Needs: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
Integrated Process: Teaching/Learning
Learning Objective: 1
Page and Header: 2, Defining Pathophysiology
2. Which statement best describes the health–illness continuum?
A. It is a dynamic entity.
B. It is based on objective data.
C. It represents two exclusive categories.
D. It is focused on physical well-being.
Answer: A
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,Rationale: Health and illness are part of a dynamic continuum. It is based on one’s
perceptions and is subjective. There are a variety of descriptions one can use along
the continuum to describe their current state. These range from “extremely healthy”
to “extremely ill.” Because it is a dynamic continuum, it represents more than two
exclusive categories. The health–illness continuum includes the body, mind, and
spirit, not just physical well-being.
Question format: Multiple Choice
Chapter: 1
Cognitive Level (Bloom’s): Remember
Client Needs: Health Promotion and Maintenance
Integrated Process: Teaching/Learning
Learning Objective: 1
Page and Header: 4, Individual Health
3. Which concept is often equated with health?
A. Homeostasis
B. Disease
C. Objectivity
D. An uneventful physical examination
Answer: A
Rationale: Homeostasis is an important body goal and is often reflected in the client’s
perception of the health–illness continuum. Disease is the functional impairment of
cells, tissues, organs, or organ systems. Because health is reflected in the client’s
perception of the health–illness continuum, it is subjective, not objective. An
uneventful physical examination would only be on aspect of health. The health–illness
continuum includes the body, mind, and spirit.
Question format: Multiple Choice
Chapter: 1
Cognitive Level (Bloom’s): Remember
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, Client Needs: Health Promotion and Maintenance
Integrated Process: Teaching/Learning
Learning Objective: 1
Page and Header: 4, Individual Health
4. Which term is defined as the functional impairment of cells, tissues, organs, or
organ systems?
A. Injury
B. Pathophysiology
C. Disease
D. Syndrome
Answer: C
Rationale: Disease is defined as the functional impairment of cells, tissues, organs, or
organ systems. Injury causes changes to cells, pathophysiology refers to the study of
mechanisms of disease, and syndrome is used to describe specific conditions with
predictive patterns.
Question format: Multiple Choice
Chapter: 1
Cognitive Level (Bloom’s): Remember
Client Needs: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
Integrated Process: Teaching/Learning
Learning Objective: 1
Page and Header: 5, Population Health
5. The nurse is planning education on the importance of wearing a helmet when
riding a bike. What level of prevention is the nurse describing?
A. Primary
B. Secondary
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Pathophysiology
1. Which term is defined as the study of the mechanisms of human body functioning?
A. Pathology
B. Physiology
C. Anatomy
D. Pathophysiology
Answer: B
Rationale: Physiology is the study of the mechanisms of human body functioning.
Pathology is the study of changes in cells and tissues as a result of injury or disease.
Anatomy is the study of body structures. Pathophysiology is the study of mechanisms
of disease.
Question format: Multiple Choice
Chapter: 1
Cognitive Level (Bloom’s): Remember
Client Needs: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
Integrated Process: Teaching/Learning
Learning Objective: 1
Page and Header: 2, Defining Pathophysiology
2. Which statement best describes the health–illness continuum?
A. It is a dynamic entity.
B. It is based on objective data.
C. It represents two exclusive categories.
D. It is focused on physical well-being.
Answer: A
Page 1
,Rationale: Health and illness are part of a dynamic continuum. It is based on one’s
perceptions and is subjective. There are a variety of descriptions one can use along
the continuum to describe their current state. These range from “extremely healthy”
to “extremely ill.” Because it is a dynamic continuum, it represents more than two
exclusive categories. The health–illness continuum includes the body, mind, and
spirit, not just physical well-being.
Question format: Multiple Choice
Chapter: 1
Cognitive Level (Bloom’s): Remember
Client Needs: Health Promotion and Maintenance
Integrated Process: Teaching/Learning
Learning Objective: 1
Page and Header: 4, Individual Health
3. Which concept is often equated with health?
A. Homeostasis
B. Disease
C. Objectivity
D. An uneventful physical examination
Answer: A
Rationale: Homeostasis is an important body goal and is often reflected in the client’s
perception of the health–illness continuum. Disease is the functional impairment of
cells, tissues, organs, or organ systems. Because health is reflected in the client’s
perception of the health–illness continuum, it is subjective, not objective. An
uneventful physical examination would only be on aspect of health. The health–illness
continuum includes the body, mind, and spirit.
Question format: Multiple Choice
Chapter: 1
Cognitive Level (Bloom’s): Remember
Page 2
, Client Needs: Health Promotion and Maintenance
Integrated Process: Teaching/Learning
Learning Objective: 1
Page and Header: 4, Individual Health
4. Which term is defined as the functional impairment of cells, tissues, organs, or
organ systems?
A. Injury
B. Pathophysiology
C. Disease
D. Syndrome
Answer: C
Rationale: Disease is defined as the functional impairment of cells, tissues, organs, or
organ systems. Injury causes changes to cells, pathophysiology refers to the study of
mechanisms of disease, and syndrome is used to describe specific conditions with
predictive patterns.
Question format: Multiple Choice
Chapter: 1
Cognitive Level (Bloom’s): Remember
Client Needs: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
Integrated Process: Teaching/Learning
Learning Objective: 1
Page and Header: 5, Population Health
5. The nurse is planning education on the importance of wearing a helmet when
riding a bike. What level of prevention is the nurse describing?
A. Primary
B. Secondary
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