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NSG 3280 - EXAM 1 LATEST UPDATE -2026- 100+ QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED ANSWERS ALL THE BEST
Made up of a double layer of fatty material. It allows some materials to pass into
and out the cell at thousands of places across the surface. It allows foods to pass
into and into the cell and waste to pass out of the cell.
Cell membrane
Jelly-like fluid between cell membrane and the nucleus. Where all the organelles
are found.
Cytoplasm
Where digestion of cell nutrients takes place.
Lysosome
Smooth and rough tubes that move and store materials made by the cell.
Endoplasmic reticulum
Contains coded information that passes on every single inherited characteristic.
DNA
Framework is based on the "classic" or common presentation of disease in the
physiologic functioning of human beings.
Pathophysiology
The cause or reason (risk factor) for a particular issue.
Etiology
A factor that will increase the chance of disease (e.g., obesity)
Risk factors
, 2
How a disease develops is called
pathogenesis
_______ are what you see (objective - such as BP, HR, RR).
Signs
___________ are what the patient says they are feeling and is not normal for
them (i.e., patient c/o pain or increased coughing spells).
Symptoms
The cause of the signs and symptoms is known as _________.
Syndrome
The time from exposure to first signs and symptoms (A.K.A. the incubation
period).
Latent period
The time when signs/symptoms first appear indicating the onset of the disease
process.
Prodromal period
The disease reaches the peak/full intensity - you are feeling really sick.
Acute phase
The disease process is well established, and you are living with it/able to function.
Subclinical stage
Short-lived; can have severe S/S; example: having a cold/flu
Acute clinical course
Anything greater than 6 months that continues to persist; can follow an acute
issue; example: having COPD.
Chronic clinical course
, 3
Sudden increase in severity of S/S
Exacerbation
Decreased S/S, may indicate the disease as been cured
Remission
Recovery stage after disease process, injury, or surgery
Convalescence
Subsequent pathological condition that resulted from an illness (i.e., a person who
has a stroke and does not fully recover).
Sequela
The study of patterns of disease within a population.
Epidemiology
Local or native to a specific region
Endemic
Spread to many people at the same time
Epidemic
Spread across a large geographical area (country/world/global)
Pandemic
Factors that affect patterns of disease include:
Ethnicity, age, gender, socioeconomic status, lifestyle, and geographic location
This level of prevention consists of altering susceptibility or reducing exposure.
Primary
This level of prevention consists of early detection, screening, and management of
disease.
Secondary
, 4
This level of prevention consists of rehabilitation, supportive care, reducing
disability, and restoring effective functioning.
Tertiary
Examples of this level of prevention include vaccines, diet/exercise, and
education.
Primary
Examples of this level of prevention includes colonoscopy, mammograms, and
testicular exams.
Secondary
Examples of this level of prevention includes pulmonary or cardiac rehabilitation.
Tertiary
Which of the following is an example of primary prevention?
A. Maintaining routine immunizations
B. Screening for cancer
C. Rehabilitating after a stroke
D. Performing monthly breast examinations
A
An obese but otherwise healthy teen is given a prescription for a low=calorie diet
and exercise program. This is an example of:
A. Primary prevention
B. Secondary prevention
C. Tertiary prevention
D. Disease treatment
A
NSG 3280 - EXAM 1 LATEST UPDATE -2026- 100+ QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED ANSWERS ALL THE BEST
Made up of a double layer of fatty material. It allows some materials to pass into
and out the cell at thousands of places across the surface. It allows foods to pass
into and into the cell and waste to pass out of the cell.
Cell membrane
Jelly-like fluid between cell membrane and the nucleus. Where all the organelles
are found.
Cytoplasm
Where digestion of cell nutrients takes place.
Lysosome
Smooth and rough tubes that move and store materials made by the cell.
Endoplasmic reticulum
Contains coded information that passes on every single inherited characteristic.
DNA
Framework is based on the "classic" or common presentation of disease in the
physiologic functioning of human beings.
Pathophysiology
The cause or reason (risk factor) for a particular issue.
Etiology
A factor that will increase the chance of disease (e.g., obesity)
Risk factors
, 2
How a disease develops is called
pathogenesis
_______ are what you see (objective - such as BP, HR, RR).
Signs
___________ are what the patient says they are feeling and is not normal for
them (i.e., patient c/o pain or increased coughing spells).
Symptoms
The cause of the signs and symptoms is known as _________.
Syndrome
The time from exposure to first signs and symptoms (A.K.A. the incubation
period).
Latent period
The time when signs/symptoms first appear indicating the onset of the disease
process.
Prodromal period
The disease reaches the peak/full intensity - you are feeling really sick.
Acute phase
The disease process is well established, and you are living with it/able to function.
Subclinical stage
Short-lived; can have severe S/S; example: having a cold/flu
Acute clinical course
Anything greater than 6 months that continues to persist; can follow an acute
issue; example: having COPD.
Chronic clinical course
, 3
Sudden increase in severity of S/S
Exacerbation
Decreased S/S, may indicate the disease as been cured
Remission
Recovery stage after disease process, injury, or surgery
Convalescence
Subsequent pathological condition that resulted from an illness (i.e., a person who
has a stroke and does not fully recover).
Sequela
The study of patterns of disease within a population.
Epidemiology
Local or native to a specific region
Endemic
Spread to many people at the same time
Epidemic
Spread across a large geographical area (country/world/global)
Pandemic
Factors that affect patterns of disease include:
Ethnicity, age, gender, socioeconomic status, lifestyle, and geographic location
This level of prevention consists of altering susceptibility or reducing exposure.
Primary
This level of prevention consists of early detection, screening, and management of
disease.
Secondary
, 4
This level of prevention consists of rehabilitation, supportive care, reducing
disability, and restoring effective functioning.
Tertiary
Examples of this level of prevention include vaccines, diet/exercise, and
education.
Primary
Examples of this level of prevention includes colonoscopy, mammograms, and
testicular exams.
Secondary
Examples of this level of prevention includes pulmonary or cardiac rehabilitation.
Tertiary
Which of the following is an example of primary prevention?
A. Maintaining routine immunizations
B. Screening for cancer
C. Rehabilitating after a stroke
D. Performing monthly breast examinations
A
An obese but otherwise healthy teen is given a prescription for a low=calorie diet
and exercise program. This is an example of:
A. Primary prevention
B. Secondary prevention
C. Tertiary prevention
D. Disease treatment
A
