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1. Which of the following would be the most likely cause of an iatrogenic disease?
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a. An inherited disorderb b


b. A combination of specific etiological factors
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c. An unwanted effect of a prescribed drug
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d. Prolonged exposure to toxic chemicals in the environment b b b b b b b




ANS: C b REF: b b 6

2. The manifestations of a disease are best defined as the:
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a. subjective feelings of discomfort during a chronic illness. b b b b b b b


b. signs and symptoms of a disease. b b b b b


c. factors that precipitate an acute episode of a chronic illness.
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d. early indicators of the prodromal stage of infection.
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ANS: B b REF: b b 6

3. The best definition of the term prognosis is the:
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a. precipitating factors causing an acute episode. b b b b b


b. number of remissions to be expected during the course of a chronic illness.
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c. predicted outcome or likelihood of recovery from a specific disease.
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d. exacerbations occurring during chronic illness. b b b b

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ANS: C b REF: b b 7

4. Which of the following is considered a systemic sign of disease?
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a. Swelling of the knee b b b


b. Fever
c. Pain in the neck b b b


d. Red rash on the face b b b b




ANS: B b REF: b b 6

5. Etiology is defined as the study of the:
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a. causes of a disease. b b b


b. course of a disease. b b b


c. expected complications of a disease. b b b b


d. manifestations of a disease. b b b




ANS: A b REF: b b 5

6. A type of cellular adaptation in which there is a decrease in cell size is referred to as:
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a. hypertrophy.
b. metaplasia.
c. anaplasia.
d. atrophy.
ANS: D b REF: b b 8




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7. A change in a tissue marked by cells that vary in size and shape and show increased mitotic
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bfigures would be called:b b b


a. metaplasia.
b. atrophy.
c. dysplasia.
d. hypertrophy.
ANS: C b REF: b b 8

8. A deficit of oxygen in the cells usually due to respiratory or circulatory problems is called:
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a. apoptosis.
b. ischemia.
c. hypertrophy.
d. necrosis.
ANS: B b REF: b b 9

9. When a group of cells in the body dies, the change is called:
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a. ischemia.
b. gangrene.
c. hypoxia.
d. necrosis.
ANS: D b REF: b b 10

10. Rigorous weight lifting/body building regimens may result in the skeletal muscle cells
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a. hypertrophy.
b. dysplasia.
c. atrophy.
d. regeneration.
ANS: A b REF: b


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11. The term cancer refers to:
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a. dysplasia.
b. hyperplasia.
c. metaplasia.
d. malignant neoplasm. b




ANS: D b REF: b


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12. To which of the following does the term apoptosis refer?
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a. Increased rate of mitosis by certain cells b b b b b b


b. Ischemic damage to cells b b b


c. Liquefaction of necrotic tissue b b b


d. Preprogrammed cell self-destruction b b




ANS: D b REF: b b 9

13. Which of the following statements is TRUE?
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a. Alteration of DNA does not change cell function. b b b b b b b




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b. Damaged cells may be able to repair themselves. b b b b b b b


c. All types of cells die at the same rate.
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d. Mild ischemia causes immediate cell death.
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ANS: B b REF: b b 10

14. Caseation necrosis refers to an area where: b b b b b b


a. cell proteins have been denatured.
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b. cell are liquefied by enzymes.
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c. dead cells form a thick cheesy substance.
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d. bacterial invasion has occurred. b b b




ANS: C b REF: b b 10

15. Routine application of sun block to skin would be an example of:
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a. an iatrogenic cause of cancer.
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b. a preventive measure.
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c. a precipitating factor.
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d. a predisposing condition.
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ANS: B b REF: b b 6

16. A circumstance that causes a sudden acute episode of a chronic disease to occur is termed:
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a. latent stage. b


b. predisposing factor. b


c. incidence.
d. precipitating factor. b




ANS: D b REF: b b 7 NURSINGTB.COM


17. The term homeostasis refers to:
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a. the causative factors in a particular disease.
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b. maintenance of a stable internal environment. b b b b b


c. a condition that triggers an acute episode.
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d. a collection of signs and symptoms.
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ANS: B b REF: b b 2

18. Which term is used to describe a new and secondary or additional problem that arises after the
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boriginal disease has been established?
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a. Symptoms
b. Occurrence
c. Manifestations
d. Complication
ANS: D b REF: b b 7

19. Pathophysiology involves the study of: b b b b


a. the structure of the human body.
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b. the functions of various organs in the body.
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c. functional or structural changes resulting from disease processes.b b b b b b b


d. various cell structures and related functions.b b b b b





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