Test Bank for Porth's Pathophysiology Concepts of
Altered Health States 11th Edition
by Tommie L. Norris, Chapters 1 - 52
, Porth's-Pathophysiology-Concepts-of-Altered-Health-11th-Edition-Norris-Test-Bank-
Table-of-Content
UNIT-1-CONCEPTS-OF-HEALTH-AND-DISEASE
Chapter-1-Concepts-of-Health-and-Disease
UNIT-2-CELL-FUNCTION-AND-GROWTH
Chapter-2-Cell-and-Tissue-Characteristics
Chapter-3-Cellular-Adaptation,-Injury,-and-Death
Chapter-4-Genetic-Control-of-Cell-Function-and-Inheritance
Chapter-5-Genetic-and-Congenital-Disorders
Chapter-6-Neoplasia
UNIT-3-DISORDERS-OF-INTEGRATIVE-FUNCTION
Chapter-7-Stress-and-Adaptation
Chapter-8-Disorders-of-Fluid,-Electrolyte,-and-Acid–Base-Balance
UNIT-4-INFECTION,-INFLAMMATION,-AND-IMMUNITY
Chapter-9-Inflammation,-Tissue-Repair,-and-Wound-Healing
Chapter-10-Mechanisms-of-Infectious-Disease
Chapter-11-Innate-and-Adaptive-Immunity
Chapter-12-Disorders-of-the-Immune-Response,-Including-HIV/AIDS
UNIT-5-DISORDERS-OF-NEURAL-FUNCTION
Chapter-13-Organization-and-Control-of-Neural-Function
Chapter-14-Somatosensory-Function,-Pain,-Headache,-and-Temperature-Regulation
Chapter-15-Disorders-of-Motor-Function
Organization-and-Control-of-Motor-Function
Chapter-16-Disorders-of-Brain-Function
Chapter-17-Sleep-and-Sleep–Wake-Disorders
Chapter-18-Disorders-of-Thought,-Emotion,-and-Memory
UNIT-6-DISORDERS-OF-SPECIAL-SENSORY-FUNCTION
Chapter-19-Disorders-of-Visual-Function
Chapter-20-Disorders-of-Hearing-and-Vestibular-Function
UNIT-7-DISORDERS-OF-THE-HEMATOPOIETIC-SYSTEM
Chapter-21-Blood-Cells-and-the-Hematopoietic-System
Chapter-22-Disorders-of-Hemostasis
Chapter-23-Disorders-of-Red-Blood-Cells
Chapter-24-Disorders-of-White-Blood-Cells-and-Lymphoid-Tissues
UNIT-8-DISORDERS-OF-CARDIOVASCULAR-FUNCTION
Chapter-25-Structure-and-Function-of-the-Cardiovascular-System
Chapter-26-Disorders-of-Blood-Flow-and-Blood-Pressure-Regulation
Chapter-27-Disorders-of-Cardiac-Function,-and-Heart-Failure-and-Circulatory-Shock
,Chapter-28-Disorders-of-Cardiac-Conduction-and-Rhythm
UNIT-9-DISORDERS-OF-RESPIRATORY-FUNCTION
Chapter-29-Structure-and-Function-of-the-Respiratory-System
Chapter-30-Respiratory-Tract-Infections,-Neoplasms,-and-Childhood-Disorders
Chapter-31-Disorders-of-Ventilation-and-Gas-Exchange
UNIT-10-DISORDERS-OF-RENAL-FUNCTION
Chapter-32-Structure-and-Function-of-the-Kidney
Chapter-33-Disorders-of-Renal-Function
Chapter-34-Acute-Kidney-Injury-and-Chronic-Kidney-Disease
Chapter-35-Disorders-of-the-Bladder-and-Lower-Urinary-Tract
UNIT-11-DISORDERS-OF-GASTROINTESTINAL-FUNCTION
Chapter-36-Structure-and-Function-of-the-Gastrointestinal-System
Chapter-37-Disorders-of-Gastrointestinal-Function
Chapter-38-Disorders-of-Hepatobiliary-and-Exocrine-Pancreas-Function
Chapter-39-Alterations-in-Nutritional-Status
UNIT-12-DISORDERS-OF-ENDOCRINE-FUNCTION
Chapter-40-Mechanisms-of-Endocrine-Control
Chapter-41-Disorders-of-Endocrine-Control-of-Growth-and-Metabolism
UNIT-13-DISORDERS-OF-GENITOURINARY-AND-REPRODUCTIVE-FUNCTION
Chapter-42-Structure-and-Function-of-the-Male-Genitourinary-System
Chapter-43-Disorders-of-the-Male-Reproductive-System
Chapter-44-Structure-and-Function-of-the-Female-Reproductive-System
Chapter-45-Disorders-of-the-Female-Reproductive-System
Chapter-46-Sexually-Transmitted-Infections
UNIT-14-DISORDERS-OF-MUSCULOSKELETAL-FUNCTION
Chapter-47-Structure-and-Function-of-the-Musculoskeletal-System
Chapter-48-Disorders-of-Musculoskeletal-Function:-Trauma,-Infection,-Neoplasms
Chapter-49-Disorders-of-Musculoskeletal-Function:-Developmental-and-Metabolic-Disorders,-Activity
Intolerance,-and-Fatigue
Chapter-50-Disorders-of-Musculoskeletal-Function:-Rheumatic-Disorders
UNIT-15-DISORDERS-OF-INTEGUMENTARY-FUNCTION
Chapter-51-Structure-and-Function-of-the-Skin
Chapter-52-Disorders-of-Skin-Integrity-and-Function
, Porth’s-Pathophysiology-Concepts-of-Altered-Health-11th-Edition-Norris-Test-Bank-Ch-1--
Concepts-of-Health-and-Disease
1. At-an-international-nursing-conference,-many-discussions-and-breakout-sessions-focused-on-
the-World-Health-Organization-(WHO)-views-on-health.-Of-the-following-comments-made-
by-nurses-during-a-discussion-session,-which-statements-would-be-considered-a-good-
representation-of-the-WHO-definition?- Select-all-that-apply.
A) Interests-in-keeping-the-elderly-population-engaged-in-such-activities-as-book-
reviews-and-word-games-during-social-time
B) Increase-in-the-number-of-chair-aerobics-classes-provided-in-the-skilled-care-
facilities
C) Interventions-geared-toward-keeping-the-elderly-population-diagnosed-with-
diabetes-mellitus-under-tight-blood-glucose-control-by-providing-in-home-cooking-
classes
D) Providing-transportation-for-renal-dialysis-patients-to-and-from-their-hemodialysis-
sessions
E) Providing-handwashing-teaching-sessions-to-a-group-of-young-children-
ANSWER:- A,-B,-C,-E
Feedback:
The-WHO-definition-of-health-is-defined-as-“a-state-of-complete-physical,-mental,-and-
social-well-being-and-not-merely-the-absence-of-disease-and-infirmity.”-Engaging-in-book-
reviews-facilitates-mental-and-social-well-being;-chair-aerobics-helps-facilitate-physical-
well-being;-and-assisting-with-tight-control-of-diabetes-helps-with-facilitating-physical-
well-being-even-though-the-person-has-a-chronic-disease.-Handwashing-is-vital-in-the-
prevention-of-disease-and-spread-of-germs.
2. A-community-health-nurse-is-teaching-a-group-of-recent-graduates-about-the-large-
variety-of-factors-that-influence-an-individual's-health-or-lack-thereof.-The-nurse-is-
referring-to-the-Healthy-People-2020-report-from-the-U.S.-Department-of-Health-and-
Human-Services-as-a-teaching-example.-Of-the-following-aspects-discussed,-which-
would-be-considered-a-determinant-of-health-that-is-outside-the-focus-of-this-report?
A) The-client-has-a-diverse-background-by-being-of-Asian-and-Native-American-
descent-and-practices-various-alternative-therapies-to-minimize-effects-of-stress.
B) The-client-has-a-family-history-of-cardiovascular-disease-related-to-
hypercholesterolemia-and-remains-noncompliant-with-the-treatment-regime.
C) The-client-has-a-good-career-with-exceptional-preventative-health-care-benefits.
Altered Health States 11th Edition
by Tommie L. Norris, Chapters 1 - 52
, Porth's-Pathophysiology-Concepts-of-Altered-Health-11th-Edition-Norris-Test-Bank-
Table-of-Content
UNIT-1-CONCEPTS-OF-HEALTH-AND-DISEASE
Chapter-1-Concepts-of-Health-and-Disease
UNIT-2-CELL-FUNCTION-AND-GROWTH
Chapter-2-Cell-and-Tissue-Characteristics
Chapter-3-Cellular-Adaptation,-Injury,-and-Death
Chapter-4-Genetic-Control-of-Cell-Function-and-Inheritance
Chapter-5-Genetic-and-Congenital-Disorders
Chapter-6-Neoplasia
UNIT-3-DISORDERS-OF-INTEGRATIVE-FUNCTION
Chapter-7-Stress-and-Adaptation
Chapter-8-Disorders-of-Fluid,-Electrolyte,-and-Acid–Base-Balance
UNIT-4-INFECTION,-INFLAMMATION,-AND-IMMUNITY
Chapter-9-Inflammation,-Tissue-Repair,-and-Wound-Healing
Chapter-10-Mechanisms-of-Infectious-Disease
Chapter-11-Innate-and-Adaptive-Immunity
Chapter-12-Disorders-of-the-Immune-Response,-Including-HIV/AIDS
UNIT-5-DISORDERS-OF-NEURAL-FUNCTION
Chapter-13-Organization-and-Control-of-Neural-Function
Chapter-14-Somatosensory-Function,-Pain,-Headache,-and-Temperature-Regulation
Chapter-15-Disorders-of-Motor-Function
Organization-and-Control-of-Motor-Function
Chapter-16-Disorders-of-Brain-Function
Chapter-17-Sleep-and-Sleep–Wake-Disorders
Chapter-18-Disorders-of-Thought,-Emotion,-and-Memory
UNIT-6-DISORDERS-OF-SPECIAL-SENSORY-FUNCTION
Chapter-19-Disorders-of-Visual-Function
Chapter-20-Disorders-of-Hearing-and-Vestibular-Function
UNIT-7-DISORDERS-OF-THE-HEMATOPOIETIC-SYSTEM
Chapter-21-Blood-Cells-and-the-Hematopoietic-System
Chapter-22-Disorders-of-Hemostasis
Chapter-23-Disorders-of-Red-Blood-Cells
Chapter-24-Disorders-of-White-Blood-Cells-and-Lymphoid-Tissues
UNIT-8-DISORDERS-OF-CARDIOVASCULAR-FUNCTION
Chapter-25-Structure-and-Function-of-the-Cardiovascular-System
Chapter-26-Disorders-of-Blood-Flow-and-Blood-Pressure-Regulation
Chapter-27-Disorders-of-Cardiac-Function,-and-Heart-Failure-and-Circulatory-Shock
,Chapter-28-Disorders-of-Cardiac-Conduction-and-Rhythm
UNIT-9-DISORDERS-OF-RESPIRATORY-FUNCTION
Chapter-29-Structure-and-Function-of-the-Respiratory-System
Chapter-30-Respiratory-Tract-Infections,-Neoplasms,-and-Childhood-Disorders
Chapter-31-Disorders-of-Ventilation-and-Gas-Exchange
UNIT-10-DISORDERS-OF-RENAL-FUNCTION
Chapter-32-Structure-and-Function-of-the-Kidney
Chapter-33-Disorders-of-Renal-Function
Chapter-34-Acute-Kidney-Injury-and-Chronic-Kidney-Disease
Chapter-35-Disorders-of-the-Bladder-and-Lower-Urinary-Tract
UNIT-11-DISORDERS-OF-GASTROINTESTINAL-FUNCTION
Chapter-36-Structure-and-Function-of-the-Gastrointestinal-System
Chapter-37-Disorders-of-Gastrointestinal-Function
Chapter-38-Disorders-of-Hepatobiliary-and-Exocrine-Pancreas-Function
Chapter-39-Alterations-in-Nutritional-Status
UNIT-12-DISORDERS-OF-ENDOCRINE-FUNCTION
Chapter-40-Mechanisms-of-Endocrine-Control
Chapter-41-Disorders-of-Endocrine-Control-of-Growth-and-Metabolism
UNIT-13-DISORDERS-OF-GENITOURINARY-AND-REPRODUCTIVE-FUNCTION
Chapter-42-Structure-and-Function-of-the-Male-Genitourinary-System
Chapter-43-Disorders-of-the-Male-Reproductive-System
Chapter-44-Structure-and-Function-of-the-Female-Reproductive-System
Chapter-45-Disorders-of-the-Female-Reproductive-System
Chapter-46-Sexually-Transmitted-Infections
UNIT-14-DISORDERS-OF-MUSCULOSKELETAL-FUNCTION
Chapter-47-Structure-and-Function-of-the-Musculoskeletal-System
Chapter-48-Disorders-of-Musculoskeletal-Function:-Trauma,-Infection,-Neoplasms
Chapter-49-Disorders-of-Musculoskeletal-Function:-Developmental-and-Metabolic-Disorders,-Activity
Intolerance,-and-Fatigue
Chapter-50-Disorders-of-Musculoskeletal-Function:-Rheumatic-Disorders
UNIT-15-DISORDERS-OF-INTEGUMENTARY-FUNCTION
Chapter-51-Structure-and-Function-of-the-Skin
Chapter-52-Disorders-of-Skin-Integrity-and-Function
, Porth’s-Pathophysiology-Concepts-of-Altered-Health-11th-Edition-Norris-Test-Bank-Ch-1--
Concepts-of-Health-and-Disease
1. At-an-international-nursing-conference,-many-discussions-and-breakout-sessions-focused-on-
the-World-Health-Organization-(WHO)-views-on-health.-Of-the-following-comments-made-
by-nurses-during-a-discussion-session,-which-statements-would-be-considered-a-good-
representation-of-the-WHO-definition?- Select-all-that-apply.
A) Interests-in-keeping-the-elderly-population-engaged-in-such-activities-as-book-
reviews-and-word-games-during-social-time
B) Increase-in-the-number-of-chair-aerobics-classes-provided-in-the-skilled-care-
facilities
C) Interventions-geared-toward-keeping-the-elderly-population-diagnosed-with-
diabetes-mellitus-under-tight-blood-glucose-control-by-providing-in-home-cooking-
classes
D) Providing-transportation-for-renal-dialysis-patients-to-and-from-their-hemodialysis-
sessions
E) Providing-handwashing-teaching-sessions-to-a-group-of-young-children-
ANSWER:- A,-B,-C,-E
Feedback:
The-WHO-definition-of-health-is-defined-as-“a-state-of-complete-physical,-mental,-and-
social-well-being-and-not-merely-the-absence-of-disease-and-infirmity.”-Engaging-in-book-
reviews-facilitates-mental-and-social-well-being;-chair-aerobics-helps-facilitate-physical-
well-being;-and-assisting-with-tight-control-of-diabetes-helps-with-facilitating-physical-
well-being-even-though-the-person-has-a-chronic-disease.-Handwashing-is-vital-in-the-
prevention-of-disease-and-spread-of-germs.
2. A-community-health-nurse-is-teaching-a-group-of-recent-graduates-about-the-large-
variety-of-factors-that-influence-an-individual's-health-or-lack-thereof.-The-nurse-is-
referring-to-the-Healthy-People-2020-report-from-the-U.S.-Department-of-Health-and-
Human-Services-as-a-teaching-example.-Of-the-following-aspects-discussed,-which-
would-be-considered-a-determinant-of-health-that-is-outside-the-focus-of-this-report?
A) The-client-has-a-diverse-background-by-being-of-Asian-and-Native-American-
descent-and-practices-various-alternative-therapies-to-minimize-effects-of-stress.
B) The-client-has-a-family-history-of-cardiovascular-disease-related-to-
hypercholesterolemia-and-remains-noncompliant-with-the-treatment-regime.
C) The-client-has-a-good-career-with-exceptional-preventative-health-care-benefits.
