Exam 1: NSG3280 / NSG 3280 (Latest 2026/ 2027 Update) Pathophysiology
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Pathophysiology Exam 1
Health
state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of
disease/infirmity
Homeostasis
steady state in the internal environment of the body, maintained by various Feedback & control
mechanisms
Disease
any deviation from or interruption of the normal structure or function of a part, organ, or system
of the body that is manifested by a characteristic set of signs/symptoms
(dis-ease = discomfort)
Pathophysiology
cellular & organ changes that occur w/ disease & effects these changes have on total body
function
Etiology
cause of disease (factors include biological agents, physical forces, nutritional excesses &
deficits, inheritance and environmental)
,idopathic
unknown cause
iatrogenic
result of medical treatment
Nosocomial
a disease acquired in a hospital or clinical setting
Pathogenesis
how the disease process evolves, process of how the disease gets started
pathology
study of cell and tissue changes associated with disease
Clinical manifestations
describe structural and functional changes that accompany a disease
Symptom
a subjective complaint
Sign
physical manifestation noted by observer
syndrome
averse extention of a disease or outcomes from treatment
, Sequelae
a pathological condition resulting from a disease, secondary consequence/result
Diagnosis
designation as to the nature or cause of a health problem confirmed by abnormalities in testing
Clinical course
the series of events in a disease incident in a patient. It may be acute, subacute, chronic,
intermittent or recurrent.
Disease levels
acute: 1-2 days
subacute: up to 1 week
intermittent: periods of normalcy of a few min. to hrs
recurrent: periods of normalcy of wks to months
prognosis (Px)
the probability for recovery (based on averages and there may be considerable variation among
affected individuals)
complications
new secondary or additional problems that arise after the original disease begins
therapy
treatment measures used to promote recovery or to slow the progression of a disease
for Nurses I Guide| Questions & Answers| Grade A| 100% Correct (Verified
Solutions)- Galen
Pathophysiology Exam 1
Health
state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of
disease/infirmity
Homeostasis
steady state in the internal environment of the body, maintained by various Feedback & control
mechanisms
Disease
any deviation from or interruption of the normal structure or function of a part, organ, or system
of the body that is manifested by a characteristic set of signs/symptoms
(dis-ease = discomfort)
Pathophysiology
cellular & organ changes that occur w/ disease & effects these changes have on total body
function
Etiology
cause of disease (factors include biological agents, physical forces, nutritional excesses &
deficits, inheritance and environmental)
,idopathic
unknown cause
iatrogenic
result of medical treatment
Nosocomial
a disease acquired in a hospital or clinical setting
Pathogenesis
how the disease process evolves, process of how the disease gets started
pathology
study of cell and tissue changes associated with disease
Clinical manifestations
describe structural and functional changes that accompany a disease
Symptom
a subjective complaint
Sign
physical manifestation noted by observer
syndrome
averse extention of a disease or outcomes from treatment
, Sequelae
a pathological condition resulting from a disease, secondary consequence/result
Diagnosis
designation as to the nature or cause of a health problem confirmed by abnormalities in testing
Clinical course
the series of events in a disease incident in a patient. It may be acute, subacute, chronic,
intermittent or recurrent.
Disease levels
acute: 1-2 days
subacute: up to 1 week
intermittent: periods of normalcy of a few min. to hrs
recurrent: periods of normalcy of wks to months
prognosis (Px)
the probability for recovery (based on averages and there may be considerable variation among
affected individuals)
complications
new secondary or additional problems that arise after the original disease begins
therapy
treatment measures used to promote recovery or to slow the progression of a disease
