Pathophysiology For Health
Professions - Chapter 1 Study Guide
Grade A+
Refers to a procedure by which a small amount of living tissue is removed by
surgical procedures for the purpose of examining the removed tissue sample. -
correct answer-Biopsy
Is the examination of the body after death. It involves both macroscopic and
microscopic examination of organs and tissues, as well as the analysis of tissue
fluids.
It could be called also: - correct answer-Autopsy
Postmortem examination
Is the determination of the nature of a given disease. It involves the skills to
distinguish one disease from another through the evaluation of signs and symptoms
as well as laboratory tests. - correct answer-Diagnosis
Refers to the study of the cause or origin of a disease or disorder - correct answer-
Etiology
Etiologic agents include: - correct answer-- Congenital defects
- Inherited or genetic disorders
- Microorganisms and infections
- Dysfunction(s) of the immune system
- Metabolic abnormalities
- Degenerative changes
- Malignancy
- Burns and other trauma
- Environmental factors
- Nutritional deficiencies
refers to a disease of unknown cause or spontaneous origin - correct answer-
Idiopathic
describes a disease that results from an activity/procedure or an error, such as a
bladder infection following catheterization - correct answer-iatrogenic
, indicate a high risk for the development of a certain disease or condition, but not the
actual development of the disease/condition - correct answer-Predisposing factors
(Smoking can be a predisposing factor)
Predisposing or high-risk factors include, but are not limited to: - correct answer-Age
and gender
Inherited factors
Occupational exposure
Exposure to asbestos
High dietary intake of cholesterol and saturated fats
Insufficient calcium intake
Tobacco use
Alcohol abuse
Obesity and sedentary lifestyle
Study of the functional changes in the body as a result from a disease process -
correct answer-Pathophysiology
Maintenance of a relatively stable internal environment of the body - correct answer-
Homeostasis
Prevention of disease is linked to both the _______________ and
__________________ factors for a specific disease. - correct answer-etiology and
predisposing
Refers to those measures designed to preserve health and prevent the spread of
disease. - correct answer-Prophylaxis
Preventive measures include but are not limited to: - correct answer-- Vaccinations
- Dietary or lifestyle modifications
- Removal of harmful materials from the
environment
- Cessation of potentially harmful activities such as
tobacco use and alcohol abuse
Refers to the development of the disease or the sequence of events involved in
tissue/cell changes related to a particular disease process. - correct answer-
Pathogenesis
An onset of a disease may be ______________, a gradual progression with only
vague or very mild signs - correct answer-insidious
An ____________ disease develops rapidly, has pronounced (severe) symptoms,
and is a short-term illness. - correct answer-acute disease
A ____________ disease develops gradually with generally milder symptoms, but it
persists for long periods of time and causes more permanent tissue damage. A
chronic disease may have intermittent acute episodes. - correct answer-chronic
disease
Professions - Chapter 1 Study Guide
Grade A+
Refers to a procedure by which a small amount of living tissue is removed by
surgical procedures for the purpose of examining the removed tissue sample. -
correct answer-Biopsy
Is the examination of the body after death. It involves both macroscopic and
microscopic examination of organs and tissues, as well as the analysis of tissue
fluids.
It could be called also: - correct answer-Autopsy
Postmortem examination
Is the determination of the nature of a given disease. It involves the skills to
distinguish one disease from another through the evaluation of signs and symptoms
as well as laboratory tests. - correct answer-Diagnosis
Refers to the study of the cause or origin of a disease or disorder - correct answer-
Etiology
Etiologic agents include: - correct answer-- Congenital defects
- Inherited or genetic disorders
- Microorganisms and infections
- Dysfunction(s) of the immune system
- Metabolic abnormalities
- Degenerative changes
- Malignancy
- Burns and other trauma
- Environmental factors
- Nutritional deficiencies
refers to a disease of unknown cause or spontaneous origin - correct answer-
Idiopathic
describes a disease that results from an activity/procedure or an error, such as a
bladder infection following catheterization - correct answer-iatrogenic
, indicate a high risk for the development of a certain disease or condition, but not the
actual development of the disease/condition - correct answer-Predisposing factors
(Smoking can be a predisposing factor)
Predisposing or high-risk factors include, but are not limited to: - correct answer-Age
and gender
Inherited factors
Occupational exposure
Exposure to asbestos
High dietary intake of cholesterol and saturated fats
Insufficient calcium intake
Tobacco use
Alcohol abuse
Obesity and sedentary lifestyle
Study of the functional changes in the body as a result from a disease process -
correct answer-Pathophysiology
Maintenance of a relatively stable internal environment of the body - correct answer-
Homeostasis
Prevention of disease is linked to both the _______________ and
__________________ factors for a specific disease. - correct answer-etiology and
predisposing
Refers to those measures designed to preserve health and prevent the spread of
disease. - correct answer-Prophylaxis
Preventive measures include but are not limited to: - correct answer-- Vaccinations
- Dietary or lifestyle modifications
- Removal of harmful materials from the
environment
- Cessation of potentially harmful activities such as
tobacco use and alcohol abuse
Refers to the development of the disease or the sequence of events involved in
tissue/cell changes related to a particular disease process. - correct answer-
Pathogenesis
An onset of a disease may be ______________, a gradual progression with only
vague or very mild signs - correct answer-insidious
An ____________ disease develops rapidly, has pronounced (severe) symptoms,
and is a short-term illness. - correct answer-acute disease
A ____________ disease develops gradually with generally milder symptoms, but it
persists for long periods of time and causes more permanent tissue damage. A
chronic disease may have intermittent acute episodes. - correct answer-chronic
disease
