Pathophysiology Midterm - Jersey College;
Questions & Answers
Pathophysiology Answer-the study of functional or pathologic changes in
the body that result from disease processes
Pathology Answer-the laboratory study of cell and tissue changes
associated with disease.
Steps for better health Answer-Be a nonsmoker and avoid second-hand
smoke, Eat 5-10 servings of vegetables and fruit a day, Be physically active on a
regular basis, Protect yourself and your family from the sun, Follow cancer
screening guidelines, Visit your doctor or dentist is you notice any change in
your normal state of health, and Follow health and safety instructions at home
and at work
Primary level of prevention Answer-Protect healthy people from
developing a disease or experiencing an injury in the first place
Secondary level of prevention Answer-Happens after an illness or serious
risk factors have already been diagnosed.
, Pathophysiology Midterm - Jersey College;
Questions & Answers
Tertiary level of protection Answer-Focuses on helping people manage
complicated, long-term health problems
Biopsy Answer-Examination of living tissue
Prognosis Answer-The probability of specific outcomes
Etiology Answer-Concerns the causative factors in a particular disease
Epidemiology Answer-The science of tracking the pattern or occurrence of
disease
Latent Stage Answer-"silent stage" No clinical signs are evident,
characterizes some diseases
Acute Stage Answer-Short-term that develops quickly with marked signs
Chronic Stage Answer-Often milder developing gradually
, Pathophysiology Midterm - Jersey College;
Questions & Answers
Morbidity Answer-The disease rates within a group
Mortality Answer-Indicate the relative number of deaths resulting from a
particular disease
Symptoms Answer-Subjective feelings, such as pain or nausea
Precipitating Factor Answer-condition that triggers an acute episode
(seizure)
Remission Answer-mark the course or progress of a disease;
manifestations subside
Complication Answer-new, secondary or additional problems that arise
after the original disease begin
Apoptosis Answer-Cell death
Questions & Answers
Pathophysiology Answer-the study of functional or pathologic changes in
the body that result from disease processes
Pathology Answer-the laboratory study of cell and tissue changes
associated with disease.
Steps for better health Answer-Be a nonsmoker and avoid second-hand
smoke, Eat 5-10 servings of vegetables and fruit a day, Be physically active on a
regular basis, Protect yourself and your family from the sun, Follow cancer
screening guidelines, Visit your doctor or dentist is you notice any change in
your normal state of health, and Follow health and safety instructions at home
and at work
Primary level of prevention Answer-Protect healthy people from
developing a disease or experiencing an injury in the first place
Secondary level of prevention Answer-Happens after an illness or serious
risk factors have already been diagnosed.
, Pathophysiology Midterm - Jersey College;
Questions & Answers
Tertiary level of protection Answer-Focuses on helping people manage
complicated, long-term health problems
Biopsy Answer-Examination of living tissue
Prognosis Answer-The probability of specific outcomes
Etiology Answer-Concerns the causative factors in a particular disease
Epidemiology Answer-The science of tracking the pattern or occurrence of
disease
Latent Stage Answer-"silent stage" No clinical signs are evident,
characterizes some diseases
Acute Stage Answer-Short-term that develops quickly with marked signs
Chronic Stage Answer-Often milder developing gradually
, Pathophysiology Midterm - Jersey College;
Questions & Answers
Morbidity Answer-The disease rates within a group
Mortality Answer-Indicate the relative number of deaths resulting from a
particular disease
Symptoms Answer-Subjective feelings, such as pain or nausea
Precipitating Factor Answer-condition that triggers an acute episode
(seizure)
Remission Answer-mark the course or progress of a disease;
manifestations subside
Complication Answer-new, secondary or additional problems that arise
after the original disease begin
Apoptosis Answer-Cell death
