Applied Pathophysiology A Conceptual Approach 4 th Edition
Applied Pathophysiology A Conceptual
Approach 4th Edition Nath Braun Test Bank.
Chapter 1
Introduction to Pathophysiology
1. Which term is defined as the study of the mechanisms of human body functioning?
A. Pathology
B. Physiology
C. Anatomy
D. Pathophysiology
Answer: B
Rationale: Physiology is the study of the mechanisms of human body functioning. Pathology is the
study of changes in cells and tissues as a result of injury or disease. Anatomy is the study of body
structures. Pathophysiology is the study of mechanisms of disease.
Question format: Multiple Choice Chapter: 1
Cognitive Level (Bloom’s): Remember
Client Needs: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation Integrated Process:
Teaching/Learning
Learning Objective: 1
Page and Header: 2, Defining Pathophysiology
2. Which statement best describes the health–illness continuum?
A. It is a dynamic entity.
B. It is based on objective data.
C. It represents two exclusive categories.
D. It is focused on physical well-being.
Answer: A
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Rationale: Health and illness are part of a dynamic continuum. It is based on one’s perceptions and
is subjective. There are a variety of descriptions one can use along the continuum to describe their
current state. These range from “extremely healthy” to “extremely ill.” Because it is a dynamic
continuum, it represents more than two exclusive categories. The health–illness continuum
includes the body, mind, and spirit, not just physical well-being.
Question format: Multiple Choice Chapter: 1
Cognitive Level (Bloom’s): Remember
Client Needs: Health Promotion and Maintenance Integrated
Process: Teaching/Learning
Learning Objective: 1
Page and Header: 4, Individual Health
3. Which concept is often equated with health?
A. Homeostasis
B. Disease
C. Objectivity
D. An uneventful physical examination
Answer: A
Rationale: Homeostasis is an important body goal and is often reflected in the client’s perception of
the health–illness continuum. Disease is the functional impairment of cells, tissues, organs, or organ
systems. Because health is reflected in the client’s perception of the health–illness continuum, it is
subjective, not objective. An uneventful physical examination would only be on aspect of health. The
health–illness continuum includes the body, mind, and spirit.
Question format: Multiple Choice Chapter: 1
Cognitive Level (Bloom’s): Remember
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,Applied Pathophysiology A Conceptual Approach 4 th Edition
Client Needs: Health Promotion and Maintenance Integrated
Process: Teaching/Learning
Learning Objective: 1
Page and Header: 4, Individual Health
4. Which term is defined as the functional impairment of cells, tissues, organs, or organ
systems?
A. Injury
B. Pathophysiology
C. Disease
D. Syndrome
Answer: C
Rationale: Disease is defined as the functional impairment of cells, tissues, organs, or organ systems.
Injury causes changes to cells, pathophysiology refers to the study of mechanisms of disease, and
syndrome is used to describe specific conditions with predictive patterns.
Question format: Multiple Choice Chapter: 1
Cognitive Level (Bloom’s): Remember
Client Needs: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation Integrated Process:
Teaching/Learning
Learning Objective: 1
Page and Header: 5, Population Health
5. The nurse is planning education on the importance of wearing a helmet when riding a bike.
What level of prevention is the nurse describing?
A. Primary
B. Secondary
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C. Tertiary
D. Quaternary
Answer: A
Rationale: Primary prevention, such as wearing a bike helmet focuses on protecting people from
developing a disease or injury. Secondary prevention is the early detection of disease through
screening and early treatment. Tertiary prevention focuses on rehabilitation after diagnosis of a
disease or injury. Quaternary prevention relates to overmedicalization.
Question format: Multiple Choice Chapter: 1
Cognitive Level (Bloom’s): Apply
Client Needs: Health Promotion and Maintenance Integrated
Process: Teaching/Learning
Learning Objective: 4
Page and Header: 5, Disease Prevention
6. A nurse in a rehabilitation unit is assisting a client who has had a stroke with relearning how to
perform activities of daily living. What level of prevention is the nurse implementing?
A. Primary
B. Secondary
C. Tertiary
D. Quaternary
Answer: C
Rationale: Tertiary prevention focuses on rehabilitation after diagnosis of a disease or injury, such as
rehabilitation following a stroke. Primary prevention focuses on protecting people from developing a
disease or injury. Secondary prevention is the
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Applied Pathophysiology A Conceptual
Approach 4th Edition Nath Braun Test Bank.
Chapter 1
Introduction to Pathophysiology
1. Which term is defined as the study of the mechanisms of human body functioning?
A. Pathology
B. Physiology
C. Anatomy
D. Pathophysiology
Answer: B
Rationale: Physiology is the study of the mechanisms of human body functioning. Pathology is the
study of changes in cells and tissues as a result of injury or disease. Anatomy is the study of body
structures. Pathophysiology is the study of mechanisms of disease.
Question format: Multiple Choice Chapter: 1
Cognitive Level (Bloom’s): Remember
Client Needs: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation Integrated Process:
Teaching/Learning
Learning Objective: 1
Page and Header: 2, Defining Pathophysiology
2. Which statement best describes the health–illness continuum?
A. It is a dynamic entity.
B. It is based on objective data.
C. It represents two exclusive categories.
D. It is focused on physical well-being.
Answer: A
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,Applied Pathophysiology A Conceptual Approach 4 th Edition
Rationale: Health and illness are part of a dynamic continuum. It is based on one’s perceptions and
is subjective. There are a variety of descriptions one can use along the continuum to describe their
current state. These range from “extremely healthy” to “extremely ill.” Because it is a dynamic
continuum, it represents more than two exclusive categories. The health–illness continuum
includes the body, mind, and spirit, not just physical well-being.
Question format: Multiple Choice Chapter: 1
Cognitive Level (Bloom’s): Remember
Client Needs: Health Promotion and Maintenance Integrated
Process: Teaching/Learning
Learning Objective: 1
Page and Header: 4, Individual Health
3. Which concept is often equated with health?
A. Homeostasis
B. Disease
C. Objectivity
D. An uneventful physical examination
Answer: A
Rationale: Homeostasis is an important body goal and is often reflected in the client’s perception of
the health–illness continuum. Disease is the functional impairment of cells, tissues, organs, or organ
systems. Because health is reflected in the client’s perception of the health–illness continuum, it is
subjective, not objective. An uneventful physical examination would only be on aspect of health. The
health–illness continuum includes the body, mind, and spirit.
Question format: Multiple Choice Chapter: 1
Cognitive Level (Bloom’s): Remember
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,Applied Pathophysiology A Conceptual Approach 4 th Edition
Client Needs: Health Promotion and Maintenance Integrated
Process: Teaching/Learning
Learning Objective: 1
Page and Header: 4, Individual Health
4. Which term is defined as the functional impairment of cells, tissues, organs, or organ
systems?
A. Injury
B. Pathophysiology
C. Disease
D. Syndrome
Answer: C
Rationale: Disease is defined as the functional impairment of cells, tissues, organs, or organ systems.
Injury causes changes to cells, pathophysiology refers to the study of mechanisms of disease, and
syndrome is used to describe specific conditions with predictive patterns.
Question format: Multiple Choice Chapter: 1
Cognitive Level (Bloom’s): Remember
Client Needs: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation Integrated Process:
Teaching/Learning
Learning Objective: 1
Page and Header: 5, Population Health
5. The nurse is planning education on the importance of wearing a helmet when riding a bike.
What level of prevention is the nurse describing?
A. Primary
B. Secondary
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C. Tertiary
D. Quaternary
Answer: A
Rationale: Primary prevention, such as wearing a bike helmet focuses on protecting people from
developing a disease or injury. Secondary prevention is the early detection of disease through
screening and early treatment. Tertiary prevention focuses on rehabilitation after diagnosis of a
disease or injury. Quaternary prevention relates to overmedicalization.
Question format: Multiple Choice Chapter: 1
Cognitive Level (Bloom’s): Apply
Client Needs: Health Promotion and Maintenance Integrated
Process: Teaching/Learning
Learning Objective: 4
Page and Header: 5, Disease Prevention
6. A nurse in a rehabilitation unit is assisting a client who has had a stroke with relearning how to
perform activities of daily living. What level of prevention is the nurse implementing?
A. Primary
B. Secondary
C. Tertiary
D. Quaternary
Answer: C
Rationale: Tertiary prevention focuses on rehabilitation after diagnosis of a disease or injury, such as
rehabilitation following a stroke. Primary prevention focuses on protecting people from developing a
disease or injury. Secondary prevention is the
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