TEST BANK
Gould's Pathophysiology for the Health Professions 7th Edition
By VanMeter and Hubert
,Chapter`01:`Introduction`to`Pathophysiology
VanMeter`and`Hubert:`Gould’s`Pathophysiology`for`the`Health`Professions,`7th`Edition
MULTIPLE`CHOICE
1. Which`of`the`following`would`be`the`most`likely`cause`of`an`iatrogenic`disease?`a.
An
`inherited`disorder
b. A`combination`of`specific`etiological`factors
c. An`unwanted`effect`of`a`prescribed`drug
d. Prolonged`exposure`to`toxic`chemicals`in`the`environment
ANS:`C
2. The`manifestations`of`a`disease`are`best`defined`as`the
a. subjective`feelings`of`discomfort`during`a`chronic`illness.
b. signs`and`symptoms`of`a`disease.
c. factors`that`precipitate`an`acute`episode`of`a`chronic`illness.
d. early`indicators`of`the`prodromal`stage`of`infection.
ANS:`B
3. The`best`definition`of`the`term`prognosis`is`the
a. precipitating`factors`causing`an`acute`episode.
b. number`of`remissions`to`be`expected`during`the`course`of`a`chronic`illness.
c. predicted`outcome`or`likelihood`of`recovery`from`a`specific`disease.
d. exacerbations`occurring`during`chronic`illness.
ANS:`C
4. Which`of`the`following`is`considered`a`systemic`sign`of`disease?
a. Swelling`of`the`knee
b. Fever
c. Pain`in`the`neck
d. Red`rash`on`the`face
ANS:`B
5. Etiology`is`defined`as`the`study`of`the
a. causes`of`a`disease.
b. course`of`a`disease.
c. expected`complications`of`a`disease.
d. manifestations`of`a`disease.
ANS:`A
6. A`type`of`cellular`adaptation`in`which`there`is`a`decrease`in`cell`size`is`referred`to`as`a.`h
ypertrophy.
b. metaplasia.
c. anaplasia.
d. atrophy.
, ANS:`D
7. A`change`in`a`tissue`marked`by`cells`that`vary`in`size`and`shape`and`show`increased`
mitotic`figures`would`be`called
a. metaplasia.
b. atrophy.
c. dysplasia.
d. hypertrophy.
ANS:`C
8. A`deficit`of`oxygen`in`the`cells`usually`due`to`respiratory`or`circulatory`problems`is`called`a.`a
poptosis.
b. ischemia.
c. hypertrophy.
d. necrosis.
ANS:`B
9. When`a`group`of`cells`in`the`body`dies,`the`change`is`called
a. ischemia.
b. gangrene.
c. hypoxia.
d. necrosis.
ANS:`D
10. Rigorous`weightlifting/body`building`regimens`may`result`in`the`skeletal`muscle`cells`
undergoing`a. hypertrophy.
b. dysplasia.
c. atrophy.
d. regeneration.
ANS:`A
11. The`term`cancer`refers`to
a. dysplasia.
b. hyperplasia.
c. metaplasia.
d. malignant`neoplasm.
ANS:`D
12. To`which`of`the`following`does`the`term`apoptosis`refer?
a. Increased`rate`of`mitosis`by`certain`cells
b. Ischemic`damage`to`cells
, c. Liquefaction`of`necrotic`tissue
d. Preprogrammed`cell`self-destruction
ANS:`D
13. Which`of`the`following`statements`is`TRUE?
a. Alteration`of`DNA`does`not`change`cell`function.
b. Damaged`cells`may`be`able`to`repair`themselves.
c. All`types`of`cells`die`at`the`same`rate.
d. Mild`ischemia`causes`immediate`cell`death.
ANS:`B
14. Caseation`necrosis`refers`to`an`area`where
a. cell`proteins`have`been`denatured.
b. cells`are`liquefied`by`enzymes.
c. dead`cells`form`a`thick`cheesy`substance.
d. bacterial`invasion`has`occurred.
ANS:`C
15. Routine`application`of`sun`block`to`skin`would`be`an`example`of
a. an`iatrogenic`cause`of`cancer.
b. a`preventive`measure.
c. a`precipitating`factor.
d. a`predisposing`condition.
ANS:`B
16. A`circumstance`that`causes`a`sudden`acute`episode`of`a`chronic`disease`to`occur`is`termed
a. latent`stage.
b. predisposing`factor.
c. incidence.
d. precipitating`factor.`ANS:`D
17. The`term`homeostasis`refers`to
a. the`causative`factors`in`a`particular`disease.
b. maintenance`of`a`stable`internal`environment.
c. a`condition`that`triggers`an`acute`episode.
d. a`collection`of`signs`and`symptoms.
ANS:`B
18. Which`term`is`used`to`describe`a`new`and`secondary`or`additional`problem`that`arises`after`t
he`original`disease`has`been`established?
a. Symptoms
b. Occurrence
c. Manifestations
d. Complication
ANS:`D
19. Pathophysiology`involves`the`study`of
Gould's Pathophysiology for the Health Professions 7th Edition
By VanMeter and Hubert
,Chapter`01:`Introduction`to`Pathophysiology
VanMeter`and`Hubert:`Gould’s`Pathophysiology`for`the`Health`Professions,`7th`Edition
MULTIPLE`CHOICE
1. Which`of`the`following`would`be`the`most`likely`cause`of`an`iatrogenic`disease?`a.
An
`inherited`disorder
b. A`combination`of`specific`etiological`factors
c. An`unwanted`effect`of`a`prescribed`drug
d. Prolonged`exposure`to`toxic`chemicals`in`the`environment
ANS:`C
2. The`manifestations`of`a`disease`are`best`defined`as`the
a. subjective`feelings`of`discomfort`during`a`chronic`illness.
b. signs`and`symptoms`of`a`disease.
c. factors`that`precipitate`an`acute`episode`of`a`chronic`illness.
d. early`indicators`of`the`prodromal`stage`of`infection.
ANS:`B
3. The`best`definition`of`the`term`prognosis`is`the
a. precipitating`factors`causing`an`acute`episode.
b. number`of`remissions`to`be`expected`during`the`course`of`a`chronic`illness.
c. predicted`outcome`or`likelihood`of`recovery`from`a`specific`disease.
d. exacerbations`occurring`during`chronic`illness.
ANS:`C
4. Which`of`the`following`is`considered`a`systemic`sign`of`disease?
a. Swelling`of`the`knee
b. Fever
c. Pain`in`the`neck
d. Red`rash`on`the`face
ANS:`B
5. Etiology`is`defined`as`the`study`of`the
a. causes`of`a`disease.
b. course`of`a`disease.
c. expected`complications`of`a`disease.
d. manifestations`of`a`disease.
ANS:`A
6. A`type`of`cellular`adaptation`in`which`there`is`a`decrease`in`cell`size`is`referred`to`as`a.`h
ypertrophy.
b. metaplasia.
c. anaplasia.
d. atrophy.
, ANS:`D
7. A`change`in`a`tissue`marked`by`cells`that`vary`in`size`and`shape`and`show`increased`
mitotic`figures`would`be`called
a. metaplasia.
b. atrophy.
c. dysplasia.
d. hypertrophy.
ANS:`C
8. A`deficit`of`oxygen`in`the`cells`usually`due`to`respiratory`or`circulatory`problems`is`called`a.`a
poptosis.
b. ischemia.
c. hypertrophy.
d. necrosis.
ANS:`B
9. When`a`group`of`cells`in`the`body`dies,`the`change`is`called
a. ischemia.
b. gangrene.
c. hypoxia.
d. necrosis.
ANS:`D
10. Rigorous`weightlifting/body`building`regimens`may`result`in`the`skeletal`muscle`cells`
undergoing`a. hypertrophy.
b. dysplasia.
c. atrophy.
d. regeneration.
ANS:`A
11. The`term`cancer`refers`to
a. dysplasia.
b. hyperplasia.
c. metaplasia.
d. malignant`neoplasm.
ANS:`D
12. To`which`of`the`following`does`the`term`apoptosis`refer?
a. Increased`rate`of`mitosis`by`certain`cells
b. Ischemic`damage`to`cells
, c. Liquefaction`of`necrotic`tissue
d. Preprogrammed`cell`self-destruction
ANS:`D
13. Which`of`the`following`statements`is`TRUE?
a. Alteration`of`DNA`does`not`change`cell`function.
b. Damaged`cells`may`be`able`to`repair`themselves.
c. All`types`of`cells`die`at`the`same`rate.
d. Mild`ischemia`causes`immediate`cell`death.
ANS:`B
14. Caseation`necrosis`refers`to`an`area`where
a. cell`proteins`have`been`denatured.
b. cells`are`liquefied`by`enzymes.
c. dead`cells`form`a`thick`cheesy`substance.
d. bacterial`invasion`has`occurred.
ANS:`C
15. Routine`application`of`sun`block`to`skin`would`be`an`example`of
a. an`iatrogenic`cause`of`cancer.
b. a`preventive`measure.
c. a`precipitating`factor.
d. a`predisposing`condition.
ANS:`B
16. A`circumstance`that`causes`a`sudden`acute`episode`of`a`chronic`disease`to`occur`is`termed
a. latent`stage.
b. predisposing`factor.
c. incidence.
d. precipitating`factor.`ANS:`D
17. The`term`homeostasis`refers`to
a. the`causative`factors`in`a`particular`disease.
b. maintenance`of`a`stable`internal`environment.
c. a`condition`that`triggers`an`acute`episode.
d. a`collection`of`signs`and`symptoms.
ANS:`B
18. Which`term`is`used`to`describe`a`new`and`secondary`or`additional`problem`that`arises`after`t
he`original`disease`has`been`established?
a. Symptoms
b. Occurrence
c. Manifestations
d. Complication
ANS:`D
19. Pathophysiology`involves`the`study`of
