Test Bank - Diseases of the Human Body, 7th Edition (Tamparo, 2022)
TEST BANK
Diseases of the Human Body
Carol D. Tamparo, and Jennifer T. Davis
7th Edition
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Table of Contents
Chapter 01. The Disease Process 1
Chapter 02. Integrative Medicine and Complementary Therapies 9
Chapter 03. Pain and Its Management 16
Chapter 04. Infectious and Communicable Diseases 23
Chapter 05. Cancer 30
Chapter 06. Congenital Diseases and Disorders 37
Chapter 07. Mental Health Diseases and Disorders 45
Chapter 08. Skin Diseases and Disorders 52
Chapter 09. Musculoskeletal Diseases and Disorders 59
Chapter 10. Nervous System Diseases and Disorders 67
Chapter 11. Endocrine System Diseases and Disorders 75
Chapter 12. Cardiovascular and Lymphatic System Diseases and Disorders 83
Chapter 13. Respiratory System Diseases and Disorders 93
Chapter 14. Digestive System Diseases and Disorders 103
Chapter 15. Urinary System Diseases and Disorders 112
Chapter 16. Reproductive System Diseases and Disorders 119
Chapter 17. Eye and Ear Diseases and Disorders 126
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Chapter 1. The Disease Process
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which of the following best describes an illness?
A. It is identified by the distinguishing features.
B. It can be prevented by normal body structures.
C. It is easier to treat than disease.
D. It describes the condition of the person experiencing disease.
ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Easy OBJ: 1.3
MSC: Understanding
2. What is the difference between phenotype and genotype?
A. Phenotype refers to all of the genes inherited from parents, whereas genotype refers to an
X-linked inherited disease.
B. Phenotype refers to physical appearance influenced by genetics and environment, whereas
genotype refers to all of the genes inherited from parents.
C. Phenotype refers to a defective gene contributed by both parents, whereas genotype
refers to a defective gene contributed by one parent.
D. Phenotype refers to the full set of inherited genes, whereas genotype refers to monogenic
alterations and chromosome aberrations.
ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate OBJ: 1.7
MSC: Analyzing
3. Gregory is 11. He has a specific genetic disorder. He is very active but must be extremely careful to
avoid any injury that would cause bleeding. Which disorder does Gregory most likely have?
A. Sickle cell anemia
B. Rett syndrome
C. Hemophilia
D. Trisomy 21
ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate OBJ: 1.9
MSC: Applying
4. The pediatrician called to say that Sheyna’s throat culture was back. The test revealed a coccus, or dot-
shaped bacterium. What does Sheyna have?
A. Strep throat
B. Whooping cough
C. Mumps
D. Tinea corporis
ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate OBJ: 1.13
MSC: Applying
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5. Molly is overweight and smokes a pack of cigarettes a day. She lives with her husband and five
children in a densely populated urban area. What are the factors that predispose Molly to developing a
disease?
A. Lack of an inflammatory response
B. Sex, environment, and lifestyle
C. Having a husband and five children
D. Lack of homeostasis
ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate OBJ: 1.4
MSC: Applying
6. Which of the following is a brief description of hereditary diseases?
A. Always appear at birth
B. Not influenced by environmental factors
C. Caused by a person’s genetic makeup
D. The result of mutations in gene structure
ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Easy OBJ: 1.5
MSC: Remembering
7. What is anaphylactic shock?
A. Considered by some to be an allergic reaction
B. A result of autoimmunity
C. A chronic reaction to stimuli
D. The result of impaired T-cell function
ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: Easy OBJ: 1.21
MSC: Remembering
8. Malakai appears to be in good shape. During a recent physical, his BMI was measured at 15% above
his ideal body weight. Should Malakai be described as obese? Why or why not?
A. Yes, because his BMI is less than 25
B. No, because he has impressive muscle mass in his body
C. No, because he has little or no abdominal fat
D. Yes, because his BMI is 10% to 20% above his ideal body weight
ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate OBJ: 1.23
MSC: Analyzing
9. The conventional method of classifying hereditary diseases is to group them into which of the
following categories?
A. Congenital, mutational, and infectious
B. Chromosomal, multifactorial, and monogenic
C. Monogenic, chromosomal, and congenital
D. Chromosomal, mutational, and autoimmune
ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: Easy OBJ: 1.7
MSC: Remembering
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TEST BANK
Diseases of the Human Body
Carol D. Tamparo, and Jennifer T. Davis
7th Edition
1|Page
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, Test Bank - Diseases of the Human Body, 7th Edition (Tamparo, 2022)
Table of Contents
Chapter 01. The Disease Process 1
Chapter 02. Integrative Medicine and Complementary Therapies 9
Chapter 03. Pain and Its Management 16
Chapter 04. Infectious and Communicable Diseases 23
Chapter 05. Cancer 30
Chapter 06. Congenital Diseases and Disorders 37
Chapter 07. Mental Health Diseases and Disorders 45
Chapter 08. Skin Diseases and Disorders 52
Chapter 09. Musculoskeletal Diseases and Disorders 59
Chapter 10. Nervous System Diseases and Disorders 67
Chapter 11. Endocrine System Diseases and Disorders 75
Chapter 12. Cardiovascular and Lymphatic System Diseases and Disorders 83
Chapter 13. Respiratory System Diseases and Disorders 93
Chapter 14. Digestive System Diseases and Disorders 103
Chapter 15. Urinary System Diseases and Disorders 112
Chapter 16. Reproductive System Diseases and Disorders 119
Chapter 17. Eye and Ear Diseases and Disorders 126
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, Test Bank - Diseases of the Human Body, 7th Edition (Tamparo, 2022)
Chapter 1. The Disease Process
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which of the following best describes an illness?
A. It is identified by the distinguishing features.
B. It can be prevented by normal body structures.
C. It is easier to treat than disease.
D. It describes the condition of the person experiencing disease.
ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Easy OBJ: 1.3
MSC: Understanding
2. What is the difference between phenotype and genotype?
A. Phenotype refers to all of the genes inherited from parents, whereas genotype refers to an
X-linked inherited disease.
B. Phenotype refers to physical appearance influenced by genetics and environment, whereas
genotype refers to all of the genes inherited from parents.
C. Phenotype refers to a defective gene contributed by both parents, whereas genotype
refers to a defective gene contributed by one parent.
D. Phenotype refers to the full set of inherited genes, whereas genotype refers to monogenic
alterations and chromosome aberrations.
ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate OBJ: 1.7
MSC: Analyzing
3. Gregory is 11. He has a specific genetic disorder. He is very active but must be extremely careful to
avoid any injury that would cause bleeding. Which disorder does Gregory most likely have?
A. Sickle cell anemia
B. Rett syndrome
C. Hemophilia
D. Trisomy 21
ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate OBJ: 1.9
MSC: Applying
4. The pediatrician called to say that Sheyna’s throat culture was back. The test revealed a coccus, or dot-
shaped bacterium. What does Sheyna have?
A. Strep throat
B. Whooping cough
C. Mumps
D. Tinea corporis
ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate OBJ: 1.13
MSC: Applying
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5. Molly is overweight and smokes a pack of cigarettes a day. She lives with her husband and five
children in a densely populated urban area. What are the factors that predispose Molly to developing a
disease?
A. Lack of an inflammatory response
B. Sex, environment, and lifestyle
C. Having a husband and five children
D. Lack of homeostasis
ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate OBJ: 1.4
MSC: Applying
6. Which of the following is a brief description of hereditary diseases?
A. Always appear at birth
B. Not influenced by environmental factors
C. Caused by a person’s genetic makeup
D. The result of mutations in gene structure
ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Easy OBJ: 1.5
MSC: Remembering
7. What is anaphylactic shock?
A. Considered by some to be an allergic reaction
B. A result of autoimmunity
C. A chronic reaction to stimuli
D. The result of impaired T-cell function
ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: Easy OBJ: 1.21
MSC: Remembering
8. Malakai appears to be in good shape. During a recent physical, his BMI was measured at 15% above
his ideal body weight. Should Malakai be described as obese? Why or why not?
A. Yes, because his BMI is less than 25
B. No, because he has impressive muscle mass in his body
C. No, because he has little or no abdominal fat
D. Yes, because his BMI is 10% to 20% above his ideal body weight
ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate OBJ: 1.23
MSC: Analyzing
9. The conventional method of classifying hereditary diseases is to group them into which of the
following categories?
A. Congenital, mutational, and infectious
B. Chromosomal, multifactorial, and monogenic
C. Monogenic, chromosomal, and congenital
D. Chromosomal, mutational, and autoimmune
ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: Easy OBJ: 1.7
MSC: Remembering
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