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Which of the following is an example of the clinical manifestation known as a sign?
A. Nausea
B. Bruise
C. Headache
D. Loss of appetite - ANSWER B
Which of the following is an example of a factor that would affect the epidemiology of a
particular disease?
A. Predictive value
B. Southeast Asian ethnicity
C. Circadian rhythms
D. Clinical manifestations - ANSWER B
Which of the following is an example of primary prevention?
A. maintaining routine immunizations
B. screening for cancer
C. rehabilitating after a stroke
D. performing monthly breast exams - ANSWER A
Which of the following is an example of a stressor?
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, A. Using a cell phone while driving
B. Being exposed to air pollution
C. Running in the dark
D. Having inadequate immunizations - ANSWER B
A physiologic response to the release of catecholamines during the stress response would
be:
A. increased gastric motility
B. Constriction of pupils
C. Increased glycogenolysis
D. Decreased heart rate - ANSWER C
Most homeostatic mechanisms function on a negative-feedback principle, which facilitates
A. minimal response to environmental changes.
B. an amplified response.
C. a rapid response rate.
D. steady-state stability. - ANSWER D
John was recently exposed to group A hemolytic streptococcus and subsequently developed
a pharyngeal infection. Examination reveals T.103°F, skin rash, reddened throat mucosa. He
complains of sore throat, malaise, and joint stiffness. The etiology of John's disease is:
A. a sore throat
B. streptococcal infection
C. genetic susceptibility
D. pharyngitis - ANSWER B
Which of the following assessment findings indicates an alteration in John's homeostatic
control mechanisms?
A. fever
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Which of the following is an example of the clinical manifestation known as a sign?
A. Nausea
B. Bruise
C. Headache
D. Loss of appetite - ANSWER B
Which of the following is an example of a factor that would affect the epidemiology of a
particular disease?
A. Predictive value
B. Southeast Asian ethnicity
C. Circadian rhythms
D. Clinical manifestations - ANSWER B
Which of the following is an example of primary prevention?
A. maintaining routine immunizations
B. screening for cancer
C. rehabilitating after a stroke
D. performing monthly breast exams - ANSWER A
Which of the following is an example of a stressor?
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, A. Using a cell phone while driving
B. Being exposed to air pollution
C. Running in the dark
D. Having inadequate immunizations - ANSWER B
A physiologic response to the release of catecholamines during the stress response would
be:
A. increased gastric motility
B. Constriction of pupils
C. Increased glycogenolysis
D. Decreased heart rate - ANSWER C
Most homeostatic mechanisms function on a negative-feedback principle, which facilitates
A. minimal response to environmental changes.
B. an amplified response.
C. a rapid response rate.
D. steady-state stability. - ANSWER D
John was recently exposed to group A hemolytic streptococcus and subsequently developed
a pharyngeal infection. Examination reveals T.103°F, skin rash, reddened throat mucosa. He
complains of sore throat, malaise, and joint stiffness. The etiology of John's disease is:
A. a sore throat
B. streptococcal infection
C. genetic susceptibility
D. pharyngitis - ANSWER B
Which of the following assessment findings indicates an alteration in John's homeostatic
control mechanisms?
A. fever
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