PATHO- Exam 1 (Edapt Week 1)
Which statement is the most inclusive definition of a risk factor?
A) Something that increases a person's chances of developing a disease
B) Choices someone makes about how they live their life
C) Pollutants in the environment
D) A genetic alteration which can negatively impact someone's health - Answer-A
What benefits are gained by asking questions when someone has clinical manifestations of altered
homeostasis? Select all that apply.
A) Insight is provided.
B) A single right answer is confirmed.
C) Evidence is located.
D) Data is collected.
E) Assumptions are challenged. - Answer-A, C, D, E
Based on which factors are the number and types of tests needed to confirm an alteration in health
chosen? Select all that apply.
A) Condition of the person
B) Pathophysiologic process suspected
C) Cues related to body system
D) Person's ability to pay for care
E) Preference of the healthcare provider - Answer-A, B, C
,A relative calls and tells you they are not feeling well. They have a fever, sore throat, body aches, and a
cough with thick sputum.
Based on the cues, which specific body system is involved in the relative's illness? Select all that apply.
A) Renal
B) Sensory
C) Integumentary
D) Pulmonary
E) Endocrine - Answer-D
A relative calls and tells you they are not feeling well. They have a fever, sore throat, body aches, and a
cough with thick sputum.
Based on the body systems involved and the suspected pathophysiological changes, which type of tests
can be used to confirm what is happening? Select all that apply.
A) Imaging tests
B) Pregnancy test
C) Laboratory analysis
D) Snellen eye test
E) Depression screening - Answer-A, C
A relative calls and tells you they are not feeling well. They have a fever, sore throat, body aches, and a
cough with thick sputum.
What steps can the relative take to avoid infections in the future? Select all that apply.
A) Get recommended vaccines.
B) Wash hands frequently.
, C) Avoid exercise.
D) Stay in their home.
E) Eat a well-balanced diet. - Answer-A, B, E
A young adult stepped on a rusty nail last evening. After removing the nail and cleaning the wound, they
applied a bandage and went to sleep. This morning the skin around the bandage is red, warm, painful,
and oozing a thick, yellow drainage.
Based on the cues, which specific body system is most directly involved?
A) Cardiovascular
B) Neurologic
C) Genitourinary
D) Musculoskeletal - Answer-D
A young adult stepped on a rusty nail last evening. After removing the nail and cleaning the wound, they
applied a bandage and went to sleep. This morning the skin around the bandage is red, warm, painful,
and oozing a thick, yellow drainage.
Based on the body systems involved and the suspected pathophysiological changes, which type(s) of
tests can be used to confirm what is happening? Select all that apply.
A) Foot x-ray
B) Bone density test
C) Laboratory analysis of oozing drainage
D) Pulmonary function study - Answer-C
A young adult stepped on a rusty nail last evening. After removing the nail and cleaning the wound, they
applied a bandage and went to sleep. This morning the skin around the bandage is red, warm, painful,
and oozing a thick, yellow drainage.
What steps can the individual take to promote recovery from this illness? Select all that apply.
A) Exercise as tolerated
Which statement is the most inclusive definition of a risk factor?
A) Something that increases a person's chances of developing a disease
B) Choices someone makes about how they live their life
C) Pollutants in the environment
D) A genetic alteration which can negatively impact someone's health - Answer-A
What benefits are gained by asking questions when someone has clinical manifestations of altered
homeostasis? Select all that apply.
A) Insight is provided.
B) A single right answer is confirmed.
C) Evidence is located.
D) Data is collected.
E) Assumptions are challenged. - Answer-A, C, D, E
Based on which factors are the number and types of tests needed to confirm an alteration in health
chosen? Select all that apply.
A) Condition of the person
B) Pathophysiologic process suspected
C) Cues related to body system
D) Person's ability to pay for care
E) Preference of the healthcare provider - Answer-A, B, C
,A relative calls and tells you they are not feeling well. They have a fever, sore throat, body aches, and a
cough with thick sputum.
Based on the cues, which specific body system is involved in the relative's illness? Select all that apply.
A) Renal
B) Sensory
C) Integumentary
D) Pulmonary
E) Endocrine - Answer-D
A relative calls and tells you they are not feeling well. They have a fever, sore throat, body aches, and a
cough with thick sputum.
Based on the body systems involved and the suspected pathophysiological changes, which type of tests
can be used to confirm what is happening? Select all that apply.
A) Imaging tests
B) Pregnancy test
C) Laboratory analysis
D) Snellen eye test
E) Depression screening - Answer-A, C
A relative calls and tells you they are not feeling well. They have a fever, sore throat, body aches, and a
cough with thick sputum.
What steps can the relative take to avoid infections in the future? Select all that apply.
A) Get recommended vaccines.
B) Wash hands frequently.
, C) Avoid exercise.
D) Stay in their home.
E) Eat a well-balanced diet. - Answer-A, B, E
A young adult stepped on a rusty nail last evening. After removing the nail and cleaning the wound, they
applied a bandage and went to sleep. This morning the skin around the bandage is red, warm, painful,
and oozing a thick, yellow drainage.
Based on the cues, which specific body system is most directly involved?
A) Cardiovascular
B) Neurologic
C) Genitourinary
D) Musculoskeletal - Answer-D
A young adult stepped on a rusty nail last evening. After removing the nail and cleaning the wound, they
applied a bandage and went to sleep. This morning the skin around the bandage is red, warm, painful,
and oozing a thick, yellow drainage.
Based on the body systems involved and the suspected pathophysiological changes, which type(s) of
tests can be used to confirm what is happening? Select all that apply.
A) Foot x-ray
B) Bone density test
C) Laboratory analysis of oozing drainage
D) Pulmonary function study - Answer-C
A young adult stepped on a rusty nail last evening. After removing the nail and cleaning the wound, they
applied a bandage and went to sleep. This morning the skin around the bandage is red, warm, painful,
and oozing a thick, yellow drainage.
What steps can the individual take to promote recovery from this illness? Select all that apply.
A) Exercise as tolerated
