NR 283 CONTENT EXAM WITH
100% CORRECT ANSWERS 2026
Which of the following would be the most likely cause of an
iatrogenic disease? correct answer An unwanted effect of a
prescribed drug.
The manifestations of a disease are best defined as the? correct
answer Signs and symptoms
The best definition of the term prognosis is the? correct answer
predicted outcome or likelihood of recovery from a specific
disease.
Which of the following is considered a systemic sign of disease?
correct answer Fever
Etiology is defined as the study of the? correct answer causes
of disease
A type of cellular adaption in which there is a decrease in cell size
is referred to as? correct answer Atrophy
A change in a tissue marked by cells that vary in size and shape
and show increased mitotic figures would be called? correct
answer Dysplasia
,A deficit of oxygen in the cells usually due to respiratory or
circulatory problems is called? correct answer Ishcemia
When a group of cells in the body dies, the change is called?
correct answer Necrosis
Rigorous weight lifting/body building regimens may result in the
skeletal muscle cells undergoing? correct answer Hypertrohpy
The term cancer refers to? correct answer malignant neoplasm
To which term of the following does the term apoptosis refer?
correct answer pre-programmed cell self-destruction.
Which of the following statements is true? correct answer
Damaged cells may be able to repair themselves.
Caseous necrosis refers to an area where? correct answer
Dead cells form a thick cheesy substance
Routine application of sun block to skin would be an example of?
correct answer a preventative measure
A circumstance that causes a sudden acute episode of a chronic
disease to occur is termed? correct answer precipitating factor
The term homeostasis refers to? correct answer Maintenance
of a stable internal environment
, Which term is used to describe a new and secondary or additional
problem that arises after the original disease has been
established? correct answer complication
Pathophysiology involves the study of? correct answer
functional or structural changes resulting from disease process
Which of the following is the best definition of epidemiology?
correct answer The science of tracking the occurrence and
distribution of diseases.
Which of the following can cause cell injury or death? correct
answer -hypoxia
-exposure to excessive cold
-excessive pressure on a tissue
-chemical toxins
All of the following are part of the seven steps to health EXCEPT?
correct answer participate in strenuous exercise on a regular
daily basis
The term disease refers to correct answer a deviation from the
normal state of health and function
A collection of signs and symptoms, often affecting more than one
organ or system, that usually occur together in response to a
certain condition is referred to as a? correct answer syndrome
100% CORRECT ANSWERS 2026
Which of the following would be the most likely cause of an
iatrogenic disease? correct answer An unwanted effect of a
prescribed drug.
The manifestations of a disease are best defined as the? correct
answer Signs and symptoms
The best definition of the term prognosis is the? correct answer
predicted outcome or likelihood of recovery from a specific
disease.
Which of the following is considered a systemic sign of disease?
correct answer Fever
Etiology is defined as the study of the? correct answer causes
of disease
A type of cellular adaption in which there is a decrease in cell size
is referred to as? correct answer Atrophy
A change in a tissue marked by cells that vary in size and shape
and show increased mitotic figures would be called? correct
answer Dysplasia
,A deficit of oxygen in the cells usually due to respiratory or
circulatory problems is called? correct answer Ishcemia
When a group of cells in the body dies, the change is called?
correct answer Necrosis
Rigorous weight lifting/body building regimens may result in the
skeletal muscle cells undergoing? correct answer Hypertrohpy
The term cancer refers to? correct answer malignant neoplasm
To which term of the following does the term apoptosis refer?
correct answer pre-programmed cell self-destruction.
Which of the following statements is true? correct answer
Damaged cells may be able to repair themselves.
Caseous necrosis refers to an area where? correct answer
Dead cells form a thick cheesy substance
Routine application of sun block to skin would be an example of?
correct answer a preventative measure
A circumstance that causes a sudden acute episode of a chronic
disease to occur is termed? correct answer precipitating factor
The term homeostasis refers to? correct answer Maintenance
of a stable internal environment
, Which term is used to describe a new and secondary or additional
problem that arises after the original disease has been
established? correct answer complication
Pathophysiology involves the study of? correct answer
functional or structural changes resulting from disease process
Which of the following is the best definition of epidemiology?
correct answer The science of tracking the occurrence and
distribution of diseases.
Which of the following can cause cell injury or death? correct
answer -hypoxia
-exposure to excessive cold
-excessive pressure on a tissue
-chemical toxins
All of the following are part of the seven steps to health EXCEPT?
correct answer participate in strenuous exercise on a regular
daily basis
The term disease refers to correct answer a deviation from the
normal state of health and function
A collection of signs and symptoms, often affecting more than one
organ or system, that usually occur together in response to a
certain condition is referred to as a? correct answer syndrome
