NR 283 Pathophysiology Chapter 1 Definitions questions and
answers A+ Grade 2026\2027
Gross level
- correct answer organ or system level
Microscropic level
- correct answer At the cellular level
Biopsy
- correct answer A sample of living tissue (determines what is happening at a cellular level) Diagnosis a
malignancy.
autopsy
- correct answer An examination of the body after death
diagnosis
- correct answer identification of a disease through evaluation of s/s, lab tests and diagnostic tests
Etiology
- correct answer Causative factors in a particular disease
ex. smoking causes cancer
prophylaxis
- correct answer Measures taken to preserve health
ex. heart disease taking baby aspirin daily
Prevention
- correct answer Measures taken to prevent disease
, ex.vaccines, dietary and lifestyle modifications
predisposing factors
- correct answer What leads to development of disease.
Puts you at a higher risk but does not guarantee that disease will develop
ex. bacteria leads to infection
acute
- correct answer short term, comes on rapidly
ex. high fever, severe pain
chronic
- correct answer Develops gradually, milder signs and symptoms, may have periods where it is acute
latent phase
- correct answer "silent state"
No clinical signs and symptoms
Used for non-communicable diseases
ex. herpes simplex, kidney disease, HIV/AIDS
incubation period
- correct answer interval between initial infection and first signs and symptoms
Used for communicable diseases
prodromal period
- correct answer Early development of disease
short period after incubation
signs are nonspecific
ex.fatigue, loss of appetite, or headache
answers A+ Grade 2026\2027
Gross level
- correct answer organ or system level
Microscropic level
- correct answer At the cellular level
Biopsy
- correct answer A sample of living tissue (determines what is happening at a cellular level) Diagnosis a
malignancy.
autopsy
- correct answer An examination of the body after death
diagnosis
- correct answer identification of a disease through evaluation of s/s, lab tests and diagnostic tests
Etiology
- correct answer Causative factors in a particular disease
ex. smoking causes cancer
prophylaxis
- correct answer Measures taken to preserve health
ex. heart disease taking baby aspirin daily
Prevention
- correct answer Measures taken to prevent disease
, ex.vaccines, dietary and lifestyle modifications
predisposing factors
- correct answer What leads to development of disease.
Puts you at a higher risk but does not guarantee that disease will develop
ex. bacteria leads to infection
acute
- correct answer short term, comes on rapidly
ex. high fever, severe pain
chronic
- correct answer Develops gradually, milder signs and symptoms, may have periods where it is acute
latent phase
- correct answer "silent state"
No clinical signs and symptoms
Used for non-communicable diseases
ex. herpes simplex, kidney disease, HIV/AIDS
incubation period
- correct answer interval between initial infection and first signs and symptoms
Used for communicable diseases
prodromal period
- correct answer Early development of disease
short period after incubation
signs are nonspecific
ex.fatigue, loss of appetite, or headache
