NR 283 Exam 1 - Pathophysiology
week 1 Edapt questions – 150
Questions and correct answers
review (Latest 2026-2027)
A young adult who wants to prevent cellular changes that cause disease should
make which changes in their lifestyle choices? Select all that apply.
a. Exercise regularly.
b. Stay current with immunizations.
c. Participate in health screenings.
d. Complete recommended physical therapy.
e. Eat more fresh fruits and vegetables. - ANSWER-a. Exercise regularly.
b. Stay current with immunizations.
e. Eat more fresh fruits and vegetables.
A woman who is planning to become pregnant is taking folic acid to support
healthy neurologic development of the fetus once she becomes pregnant. Which
level of prevention is she practicing?
a. Secondary
b. Tertiary
c. Primary - ANSWER-c. Primary
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,A person with cardiac disease who eats healthy food, takes medications as
prescribed, and attends cardiac rehabilitation is practicing which level of
prevention?
a. Secondary
b. Primary
c. Tertiary - ANSWER-c. Tertiary
Which statement is the most inclusive definition of a risk factor?
a. Choices someone makes about how they live their life
b. A genetic alteration which can negatively impact someone's health
c. Pollutants in the environment
d. Something that increases a person's chances of developing a disease -
ANSWER-d. Something that increases a person's chances of developing a disease
Which are better steps to health? Select all that apply.
a. Visit your healthcare provider if you notice any change in your normal state of
health.
b. Protect yourself and your family from the sun.
c. Follow safety instructions at home when using, storing, and disposing of
hazardous materials.
d. Smoke a pack of cigarettes daily.
e. Be physically active on a regular basis.
f. Follow cancer screening guidelines.
g. Eat 5 to 10 servings of vegetables and fruit daily. - ANSWER-a. Visit your
healthcare provider if you notice any change in your normal state of health.
b. Protect yourself and your family from the sun.
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,c. Follow safety instructions at home when using, storing, and disposing of
hazardous materials.
e. Be physically active on a regular basis.
f. Follow cancer screening guidelines.
g. Eat 5 to 10 servings of vegetables and fruit daily.
Neurologic - ANSWER-Body System
Immunity - ANSWER-Pathological Process
Oxygenation - ANSWER-Pathological Process
Hematological - ANSWER-Body System
Tissue integrity - ANSWER-Pathological Process
What benefits are gained by asking questions when someone has clinical
manifestations of altered homeostasis? Select all that apply.
a. Assumptions are challenged.
b. Insight is provided.
c. A single right answer is confirmed.
d. Data is collected.
e. Evidence is located. - ANSWER-a. Assumptions are challenged.
b. Insight is provided.
d. Data is collected.
e. Evidence is located.
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, The process to determine which answers _____ matter most uses knowledge from
_____ and an understanding of normal human _____ growth and development, the
ability to ask relevant _____, and an attitude that neglects _____ finding the source
of the person's problem. - ANSWER-cues; pathophysiology; anatomy and
physiology; questions; values
The basic _____ processes that cause altered health are _____ . How the _____
differ is often related to the body _____ involved. - ANSWER-
pathophysiological; the same; signs and symptoms; system
Based on which factors are the number and types of tests needed to confirm an
alteration in health chosen? Select all that apply.
a. Preference of the healthcare provider
b. Pathophysiologic process suspected
c. Condition of the person
d. Cues related to body system
e. Person's ability to pay for care - ANSWER-b. Pathophysiologic process
suspected
c. Condition of the person
d. Cues related to body system
The virus takes over cells in the mucous membranes and starts replicating itself -
ANSWER-Pathogenesis
Anyone who works in the public with a large amount of people - ANSWER-
Predisposing Factors
The flu is caused by the influenza virus - ANSWER-Etiology
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week 1 Edapt questions – 150
Questions and correct answers
review (Latest 2026-2027)
A young adult who wants to prevent cellular changes that cause disease should
make which changes in their lifestyle choices? Select all that apply.
a. Exercise regularly.
b. Stay current with immunizations.
c. Participate in health screenings.
d. Complete recommended physical therapy.
e. Eat more fresh fruits and vegetables. - ANSWER-a. Exercise regularly.
b. Stay current with immunizations.
e. Eat more fresh fruits and vegetables.
A woman who is planning to become pregnant is taking folic acid to support
healthy neurologic development of the fetus once she becomes pregnant. Which
level of prevention is she practicing?
a. Secondary
b. Tertiary
c. Primary - ANSWER-c. Primary
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,A person with cardiac disease who eats healthy food, takes medications as
prescribed, and attends cardiac rehabilitation is practicing which level of
prevention?
a. Secondary
b. Primary
c. Tertiary - ANSWER-c. Tertiary
Which statement is the most inclusive definition of a risk factor?
a. Choices someone makes about how they live their life
b. A genetic alteration which can negatively impact someone's health
c. Pollutants in the environment
d. Something that increases a person's chances of developing a disease -
ANSWER-d. Something that increases a person's chances of developing a disease
Which are better steps to health? Select all that apply.
a. Visit your healthcare provider if you notice any change in your normal state of
health.
b. Protect yourself and your family from the sun.
c. Follow safety instructions at home when using, storing, and disposing of
hazardous materials.
d. Smoke a pack of cigarettes daily.
e. Be physically active on a regular basis.
f. Follow cancer screening guidelines.
g. Eat 5 to 10 servings of vegetables and fruit daily. - ANSWER-a. Visit your
healthcare provider if you notice any change in your normal state of health.
b. Protect yourself and your family from the sun.
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,c. Follow safety instructions at home when using, storing, and disposing of
hazardous materials.
e. Be physically active on a regular basis.
f. Follow cancer screening guidelines.
g. Eat 5 to 10 servings of vegetables and fruit daily.
Neurologic - ANSWER-Body System
Immunity - ANSWER-Pathological Process
Oxygenation - ANSWER-Pathological Process
Hematological - ANSWER-Body System
Tissue integrity - ANSWER-Pathological Process
What benefits are gained by asking questions when someone has clinical
manifestations of altered homeostasis? Select all that apply.
a. Assumptions are challenged.
b. Insight is provided.
c. A single right answer is confirmed.
d. Data is collected.
e. Evidence is located. - ANSWER-a. Assumptions are challenged.
b. Insight is provided.
d. Data is collected.
e. Evidence is located.
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, The process to determine which answers _____ matter most uses knowledge from
_____ and an understanding of normal human _____ growth and development, the
ability to ask relevant _____, and an attitude that neglects _____ finding the source
of the person's problem. - ANSWER-cues; pathophysiology; anatomy and
physiology; questions; values
The basic _____ processes that cause altered health are _____ . How the _____
differ is often related to the body _____ involved. - ANSWER-
pathophysiological; the same; signs and symptoms; system
Based on which factors are the number and types of tests needed to confirm an
alteration in health chosen? Select all that apply.
a. Preference of the healthcare provider
b. Pathophysiologic process suspected
c. Condition of the person
d. Cues related to body system
e. Person's ability to pay for care - ANSWER-b. Pathophysiologic process
suspected
c. Condition of the person
d. Cues related to body system
The virus takes over cells in the mucous membranes and starts replicating itself -
ANSWER-Pathogenesis
Anyone who works in the public with a large amount of people - ANSWER-
Predisposing Factors
The flu is caused by the influenza virus - ANSWER-Etiology
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