Test Bank For Goulds Pathophysiology for the Health
Professions 7th Edition VanMeter and Hubert Chapter 1-28 /
9780323792882 / All Chapters with Answers and Rationals
Refers to a procedure by which a small amount of living tissue is removed by surgical procedures for
the purpose of examining the removed tissue sample. - ANSWER: Biopsy
Is the examination of the body after death. It involves both macroscopic and microscopic examination
of organs and tissues, as well as the analysis of tissue fluids.
It could be called also: - ANSWER: Autopsy
Postmortem examination
Is the determination of the nature of a given disease. It involves the skills to distinguish one disease
from another through the evaluation of signs and symptoms as well as laboratory tests. - ANSWER:
Diagnosis
Refers to the study of the cause or origin of a disease or disorder - ANSWER: Etiology
Etiologic agents include: - ANSWER: - Congenital defects
- Inherited or genetic disorders
- Microorganisms and infections
- Dysfunction(s) of the immune system
- Metabolic abnormalities
- Degenerative changes
- Malignancy
- Burns and other trauma
- Environmental factors
- Nutritional deficiencies
refers to a disease of unknown cause or spontaneous origin - ANSWER: Idiopathic
describes a disease that results from an activity/procedure or an error, such as a bladder infection
following catheterization - ANSWER: iatrogenic
indicate a high risk for the development of a certain disease or condition, but not the actual
development of the disease/condition - ANSWER: Predisposing factors
(Smoking can be a predisposing factor)
Predisposing or high-risk factors include, but are not limited to: - ANSWER: Age and gender
Inherited factors
Occupational exposure
Exposure to asbestos
High dietary intake of cholesterol and saturated fats
Insufficient calcium intake
Tobacco use
Alcohol abuse
Obesity and sedentary lifestyle
Study of the functional changes in the body as a result from a disease process - ANSWER:
Pathophysiology
Maintenance of a relatively stable internal environment of the body - ANSWER: Homeostasis
, Prevention of disease is linked to both the _______________ and __________________ factors for a
specific disease. - ANSWER: etiology and predisposing
Refers to those measures designed to preserve health and prevent the spread of disease. - ANSWER:
Prophylaxis
Preventive measures include but are not limited to: - ANSWER: - Vaccinations
- Dietary or lifestyle modifications
- Removal of harmful materials from the
environment
- Cessation of potentially harmful activities such as
tobacco use and alcohol abuse
Refers to the development of the disease or the sequence of events involved in tissue/cell changes
related to a particular disease process. - ANSWER: Pathogenesis
An onset of a disease may be ______________, a gradual progression with only vague or very mild
signs - ANSWER: insidious
An ____________ disease develops rapidly, has pronounced (severe) symptoms, and is a short-term
illness. - ANSWER: acute disease
A ____________ disease develops gradually with generally milder symptoms, but it persists for long
periods of time and causes more permanent tissue damage. A chronic disease may have intermittent
acute episodes. - ANSWER: chronic disease
A _________________ state is a state in the disease process when pathologic changes in the
organ/tissue occur, but no obvious signs and symptoms are present. In these conditions, organ failure
may occur before symptoms are manifested. - ANSWER: subclinical state
In a ___________ or _________ stage, clinical signs are absent. In infectious diseases, this stage is
often called the incubation period, which is the period of time between the exposure to a
microorganism and the onset of signs and symptoms. - ANSWER: latent or "silent"
The _________________ period is the period of time during the early development of a disease when
the signs are nonspecific. These signs include: - ANSWER: prodromal period
-Fatigue
-Loss of appetite
-Headache
-A feeling of being "under the weather"
The ____________________ of a disease or condition represent the signs and symptoms, which are
the clinical evidence of a disease: - ANSWER: manifestations
____________ are objective indicators of a disease, such as fever or skin rash.
_______________ are subjective feelings, such as pain or nausea.
These manifestations may be local or systemic: - ANSWER: Signs
Symptoms
Local ___________ are found at the site of the problem and may include redness and swelling.
Systemic ____________ are general indicators of an illness, such as fever. - ANSWER: signs
signs
is the term used to describe a specific local change in the tissue. It may be microscopic or highly
visible like blister or pimple - ANSWER: Lesion
Professions 7th Edition VanMeter and Hubert Chapter 1-28 /
9780323792882 / All Chapters with Answers and Rationals
Refers to a procedure by which a small amount of living tissue is removed by surgical procedures for
the purpose of examining the removed tissue sample. - ANSWER: Biopsy
Is the examination of the body after death. It involves both macroscopic and microscopic examination
of organs and tissues, as well as the analysis of tissue fluids.
It could be called also: - ANSWER: Autopsy
Postmortem examination
Is the determination of the nature of a given disease. It involves the skills to distinguish one disease
from another through the evaluation of signs and symptoms as well as laboratory tests. - ANSWER:
Diagnosis
Refers to the study of the cause or origin of a disease or disorder - ANSWER: Etiology
Etiologic agents include: - ANSWER: - Congenital defects
- Inherited or genetic disorders
- Microorganisms and infections
- Dysfunction(s) of the immune system
- Metabolic abnormalities
- Degenerative changes
- Malignancy
- Burns and other trauma
- Environmental factors
- Nutritional deficiencies
refers to a disease of unknown cause or spontaneous origin - ANSWER: Idiopathic
describes a disease that results from an activity/procedure or an error, such as a bladder infection
following catheterization - ANSWER: iatrogenic
indicate a high risk for the development of a certain disease or condition, but not the actual
development of the disease/condition - ANSWER: Predisposing factors
(Smoking can be a predisposing factor)
Predisposing or high-risk factors include, but are not limited to: - ANSWER: Age and gender
Inherited factors
Occupational exposure
Exposure to asbestos
High dietary intake of cholesterol and saturated fats
Insufficient calcium intake
Tobacco use
Alcohol abuse
Obesity and sedentary lifestyle
Study of the functional changes in the body as a result from a disease process - ANSWER:
Pathophysiology
Maintenance of a relatively stable internal environment of the body - ANSWER: Homeostasis
, Prevention of disease is linked to both the _______________ and __________________ factors for a
specific disease. - ANSWER: etiology and predisposing
Refers to those measures designed to preserve health and prevent the spread of disease. - ANSWER:
Prophylaxis
Preventive measures include but are not limited to: - ANSWER: - Vaccinations
- Dietary or lifestyle modifications
- Removal of harmful materials from the
environment
- Cessation of potentially harmful activities such as
tobacco use and alcohol abuse
Refers to the development of the disease or the sequence of events involved in tissue/cell changes
related to a particular disease process. - ANSWER: Pathogenesis
An onset of a disease may be ______________, a gradual progression with only vague or very mild
signs - ANSWER: insidious
An ____________ disease develops rapidly, has pronounced (severe) symptoms, and is a short-term
illness. - ANSWER: acute disease
A ____________ disease develops gradually with generally milder symptoms, but it persists for long
periods of time and causes more permanent tissue damage. A chronic disease may have intermittent
acute episodes. - ANSWER: chronic disease
A _________________ state is a state in the disease process when pathologic changes in the
organ/tissue occur, but no obvious signs and symptoms are present. In these conditions, organ failure
may occur before symptoms are manifested. - ANSWER: subclinical state
In a ___________ or _________ stage, clinical signs are absent. In infectious diseases, this stage is
often called the incubation period, which is the period of time between the exposure to a
microorganism and the onset of signs and symptoms. - ANSWER: latent or "silent"
The _________________ period is the period of time during the early development of a disease when
the signs are nonspecific. These signs include: - ANSWER: prodromal period
-Fatigue
-Loss of appetite
-Headache
-A feeling of being "under the weather"
The ____________________ of a disease or condition represent the signs and symptoms, which are
the clinical evidence of a disease: - ANSWER: manifestations
____________ are objective indicators of a disease, such as fever or skin rash.
_______________ are subjective feelings, such as pain or nausea.
These manifestations may be local or systemic: - ANSWER: Signs
Symptoms
Local ___________ are found at the site of the problem and may include redness and swelling.
Systemic ____________ are general indicators of an illness, such as fever. - ANSWER: signs
signs
is the term used to describe a specific local change in the tissue. It may be microscopic or highly
visible like blister or pimple - ANSWER: Lesion
