Test Bank For Pathophysiology: A Practical Approach 3rd
Edition By Lachel Story 9781284120196 Chapter 1-14
Complete Guide .
Manifestations of a disease are best defined as
A. subjective feelings of discomfort
B.Signs and sysmptoms of a disease to occur
C. Factors that might cause a disease to occur
D.The effects of the disease that health professionals can see and observe - ANSWER: B. Signs and
symptoms of a disease that are evident
Which of the following would be considered a systemic sign of a disease
A. swelling of the knee
B. fever
c. pain in the movement
d. limitied ROM of a joint - ANSWER: B. Fever because it is systemic
Hypertrophy of the heart would be related to
a. an increase in the size of the individual cells
b. an increase in the number of cells
c. replacement of the normal cells by the different type of cell
d. a decrease in the size of the cells - ANSWER: a. an increase int he size of the individual cells
a change in tissue marked by cells that vary in size and shape and show increased mitotic figures;
often a sign of precancerous changes
a. metaplasia
b. atrophy
c. dysplasia
d. hypertrophy - ANSWER: c. dysplasia
routine application of sun block to the skin would be an example of:
a. a precipitating factor
b. a preventative measure
c. a predisposing condition
d. a manifestation - ANSWER: A preventative measure
an acute episode of a chronic disease is termed:
a. prodromal period
b. exacerbation
c. complication
d. sequel - ANSWER: exacerbation
which term is used to describe a new and secondary or additional problem that arises after the
original disease is established?
a. symptoms
b. occurrence
c. manifestations
d. complications - ANSWER: complications
which of the following can cause cell injury or death?
a. hypoxia
b. exposure to extreme cold
c. chemical toxins
d. all of the above - ANSWER: all of the above
, when prolonged ischemia occurs to an area of the heart, the resulting damage is referred to as:
a. atrophy
b. liquefactive necrosis
c. apoptosis
d. infarction - ANSWER: infarction
Prognosis - ANSWER: predicted outcome or likelihood of recovery from a specific disease
etiology - ANSWER: cause or origin of a disease or abnormality
precipitating factors - ANSWER: a circumstance that causes a sudden acute episode of a chronic
disease to occur
predisposing factors - ANSWER: indicate a high risk for the disease but not certain development
ischemia - ANSWER: decreased blood supply to an organ or tissue
sequelae - ANSWER: a condition that is the consequence of a previous disease or injury. paralysis
following recovery from a stroke unwanted outcome of primary condition.
antigen - ANSWER: a substance that causes the production of antibodies
synergism - ANSWER: combination of substances or agents that produce an effect greater than
expected
potentiation - ANSWER: one drug enhances the effect of a second drug
why are predisposing factors for a specific disease important for health professionals to know? -
ANSWER: To help the pt avoid precipitating factors and to maintain awareness.
What is the difference between a predisposing factor and a precipitating factor? - ANSWER:
precipitating factor is a condition that triggers an acute episode, a predisposing factor is the tenancies
for a pt to acquire something.
edema associated with inflammation results directly from:
a. a decrease in capillary permeability
b. an increase in phagocytosis
c. an increase in fluid in the interstitial tissue
vasoconstriction - ANSWER: An increase in fluid in the interstitial tissue
The warmth and redness related to the inflammatory response erythema results from:
a. increased white blood cells
b. increased interstitial fluid
c. production of collagen
d. Increased blood flow to the area - ANSWER: increased blood flow to the area
scar tisue consists primarily of:
a. granulation tissue
b. epithelial cells
c. collagen fibers
new capillaries and smooth muscle fibers - ANSWER: c. collagen fibers
a woman has burns on the anterior surface of her right arm, chest (upper portion of abdomen), and
anterior right leg. the body surface are or the percentage of the body surface area burned is
approximately how much? - ANSWER: 22.5 %
Edition By Lachel Story 9781284120196 Chapter 1-14
Complete Guide .
Manifestations of a disease are best defined as
A. subjective feelings of discomfort
B.Signs and sysmptoms of a disease to occur
C. Factors that might cause a disease to occur
D.The effects of the disease that health professionals can see and observe - ANSWER: B. Signs and
symptoms of a disease that are evident
Which of the following would be considered a systemic sign of a disease
A. swelling of the knee
B. fever
c. pain in the movement
d. limitied ROM of a joint - ANSWER: B. Fever because it is systemic
Hypertrophy of the heart would be related to
a. an increase in the size of the individual cells
b. an increase in the number of cells
c. replacement of the normal cells by the different type of cell
d. a decrease in the size of the cells - ANSWER: a. an increase int he size of the individual cells
a change in tissue marked by cells that vary in size and shape and show increased mitotic figures;
often a sign of precancerous changes
a. metaplasia
b. atrophy
c. dysplasia
d. hypertrophy - ANSWER: c. dysplasia
routine application of sun block to the skin would be an example of:
a. a precipitating factor
b. a preventative measure
c. a predisposing condition
d. a manifestation - ANSWER: A preventative measure
an acute episode of a chronic disease is termed:
a. prodromal period
b. exacerbation
c. complication
d. sequel - ANSWER: exacerbation
which term is used to describe a new and secondary or additional problem that arises after the
original disease is established?
a. symptoms
b. occurrence
c. manifestations
d. complications - ANSWER: complications
which of the following can cause cell injury or death?
a. hypoxia
b. exposure to extreme cold
c. chemical toxins
d. all of the above - ANSWER: all of the above
, when prolonged ischemia occurs to an area of the heart, the resulting damage is referred to as:
a. atrophy
b. liquefactive necrosis
c. apoptosis
d. infarction - ANSWER: infarction
Prognosis - ANSWER: predicted outcome or likelihood of recovery from a specific disease
etiology - ANSWER: cause or origin of a disease or abnormality
precipitating factors - ANSWER: a circumstance that causes a sudden acute episode of a chronic
disease to occur
predisposing factors - ANSWER: indicate a high risk for the disease but not certain development
ischemia - ANSWER: decreased blood supply to an organ or tissue
sequelae - ANSWER: a condition that is the consequence of a previous disease or injury. paralysis
following recovery from a stroke unwanted outcome of primary condition.
antigen - ANSWER: a substance that causes the production of antibodies
synergism - ANSWER: combination of substances or agents that produce an effect greater than
expected
potentiation - ANSWER: one drug enhances the effect of a second drug
why are predisposing factors for a specific disease important for health professionals to know? -
ANSWER: To help the pt avoid precipitating factors and to maintain awareness.
What is the difference between a predisposing factor and a precipitating factor? - ANSWER:
precipitating factor is a condition that triggers an acute episode, a predisposing factor is the tenancies
for a pt to acquire something.
edema associated with inflammation results directly from:
a. a decrease in capillary permeability
b. an increase in phagocytosis
c. an increase in fluid in the interstitial tissue
vasoconstriction - ANSWER: An increase in fluid in the interstitial tissue
The warmth and redness related to the inflammatory response erythema results from:
a. increased white blood cells
b. increased interstitial fluid
c. production of collagen
d. Increased blood flow to the area - ANSWER: increased blood flow to the area
scar tisue consists primarily of:
a. granulation tissue
b. epithelial cells
c. collagen fibers
new capillaries and smooth muscle fibers - ANSWER: c. collagen fibers
a woman has burns on the anterior surface of her right arm, chest (upper portion of abdomen), and
anterior right leg. the body surface are or the percentage of the body surface area burned is
approximately how much? - ANSWER: 22.5 %
