TESTBANK FOR GOULD'S PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FOR THE
HEALTH PROFESSIONS 7TH EDITION BY VANMETER AND
HUBERT ALL CHAPTERS (1-28) INCLUDED/COMPLETE GUIDE
2024
,CH 01: Introduction to Pathophysiology
VanMeter and Hubert: Gould’s Pathophysiology for the Health Professions, 7th Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which of the following would be the most likely cause of an iatrogenic infection?
a. An inherited disorder
b. A combination of specific etiological factors
c. An unwanted effect of a prescribed drug
d. Prolonged exposure to toxic chemicals in the environment
ACCURATE CHOICE:->>>C
2. The manifestations of a infection are best defined as the
a. subjective feelings of discomfort during a chronic illness.
b. signs and symptoms of a infection.
c. factors that precipitate an acute episode of a chronic illness.
d. early indicators of the prodromal stage of infection.
ACCURATE CHOICE:->>>B
3. The best definition of the term prognosis is the
a. precipitating factors causing an acute episode.
b. number of remissions to be expected during the course of a chronic illness.
c. predicted outcome or likelihood of recovery from a specific infection.
d. exacerbations occurring during chronic illness.
ACCURATE CHOICE:->>>C
4. Which of the following is considered a systemic sign of infection?
a. Swelling of the knee
b. Fever
c. Pain in the neck
d. Red rash on the face
ACCURATE CHOICE:->>>B
5. Etiology is defined as the study of the
a. causes of a infection.
b. course of a infection.
c. expected complications of a infection.
d. manifestations of a infection.
ACCURATE CHOICE:->>>A
6. A type of cellular adaptation in which there is a decrease in cell size is referred to as
a. hypertrophy.
b. metaplasia.
c. anaplasia.
d. atrophy.
ACCURATE CHOICE:->>>D
, 7. A change in a tissue marked by cells that vary in size and shape and show increased
mitotic figures would be called
a. metaplasia.
b. atrophy.
c. dysplasia.
d. hypertrophy.
ACCURATE CHOICE:->>>C
8. A deficit of oxygen in the cells usually due to respiratory or circulatory problems is called
a. apoptosis.
b. ischemia.
c. hypertrophy.
d. necrosis.
ACCURATE CHOICE:->>>B
9. When a group of cells in the body dies, the change is called
a. ischemia.
b. gangrene.
c. hypoxia.
d. necrosis.
ACCURATE CHOICE:->>>D
10. Rigorous weightlifting/body building regimens may result in the skeletal muscle
cells undergoing
a. hypertrophy.
b. dysplasia.
c. atrophy.
d. regeneration.
ACCURATE CHOICE:->>>A
11. The term cancer refers to
a. dysplasia.
b. hyperplasia.
c. metaplasia.
d. malignant neoplasm.
ACCURATE CHOICE:->>>D
12. To which of the following does the term apoptosis refer?
a. Increased rate of mitosis by certain cells
b. Ischemic damage to cells
c. Liquefaction of necrotic tissue
d. Preprogrammed cell self-destruction
ACCURATE CHOICE:->>>D
13. Which of the following statements is TRUE?
a. Alteration of DNA does not change cell function.
b. Damaged cells may be able to repair themselves.
c. All types of cells die at the same rate.
d. Mild ischemia causes immediate cell death.
ACCURATE CHOICE:->>>B
14. Caseation necrosis refers to an area where
a. cell proteins have been denatured.
, b. cells are liquefied by enzymes.
c. dead cells form a thick cheesy substance.
d. bacterial invasion has occurred.
ACCURATE CHOICE:->>>C
15. Routine application of sun block to skin would be an example of
a. an iatrogenic cause of cancer.
b. a preventive measure.
c. a precipitating factor.
d. a predisposing condition.
ACCURATE CHOICE:->>>B
16. A circumstance that causes a sudden acute episode of a chronic infection to occur is termed
a. latent stage.
b. predisposing factor.
c. incidence.
d. precipitating factor.
ACCURATE CHOICE:->>>D
17. The term homeostasis refers to
a. the causative factors in a particular infection.
b. maintenance of a stable internal environment.
c. a condition that triggers an acute episode.
d. a collection of signs and symptoms.
ACCURATE CHOICE:->>>B
18. Which term is used to describe a new and secondary or additional problem that arises after
the original infection has been established?
a. Symptoms
b. Occurrence
c. Manifestations
d. Complication
ACCURATE CHOICE:->>>D
19. Pathophysiology involves the study of
a. the structure of the human body.
b. the functions of various orgcorrect ans:->>>> in the body.
c. functional or structural changes resulting from infection processes.
d. various cell structures and related functions.
ACCURATE CHOICE:->>>C
20. Which of the following is the best definition of epidemiology?
a. The science of tracking the occurrence and distribution of infections
b. The relative number of deaths resulting from a particular infection
c. Identification of a specific infection through evaluation of signs and symptoms
d. The global search for emerging infections
ACCURATE CHOICE:->>>A
HEALTH PROFESSIONS 7TH EDITION BY VANMETER AND
HUBERT ALL CHAPTERS (1-28) INCLUDED/COMPLETE GUIDE
2024
,CH 01: Introduction to Pathophysiology
VanMeter and Hubert: Gould’s Pathophysiology for the Health Professions, 7th Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which of the following would be the most likely cause of an iatrogenic infection?
a. An inherited disorder
b. A combination of specific etiological factors
c. An unwanted effect of a prescribed drug
d. Prolonged exposure to toxic chemicals in the environment
ACCURATE CHOICE:->>>C
2. The manifestations of a infection are best defined as the
a. subjective feelings of discomfort during a chronic illness.
b. signs and symptoms of a infection.
c. factors that precipitate an acute episode of a chronic illness.
d. early indicators of the prodromal stage of infection.
ACCURATE CHOICE:->>>B
3. The best definition of the term prognosis is the
a. precipitating factors causing an acute episode.
b. number of remissions to be expected during the course of a chronic illness.
c. predicted outcome or likelihood of recovery from a specific infection.
d. exacerbations occurring during chronic illness.
ACCURATE CHOICE:->>>C
4. Which of the following is considered a systemic sign of infection?
a. Swelling of the knee
b. Fever
c. Pain in the neck
d. Red rash on the face
ACCURATE CHOICE:->>>B
5. Etiology is defined as the study of the
a. causes of a infection.
b. course of a infection.
c. expected complications of a infection.
d. manifestations of a infection.
ACCURATE CHOICE:->>>A
6. A type of cellular adaptation in which there is a decrease in cell size is referred to as
a. hypertrophy.
b. metaplasia.
c. anaplasia.
d. atrophy.
ACCURATE CHOICE:->>>D
, 7. A change in a tissue marked by cells that vary in size and shape and show increased
mitotic figures would be called
a. metaplasia.
b. atrophy.
c. dysplasia.
d. hypertrophy.
ACCURATE CHOICE:->>>C
8. A deficit of oxygen in the cells usually due to respiratory or circulatory problems is called
a. apoptosis.
b. ischemia.
c. hypertrophy.
d. necrosis.
ACCURATE CHOICE:->>>B
9. When a group of cells in the body dies, the change is called
a. ischemia.
b. gangrene.
c. hypoxia.
d. necrosis.
ACCURATE CHOICE:->>>D
10. Rigorous weightlifting/body building regimens may result in the skeletal muscle
cells undergoing
a. hypertrophy.
b. dysplasia.
c. atrophy.
d. regeneration.
ACCURATE CHOICE:->>>A
11. The term cancer refers to
a. dysplasia.
b. hyperplasia.
c. metaplasia.
d. malignant neoplasm.
ACCURATE CHOICE:->>>D
12. To which of the following does the term apoptosis refer?
a. Increased rate of mitosis by certain cells
b. Ischemic damage to cells
c. Liquefaction of necrotic tissue
d. Preprogrammed cell self-destruction
ACCURATE CHOICE:->>>D
13. Which of the following statements is TRUE?
a. Alteration of DNA does not change cell function.
b. Damaged cells may be able to repair themselves.
c. All types of cells die at the same rate.
d. Mild ischemia causes immediate cell death.
ACCURATE CHOICE:->>>B
14. Caseation necrosis refers to an area where
a. cell proteins have been denatured.
, b. cells are liquefied by enzymes.
c. dead cells form a thick cheesy substance.
d. bacterial invasion has occurred.
ACCURATE CHOICE:->>>C
15. Routine application of sun block to skin would be an example of
a. an iatrogenic cause of cancer.
b. a preventive measure.
c. a precipitating factor.
d. a predisposing condition.
ACCURATE CHOICE:->>>B
16. A circumstance that causes a sudden acute episode of a chronic infection to occur is termed
a. latent stage.
b. predisposing factor.
c. incidence.
d. precipitating factor.
ACCURATE CHOICE:->>>D
17. The term homeostasis refers to
a. the causative factors in a particular infection.
b. maintenance of a stable internal environment.
c. a condition that triggers an acute episode.
d. a collection of signs and symptoms.
ACCURATE CHOICE:->>>B
18. Which term is used to describe a new and secondary or additional problem that arises after
the original infection has been established?
a. Symptoms
b. Occurrence
c. Manifestations
d. Complication
ACCURATE CHOICE:->>>D
19. Pathophysiology involves the study of
a. the structure of the human body.
b. the functions of various orgcorrect ans:->>>> in the body.
c. functional or structural changes resulting from infection processes.
d. various cell structures and related functions.
ACCURATE CHOICE:->>>C
20. Which of the following is the best definition of epidemiology?
a. The science of tracking the occurrence and distribution of infections
b. The relative number of deaths resulting from a particular infection
c. Identification of a specific infection through evaluation of signs and symptoms
d. The global search for emerging infections
ACCURATE CHOICE:->>>A
