INTRO TO PATHOPHYSIOLOGY TEST
BANK CHAPTER 1. EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
The term homeostasis refers to:
A. The causative factors in a particular disease
B. Maintenance of a stable internal environment
C. A condition that triggers an acute episode
D. A collection of signs and symptoms - Answer-B. Maintenance of a stable internal
environment
Which term is used to describe a NEW in SECONDARY or additional problem that
arises after the original disease has been established?
A. Symptoms
B. Occurrence
C. Manifestations
D. Complication - Answer-D. Complication
Pathophysiology involves the study of:
A. The structure of the human body
B. The functions of various organs in the body
C. Functional and structural changes resulting from disease processes
D. Various cell structures and related functions - Answer-C. Functional and structural
changes resulting from disease processes
Which of the following is the best definition of epidemiology?
A. The science of tracking the occurrence and distribution of diseases
B. The relative number of deaths resulting from a particular disease
C. Identification of a specific disease through evaluation of signs and symptoms
D. The global search for emerging diseases - Answer-A. The science of tracking the
occurrence and distribution of diseases
Which of the following can call cell death or injury? 1. Hypoxia
2. Exposure to excessive cold
3. Excessive pressure on a tissue
4. Chemical toxins
a
A. 1,2
B. 2,4
C. 1,3,4
D. 1,2,3,4 - Answer-D. 1,2,3,4
All of the following are part of the Seven Steps to Health except:
, A. Follow cancer screening guidelines
B. You sun block agents whenever exposed
C. Participate in strenuous exercise on a regular daily basis
D. Choose high fiber, lower fat foods - Answer-C. Participate in strenuous exercise on a
regular daily basis
What are the seven steps to health? - Answer-1. Be a non-smoker and avoid
secondhand smoke
2. Eat 5 to 10 servings of vegetables and fruit a day. Choose high fiber, low-fat food.
Limit alcohol intake.
3. Physical activity on a regular basis
4. Protect from the sun
5. Follow cancer screening guidelines
6. Doctor or dentist visit if any changes in the normal state of health
7. Follow health and safety guidelines at home and at work when using, storing, and
disposing of hazardous materials
The term disease refers to:
A. The period of recovery and return to a normal healthy state
B. A deviation from the normal state of health and function
C. The treatment measures she used to promote recovery
D. A basic collection of signs and symptoms - Answer-B. A deviation from the normal
state of health and function
A collection of signs and symptoms, often affecting more than one organ or system, that
usually occur together in response to a certain condition is referred to as a (an):
A. Acute disease
B. Multiorgan disorder
C. Syndrome
D. Manifestation - Answer-C. Syndrome
All of the following statements are correct about cell damage EXCEPT:
A. The initial stage of cell damage often causes an alteration in metabolic reactions
B. If the factor causing the damage is removed quickly, the cell may be able to recover
and return to its normal state
C. If the noxious factor remains for an extended period of time the damage becomes
irreversible and the cell does
D. Initially, cell damage does not change cell metabolism, structure, or function -
Answer-D. Initially, cell damage does not change cell metabolism, structure, or function
Which of the following conditions distinguishes double blind studies used in health
research?
A. Neither of the members of the control group or the experimental group nor the person
administering the treatment knows who is receiving the experimental therapy
B. Both groups of research subjects in the person administering the treatment know
who is receiving the experimental therapy
BANK CHAPTER 1. EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
The term homeostasis refers to:
A. The causative factors in a particular disease
B. Maintenance of a stable internal environment
C. A condition that triggers an acute episode
D. A collection of signs and symptoms - Answer-B. Maintenance of a stable internal
environment
Which term is used to describe a NEW in SECONDARY or additional problem that
arises after the original disease has been established?
A. Symptoms
B. Occurrence
C. Manifestations
D. Complication - Answer-D. Complication
Pathophysiology involves the study of:
A. The structure of the human body
B. The functions of various organs in the body
C. Functional and structural changes resulting from disease processes
D. Various cell structures and related functions - Answer-C. Functional and structural
changes resulting from disease processes
Which of the following is the best definition of epidemiology?
A. The science of tracking the occurrence and distribution of diseases
B. The relative number of deaths resulting from a particular disease
C. Identification of a specific disease through evaluation of signs and symptoms
D. The global search for emerging diseases - Answer-A. The science of tracking the
occurrence and distribution of diseases
Which of the following can call cell death or injury? 1. Hypoxia
2. Exposure to excessive cold
3. Excessive pressure on a tissue
4. Chemical toxins
a
A. 1,2
B. 2,4
C. 1,3,4
D. 1,2,3,4 - Answer-D. 1,2,3,4
All of the following are part of the Seven Steps to Health except:
, A. Follow cancer screening guidelines
B. You sun block agents whenever exposed
C. Participate in strenuous exercise on a regular daily basis
D. Choose high fiber, lower fat foods - Answer-C. Participate in strenuous exercise on a
regular daily basis
What are the seven steps to health? - Answer-1. Be a non-smoker and avoid
secondhand smoke
2. Eat 5 to 10 servings of vegetables and fruit a day. Choose high fiber, low-fat food.
Limit alcohol intake.
3. Physical activity on a regular basis
4. Protect from the sun
5. Follow cancer screening guidelines
6. Doctor or dentist visit if any changes in the normal state of health
7. Follow health and safety guidelines at home and at work when using, storing, and
disposing of hazardous materials
The term disease refers to:
A. The period of recovery and return to a normal healthy state
B. A deviation from the normal state of health and function
C. The treatment measures she used to promote recovery
D. A basic collection of signs and symptoms - Answer-B. A deviation from the normal
state of health and function
A collection of signs and symptoms, often affecting more than one organ or system, that
usually occur together in response to a certain condition is referred to as a (an):
A. Acute disease
B. Multiorgan disorder
C. Syndrome
D. Manifestation - Answer-C. Syndrome
All of the following statements are correct about cell damage EXCEPT:
A. The initial stage of cell damage often causes an alteration in metabolic reactions
B. If the factor causing the damage is removed quickly, the cell may be able to recover
and return to its normal state
C. If the noxious factor remains for an extended period of time the damage becomes
irreversible and the cell does
D. Initially, cell damage does not change cell metabolism, structure, or function -
Answer-D. Initially, cell damage does not change cell metabolism, structure, or function
Which of the following conditions distinguishes double blind studies used in health
research?
A. Neither of the members of the control group or the experimental group nor the person
administering the treatment knows who is receiving the experimental therapy
B. Both groups of research subjects in the person administering the treatment know
who is receiving the experimental therapy
