NSG 211 Patho Assessment Questions (Modules 1-5) Questions With Complete Solutions

The state of equilibrium in the body with respect to various functions and chemical compositions of the fluids and tissues (M1) correct answer: Homeostasis Pathophysiology is best described as? (M1) correct answer: The study of functional or physiologic changes in the body from disease processes. Etiology is defined as the study of (M1) correct answer: Causes of a disease The best definition of the term prognosis is (M1) correct answer: The predicted outcome or likelihood of recovery from a specific disease Insidious is best described as (M1) correct answer: A gradual progression with only vague or very mild signs The manifestations of a disease are best defined as the (M1) correct answer: Signs and symptoms of a disease Iatrogenic diseases are caused by (M1) correct answer: A medical treatment, procedure or error An unknown cause of a disease is called (M1) correct answer: Idiopathic A decrease in the size of cell, resulting in a reduced tissue mass refers to (M1) correct answer: Atrophy Which of the following means "new growth" and is commonly called tumors? (M1) correct answer: Neoplasm An increase in the size of individual cells, resulting in an enlarged tissue mass refers to (M1) correct answer: Hypertrophy The term applied to tissue in which the cells vary in size and shape, large nuclei are frequently present, and the rate of mitosis is increased. (M1) correct answer: Dysplasia