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Test Description: Basic Pathophysiology Vocabulary Terms
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1) The change from normal conditions in the body accompanied by symptom and a pathologic state is present.ss.
A
Homeostasis
B
Disorder
C
Disease
D
Pathology
2) The study of the cause of a disease is known as-
A
Biology
B
Pathology
C
Sociology
D
Etiology
3) What does the term idiopathic refer to in medical terminology?
A
Diseases with unknown or unclear origins
B
Diseases related to psychological factors
C
Diseases originating from external sources
D
Diseases caused by genetic predisposition
4) Which part of the human body is primarily responsible for the sense of smell, also known as olfaction?
A
Eyes
B
Ears
C
Nose
D
Tongue
5) What does the term latency mean in relation to disease?
A
The period between exposure to the virus and onset of symptoms
B
The time it takes to recover from a disease
C
The time it takes for a disease to spread
D
The period during which a disease is contagious
6) Objective findings include all of the following EXCEPT-
A
What the doctor can see or measure, such as temperature
B
Physical exam
C
What the patient tells the physician
D
Diagnostic testing
7) What is the role of pathogenic organisms in disease?
A
They produce vitamins in the body
B
They cause diseases
C
They improve immune system strength
D
They prevent diseases
8) Which of the following best describes a disease that is systematic in its manifestations?
A
All are correct
B
It the body's response to an irritant/injury and is localized in a specific part of the body.
C
It affects only one body system.
D
It follows a predictable pattern and impacts several body systems
9) What is the primary purpose of a biopsy in medical diagnosis?
A
To remove a cancerous tumor and accelerate healing
B
To increase blood flow to the affected area
C
To examine tissue or cells to determine if cancer is present
D
To reduce inflammation in the body
10) What is a nosocomial infection?
A
A disease caused by human intervention or treatment
B
An infection acquired in a hospital or healthcare facility
C
An infection acquired from contaminated food
D
A disease that arises spontaneously or for which the cause is unknown.
11) An infectious disease can be spread..
A
all of the above
B
from person to person
C
from animal to person
D
by touching a contaminated object
12) What is the term for a disease or disorder that is inherited genetically or present at birth?
A
Acquired disease
B
Chronic disease
C
Congenital disease
D
Infectious disease
13) How does an acute disease differ from a chronic disease?
A
Acute diseases are caused by viruses, while chronic diseases are caused by bacteria
B
Acute diseases have no cure, while chronic diseases can be cured
C
Acute diseases only affect young individuals, while chronic diseases affect the elderly
D
Acute diseases have sudden onset and short duration, while chronic diseases last for a long time
14) Which of the following best describes the meaning of the term diagnosis?
A
The study of the human body and its functions
B
A prediction of future outcomes based on past data
C
A treatment plan for a specific medical condition
D
The process of identifying a disease or condition
15) Which of the following best describes the purpose of a prognosis?
A
To predict the likely outcome of a disease or condition.
B
To identify the symptoms of a medical condition.
C
To determine the underlying cause of a disease.
D
To outline the treatment plan options for a patient.
16) According to the text, what does the term remission refer to?
A
The disappearance of a disease
B
The side effects of medication
C
The process of diagnosing a disease
D
The cost of medical treatments
17) Which of the following is an example of a medical complication?
A
A patient's blood pressure returning to normal after taking medication
B
A patient successfully completing physical therapy sessions after a heart attack
C
A patient experiencing mild discomfort after a routine vaccination
D
A patient's wound healing without any complications
18) Which of the following is NOT considered a risk factor?
A
Environment
B
Heredity
C
Age and gender
D
All are risk factors
19) Which of the following is an example of prophylaxis?
A
Using medication to manage chronic pain
B
Taking antibiotics to treat an infection
C
Getting vaccinated to prevent a disease
D
Undergoing surgery to remove a tumor
20) What is the definition of homeostasis?
A
a) The process of maintaining a stable internal environment
B
The process of breaking down molecules for energy
C
The process of obtaining nutrients from food
D
The process of cell division and growth
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