Pathophysiology Practice Test I
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This practice test is based on the lecture outline for Introduction to Pathophysiology.
- 1.
- A.
Pathophysiology
- B.
Pharmacology
- C.
Immunology
- D.
Pathology
- E.
Pathogenicity
- 2.What is a deviation from the normal state of health or from a state of wellness?
- A.
Functional impairment
- B.
Debilitated state
- C.
Dysfunction
- D.
Disease
- E.
Infirmity
- 3.An objective indication of disease that is obvious to an observer is referred to as a:
- A.
Suffering
- B.
Sign
- C.
Syndrome
- D.
Symptom
- E.
Stupor
- 4.A subjective indication of disease that is not obvious to an observer is referred to as a:
- A.
Suffering
- B.
Sign
- C.
Syndrome
- D.
Symptom
- E.
Stupor
- 5.A rash is an example of a:
- A.
Suffering
- B.
Sign
- C.
Syndrome
- D.
Symptom
- E.
Stupor
- 6.Patient reported perceptions such as pain, nausea and chills are known as:
- A.
Suffering
- B.
Signs
- C.
Syndromes
- D.
Symptoms
- E.
Stupors
- 7.A collection of signs and symptoms that usually occur together in response to a certain condition is referred to as a:
- A.
Illness
- B.
Symptomatic
- C.
Synarthrosis
- D.
Syndrome
- E.
Pathogen
- 8.What is a term that is used to refer to the clinical evidence or effects of disease?
- A.
Manifestations
- B.
Indications
- C.
Causal factors
- D.
Outward appearance
- E.
Diagnosis
- 9.Which of the following is an example of a local manfestation.
- A.
Fever
- B.
Lethargy
- C.
Redness
- D.
General body aches
- 10.Which of the following is an example of a symptom.
- A.
Pain
- B.
Lethargy
- C.
Nausea
- D.
Chills
- E.
All of the above
- 11.Which of the following is NOT an example of a sign.
- A.
Rash
- B.
Bruise
- C.
Altered vitals
- D.
Drainage
- E.
Tingling sensation
- 12.What is the process of identifying specific diseases through evaluation of signs and symptoms?
- A.
Pathogenesis
- B.
Diagnosis
- C.
Prognosis
- D.
Assessment
- E.
Etiology
- 13.The study of the causes or origins of disease is known as:
- A.
Etiology
- B.
Pathophysiology
- C.
Disease causology
- D.
Epidemiology
- E.
Forensic pathology
- 14.A disease that arises from the activity (treatment, procedures or errors) of a physician is known as:
- A.
Adverse event
- B.
Idiopathic
- C.
Iatrogenic
- D.
Malpractice
- E.
Psychogenic
- 15.A designation assigned to a disease of unknown cause:
- A.
Idiopathic
- B.
Enigmatic
- C.
Illusory illness
- D.
Indeterminate origin
- E.
Mysterious origin
- 16.Tendencies that promote the development of disease are referred to as:
- A.
Risk factors
- B.
Causal factors
- C.
Underlying disease threats
- D.
Infectious agents
- E.
Stressors
- 17.
- A.
Age
- B.
Sex
- C.
Occupation
- D.
Dietary deficiencies
- E.
All of the above
- 18.A disease that originates or is produced within the body is known as:
- A.
Indigenous
- B.
Ergogenic
- C.
Exogenous
- D.
Endogenous
- E.
Emergent
- 19.A disease that originates or is produced outside the body is called:
- A.
Indigenous
- B.
Exergonic
- C.
Exogenous
- D.
Endogenous
- E.
Endergonic
- 20.Genetics is an example of which of the following causal factors:
- A.
Indigenous
- B.
Exergonic
- C.
Exogenous
- D.
Endogenous
- E.
Endergonic
- 21.Carcinogens are an example of which of the following causal factors:
- A.
Indigenous
- B.
Exergonic
- C.
Exogenous
- D.
Endogenous
- E.
Endergonic
- 22.What are the structures in the nucleus of a cell that store genetic information?
- A.
Centrosome
- B.
Chromesomes
- C.
Cytoplasm
- D.
Genotype
- E.
Mitochondria
- 23.How many pairs of chromesomes are present in each cell in the human body?
- A.
2
- B.
4
- C.
46
- D.
23
- E.
92
- 24.A hereditary unit consisting of a sequence of DNA that contains information on protein synthesis is called:
- A.
Chromesome
- B.
Gene
- C.
Nucleotide
- D.
Genome
- E.
Lysosome
- 25.What is the term that is used to identify a factor that triggers an acute episode?
- A.
Precipitating factor
- B.
Stress-inducing factor
- C.
Contributing factor
- D.
Determining factor
- E.
Causal factor
- 26.What is the term that applies to situations in which the disease progression is gradual with only vague or mild signs?
- A.
Acute
- B.
Chronic
- C.
Insidious
- D.
Invasive
- E.
Terminal
- 27.What is the development of disease or the sequence of events that leads to a disease process?
- A.
Etiology
- B.
Disease Intensity
- C.
Pathogenesis
- D.
Pathophysiology
- E.
Pathology
- 28.What is a disease that develops gradually and persists for a long period of time?
- A.
Chronic
- B.
Acute
- C.
Infectious
- D.
Communicable
- E.
Idiopathic
- 29.When a disease emerges suddenly, but usually has a short duration, it is referred to as:
- A.
Chronic
- B.
Acute
- C.
Infectious
- D.
Communicable
- E.
Idiopathic
- 30.Influenza is classified as a(n) ___________________ disease, with regard to its onset.
- A.
Chronic
- B.
Acute
- C.
Infectious
- D.
Communicable
- E.
Idiopathic
- 31.Arthritis is classified as a(n) ___________________ disease, with regard to its onset.
- A.
Chronic
- B.
Acute
- C.
Infectious
- D.
Communicable
- E.
Idiopathic
- 32.What is the term that applies to a period in the development of disease in which pathologic changes occur but no obvious manifestations are detectable?
- A.
Latent stage
- B.
Clinical stage
- C.
Sub-clinical stage
- D.
Prodromal period
- E.
Festering stage
- 33.What is the term that refers to a period when a person is aware that something is wrong, but does not exhibit specific signs of the disease?
- A.
Latent stage
- B.
Clinical stage
- C.
Sub-clinical stage
- D.
Prodromal period
- E.
Festering stage
- 34.What is the period of time between the initial exposure and the appearance of clinical signs of the disease condition?
- A.
Latent stage
- B.
Clinical stage
- C.
Sub-clinical stage
- D.
Prodromal period
- E.
Festering stage
- 35.What is the term for a period in which the manifestations of a disease subside?
- A.
Exacerbation
- B.
Remission
- C.
Aggravation
- D.
Recuperation
- 36.What is the term that describes conditions in which the the signs and symptoms increase?
- A.
Exacerbation
- B.
Remission
- C.
Aggravation
- D.
Recuperation
- E.
Infestation
- 37.What is the term that is applied to new secondary problems that develop after the emergence of the original disease?
- A.
Side effects
- B.
Complications
- C.
Mutations
- D.
Sequelae
- E.
Collateral damage
- 38.What is the name for potential unwanted outcomes that arise from the primary condition?
- A.
Side effects
- B.
Complications
- C.
Mutations
- D.
Sequelae
- E.
Collateral damage
- 39.What is the term that is used to refer to the period of recovery and the resulting return to a normal, healthy state following an illness?
- A.
Convalescence
- B.
Relapse
- C.
Remission
- D.
Infirmity
- E.
Exacerbation
- 40.What is the term that indicates the probability of recovery or likelihood of other health outcomes?
- A.
Diagnosis
- B.
Synopsis
- C.
Apoptosis
- D.
Prognosis
- E.
Halitosis
- 41.___________________ is the ability to maintain a relatively stable internal environment.
- 42.___________________ is programmed cell death.
- 43.___________________ is the science of tracking the pattern and occurrence of disease.
- 44.___________________ is the number of new and old disease cases in a given population at a specific time.
- 45.___________________ is the number of new disease cases in a given population at a specific time.
- 46.___________________ is the frequency with which a disease appears in a population.
- 47.___________________ is the number of deaths from a particular disease in a population.
- 48.In a ___________________ research study, the researcher and the test subjects are unaware of who is receiving the placebo and who is receiving the treatment.
- 49.___________________ refers to the process in which subjects are randomly assigned to the test and control groups.
- 50.A ___________________ is presumed to be a medication but has no therapeutic effect.
- 51.The test group receives the ___________________.
- 52.The control group receives the ___________________.
- 53.Nurses need to have an understanding of pathophysiology in order to provide information on diseases and prevention to patients so patients can make informed decisions regarding their health.
- A.
True
- B.
False
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