TEST BANK FOR PATHOLOGY FOR THE PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT, 1ST EDITION, CATHERINE GOODMAN, KENDA FULLER
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TEST BANK FOR PATHOLOGY FOR THE
PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT, 1ST
EDITION, CATHERINE GOODMAN,
KENDA FULLER
, Test Bank 1-2
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which of the following can be defined as the development of an unhealthy condition?
A. pathology
B. clinical pathology
C. pathogenesis
D. disease
ANS: C
PAGE NUMBERS: 1-2
RATIONALE: Pathology is defined as the branch of medicine that investigates the nature of
disease, whereas clinical pathology is the branch of medicine that is charged with finding the
solution to clinical problems. Disease refers to a biologic or psychological alteration that results
in malfunction of a body organ or system.
2. Which of the following conditions would have the least predictive natural history?
A. cerebral palsy
B. muscular dystrophy
C. total knee replacement
D. rotator cuff repair
ANS: A
PAGE NUMBER: 2
RATIONALE: The natural history of a condition, disorder, or disease describes how it
progresses over time. Most orthopedic conditions have a clear natural history, and some forms of
muscular dystrophy have a more predictive natural history. Cerebral palsy patients have a wide
ranging natural history, especially during the early years of growth and development.
3. Which of the following is a characteristic of an acute illness?
A. permanent impairment
B. residual physical or cognitive disability
C. the need for long-term medical management
D. disease with a rapid onset and short duration
ANS: D
PAGE NUMBER: 3
RATIONALE: Choices A, B, and C all refer to chronic illness. Chronic illnesses and conditions
require constant medical management and may be with a patient for life. Acute illnesses have a
short duration and usually a rapid onset.
4. Which of the following is considered a natural part of the psychological process of dealing
with illness?
A. noncompliance
B. paranoia
C. denial
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