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Test Bank For Pathophysiology Concepts Of Human Disease1st Edition By Matthew Sorenson, Lauretta Quinn
9780133414783 ALL Chapters .
Pathophysiology is the study of __________ and its manifestations via changes I
cells, tissues, and organs. - ANSWER: Altered Health
The WHO defines the stated of _________ as a state of complete physical, mental,
and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease and infirmity. -
ANSWER: Health
The term_________ can be defined as an interruption, cessation, or disorder of a
body system or organ structure.
Each disease generally has a specific s/s that characterize its pathology and
identifiable etiology.
Any deviation from or interruption of the normal structure or function of any part,
organ, or system of the body that is manifested by a characteristic set of s/s and
whose etiology, pathology, and prognosis may be known or unknown. - ANSWER:
Disease
The multiple factors that predispose a patient to a particular disease are known as
__________.
Ex: age, race, dietary habits, lifestyle, or geographic location.
Conditions suspected of predispose and contributing to the development of a
disease. - ANSWER: Risk Factors
_____________ are present at birth but may not be relevant until later stages of
development. - ANSWER: Congenital Defects
Defects or damage that occurs after birth are ___________. - ANSWER: Acquired
Defects
The description as to the nature or cause of a health problem that is arrived at
following examination __________. - ANSWER: Diagnosis
Is not clinically Apparent and is not destined to become clinically Apparent. -
ANSWER: Subclinical Disease
The study of disease occurrence in a population that looks for pattern, such as age,
race, dietary habits, lifestyles or geographic location.
Initially developed to explain the spread of infectious diseases during epidemics and
has emerged as a science to study the risk factor for multifactorial diseases. -
ANSWER: Epidemiology
, A measure of the existing disease in a population at a given point of time. - ANSWER:
Prevalence
A reflective of the development of new cases.
The number of new cases arising n a population at risk during a specified time. The
population at risk is considered to be people without disease but who are at risk for
developing. - ANSWER: Incidence
Causes of diseases.
Including biological agents (bacteria viruses), physical forces (trauma, burns,
radiation), chemical agents ( poisons, alcohol), ones genetic inheritance, and
nutritional excesses or deficits. - ANSWER: Etiology
Characteristics of death-producing effects of a disease.
Statistical information regarding the causes of death in a given population. -
ANSWER: Mortality
Sequence of cellular and tissue events.
Explains how the disease process evolves.
The sequence of cellular and tissue events that take place from the time of initial
contact with an etiologic agent until the ultimate expression of a disease. - ANSWER:
Pathogenesis
Fundamental structure or form of cells or tissues.
Morphologic changes are change in structure or form that are characteristic of a
disease.
Concerned with both the gross anatomic and microscopic changes that are
characteristic of a disease. - ANSWER: Morphology
Group of persons that shares certain characteristics. - ANSWER: Cohort
Causes of disease.
Describes the effects an illness has on a person's life in terms of occurrence,
incidence, persistence, and long-term consequences. - ANSWER: Morbidity
Characterized by signs and symptoms of a disease. - ANSWER: Clinical Manifestation
Predicted outcome of a disease process.
Refers to the probable outcome and prospect of recovery from a disease. - ANSWER:
Prognosis
Using current and best information in treatment.
Decision making in health care based on scientific data advocating specific disease
management protocols. - ANSWER: Evidence-Based Practice
Halting disease progress or development. - ANSWER: Prevention
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