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NURB 3050 Exam 1 Pathophysiology Questions and Answers
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NURB 3050 Exam 1 PathophysiologyQuestions and Answers
Pathophysiology - Answer-the study of how disease processes affect the function of the
body
Patho means - Answer-disease
Deals with - Answer-How it affects the body
Physiology deals with - Answer-functions of the human body
disease - Answer-An abnormal state in which the body is not functioning normally
Etiology - Answer-cause of disease
Etiological agents - Answer-microorganisms and microbial toxins that cause disease in
humans.
Congenital agents - Answer-Inherited conditions (something people are born with)
Acquired defects - Answer-Defects caused by events that occur after birth
Pathogenesis - Answer-development of disease
Morphology - Answer-the study of the form and structure of organisms
Histology - Answer-study of tissues
Morbidity - Answer-The condition of suffering from a disease or medical condition.
mortality - Answer-death
risk factors - Answer-Actions or behaviors that represent a potential health threat
natural history of disease - Answer-The course of disease from its beginning to its final
clinical endpoints.
Diagnosis - Answer-identification of a disease
differential diagnosis - Answer-Worst case scenario to not so bad
clinical course - Answer-the evolution of the disease
, acute disorders - Answer-Illnesses or other medical problems that occur over a short
time, that are usually the result of an infectious process, and that are reversible.
chronic disorders - Answer-disorders characterized by slow onset and long duration
exacerbations - Answer-periods when the symptoms become worse or more severe can
result in heart failure
subacute disease - Answer-intermediate between acute and chronic
disease case - Answer-Set of standard criteria for classifying whether a person has
something
evidence-based practice - Answer-nursing care provided that is supported by sound
scientific rationale
practice guidelines - Answer-research-based recommendations stated as standards of
practice, procedures, or decision algorithms
Health defined by WHO - Answer-1. Attain lives free of preventable disease, disability,
injury, and premature death
2. Achieve health equity and eliminate disparities
3. Promote good health for all
4. Promote healthy behaviours across the life span
Incidence vs. Prevalence - Answer-Incidence is the rate of occurrence in a specified
group of people.
Prevalence is determined by counting the number of individuals who currently have it.
Preventing disease (3 levels) - Answer-Primary- keep disease from occurring. Remove
all risk factors. Examples- immunisation, adopting a healthy life style
Secondary- early detection Effect a cure. Prevent spreading. Example- screening for
cancer, health history, and lab testing
Tertiary- clinical interventions. Reducing complications. Limit physical impairment.
Patient teaching
sign vs symptom - Answer-a sign is a physical manifestation (objective), a symptom is
what the patient tells you about the disease (subjective)
Homeostasis - Answer-process by which organisms maintain a relatively stable internal
environment
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