West Coast University Pathophysiology Tests Bundle Set

WCU Pathophysiology midterm review questions with correct answers

Which statement is true?: Women have a lower hemoglobin level than men. Men have a lower creatinine level than women. Men have a higher calcium level than women. Women snore more than men. CORRECT ANSWER Women have a lower hemoglobin level than men. Hematopoiesis is a process that inc...

Which statement is true?: Women have a lower hemoglobin level than men. Men have a lower creatinine level than women. Men have a higher calcium level than women. Women snore more than men. CORRECT ANSWER Women have a lower hemoglobin level than men. Hematopoiesis is a process that inc...

Hypoxia CORRECT ANSWER Low Oxygen (Blood flow is *NOT* compromised) Ischemia CORRECT ANSWER Decreased Blood Flow Focal Cerebral Ischemia CORRECT ANSWER Occurs with Stroke Global Cerebral ischemia CORRECT ANSWER Occurs with Heart Attack Hypoxia results in CORRECT ANSWER *Cell swelling* du...

TERITARY PREVENTION CORRECT ANSWER Ex: Counseling, Rehabilitation, Management programs, Support groups. Goal is prevent furthur damage and maximize quality of life. SECONDARY PREVENTION CORRECT ANSWER Ex: Interventions, Recommending, Assisting with finding work, Assisting with medication. ...

What are examples of tertiary prevention? CORRECT ANSWER counseling on medication; rehabilitation; supportive care; reducing disability What is a latent period? CORRECT ANSWER time between exposure of tissue to injurious agent and first appearance of signs and/or symptoms What does endemic mea...

Which system controls the diameter of the airways? CORRECT ANSWER Autonomic Nervous System The autonomic nervous system controls... CORRECT ANSWER the resistance to airflow via contraction and relaxation of smooth muscle. Which system controls bronchoconstriction via vagus nerve and cholinergi...

Systolic CORRECT ANSWER Blood pressure in the arteries during contraction of the ventricles. Diastolic CORRECT ANSWER occurs when the ventricles are relaxed; the lowest pressure against the walls of an artery Systolic BP CORRECT ANSWER peak pressure during cardiac systole - Reflects amount of...

Pathophysiology CORRECT ANSWER The study of how the body functions in the disease state Etiology CORRECT ANSWER Study of causes or reasons for a particular disease or injury Name two classifications of etiology CORRECT ANSWER Idiopathic = cause is unknown Iatrogenic = cause results from unint...

West Coast University Pathophysiology: CH 36 questions with correct answers

Anabolism CORRECT ANSWER *Hormones* Insulin promotes anabolism and lowers plasma glucose. anabolic steroids promote growth *BUILD UP* - stored foodstuffs in cells - glycogen - proteins - triglycerides Catabolism CORRECT ANSWER *Hormones* Glucagon "Alpha Cell fro Islet of Langerhans" E...

Gouty arthritis is a complication of CORRECT ANSWER Inadequate renal excretion of uric acid Complete healing of a bone fracture occurs when CORRECT ANSWER The callus has been completely replaced with mature bone In the acute phase of stroke, treatment is focused CORRECT ANSWER Stabilization of...

Cerebral aneurysm presentation CORRECT ANSWER severe, sudden headache Meningitis & Encephalitis etiology CORRECT ANSWER -Meningitis: bacteria usually reach the CNS via the bloodstream or extension from cranial structures like sinuses or ears --Most common bacteria are streptococcus pneumoniae; b...

West Coast University Pathophysiology (Baroon) questions with correct answers