14. Caseation necrosis refers to an area where: hh hh hh hh hh hh
a. cell proteins have been denatured.
hh hh hh hh
b. cell are liquefied by enzymes.
hh hh hh hh
c. dead cells form a thick cheesy substance.
hh hh hh hh hh hh
d. bacterial invasion has occurred. hh hh hh
ANS: h h C REF: h h 10
15. Routine application of sun block to skin would be an example of:
hh hh hh hh hh hh hh hh hh hh hh
a. an iatrogenic cause of cancer.
hh hh hh hh
b. a preventive measure.
hh hh
c. a precipitating factor.
hh hh
d. a predisposing condition.
hh hh
ANS: h h B REF: h h 6
16. A circumstance that causes a sudden acute episode of a chronic disease to occur is
hh hh hh hh hh hh hh hh hh hh hh hh hh hh
termed:
hh
a. latent stage. hh
b. predisposing factor. hh
c. incidence.
d. precipitating factor. hh
ANS: h h D REF: h h 7 NURSINGTB.COM
17. The term homeostasis refers
hh hh hh
to:
hh
a. the causative factors in a particular disease.
hh hh hh hh hh hh
b. maintenance of a stable internal environment. hh hh hh hh hh
c. a condition that triggers an acute episode.
hh hh hh hh hh hh
d. a collection of signs and symptoms.
hh hh hh hh hh
ANS: h h B REF: h h 2
18. Which term is used to describe a new and secondary or additional problem that arises
hh hh hh hh hh hh hh hh hh hh hh hh hh hh
after theoriginal disease has been established?
hh hh h hh hh hh hh
a. Symptoms
b. Occurrence
c. Manifestations
d. Complication
ANS: h h D REF: h h 7
19. Pathophysiology involves the study of: hh hh hh hh
a. the structure of the human body.
hh hh hh hh hh
b. the functions of various organs in the body.
hh hh hh hh hh hh hh
c. functional or structural changes resulting from disease processes.
hh hh hh hh hh hh hh
d. various cell structures and related functions.hh hh hh hh hh
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hh hh hh hh hh hh hh hh hh
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hh
ANS: h h C REF: h h 2
20. Which of the following is the best definition of epidemiology?
hh hh hh hh hh hh hh hh hh
a. The science of tracking the occurrence and distribution of diseases
hh hh hh hh hh hh hh hh hh
b. The relative number of deaths resulting from a particular disease
hh hh hh hh hh hh hh hh hh
c. Identification of a specific disease through evaluation of signs and symptoms hh hh hh hh hh hh hh hh hh hh
d. The global search for emerging diseases
hh hh hh hh hh
ANS: h h A REF: h h 7
21. Which of the following can cause cell injury or death?
hh hh hh hh hh hh hh hh hh
1. Hypoxia
2. Exposure to excessive cold hh hh hh
3. Excessive pressure on a tissue hh hh hh hh
4. Chemical toxins hh
a. 1, 2 hh
b. 2, 4
hh hh h h hh
c. 1, 3, 4 hh hh
d. 1, 2, 3, 4
h h hh hh hh
ANS: h h D REF: h h 9
22. All of the following are part of the Seven Steps to Health EXCEPT:
hh hh hh hh hh hh hh hh hh hh hh hh
a. follow cancer screening guidelines. hh hh hh
b. use sun block agents whenever exposed.
hh hh hh hh hh
c. participate in strenuous exercise on a regular daily basis. hh hh hh hh hh hh hh hh
d. choose high fiber, lower fat foods. hh hh hh hh hh
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ANS: h h C REF: h h 2
23. The term disease refers to:
hh hh hh hh
a. the period of recovery and return to a normal healthy state.
hh hh hh hh hh hh hh hh hh hh
b. a deviation from the normal state of health and function.
hh hh hh hh hh hh hh hh hh
c. the treatment measures used to promote recovery.
hh hh hh hh hh hh
d. a basic collection of signs and symptoms.
hh hh hh hh hh hh
ANS: h h B REF: h h 2
24. A collection of signs and symptoms, often affecting more than one organ or
hh hh hh hh hh hh hh hh hh hh hh hh
system, thatusually occur together in response to a certain condition is referred to
hh hh h hh hh hh hh hh hh hh hh hh hh hh
as a (an):
hh hh hh
a. acute disease. hh
b. multiorgan disorder. hh
c. syndrome.
d. manifestation.
ANS: h h C REF: h h 7
25. All of the following statements are correct about cell damage EXCEPT:
hh hh hh hh hh hh hh hh hh hh
a. The initial stage of cell damage often causes an alteration in metabolic reactions.
hh hh hh hh hh hh hh hh hh hh hh hh
b. If the factor causing the damage is removed quickly, the cell may be
hh hh hh hh hh hh hh hh hh hh hh hh
able torecover and return to its normal state.
hh hh h hh hh hh hh hh hh
c. If the noxious factor remains for an extended period of time, the damage becomes
hh hh hh hh hh hh hh hh hh hh hh hh hh
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