NURS 350 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY EXAM WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2024[ARIZONA COLLEGE OF NURSING]
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Pathology - correct answersA branch of medicine that deals with the structural and functional changes in tissues and organs of the body that cause or are caused by disease.
Pathophysiology - correct answersA specific branch of pathology that studies functional or physiologic changes in the body ...
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Chapter 1: Introduction to
Pathophysiology QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 2024
Pathology - correct answersA branch of medicine that deals with the structural and
functional changes in tissues and organs of the body that cause or are caused by
disease.
Pathophysiology - correct answersA specific branch of pathology that studies functional
or physiologic changes in the body that results from disease processes.
Anaerobic - correct answersMetabolism and function without oxygen
Apoptosis - correct answersNormal programmed cell death in tissues
Autopsy - correct answersAn examination of part or all of a body postmortem
Biopsy - correct answersThe removal of a small piece of living tissue for microscopic
examination to determine a Dx
Endogenous - correct answersOriginating from within the body
Exogenous - correct answersOriginating from outside the body
Gangrene - correct answersNecrotic tissue infected by bacteria
Infection - correct answersA disease caused by a microorganism
Homeostasis - correct answersA relatively stable or constant environment in the body,
including BP, temperature, and pH, maintained by the carious control mechanisms.
Hypoxia - correct answersA decrease or insufficient level of oxygen in the tissues
Iatrogenic - correct answersCaused by Tx, procedure, or error
Idiopathic - correct answersNo known cause
Inflammation - correct answersThe response to tissue damage, indicted by redness,
swelling, warmth, and pain
Ischemia - correct answersDecreased blood supply to an organ or tissue
, Lysis - correct answersDestruction of a cell
Lysosomal - correct answersPertaining to a cell containing digestive or lytic enzymes,
including lysozyme
Microorganism - correct answersVery small living organism, not visible to the naked
eye, usually single-celled
Morphologic - correct answersThe physical size, form, structure, and shape of cells and
organs
Probability - correct answersThe likelihood or chance of occurrence
Disease - correct answersA deviation from the normal state of health or from a state of
wellness. The WHO includes physical, mental, and social well-being in its definition.
Why is a state of health difficult to define? - correct answersBecause of the genetic
differences among individuals as well as the many variations in life experiences and
environmental influences create a variable base.
Seven Steps to Health - correct answers1) Be a non-smoker and avoid second-hand
smoke
2) Eat 5-10 servings of vegetables/fruit a day. Choose high-fiber, lower-fat foods. If you
drink ETOH, limit your intake to 1-2 drinks per day.
3) Be physically active on a regular basis: This will help you maintain a healthy body
weight
4) Protect yourself and family members from the sun
5) Follow cancer screening guidelines
6) Visit your doctor/dentist if you notice any change in your normal state of health.
7) Follow health and safety instructions at home and at work when using, storing, and
disposing of hazardous materials.
The basic building blocks that facilitates the study of a specific disease - correct
answers1) The signs related to the specific site of damage.
2) The signs related to the pathologic process.
The primary focus in health care - correct answersPrevention
Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - correct answersBased in Atlanta,
Ga, is primarily concerned with decreasing the incidence of certain diseases. Their main
focus is the awareness of screening programs and collecting data about all types of
disease and provide evidence based recommendations for prevention.
The Three-stage Process to health research - correct answers1st stage- "Basic
science" in which researchers ID a technology that will work to limit or prevent the
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