HOSA Pathophysiology Notes Exam with Verified Solutions 2024

HOSA Pathophysiology Notes Exam with Verified Solutions 2024 pathology - Answer -the scientific study of disease asymptomatic - Answer -without symptoms syndrome - Answer -A group of symptoms typical of a particular disease or condition symptoms - Answer -subjective findings signs - Answer -objective findings predisposing factors - Answer -risk factors; make a person vulnerable to a disease chronic - Answer -A condition that develops slowly and lasts a long period of time acute - Answer -A condition with a rapid onset with a short course (less than 6 months) ending in recovery or death pathogenesis - Answer -the stages of development of a disease C-reactive protein - Answer -protein produced by the liver, levels of CRP increase when inflammation is present in the body; a blood test can be done to detect inflammation in the body Widespread inflammation - Answer -marked by systemic symptoms, such as fever, malaise, and loss of appetite, elevated white blood cells ESR - Answer -Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate; measures the rate that red blood cells fall to the bottom of a tube in mm/hr. Rate is higher w/ autoimmune disorders. Measures amount of inflammation in the body, can be used to help with diagnoses. Acute inflammation - Answer -a normal, protective physiologic response to tissue injury and disease; is accompanied by redness, swelling, pain, and loss of function ischemia - Answer -holding back/obstructing the flow of blood exudative response/ inflammation exudate - Answer -attempts to wall off, or destroy, and digest bacteria and dead/foreign material; this in tissues causes swelling and the excess fluid puts pressure on tissue and nerve endings, causing pain. phagocytic - Answer -the process in which cells surround and digest certain partic