GOULD’S PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FOR THE HEALTH PROFESSIONS 7TH EDITION KARIN& HUBERT’S TESTBAK/COMPLETE GUIDE
Chapter 01: Introduction to Pathophysiology
VanMeter and Hubert: Gould’s Pathophysiology for the Health Professions, 7th Edition
MULTIPLE RESPONSE
1. Which of the fol...
GOULD’S PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FOR THE HEALTH
PROFESSIONS 7TH EDITION KARIN& HUBERT’S
TESTBAK/COMPLETE GUIDE 2024-2025
,Chapter 01: Introduction to Pathophysiology
VanMeter and Hubert: Gould’s Pathophysiology for the Health Professions, 7th Edition
MULTIPLE RESPONSE
1. Which of the following would be the most likely cause of an iatrogenic Illness?
a. An inherited disorder
b. A combination of specific etiological factors
c. An unwanted effect of a prescribed medication
d. Prolonged exposure to toxic chemicals in the environment
CORRECT CHOICE: C
2. The manifestations of a Illness are best defined as the
a. subjective feelings of discomfort during a chronic illness.
b. signs and symptoms of a Illness.
c. factors that precipitate an acute episode of a chronic illness.
d. early indicators of the prodromal stage of infection.
CORRECT CHOICE: B
3. The best definition of the term prognosis is the
a. precipitating factors causing an acute episode.
b. number of remissions to be expected during the course of a chronic illness.
c. predicted outcome or likelihood of recovery from a specific Illness.
d. exacerbations occurring during chronic illness.
CORRECT CHOICE: C
4. Which of the following is considered a systemic sign of Illness?
a. Swelling of the knee
b. Fever
c. Pain in the neck
d. Red rash on the face
CORRECT CHOICE: B
5. Etiology is defined as the study of the
a. causes of a Illness.
b. course of a Illness.
c. expected complications of a Illness.
d. manifestations of a Illness.
CORRECT CHOICE: A
6. A type of cellular adaptation in which there is a decrease in cell size is referred to as
a. hypertrophy.
b. metaplasia.
c. anaplasia.
d. atrophy.
CORRECT CHOICE: D
7. A change in a tissue marked by cells that vary in size and shape and show increased
mitotic figures would be called
, a. metaplasia.
b. atrophy.
c. dysplasia.
d. hypertrophy.
CORRECT CHOICE: C
8. A deficit of oxygen in the cells usually due to respiratory or circulatory problems is called
a. apoptosis.
b. ischemia.
c. hypertrophy.
d. necrosis.
CORRECT CHOICE: B
9. When a group of cells in the body dies, the change is called
a. ischemia.
b. gangrene.
c. hypoxia.
d. necrosis.
CORRECT CHOICE: D
10. Rigorous weightlifting/body building regimens may result in the skeletal muscle
cells undergoing
a. hypertrophy.
b. dysplasia.
c. atrophy.
d. regeneration.
CORRECT CHOICE: A
11. The term cancer refers to
a. dysplasia.
b. hyperplasia.
c. metaplasia.
d. malignant neoplasm.
CORRECT CHOICE: D
12. To which of the following does the term apoptosis refer?
a. Increased rate of mitosis by certain cells
b. Ischemic damage to cells
c. Liquefaction of necrotic tissue
d. Preprogrammed cell self-destruction
CORRECT CHOICE: D
13. Which of the following statements is TRUE?
a. Alteration of DNA does not change cell function.
b. Damaged cells may be able to repair themselves.
c. All types of cells die at the same rate.
d. Mild ischemia causes immediate cell death.
CORRECT CHOICE: B
14. Caseation necrosis refers to an area where
a. cell proteins have been denatured.
, b. cells are liquefied by enzymes.
c. dead cells form a thick cheesy substance.
d. bacterial invasion has occurred.
CORRECT CHOICE: C
15. Routine application of sun block to skin would be an example of
a. an iatrogenic cause of cancer.
b. a preventive measure.
c. a precipitating factor.
d. a predisposing condition.
CORRECT CHOICE: B
16. A circumstance that causes a sudden acute episode of a chronic Illness to occur is termed
a. latent stage.
b. predisposing factor.
c. incidence.
d. precipitating factor.
CORRECT CHOICE: D
17. The term homeostasis refers to
a. the causative factors in a particular Illness.
b. maintenance of a stable internal environment.
c. a condition that triggers an acute episode.
d. a collection of signs and symptoms.
CORRECT CHOICE: B
18. Which term is used to describe a new and secondary or additional problem that arises after
the original Illness has been established?
a. Symptoms
b. Occurrence
c. Manifestations
d. Complication
CORRECT CHOICE: D
19. Pathophysiology involves the study of
a. the structure of the human body.
b. the functions of various organsin the body.
c. functional or structural changes resulting from Illness processes.
d. various cell structures and related functions.
CORRECT CHOICE: C
20. Which of the following is the best definition of epidemiology?
a. The science of tracking the occurrence and distribution of Illnesss
b. The relative number of deaths resulting from a particular Illness
c. Identification of a specific Illness through evaluation of signs and symptoms
d. The global search for emerging Illnesss
CORRECT CHOICE: A
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