NR 283 Patho Chapter 1
Exam Questions and
Complete Solutions
Graded A+
Health - Answer: physical, mental, and social well-being
Homeostasis - Answer: -A tendency to maintain a balanced or constant internal state; the regulation of
any aspect of body chemistry, such as blood glucose, around a particular level
-To maintain balance
-No disease
Disease - Answer: Deviation from the normal state of homeostasis
Primary disease prevention - Answer: -Prevent disease occurrences (e.g., HPV Vaccination)
-Before disease is present
-focus on prevention of the initial occurrence of disease or injury. Includes nutrition counseling, family
planning, smoking cessation, safety education (seat belt helmet use), prenatal classes.
Secondary Disease Prevention - Answer: -Screening early for disease (e.g., Pap smear)
-those preventive measures that lead to early diagnosis and prompt treatment of a disease, illness or
injury to prevent more severe problems developing
Tertiary Disease Prevention - Answer: -Focuses on people who are already affected by a disease. The
goal is to improve quality of life by reducing disability, limiting or delaying complications, and restoring
function.
, -This is done by treating the disease and providing rehabilitation.
-Treatment to reduce disability from disease (e.g.,
chemotherapy)
7 steps to health - Answer: 1. Be a nonsmoker and avoid second-hand smoking
2. Eat 5-10 servings of veggies and fruit a day, choose high-fiber, lower fat foods. Limit alcohol intake.
3. Physical activity on a regular basis
4. Protection from the sun
5. Follow cancer screening guidelines
6. Doctor or dentist visit if any changes in the normal state of health
7. Follow health and safety guidelines at home and at work when using, storing, and disposing of
hazardous material.
Pathophysiology - Answer: -The study of how normal physiologic processes are affected by disease.
in other words, the study of how disease processes affect the function of the body.
Medical history includes - Answer: 1. Current and prior illnesses
2. Allergies
3. Hospitalizations
4. Treatment
5. Specific difficulties
6. Any type of therapy or drugs
- Prescription, nonprescription, supplements, and herbal items
subjective - Answer: -based on or influenced by patients personal feelings, tastes, or opinions
-One sided
-What the pt tells you
Objective - Answer: -Unbiased, not subjective
Exam Questions and
Complete Solutions
Graded A+
Health - Answer: physical, mental, and social well-being
Homeostasis - Answer: -A tendency to maintain a balanced or constant internal state; the regulation of
any aspect of body chemistry, such as blood glucose, around a particular level
-To maintain balance
-No disease
Disease - Answer: Deviation from the normal state of homeostasis
Primary disease prevention - Answer: -Prevent disease occurrences (e.g., HPV Vaccination)
-Before disease is present
-focus on prevention of the initial occurrence of disease or injury. Includes nutrition counseling, family
planning, smoking cessation, safety education (seat belt helmet use), prenatal classes.
Secondary Disease Prevention - Answer: -Screening early for disease (e.g., Pap smear)
-those preventive measures that lead to early diagnosis and prompt treatment of a disease, illness or
injury to prevent more severe problems developing
Tertiary Disease Prevention - Answer: -Focuses on people who are already affected by a disease. The
goal is to improve quality of life by reducing disability, limiting or delaying complications, and restoring
function.
, -This is done by treating the disease and providing rehabilitation.
-Treatment to reduce disability from disease (e.g.,
chemotherapy)
7 steps to health - Answer: 1. Be a nonsmoker and avoid second-hand smoking
2. Eat 5-10 servings of veggies and fruit a day, choose high-fiber, lower fat foods. Limit alcohol intake.
3. Physical activity on a regular basis
4. Protection from the sun
5. Follow cancer screening guidelines
6. Doctor or dentist visit if any changes in the normal state of health
7. Follow health and safety guidelines at home and at work when using, storing, and disposing of
hazardous material.
Pathophysiology - Answer: -The study of how normal physiologic processes are affected by disease.
in other words, the study of how disease processes affect the function of the body.
Medical history includes - Answer: 1. Current and prior illnesses
2. Allergies
3. Hospitalizations
4. Treatment
5. Specific difficulties
6. Any type of therapy or drugs
- Prescription, nonprescription, supplements, and herbal items
subjective - Answer: -based on or influenced by patients personal feelings, tastes, or opinions
-One sided
-What the pt tells you
Objective - Answer: -Unbiased, not subjective
