14. Caseation necrosis refers to an area where: pr pr pr pr pr pr
a. cell proteins have been denatured.
pr pr pr pr
b. cell are liquefied by enzymes. pr pr pr pr
c. dead cells form a thick cheesy substance.
pr pr pr pr pr pr
d. bacterial invasion has occurred. pr pr pr
ANS: C p r REF: prpr 10
15. Routine application of sun block to skin would be an example of:
pr pr pr pr pr pr pr pr pr pr pr
a. an iatrogenic cause of cancer.
pr pr pr pr
b. a preventive measure.pr pr
c. a precipitating factor.
pr pr
d. a predisposing condition.
pr pr
ANS: B p r REF: prpr 6
16. A circumstance that causes a sudden acute episode of a chronic disease to occur is termed:
pr pr pr pr pr pr pr pr pr pr pr pr pr pr pr
a. latent stage. pr
b. predisposing factor. pr
c. incidence.
d. precipitating factor. pr
ANS: D p r REF: prpr 7 NURSINGTB.COM
17. The term homeostasis refers to
pr pr pr pr
:
a. the causative factors in a particular disease.
pr pr pr pr pr pr
b. maintenance of a stable internal environment. pr pr pr pr pr
c. a condition that triggers an acute episode.
pr pr pr pr pr pr
d. a collection of signs and symptoms.
pr pr pr pr pr
ANS: B p r REF: prpr 2
18. Which term is used to describe a new and secondary or additional problem that arises after th
pr pr pr pr pr pr pr pr pr pr pr pr pr pr pr pr
e original disease has been established?
pr pr pr pr pr
a. Symptoms
b. Occurrence
c. Manifestations
d. Complication
ANS: D p r REF: prpr 7
19. Pathophysiology involves the study of: pr pr pr pr
a. the structure of the human body.
pr pr pr pr pr
b. the functions of various organs in the body.
pr pr pr pr pr pr pr
c. functional or structural changes resulting from disease processes. pr pr pr pr pr pr pr
d. various cell structures and related functions. pr pr pr pr pr
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