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Test Bank For Pathophysiology 7th Edition by Jacquelyn L. Banasik 1. C.Q. was recently exposed to group A hemolytic Streptococcus and subsequently developed a pharyngeal infection. His clinic examination reveals an oral temperature of 102.3F, skin rash, dysphagia, and reddened throat mucosa with multiple pustules. He complains of sore throat, malaise, and joint stiffness. A throat culture is positive for Streptococcus, and antibiotics have been prescribed. The etiology of C.Q.’s disease is ...

infection Correct Answer-invasion of the body by microbes and the proliferation (growth in numbers) of those microbes virulence Correct Answer-how strong the microbe is incubation, prodromal, full stage of illness, convalescent Correct Answer-stages of infection incubation Correct Answer-this stage of infection is the time between invasion and appearance of infection - varies prodromal Correct Answer-this stage of infection is the early S&S of disease - may be contagious and not awar...

1 After suffering a heart attack, a middle-aged man is counseled to take a cholesterol-lowering medication. This is an example of a. primary prevention. b. secondary prevention. c. tertiary prevention .d. disease treatment. (Ans- c A patient has been exposed to meningococcal meningitis, but is not yet demonstrating signs of this disease. This stage of illness is called the _____ stage. a. prodromal b. latent c. sequela d. convalescence (Ans- b A patient with high blood pres...

A nurse is caring for a client who has severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS). The nurse knows that health care professional are required to report communicable and infectious diseases. Which of the following illustrate the rationale for reporting? (select all the apply) A. Planning and evaluating control and prevention strategies B. Determining public health priorities C. Ensuring proper medical treatment D. Identifying endemic disease E. Monitoring for common-source outbreaks - A...

MIDTERM PATHO 370 Chapter 1,24,7,10,11,13,14,15,16,18,19,20,22,23,24,25, 1 After suffering a heart attack, a middle-aged man is counseled to take a cholesterol-lowering medication. This is an example of a. primary prevention. b. secondary prevention. c. tertiary prevention .d. disease treatment. - ANSWER c A patient has been exposed to meningococcal meningitis, but is not yet demonstrating signs of this dise...

Schizophrenia is a psychological condition in which there is not one ___________ or one _______________. - Answer-Cause; treatment *it is also NOT the same as multi-personality disorder Symptoms of Schizophrenia begin when typically? - Answer-Late adolescence and early adulthood years What is symptoms of Schizophrenia begin before the age of 18? - Answer-This is considered early onset Schizophrenia *more rare Schizophrenia has 4 phase of development. What are they? - Answer-*-Phase 1: *Pr...

NURS 230 Exam 1 Questions With Answers What are the four stages of infection? 1. Incubation period 2. Prodromal stage 3. Full stage of illness 4. Convalescent period IPFC stage of infection after pathogen invades body but before symptoms incubation stage of infection vague and nonspecific signs of disease prodromal stage stage of infection presence of specific signs and symptoms of disease full stage of illness stage of infection recovery from infection...

Health - Answer- Physical, mental, and social well-being Disease - Answer- Deviation from the normal state of homeostasis Disease Prevention - Answer- Maintaining routine vaccination programs Participation in screening programs Community health programs Regular routine doctor visits Pathophysiology - Answer- Functional (physiologic) changes in the body as a result from disease Diagnosis - Answer- Identification of a specific disease Cause - Answer- Causative factors in a partic...

What is a common site for bone metastases to occur? Vertebral bodies Midshaft femur Carpal bones Radius - Answer-Vertebral bodies A child presents with bone deficiency and a bowlegged appearance. This assessment data supports a diagnosis of Rickets Osteoporosis Osteomalacia Paget disease - Answer-Rickets Symptoms such as headache, lethargy, mood alterations, and epigastric sensations occur during which phase of a seizure? Prodromal Postictal Complex Status epilepticu...

Test bank-CURRENT Medical Diagnosis and Treatment- Latest 2022. Which of the following behaviors indicates the highest potential for spreading infections among clients? The nurse: 1) disinfects dirty hands with antibacterial soap. 2) allows alcohol-based rub to dry for 10 seconds. 3) washes hands only after leaving each room. 4) uses cold water for medical asepsis. 2. What is the most frequent cause of the spread of infection among institutionalized patients? 1) Airborne microbes from other pati...