Human Disease/Pathophysiology: Ch 1 Quiz

Which of the following is the best description of the term prevalent as used with medical diseases or conditions?

1) A combination of many conditions 2) Associated with poor diet 3) Occurring more often 4) Difficult to diagnose * 3 *

Which of the following is an abbreviation for a diagnostic test that shows the heart's electrical conduction?

1) EKG/ECG 2) CBC 3) CXR 4)CAT (1) EKG/ECG

Which of the following terms means a "cause" of disease?

1) Etiology 2) nosocomial 3) idiopathic 4) palliative * 1 *

Which of the following would fall into the the lifestyle category of predisposing factors?

1) Having a father that has heart disease 2) No access to clean water or sanitation 3) Being a woman increases risk for heart disease 4) Being a smoker. * 4 *

SELECT ALL THAT APPLY: Which of the following predisposing factors can an individual NOT control?

1) Heredity 2) Gender 3) Exercise 4) Drinking alcohol * 1 & 2 * (Heredity and Gender)

Which of the following describes the "pathogenesis" of a disease?

1) How a disease is transmitted from one person to another. 2) How a disease is diagnosed. 3) How the disease is controlled by the physician 4) How the disease progresses. *4*

Treatment options for a disease or condition might include which of the following.

1) Physical therapy, surgery and medication 2) X-rays 3) Prevention 4) Blood tests * 1 *

Which of the following is a true statement?

1) The family should not be involved in the pt's treatment plan 2) After the treatment plan has been initiated , the physician does not need to follow up with the pt as the pt can call the physician at any time. 3) The treatment plan can be modified if determined to be ineffective 4) The physician is the only health care provider that needs to be involved with the pt's treatment. * 3 *

Explain the difference between an acute and a chronic disease and give one example of each.

Acute disease is usually sudden and lasts only a short amount of time, such as days or weeks. Ex. The flu, strep throat, common cold, pneumonia... A chronic disease persists for a long time- > 3 weeks, and can last the individual's entire lifetime. These diseases commonly start slowly and without symptoms. Ex. Ulcerative colitis, hypertension, diabetes, asthma, COPD

Match the following terms with the correct definitions:

Chronic - A disease that persists for a long time. Complication - the onset of second disease or disorder Exacerbation - Symptoms flare up or become worse Homeostasis- a state of sameness Pathogens - microorganisms that cause disease.

T/F: The use of standard precautions is only recommended by the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention when administering care to a pt who is bleeding or has other body fluid discharge.

FALSE

Match the following terms with the correct definitions:

Remission - A time when the symptoms are diminished. Pathologic - Caused by a disease. Disease - A change in structure or function Preventative - Something that reduces Prognosis - Predicted or expected outcome of the disease.

Explain the difference between signs vs symptoms; give two examples of each.

Signs are observable and measurable. Ex. A skin rash or a cough is a sign; as are all vital signs. Symptoms are what the pt states is their problem, it cannot be seen or identified - data is subjective. Ex. Nausea, fatigue, pain, headache dizziness.

(T / F) A hypodermic needle should never be recapped?

TRUE