Classification of Diseases Quiz

Which of the following is an internal etiology of disease?

• Traumas

• Radiation

• Microorganisms

• Metabolic disorders

Which of the following is an example of a sign of disease?

• Pain

• Nausea

• Flushed skin

• Anxious feelings

Which of the following is an example of a symptom of disease?

• Rash

• Elevated temperature

• Increased pulse rate

• Dizziness

Which of the following is an example of an acute disease?

• Osteoporosis

• Diabetes mellitus

• Heart disease

• Infected finger

Which of the following is a risk factor for infections and skin breakdown?

• Excess weight

• Poor nutrition

• High-fat diet

• Family history

What is an acute exacerbation of a chronic disease?

• When the disease is completely cured

• When the severity of signs and symptoms decreases

• When the severity of signs and symptoms increases

• When the disease shows no symptoms

What is ischemia?

• An excess of blood supply to a body tissue

• The lack of adequate blood supply to a body tissue

• An infection caused by bacteria

• An allergic reaction to pollen

What is an example of a hypersensitivity reaction?

• Systemic lupus erythematosus

• Multiple sclerosis

• Hay fever

• Diabetes mellitus

What is another term for a tumor?

• Neoplasm

• Carcinoma

• Sarcoma

• Lymphoma

What is the process of identifying and naming a disease called?

• Medical diagnosis

• Medical prognosis

• Medical treatment

• Medical therapy