Introduction

What is the definition of pathophysiology?

• The study of the normal functioning of living organisms

• The study of the mechanical, physical, and biochemical functions of living organisms

• The study of the disordered physiological processes associated with disease or injury

• The study of the structure of body parts and their relationships to one another

How can you differentiate between health and disease?

• Health is the absence of disease; disease is the presence of health

• Health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being; disease is a disorder of structure or function

• Health is a temporary state; disease is a permanent condition

• Health and disease are the same concepts

What is homeostasis?

• The process of maintaining a stable internal environment

• The process of cell division

• The process of energy production in cells

• The process of breaking down food into nutrients

What does etiology refer to?

• The study of the causes of diseases

• The study of the effects of diseases

• The study of the prevention of diseases

• The study of the symptoms of diseases

What are the three levels of disease prevention?

• Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary

• Initial, Intermediate, and Final

• Basic, Advanced, and Expert

• Early, Middle, and Late

What does pathophysiology study?

• The normal functioning of the body

• How normal anatomy and physiology go wrong

• The development of new medicines

• The structure of the human body

Which of the following is a focus of pathophysiology?

• The mysteries in the body

• The history of medicine

• The evolution of species

• The anatomy of plants

Why is evidence-based rationale important in pathophysiology?

• To ensure treatments are based on tradition

• To provide a basis for understanding complications

• To develop new surgical techniques

• To study the anatomy of animals

What is one of the components of Evidence-Based Nursing Practice (EBNP)?

• Integrating individual clinical expertise

• Following traditional methods

• Ignoring research evidence

• Making decisions based on intuition

Why is Evidence-Based Nursing Practice considered beneficial?

• It increases costs.

• It enhances quality care.

• It complicates decision-making.

• It reduces the need for research.