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WorksheetsGould Chapters 1,2 and 26
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
The best definition of the term prognosis is the:
precipitating factors causing an acute episode.
number of remissions to be expected during the course of a chronic illness.
predicted outcome or likelihood of recovery from a specific disease.
exacerbations occurring during chronic illness.
Etiology is defined as the study of the:
causes of a disease.
course of a disease.
expected complications of a disease.
manifestations of a disease.
A deficit of oxygen in the cells usually due to respiratory or circulatory problems is called:
apoptosis.
ischemia.
hypertrophy.
necrosis.
A collection of signs and symptoms, often affecting more than one organ or system, that usually occur together in response to a certain condition is referred to as a (an):
acute disease.
multiorgan disorder.
syndrome.
remission.
Why are the predisposing factors for a specific disease important to health professionals?
To predict the prognosis
To determine treatments
To develop preventive measures
To develop morbidity statistics
A situation when there is a higher than expected number of cases of an infectious disease within a given area is called a/an:
epidemic.
exacerbation.
morbidity.
pandemic.
Which of the following would cause edema?
Decreased capillary hydrostatic pressure
Increased capillary osmotic pressure
Decreased capillary permeability
Increased capillary permeability
Which of the following would be considered normal serum pH?
4.5
7.0
7.4
8
An anxiety attack often causes hyperventilation leading to:
metabolic alkalosis
respiratory alkalosis
respiratory acidosis.
metabolic acidosis.
The three stages of the stress response include:
stress, headache, blood pressure
alarm, adapt, homeostasis
fight, flight, response
alarm, resistance, exhaustion
