WorksheetsFSED Pathology for Funeral Services Chs 2-3
Total questions: 97
Worksheet time: 49mins
A disease is defined as:
A condition that impairs normal functioning of the body.
A process of cell division.
A method of food preservation.
A type of physical exercise.
Certain conditions predispose people to disease because:
they weaken the immune system or create favorable environments for pathogens.
they always prevent infections from occurring.
they make people immune to all diseases.
they eliminate all risk factors for illness.
Physical agents, chemical agents, and infectious agents cause disease by:
Damaging tissues or disrupting normal body functions
Improving immune system function
Increasing nutrient absorption
Promoting cell regeneration
Lifespan and longevity refer to different concepts. Which statement correctly distinguishes between them?
Lifespan is the maximum age a species can reach, while longevity refers to the actual length of life of an individual.
Lifespan is the actual length of life of an individual, while longevity is the maximum age a species can reach.
Lifespan and longevity both mean the same thing and can be used interchangeably.
Lifespan refers to the average age at death, while longevity refers to the minimum age at death.
Fill in the blank: According to Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary, a ______ is a measure of specific changes associated with a pathological condition.
disorder
treatment
diagnosis
therapy
Fill in the blank: According to Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary, a ______ is recognized by certain patterns of deviation. It is possible to have a disease but not experience symptoms.
disease
symptom
treatment
injury
Fill in the blank: According to Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary, ______ are symptoms and signs of a disease.
illness
treatments
medications
therapies
Although there are differences between disorder, disease, and illness, this textbook uses the terms interchangeably.
True
False
What is an organic disease?
A disease with no recognizable change in anatomy
A disease accompanied by specific anatomical changes
A disease caused by genetic factors
A disease caused by lack of dietary substance
Which of the following is an example of an organic disease?
Schizophrenia
Measles
Diabetes
Hypertension
What is a functional disease?
A disease with specific anatomical changes
A disease with no recognizable change in anatomy
A disease caused by infection
A disease caused by deficiency
Fill in the blank: Schizophrenia is an example of a __________ disease.
functional
infectious
congenital
degenerative
Diseases may be a result of which of the following?
Infection
Deficiency
Hereditary
All of the above
Defining existence of disease: ________ is a term denoting the identification of a disease or syndrome; to recognize the nature of a disease.
Diagnosis
Prognosis
Therapy
Etiology
Defining existence of disease: ________ is the prediction of the outcome of a disease.
Prognosis
Diagnosis
Etiology
Pathogenesis
Defining existence of disease: ________ are objective indications of the presence of a disease.
Signs
Symptoms
Feelings
Beliefs
Defining existence of disease: ________ are subjective indications of the presence of a disease.
Symptoms
Signs
Pathogens
Vectors
Defining existence of disease: ________ is a set of signs and symptoms associated with a particular disease.
Syndrome
Pathogen
Antibody
Vaccine
Defining existence of disease: ________ are unfavorable conditions that arise during the course of a disease.
Complication
Diagnosis
Immunity
Prevention
What is the term for 'Present at birth'?
Congenital
Acquired
Hereditary
Chronic
What is the term for 'Present after birth'?
Acquired
Congenital
Inherited
Genetic
What is the term for 'A disease with slow onset and long duration'?
Chronic
Acute
Benign
Malignant
What is the term for 'A disease with rapid onset and short duration'?
Acute
Chronic
Latent
Congenital
What is the term for 'Rapid and severe onset, usually fatal'?
Fulminating
Chronic
Benign
Latent
What is the term for 'A cessation of the symptoms of a disease'?
Remission
Relapse
Infection
Exacerbation
What is the term for 'Reappearance of symptoms after a period of remission'?
Recurrence
Remission
Exacerbation
Suppression
What is the term for 'Increase in severity of a disease'?
Exacerbate
Alleviate
Mitigate
Stabilize
A disease that may be transmitted either directly or indirectly between individuals by an infectious agent is called ___________.
Communicable
Non-communicable
Congenital
Deficiency
Fill in the blank: The number of cases of disease present in a specified population at a given time is called ___________.
Prevalence
Incidence
Mortality
Morbidity
Fill in the blank: A disease that is continuously present in a given population is called ___________.
Endemic
Epidemic
Pandemic
Sporadic
Fill in the blank: Higher than normal appearance of an infectious disease or condition within a given population is called ___________.
Epidemic
Pandemic
Endemic
Sporadic
Fill in the blank: A widespread epidemic, possibly worldwide, is called ___________.
Pandemic
Endemic
Outbreak
Epidemic
Fill in the blank: A disease that occurs in a random or isolated manner is called ___________.
Sporadic
Endemic
Epidemic
Pandemic
What does 'Endemic' mean?
Enduring (it's always there)
Rare and unusual
Spreads rapidly across countries
Completely eradicated
What does 'Epidemic' mean?
Episode (sudden spike)
A type of medicine
A type of weather
A kind of animal
What does 'Pandemic' mean?
Pan-world (across many countries)
A disease limited to one city
A disease that affects only animals
A seasonal flu
What does 'Lifespan' refer to?
The oldest age to which a person can survive.
The average number of children per family.
The time it takes to reach adulthood.
The number of years spent in education.
What is the definition of 'Longevity'?
The average life expectancy.
The process of cell division.
A type of genetic mutation.
A measure of physical strength.
What is the morbidity rate?
The number of cases per year of certain diseases in relation to the population to which they occur.
The number of deaths per year in a population.
The average lifespan of individuals in a population.
The rate at which a disease is fatal in a population.
What is the mortality rate?
The number of deaths in a given time or place or proportion of deaths to a population.
The number of births in a given time or place.
The average age of a population.
The rate of disease recovery in a population.
What are some factors that make someone more likely to develop a disease according to the information on predisposing conditions?
Sex specific
Race specific
Age specific
All of the above
Fill in the blank: Idiopathic illnesses are illnesses where the ______ is unknown.
cause
treatment
duration
location
Fill in the blank: Iatrogenic illnesses are illnesses resulting from ______ treatment.
medical
psychological
nutritional
environmental
Fill in the blank: Nosocomial infections are acquired in a ______ or clinical setting.
hospital
school
restaurant
library
Fill in the blank: Coal miners are most commonly associated with the occupational disease called _________.
Black lung
Silicosis
Asbestosis
Farmer's lung
Which occupational disease(s) are construction workers most at risk for?
Black lung
Asbestosis; mesothelioma
Tuberculosis
Silicosis
Fill in the blank: Embalmers are at risk of exposure to _______, infectious diseases, and physical injuries.
formaldehyde
mercury
asbestos
chlorine
What are some immediate causes for disease?
Trauma
Physical Agents
Chemical Agents
All of the above
Fill in the blank: Intoxication is the state of being ______ by a drug or toxic substance.
poisoned
healed
energized
relaxed
Fill in the blank: Infestation is the presence in or on the body of ______ organisms.
macroscopic
microscopic
unicellular
parasitic
Disease can also result from deficiencies.
True
False
Define: diagnosis
The identification of the nature and cause of a certain phenomenon, usually related to disease.
A method of treating diseases using only herbal medicines.
A process of preventing diseases before they occur.
A technique for measuring blood pressure.
Define: prognosis
A forecast of the likely course of a disease or ailment.
A type of surgical procedure.
A method of diagnosing a disease.
A type of medication used to treat infections.
Define: symptoms
Physical or mental features that indicate a condition or disease.
A type of medication used to treat infections.
A process of cell division in plants.
A method of measuring temperature.
Define: signs
Objective evidence of disease observed by others.
Subjective feeling of illness reported by the patient.
A type of treatment for diseases.
A method of disease prevention.
Define: syndrome
A group of symptoms that consistently occur together or a condition characterized by a set of associated symptoms.
A single symptom that appears suddenly and disappears quickly.
A disease caused by bacteria only.
A treatment method for chronic illnesses.
Define: Exacerbation
A worsening or increase in severity of a disease or its symptoms.
A complete recovery from a disease.
The initial appearance of symptoms of a disease.
A decrease in the frequency of symptoms.
Define: remission
A decrease in or disappearance of signs and symptoms of disease.
A sudden increase in disease severity.
A type of medication used to treat infections.
A genetic mutation causing disease.
Define: congenital
A condition present from birth.
A disease caused by bacteria.
A temporary illness.
A condition acquired in adulthood.
Define: acquired
A condition that develops after birth.
A condition present at birth.
A condition that is always genetic.
A condition that cannot be treated.
Define: recurrent
Occurring repeatedly or periodically.
Happening only once.
Unrelated to time.
Impossible to predict.
Define: Acute
A condition with a rapid onset and/or a short course.
A condition that lasts for years and is often incurable.
A condition that affects only the elderly population.
A condition that is always caused by bacteria.
Define: chronic
A condition persisting for a long time or constantly recurring.
A condition that appears suddenly and resolves quickly.
A condition that only affects children.
A condition that is always fatal.
Define: fulminating
Developing suddenly and severely.
Lasting for a long time.
Occurring at regular intervals.
Mild and unnoticeable.
Define: Epidemiology
The study of how diseases affect the health and illness of populations.
The study of weather patterns and their effects on agriculture.
The study of animal behavior in natural habitats.
The study of chemical reactions in living organisms.
Define: endemic
A disease or condition regularly found among particular people or in a certain area.
A disease that spreads worldwide rapidly.
A condition that only affects animals.
A temporary illness caused by weather changes.
Define: epidemic
A widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community at a particular time.
A rare genetic disorder affecting only a few individuals.
A seasonal change in weather patterns.
A government policy to control population growth.
Define: Pandemic
An epidemic that has spread over several countries or continents, usually affecting a large number of people.
A disease that only affects animals in a specific region.
A rare disease that is not contagious.
A seasonal illness that occurs only during winter months.
Define: sporadic
Occurring at irregular intervals or only in a few places; scattered or isolated.
Happening continuously without interruption.
Always occurring at the same time each day.
Related to a specific season or time of year.
Define: prevalence
The proportion of a population found to have a condition at a specific time.
The rate at which new cases of a condition occur in a population over a period of time.
The total number of deaths caused by a condition in a population.
The average duration of a condition in a population.
Define: mortality rate
The number of deaths in a given area or period, or from a particular cause.
The number of births in a given area or period.
The average age at which people die in a population.
The rate at which diseases spread in a population.
Define: Morbidity rate
The frequency or proportion with which a disease appears in a population.
The number of deaths in a population during a specific period.
The average lifespan of individuals in a population.
The rate at which a population increases due to births.
Define: infection
The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms in body tissues.
A process of healing damaged tissues.
The removal of toxins from the body.
The production of antibodies by the immune system.
Define: communicable
A disease that can be transmitted from one person to another.
A disease that cannot be cured.
A disease caused by poor nutrition.
A disease that only affects animals.
Define: allergy
A damaging immune response by the body to a substance, especially pollen, fur, a particular food, or dust.
A process by which the body digests food.
A type of bacterial infection.
A method of cellular respiration.
Define: febril
Having or showing the symptoms of a fever.
Relating to the liver.
Pertaining to the kidneys.
A condition of low blood sugar.
Define: Occupational
Relating to a disease or condition caused by one's occupation or work environment.
Pertaining to recreational activities during leisure time.
Describing a genetic disorder inherited from parents.
Associated with environmental pollution from vehicles.
Define: nosocomial
An infection acquired in a hospital or healthcare facility.
A genetic disorder present at birth.
A disease transmitted by insects.
A condition caused by nutritional deficiency.
Define: idiopathic
A disease or condition of unknown cause.
A disease caused by bacteria.
A condition resulting from trauma.
A disease inherited genetically.
Define: intoxication
The state of being poisoned or affected by a substance, especially alcohol or drugs.
A process of removing toxins from the body.
A medical term for dehydration.
A type of allergic reaction.
Define: complication
A secondary disease or condition aggravating an already existing one.
A medication used to treat infections.
A type of surgical procedure.
A method of diagnosing diseases.
Define: iatrogenic
A condition caused by medical treatment or diagnostic procedures.
A disease inherited from parents.
A condition caused by environmental factors.
A disorder resulting from poor nutrition.
Define: pathogenesis
The manner of development of a disease.
A type of medical imaging technique.
A surgical procedure to remove tumors.
A method of measuring blood pressure.
Define: deficiency
A lack or shortage of a substance necessary for health.
An excess of nutrients in the body.
A type of exercise routine.
A method of cooking vegetables.
Define: hereditary
A condition passed from parent to offspring through genes.
A disease caused by bacteria.
A temporary change in behavior.
A result of environmental factors only.
Cellular swelling and cellular infiltration can be compared and contrasted in which of the following ways?
Cellular swelling involves water accumulation within cells, while cellular infiltration involves accumulation of cells or substances from outside the cell.
Cellular swelling and cellular infiltration both refer to the same process.
Cellular swelling is always irreversible, while cellular infiltration is always reversible.
Cellular infiltration involves water accumulation within cells, while cellular swelling involves accumulation of immune cells.
Which of the following best describes the differences between moist gangrene, gas gangrene, and dry gangrene?
Moist gangrene is characterized by wet, swollen tissue; gas gangrene involves gas production by bacteria; dry gangrene is dry and shriveled.
Moist gangrene is always caused by frostbite, gas gangrene is non-infectious, and dry gangrene is always painless.
Moist gangrene and dry gangrene both involve gas production, while gas gangrene does not.
Dry gangrene is characterized by wet, swollen tissue; moist gangrene is dry and shriveled; gas gangrene is non-infectious.
Compare and contrast physiological changes in cells and pathological changes in cells.
Physiological changes are normal and reversible, while pathological changes are abnormal and may be irreversible.
Physiological changes are always harmful, while pathological changes are always beneficial.
Pathological changes occur only during exercise, while physiological changes occur during disease.
Physiological changes result in cell death, while pathological changes promote cell growth.
Which of the following best describes the differences between atrophy, hypertrophy, hyperplasia, metaplasia, and regeneration?
Atrophy is a decrease in cell size, hypertrophy is an increase in cell size, hyperplasia is an increase in cell number, metaplasia is a change in cell type, and regeneration is the replacement of lost cells by the same type.
Atrophy is an increase in cell number, hypertrophy is a decrease in cell size, hyperplasia is a change in cell type, metaplasia is the replacement of lost cells, and regeneration is an increase in cell size.
Atrophy is a change in cell type, hypertrophy is an increase in cell number, hyperplasia is a decrease in cell size, metaplasia is the replacement of lost cells, and regeneration is an increase in cell size.
Atrophy is the replacement of lost cells, hypertrophy is a change in cell type, hyperplasia is an increase in cell size, metaplasia is a decrease in cell number, and regeneration is an increase in cell number.
What is degeneration? Fill in the blank: Degeneration is the deterioration of tissues with corresponding functional impairment as a result of ______ or _______.
disease, injury
exercise, nutrition
growth, development
rest, sleep
One of the first signs of cellular injury is _________.
cellular swelling
nuclear fragmentation
lipid accumulation
fibrosis
When an entire organ experiences swelling, what are the two signs?
1) Loss of color (pallor) 2) Cells become distended (turgor)
1) Increased temperature 2) Decreased blood flow
1) Shrinking of cells 2) Hardening of tissue
1) Excessive bleeding 2) Loss of sensation
Cellular swelling can always be removed during embalming.
True
False
Why does swelling persist and cause disfigurement if a person dies before recovery from cellular injury?
Because there is no chance for recovery after death, so swelling will persist causing disfigurement.
Because the immune system becomes overactive after death.
Because blood flow increases after death, causing more swelling.
Because cellular injury reverses itself after death.
What is infiltration? Fill in the blank: Infiltration is the passage and accumulation of a substance into _______, tissues, or organs. Happens prior to cellular swelling.
cells
bones
vessels
nerves
What is pigmentation? Fill in the blank: Pigmentation is the normal or pathological _______ of skin or tissues.
coloration
hydration
thickening
softening
Which of the following best describes exogenous pigmentation? Select the correct option.
Originating outside a cell, organ, or organism.
Produced or originating from within a cell or organism.
Depositing of calcium salts.
Accumulation of uric acid.
