PATHOPHYSIOLOGY EXAM 1 PRACTICE ATI
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW GUIDE Q&A
◉ Fascia. Answer: a fiberous membrane that covers, seperates, and
supports the muscles
◉ Hematopoiesis. Answer: pertaining to the production and
development of bloodcells or a substance that stimulates their
production
◉ Meniscus. Answer: Fibrocartilage pad located between articular
surfaces; acts as a shock absorber, and stabilizes the joint
◉ Metatarsophalangeal. Answer: pertaining to the metatarsus and
phalanges of the toes
◉ Ossification. Answer: the development of bone
◉ Osteogenesis. Answer: the formation of bone tissue
◉ Synovial. Answer: pertaining to a lubrication fluid around a joint,
bursa, and tendon sheath
,◉ Tenorraphy. Answer: suturing of a tendon
◉ Adenocarcinoma. Answer: a cancerous gland like tumor such as
wilms' tumor
◉ Anastomosis. Answer: the surgical or pathologic connection
between two vessels or tubular structures
◉ Antiemetic. Answer: a medication that prevents or relieves nausea
and vomiting
◉ Aphthous ulcers. Answer: recurrent painful canker sores in the
mouth
◉ Ascites. Answer: abnormal intraperitoneal accumulation of serous
fluid
◉ Cholinergic. Answer: an agent that produces the affect of
acetylcholine at the connections of muscles and nerves
◉ Endoscopy. Answer: examination of any cavity in the body with an
endoscope
, ◉ Fistula. Answer: an abnormal tubelike passageway
◉ Fulminant. Answer: occurring with great intensity; refers to
severe pain with sudden onset
◉ Gastroscopy. Answer: visual examination of the stomach using a
gastroscope
◉ Gingivitis. Answer: An inflammation of the gums.
◉ Hematemesis. Answer: vomiting up blood
◉ Hepatomegaly. Answer: enlargement of the liver
◉ Hypokalemia. Answer: low potassium levels in the blood
◉ Inguinal. Answer: pertaining to the groin
◉ Intussusception. Answer: This will cause walls of intestine to rub
together, producing inflammation, swelling & obstruction. Swelling
causes decrease in blood flow, resulting in ischemia, necrosis,
perforation & hemorrhage.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW GUIDE Q&A
◉ Fascia. Answer: a fiberous membrane that covers, seperates, and
supports the muscles
◉ Hematopoiesis. Answer: pertaining to the production and
development of bloodcells or a substance that stimulates their
production
◉ Meniscus. Answer: Fibrocartilage pad located between articular
surfaces; acts as a shock absorber, and stabilizes the joint
◉ Metatarsophalangeal. Answer: pertaining to the metatarsus and
phalanges of the toes
◉ Ossification. Answer: the development of bone
◉ Osteogenesis. Answer: the formation of bone tissue
◉ Synovial. Answer: pertaining to a lubrication fluid around a joint,
bursa, and tendon sheath
,◉ Tenorraphy. Answer: suturing of a tendon
◉ Adenocarcinoma. Answer: a cancerous gland like tumor such as
wilms' tumor
◉ Anastomosis. Answer: the surgical or pathologic connection
between two vessels or tubular structures
◉ Antiemetic. Answer: a medication that prevents or relieves nausea
and vomiting
◉ Aphthous ulcers. Answer: recurrent painful canker sores in the
mouth
◉ Ascites. Answer: abnormal intraperitoneal accumulation of serous
fluid
◉ Cholinergic. Answer: an agent that produces the affect of
acetylcholine at the connections of muscles and nerves
◉ Endoscopy. Answer: examination of any cavity in the body with an
endoscope
, ◉ Fistula. Answer: an abnormal tubelike passageway
◉ Fulminant. Answer: occurring with great intensity; refers to
severe pain with sudden onset
◉ Gastroscopy. Answer: visual examination of the stomach using a
gastroscope
◉ Gingivitis. Answer: An inflammation of the gums.
◉ Hematemesis. Answer: vomiting up blood
◉ Hepatomegaly. Answer: enlargement of the liver
◉ Hypokalemia. Answer: low potassium levels in the blood
◉ Inguinal. Answer: pertaining to the groin
◉ Intussusception. Answer: This will cause walls of intestine to rub
together, producing inflammation, swelling & obstruction. Swelling
causes decrease in blood flow, resulting in ischemia, necrosis,
perforation & hemorrhage.
