NURS 231 portage pathophysiology Exam 1
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Terms in this set (22)
True/False: true
Persistent metaplasia can
lead to dysplasia.
True/False: false (Barrett's esophagus is METAplasia)
Barrett esophagus is an
example of dysplasia.
True/False: true
Persistent dysplasia
eventually results in
cancer.
True/False: true
Hypertrophy can occur
under normal and
pathological conditions.
Sensitivity: proportion of people WITH a disease that
test positive for the disease
Reliability: likelihood of getting same result with
Match definitions for:
repeat testing
sensitivity, reliability,
Validity: HOW a tool measures what it is intended to
validity, specificity
measure
Specificity: people WITHOUT a disease who test
negative for the disease
, Which are true of the It is involved in cellular respiration
mitochondria? Select all They play a role in apoptosis
that apply.
Proteins carry out the functions of the cell membrane
Which of the following are
Lysosomes are the digestive system of the cell
true of the cell? Select all
Microfilaments are thin, threadlike cytoplasmic
that apply.
structures
Controls the transport of materials from the outside
Which are true of the cell fluids to within
membrane? Select all that Helps with the conduction of electrical currents in
apply. nerve and muscle cells
Aids in the regulation of cell growth and proliferation
Which are false of the They are found far from the site of energy
mitochondria? Select all consumption
that apply. They control free radicals
High blood pressure is an Pathophysiology (Pathophysiology is the study of
example of which of the disease, high blood pressure is an example of a
following? disease)
A patient complains of signs (high blood pressure) AND symptoms (pt
chest pain and an complaint of chest pain)
elevated blood pressure.
What are these examples
of?
Which of the following is evidence-based practice
NOT helpful to the (this is a stupid answer but just go with it... the other
clinician to make a options were detailed history, physical exam, and lab
diagnosis? tests)
What are important age, race, gender, lifestyle
factors when deciding
upon a diagnosis? Select
all that apply.
Questions and Answers
Save
Terms in this set (22)
True/False: true
Persistent metaplasia can
lead to dysplasia.
True/False: false (Barrett's esophagus is METAplasia)
Barrett esophagus is an
example of dysplasia.
True/False: true
Persistent dysplasia
eventually results in
cancer.
True/False: true
Hypertrophy can occur
under normal and
pathological conditions.
Sensitivity: proportion of people WITH a disease that
test positive for the disease
Reliability: likelihood of getting same result with
Match definitions for:
repeat testing
sensitivity, reliability,
Validity: HOW a tool measures what it is intended to
validity, specificity
measure
Specificity: people WITHOUT a disease who test
negative for the disease
, Which are true of the It is involved in cellular respiration
mitochondria? Select all They play a role in apoptosis
that apply.
Proteins carry out the functions of the cell membrane
Which of the following are
Lysosomes are the digestive system of the cell
true of the cell? Select all
Microfilaments are thin, threadlike cytoplasmic
that apply.
structures
Controls the transport of materials from the outside
Which are true of the cell fluids to within
membrane? Select all that Helps with the conduction of electrical currents in
apply. nerve and muscle cells
Aids in the regulation of cell growth and proliferation
Which are false of the They are found far from the site of energy
mitochondria? Select all consumption
that apply. They control free radicals
High blood pressure is an Pathophysiology (Pathophysiology is the study of
example of which of the disease, high blood pressure is an example of a
following? disease)
A patient complains of signs (high blood pressure) AND symptoms (pt
chest pain and an complaint of chest pain)
elevated blood pressure.
What are these examples
of?
Which of the following is evidence-based practice
NOT helpful to the (this is a stupid answer but just go with it... the other
clinician to make a options were detailed history, physical exam, and lab
diagnosis? tests)
What are important age, race, gender, lifestyle
factors when deciding
upon a diagnosis? Select
all that apply.
