NURS 231 Pathophysiology All Module Exams Questions and
Answers -Portage Learning (Graded A+)
PATHOPHYS Module Exams
Module 1 Exam
Question 1
2..5 pts
True/False:
A bodybuilder’s muscles will display hyperplasia.
True
Correct!
False
It will display hypertrophy.
Question 2
2..5 pts
True/False:
Barrett esophagus is an example of dysplasia.
True
Correct!
False
It’s metaplasia.
Question 3
.5 pts
True/False:
Hypertrophy is an increase in the size of an organ or tissue caused by an increase in the number of cells
You Answered
True
Correct Answer
False
Question 4
2..5 pts
True/False:
Hypertrophy can occur under normal and pathological conditions.
Correct!
True
,False
Question 5
pts
Match the following:
Deals with the cause of death in a population a.
Incidence
Number of new cases in a population at risk during a specified time b.
Prevalence
Number of people with the disease in a population in a given time c.
Morbidity
The effect of an illness on one’s life
d. Mortality
Question 6
2..5 pts
Multiple Choice
Which is NOT true of the cytoskeleton?
It controls shape and movement
Cilia and flagella are microtubule-filled cellular extensions
Correct!
It includes peroxisomes and proteasomes
Peroxisomes and proteasomes are not part of the cytoskeleton.
Question 7
1..5 pts
Which of the following move across the cell membrane via diffusion? Select all that apply.
Correct!
,Oxygen
Glucose
Correct Answer
Water
Correct!
Carbon dioxide
Question 8
2..5 pts
Multiple Choice
Which of the following are false regarding cell communication?
Endocrine signaling depends on hormones
Neurotransmitters act through synapses
G-protein linked receptors act through an on-off switch
Correct!
Paracrine signaling releases a chemical into the extracellular fluid that affects its own activity
Question 9
2..5 pts
Which is true of the cytoskeleton? Select all that apply.
Correct!
It controls shape and movement
Correct!
Cilia and flagella are microtubule-filled cellular extensions
It includes peroxisomes and proteasomes
Question 10
.5 pts
Multiple Choice
High blood pressure is an example of which of the following?
Pathology
Correct Answer
, Pathophysiology
Physiology
You Answered
No answer text provided.
Question 11
2..5 pts
Multiple Choice
A patient has a fever and rash. What are these examples of?
Correct!
Signs
Symptoms
Both A & B
Question 12
2..5 pts
Multiple Choice
Which of the following is true of a test’s sensitivity?
It is how likely the same result will occur if repeated
Correct!
If negative, it can safely be assumed that the person does not have a disease
It is considered a true-negative result
It can only be calculated from people without the disease
Question 13
2..5 pts
Multiple Choice
Which of the following is the effect of an illness on one’s life?
Incidence
Correct!
Morbidity
Answers -Portage Learning (Graded A+)
PATHOPHYS Module Exams
Module 1 Exam
Question 1
2..5 pts
True/False:
A bodybuilder’s muscles will display hyperplasia.
True
Correct!
False
It will display hypertrophy.
Question 2
2..5 pts
True/False:
Barrett esophagus is an example of dysplasia.
True
Correct!
False
It’s metaplasia.
Question 3
.5 pts
True/False:
Hypertrophy is an increase in the size of an organ or tissue caused by an increase in the number of cells
You Answered
True
Correct Answer
False
Question 4
2..5 pts
True/False:
Hypertrophy can occur under normal and pathological conditions.
Correct!
True
,False
Question 5
pts
Match the following:
Deals with the cause of death in a population a.
Incidence
Number of new cases in a population at risk during a specified time b.
Prevalence
Number of people with the disease in a population in a given time c.
Morbidity
The effect of an illness on one’s life
d. Mortality
Question 6
2..5 pts
Multiple Choice
Which is NOT true of the cytoskeleton?
It controls shape and movement
Cilia and flagella are microtubule-filled cellular extensions
Correct!
It includes peroxisomes and proteasomes
Peroxisomes and proteasomes are not part of the cytoskeleton.
Question 7
1..5 pts
Which of the following move across the cell membrane via diffusion? Select all that apply.
Correct!
,Oxygen
Glucose
Correct Answer
Water
Correct!
Carbon dioxide
Question 8
2..5 pts
Multiple Choice
Which of the following are false regarding cell communication?
Endocrine signaling depends on hormones
Neurotransmitters act through synapses
G-protein linked receptors act through an on-off switch
Correct!
Paracrine signaling releases a chemical into the extracellular fluid that affects its own activity
Question 9
2..5 pts
Which is true of the cytoskeleton? Select all that apply.
Correct!
It controls shape and movement
Correct!
Cilia and flagella are microtubule-filled cellular extensions
It includes peroxisomes and proteasomes
Question 10
.5 pts
Multiple Choice
High blood pressure is an example of which of the following?
Pathology
Correct Answer
, Pathophysiology
Physiology
You Answered
No answer text provided.
Question 11
2..5 pts
Multiple Choice
A patient has a fever and rash. What are these examples of?
Correct!
Signs
Symptoms
Both A & B
Question 12
2..5 pts
Multiple Choice
Which of the following is true of a test’s sensitivity?
It is how likely the same result will occur if repeated
Correct!
If negative, it can safely be assumed that the person does not have a disease
It is considered a true-negative result
It can only be calculated from people without the disease
Question 13
2..5 pts
Multiple Choice
Which of the following is the effect of an illness on one’s life?
Incidence
Correct!
Morbidity
