TESTBANK FOR PATHOPHYSIOLOGY (CHAPTER 1-11)
2023 UPDATED QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
SOLUTONS
Chapter 1: Introduction to Pathophysiology
Test Bank
TRUE/FALSE
1. Normal ranges for physiologic parameters are arbitrarily defined based on population
sampling.
ANS: T
2. Values outside the normal range for a particular variable are always indicative of disease.
ANS: F
3. Illness and disease always coexist.
ANS: F
4. Normalcy is culturally defined.
ANS: T
5. A change in a physiologic variable is more significant than the absolute values.
ANS: T
6. Most homeostatic mechanisms function via positive feedback loops.
ANS: F
7. Homeostatic control mechanisms function primarily during disease states.
ANS: F
8. Epidemiology is the study of disease expression in individuals.
ANS: F
9. The etiology and pathogenesis of most disease states have been well defined by research.
ANS: F
,10. Individuals experiencing the same disease process exhibit the same clinical
manifestations.
, ANS: F
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. C.Q. was recently exposed to group A hemolytic Streptococcus and subsequently
developed a pharyngeal infection. His clinic examination reveals an oral temperature of
102.3° F, skin rash, and reddened throat mucosa with multiple pustules. He complains of
sore throat, malaise, and joint stiffness. A throat culture is positive for Streptococcus, and
antibiotics have been prescribed. The etiology of C.Q.’s disease is
a a sore throat.
.
b streptococcal infection.
.
c genetic susceptibility.
.
d pharyngitis.
.
ANS: B
2. Which of the following is a statement about disease pathogenesis?
a Pharyngitis is caused by group A hemolytic Streptococcus infection.
.
b Streptococcal infection activates immune cells, leading to inflammation.
.
c Sore throat and mucosal inflammation are common signs and symptoms of
. pharyngeal infection.
d Antibiotics are the treatment of choice for streptococcal infection.
.
ANS: B
3. Which of the following assessment findings indicates an alteration in homeostatic control
mechanisms?
a Fever
.
b Throat pain
.
c Joint stiffness
.
d Positive throat culture
, .
ANS: A
4. Most homeostatic mechanisms function on a negative-feedback principle, which
facilitates
a minimal response to environmental changes.
.
b an amplified response.
.
c a rapid response rate.
.
d steady-state stability.
.
ANS: D
5. A 17-year-old college-bound student receives a vaccine against an organism that causes
meningitis. This is an example of
a primary prevention.
.
b secondary prevention.
.
c tertiary prevention.
.
d disease treatment.
.
ANS: A
6. An obese but otherwise healthy teen is given a prescription for a low-calorie diet and
exercise program. This is an example of
a primary prevention.
.
b secondary prevention.
.
c tertiary prevention.
.
d disease treatment.
.
ANS: B
2023 UPDATED QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
SOLUTONS
Chapter 1: Introduction to Pathophysiology
Test Bank
TRUE/FALSE
1. Normal ranges for physiologic parameters are arbitrarily defined based on population
sampling.
ANS: T
2. Values outside the normal range for a particular variable are always indicative of disease.
ANS: F
3. Illness and disease always coexist.
ANS: F
4. Normalcy is culturally defined.
ANS: T
5. A change in a physiologic variable is more significant than the absolute values.
ANS: T
6. Most homeostatic mechanisms function via positive feedback loops.
ANS: F
7. Homeostatic control mechanisms function primarily during disease states.
ANS: F
8. Epidemiology is the study of disease expression in individuals.
ANS: F
9. The etiology and pathogenesis of most disease states have been well defined by research.
ANS: F
,10. Individuals experiencing the same disease process exhibit the same clinical
manifestations.
, ANS: F
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. C.Q. was recently exposed to group A hemolytic Streptococcus and subsequently
developed a pharyngeal infection. His clinic examination reveals an oral temperature of
102.3° F, skin rash, and reddened throat mucosa with multiple pustules. He complains of
sore throat, malaise, and joint stiffness. A throat culture is positive for Streptococcus, and
antibiotics have been prescribed. The etiology of C.Q.’s disease is
a a sore throat.
.
b streptococcal infection.
.
c genetic susceptibility.
.
d pharyngitis.
.
ANS: B
2. Which of the following is a statement about disease pathogenesis?
a Pharyngitis is caused by group A hemolytic Streptococcus infection.
.
b Streptococcal infection activates immune cells, leading to inflammation.
.
c Sore throat and mucosal inflammation are common signs and symptoms of
. pharyngeal infection.
d Antibiotics are the treatment of choice for streptococcal infection.
.
ANS: B
3. Which of the following assessment findings indicates an alteration in homeostatic control
mechanisms?
a Fever
.
b Throat pain
.
c Joint stiffness
.
d Positive throat culture
, .
ANS: A
4. Most homeostatic mechanisms function on a negative-feedback principle, which
facilitates
a minimal response to environmental changes.
.
b an amplified response.
.
c a rapid response rate.
.
d steady-state stability.
.
ANS: D
5. A 17-year-old college-bound student receives a vaccine against an organism that causes
meningitis. This is an example of
a primary prevention.
.
b secondary prevention.
.
c tertiary prevention.
.
d disease treatment.
.
ANS: A
6. An obese but otherwise healthy teen is given a prescription for a low-calorie diet and
exercise program. This is an example of
a primary prevention.
.
b secondary prevention.
.
c tertiary prevention.
.
d disease treatment.
.
ANS: B
