HOSA Pathophysiology Notes Exams With 100% Correct Answers 2024

pathology - correct answer-the scientific study of disease asymptomatic - correct answer-without symptoms syndrome - correct answer-A group of symptoms typical of a particular disease or condition symptoms - correct answer-subjective findings signs - correct answer-objective findings predisposing factors - correct answer-risk factors; make a person vulnerable to a disease chronic - correct answer-A condition that develops slowly and lasts a long period of time acute - correct answer-A condition with a rapid onset with a short course (less than 6 months) ending in recovery or death pathogenesis - correct answer-the stages of development of a disease C-reactive protein - correct answer-protein produced by the liver, levels of CRP increase when inflammation is present in the body; a blood test can be done to detect inflammation in the body Widespread inflammation - correct answer-marked by systemic symptoms, such as fever, malaise, and loss of appetite, elevated white blood cells ESR - correct answer-Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate; measures the rate that red blood cells fall to the bottom of a tube in mm/hr. Rate is higher w/ autoimmune disorders. Measures amount of inflammation in the body, can be used to help with diagnoses. Acute inflammation - correct answer-a normal, protective physiologic response to tissue injury and disease; is accompanied by redness, swelling, pain, and loss of function ischemia - correct answer-holding back/obstructing the flow of blood exudative response/ inflammation exudate - correct answer-attempts to wall off, or destroy, and digest bacteria and dead/foreign material; this in tissues causes swelling and the excess fluid puts pressure on tissue and nerve endings, causing pain.