Nur 612 Module 1 Unit 1 Practice Questions and Correct Answers

Physiology The study of NORMAL body function Pathophysiology focuses on Underlying Disease Healthy People Determinants of Health -Attain lives free of preventable disease -Achieve health equity and eliminate disparities -Promote good health for all -Promote health across the lifespan Etiology explains Cause of disease ex. Biologic congenital acquired chemical genetics Most diseases are... multifactorial Pathogenesis How the disease evolves Histology microscopic study of tissues Lesion pathologic or truamatic change of organ or tissue Sequelae Lesion or Impairment that follow or are caused by the disease complication Adverse extension of disease or outcomes from treatment Signs are Noted by the observer Symptoms are Complaints by the person with the disorder Lab or diagnostic tests are used to Confirm a diagnosis Validity test measures what it is supposed to measure reliable Multiple observations of a test give the same result In order for a test to be valid and reliable a test must be... Standardized