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NR 283 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE
Terms in this set (431)
The maintenance of relatively stable internal environment regardless of external
What is homeostasis?
changes
What is disease? Deviation from the normal state of homeostasis
What is the 1st step to health (from the 7 Be a nonsmoker
steps to health)?
What is the 2nd step to health (from the 7 Eat 5-10 servings of vegetables and fruits a day; eat a high fiber and low fat
steps to health)? diet and limit alcohol intake
What is the 3rd step to health (from the 7 Make sure to do physical activity on a regular basis
steps to health)?
What is the 4th step to health (from the 7 Protect yourself from the sun
steps to health)?
What is the 5th step to health (from the 7 Follow cancer screening guidelines
steps to health)?
What is the 6th step to health (from the 7 Visit the doctor/dentist if any changes occur
steps to health)?
What is the 7th step to health (from the 7 Follow health and safety guidelines at home and at work when using, storing, and
steps to health)? disposing of hazardous materials
Pathogenesis Development of disease
Sudden/acute
Onset of disease
Insidious: gradual, vague or mild signs
Short term, develops rapidly
Acute disease
High fever, severe pain, etc
Develops gradually
Chronic disease
Milder symptoms, often intermitted with acute episodes
Subclinical stage Pathologic changes, no obvious manifestations
No symptoms or clinical signs evident
Latent stage
Incubation period
Early development of the disease
Prodromal stage
Signs are non specific or absent
Clinical evidence with signs and symptoms
Manifestations -Local: at site of the problems (redness/swelling)
-Systemic: general indicators of illness (fever)
Signs Objective indicators of disease
Symptoms Subjective feelings
Lesions Specific local change in the tissues
Diagnostic tests Various laboratory tests that are appropriate to manifestations & medical history
Mark the course/progress of disease
Remission and exacerbations -Remission: period in which manifestations subside
-Exacerbation: a worsening of severity
Precipitating factors Condition that triggers and acute episode
Complications New secondary or additional problems
Therapy Measures to promote recovery/slow progress
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NR 283 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE
Terms in this set (431)
The maintenance of relatively stable internal environment regardless of external
What is homeostasis?
changes
What is disease? Deviation from the normal state of homeostasis
What is the 1st step to health (from the 7 Be a nonsmoker
steps to health)?
What is the 2nd step to health (from the 7 Eat 5-10 servings of vegetables and fruits a day; eat a high fiber and low fat
steps to health)? diet and limit alcohol intake
What is the 3rd step to health (from the 7 Make sure to do physical activity on a regular basis
steps to health)?
What is the 4th step to health (from the 7 Protect yourself from the sun
steps to health)?
What is the 5th step to health (from the 7 Follow cancer screening guidelines
steps to health)?
What is the 6th step to health (from the 7 Visit the doctor/dentist if any changes occur
steps to health)?
What is the 7th step to health (from the 7 Follow health and safety guidelines at home and at work when using, storing, and
steps to health)? disposing of hazardous materials
Pathogenesis Development of disease
Sudden/acute
Onset of disease
Insidious: gradual, vague or mild signs
Short term, develops rapidly
Acute disease
High fever, severe pain, etc
Develops gradually
Chronic disease
Milder symptoms, often intermitted with acute episodes
Subclinical stage Pathologic changes, no obvious manifestations
No symptoms or clinical signs evident
Latent stage
Incubation period
Early development of the disease
Prodromal stage
Signs are non specific or absent
Clinical evidence with signs and symptoms
Manifestations -Local: at site of the problems (redness/swelling)
-Systemic: general indicators of illness (fever)
Signs Objective indicators of disease
Symptoms Subjective feelings
Lesions Specific local change in the tissues
Diagnostic tests Various laboratory tests that are appropriate to manifestations & medical history
Mark the course/progress of disease
Remission and exacerbations -Remission: period in which manifestations subside
-Exacerbation: a worsening of severity
Precipitating factors Condition that triggers and acute episode
Complications New secondary or additional problems
Therapy Measures to promote recovery/slow progress
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