,TESTBANK for Pathopharmacology, 2nd Edition
Bruce Colbert
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Chapter 1 - Core Concepts of Disease
1. An individual who studies disease is called a(n)
a. endodontist.
b. pathogenic.
c. psychiatrist.
d. pathologist.
ANSWER: d
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. An endodontist is a dentist who specializes in maintaining teeth through
endodontic therapy.
b. Incorrect. The term “pathogenic” is used to describe organisms that produce
disease.
c. Incorrect. A psychiatrist is a medical practitioner specializing in the diagnosis and
treatment of mental illness.
d. Correct. A pathologist is a scientist who studies the causes and effects of
diseases, especially one who examines laboratory samples of body tissue for
diagnostic or forensic purposes.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PATH.COLB.24.1.1 - Interpret disease medical terminology.
OTHER: A-Head: Terms Associated with Disease
Bloom’s: Remember
DATE CREATED: 3/9/2023 7:04 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 5/10/2023 9:55 AM
2. Any disease occurring spontaneously with an unknown cause is termed
a. unknown.
b. spontaneous.
c. idiopathic.
d. etiologic.
ANSWER: c
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. “Unknown” is defined as not known or familiar.
b. Incorrect. “Spontaneous” is defined as occurring without apparent external cause.
c. Correct. Any disease occurring spontaneously with an unknown cause is termed
“idiopathic.”
d. Incorrect. Etiologic is defined as the cause of the disease.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PATH.COLB.24.1.1 - Interpret disease medical terminology.
OTHER: A-Head: Terms Associated with Disease
Bloom’s: Remember
DATE CREATED: 3/16/2023 3:04 AM
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3. The medical term for the cause or origin of a disease is _____.
ANSWER: etiology
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
QUESTION TYPE: Completion
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PATH.COLB.24.1.1 - Interpret disease medical terminology.
OTHER: Analysis: Refer to Diagnosis.
A-Head: Diagnosis
Bloom’s: Remember
DATE CREATED: 3/16/2023 3:28 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 3/16/2023 7:04 AM
4. When presenting to a medical facility, the patient will complain of a specific ailment or issue
that is being experienced. This is called
a. the chief complaint.
b. a diagnostic testing.
c. a disease.
d. the diagnosis.
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: a. Correct. When presenting to a medical facility, the patient will complain of a
specific ailment or issue that is being experienced. This is called the chief
complaint (CC) or the main reason the individual sought medical attention.
b. Incorrect. A diagnostic test is any approach used to gather clinical information for
the purposes of making a clinical decision (i.e., diagnosis).
c. Incorrect. A disease is defined as an impairment of health or a condition of
abnormal functioning.
d. Incorrect. A diagnosis is identifying the nature or cause of some phenomenon.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PATH.COLB.24.1.1 - Interpret disease medical terminology.
OTHER: A-Head: Diagnosis
Bloom’s: Remember
DATE CREATED: 3/16/2023 3:39 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 4/22/2023 6:00 AM
5. The expected outcome or the prediction of an ailment is known as the _____________.
ANSWER: prognosis
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
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QUESTION TYPE: Completion
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PATH.COLB.24.1.1 - Interpret disease medical terminology.
OTHER: Analysis: Refer to Prognosis.
A-Head: Prognosis
Bloom’s: Remember
DATE CREATED: 3/16/2023 3:48 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 3/16/2023 7:05 AM
6. If the disease prognosis is that it will result in imminent death, it is deemed
a. terminal.
b. in remission.
c. relapse.
d. survival rate.
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: a. Correct. Terminal is defined as causing or ending in or approaching death.
b. Incorrect. In remission is defined as the period where the disease is treated
successfully and the patient is free of symptoms.
c. Incorrect. Relapse is defined as the reappearance of the disease or condition.
d. Incorrect. Survival rate is defined as the length of time a patient lives after being
diagnosed with a disease.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PATH.COLB.24.1.1 - Interpret disease medical terminology.
OTHER: A-Head: More Disease Terminology
Bloom’s: Remember
DATE CREATED: 3/16/2023 3:49 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 4/22/2023 6:03 AM
7. Which of the following is NOT a term used to describe a health care–associated infection?
a. Nosocomial infection
b. Chronic condition
c. Hospital-acquired infection
d. Iatrogenic
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. Nosocomial infection means hospital-acquired infection.
b. Correct. A chronic condition is a human health condition or disease that is
persistent or otherwise long-lasting in its effects or a disease that persists with
time.
c. Incorrect. A hospital-acquired infection is an infection caught while hospitalized.
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d. Incorrect. Iatrogenic refers to a disease caused by medical intervention.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PATH.COLB.24.1.2 - Describe how disease is transferred.
OTHER: A-Head: Transmission of Disease
Bloom’s: Remember
DATE CREATED: 3/16/2023 4:15 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 4/22/2023 6:04 AM
8. Which agency is responsible for recording and tracking diseases not only domestically but also abroad?
a. OIG
b. CMS
c. CDC
d. AHRQ
ANSWER: c
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. The Office of Inspector General (OIG) is a federal agency that is
responsible for the protection and integrity of Department of Health and Human
Services (HHS) programs as well as the health and welfare of program
beneficiaries.
b. Incorrect. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is part of the
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). It administers the Medicare
program and works in partnership with state governments to administer Medicaid.
c. Correct. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is a federal
agency under the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that records
and tracks diseases not only domestically but also abroad in an effort to monitor
possible threats.
d. Incorrect. The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) is a U.S.
government agency that functions as a part of the Department of Health and
Human Services (HHS) to support research to help improve the quality of health
care.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PATH.COLB.24.1.2 - Describe how disease is transferred.
OTHER: A-Head: Epidemiology
Bloom’s: Remember
DATE CREATED: 3/16/2023 4:17 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 4/22/2023 6:05 AM
9. A disease that is found in a certain region or specific population on a continual basis is __________.
ANSWER: endemic
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POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Hard
QUESTION TYPE: Completion
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PATH.COLB.24.1.2 - Describe how disease is transferred.
OTHER: Analysis: Refer to Epidemiology
A-Head: Epidemiology
Bloom’s: Remember
DATE CREATED: 3/16/2023 4:22 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 3/16/2023 7:10 AM
10. Which of the following best exemplifies an endemic?
a. Influenza A (H1N1 virus)
b. Sudden occurrence of microcephaly (a congenital defect) as a result of the Zika virus
c. HIV/AIDS
d. Ebola in West Africa
ANSWER: d
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. Influenza A (H1N1 virus) is an example of a pandemic.
b. Incorrect. Sudden occurrence of microcephaly is a result of an epidemic.
c. Incorrect. HIV/AIDS is a pandemic disease affecting the population of a vast
geographic area.
d. Correct. Ebola in West Africa is endemic because it is found in a certain region.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PATH.COLB.24.1.2 - Describe how disease is transferred.
OTHER: A-Head: Epidemiology
Bloom’s: Understand
DATE CREATED: 3/16/2023 4:24 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 4/22/2023 6:07 AM
11. If you were an infectious disease professional, what would you do to avoid direct contact with a pathogen?
a. Wear a face mask
b. Use sterilized medical instruments
c. Use new medical equipment
d. Wear gloves
ANSWER: d
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. Wearing a face mask prevents airborne transmission, which occurs
when a pathogen is released into the air by way of coughing, sneezing, talking,
and/or laughing.
b. Incorrect. Using sterilized medical instruments prevents indirect contact, which
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occurs when the host comes into contact with a contaminated surface, such as a
doorknob, and then touches a mucous membrane or wound.
c. Incorrect. Using new medical equipment prevents indirect contact, which occurs
when the host comes into contact with a contaminated surface, such as a
doorknob, and then touches a mucous membrane or wound.
d. Correct. Wearing gloves prevents contaminated body fluids from entering the
skin through a cut. Direct contact occurs when a person carrying a pathogenic
microorganism comes into physical contact with another person or when body
fluids make contact with an open sore or mucous membrane.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PATH.COLB.24.1.2 - Describe how disease is transferred.
OTHER: A-Head: Contact Transmission
Bloom’s: Apply
DATE CREATED: 3/16/2023 4:37 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 4/22/2023 6:08 AM
12. Any living organism (person, plant, or animal) that carries and transmits disease to another living organism is called
a(n) _____.
ANSWER: vector
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: Completion
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PATH.COLB.24.1.2 - Describe how disease is transferred.
OTHER: Analysis: Refer to Carriers of Disease
A-Head: Carriers of Disease
Bloom’s: Remember
DATE CREATED: 3/16/2023 5:40 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 3/16/2023 7:11 AM
13. Which of the following best exemplifies risk factors noted in the patient’s medical record?
a. Chief complaint of shortness of breath
b. Frequent drinking
c. Exposure to mold
d. Family history of stroke
ANSWER: c
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. The chief complaint is documented as part of the personal medical
history.
b. Incorrect. Frequent drinking would be documented as part of social history.
c. Correct. Exposure to mold would be classified as an environmental category
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under risk factors.
d. Incorrect. Family history of stroke would be documented as part of family
history.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PATH.COLB.24.1.3 - State risk factors associated with disease.
OTHER: A-Head: Risk Factors
Bloom’s: Understand
DATE CREATED: 3/16/2023 5:43 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 4/22/2023 6:09 AM
14. Which example best exemplifies content found as part of the social history?
a. Symptoms
b. Illicit drug use
c. Heredity diseases
d. Reaction to penicillin
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. Symptoms are listed as part of the patient’s past medical history
(PMH).
b. Correct. Illicit drug use is documented as part of the social history.
c. Incorrect. Hereditary diseases are documented as part of the family history.
d. Incorrect. A reaction to medications is documented as part of allergies.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PATH.COLB.24.1.4 - Describe the importance of patient history.
OTHER: A-Head: Social History
Bloom’s: Understand
DATE CREATED: 3/16/2023 5:46 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 4/22/2023 6:10 AM
15. The name for the part of the patient’s history that identifies what the patient does or did for a living is
_______________.
ANSWER: occupational
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: Completion
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PATH.COLB.24.1.4 - Describe the importance of patient history.
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OTHER: Analysis: Refer to Occupational History
A-Head: Occupational History
Bloom’s: Remember
DATE CREATED: 3/16/2023 6:03 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 3/16/2023 6:06 AM
Match each infectious disease to the correct description.
a. Ebola
b. Zika virus
c. Escherichia coli
d. Rhinovirus
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: Matching
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PATH.COLB.24.1.2 - Describe how disease is transferred.
OTHER: Analysis: Refer to Epidemiology.
A-Head: Epidemiology
Bloom’s: Understanding
DATE CREATED: 3/16/2023 6:07 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 3/16/2023 7:29 AM
16. A devastating contagious disease with very high mortality rates
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
17. A sudden occurrence of microcephaly in newborns
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
18. A bacterium normally found in the colon
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
19. The common cold
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
Match each type of patient information to the corresponding example.
a. Family history
b. Occupational history
c. History of present illness (HPI)
d. Past medical history (PMH)
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: Matching
HAS VARIABLES: False
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Notes
1- The file is chapter after chapter.
2- We have shown you 10 or five pages.
3- The file contains all Appendix and Excel
sheet if it exists.
4- We have all what you need, we make
update at every time. There are many new
editions waiting you.
5- If you think you purchased the wrong file
You can contact us at every time, we can
replace it with true one.
Our email:
,Name: Class: Date:
Chapter 1 - Core Concepts of Disease
1. An individual who studies disease is called a(n)
a. endodontist.
b. pathogenic.
c. psychiatrist.
d. pathologist.
ANSWER: d
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. An endodontist is a dentist who specializes in maintaining teeth through
endodontic therapy.
b. Incorrect. The term “pathogenic” is used to describe organisms that produce
disease.
c. Incorrect. A psychiatrist is a medical practitioner specializing in the diagnosis and
treatment of mental illness.
d. Correct. A pathologist is a scientist who studies the causes and effects of
diseases, especially one who examines laboratory samples of body tissue for
diagnostic or forensic purposes.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PATH.COLB.24.1.1 - Interpret disease medical terminology.
OTHER: A-Head: Terms Associated with Disease
Bloom’s: Remember
DATE CREATED: 3/9/2023 7:04 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 5/10/2023 9:55 AM
2. Any disease occurring spontaneously with an unknown cause is termed
a. unknown.
b. spontaneous.
c. idiopathic.
d. etiologic.
ANSWER: c
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. “Unknown” is defined as not known or familiar.
b. Incorrect. “Spontaneous” is defined as occurring without apparent external cause.
c. Correct. Any disease occurring spontaneously with an unknown cause is termed
“idiopathic.”
d. Incorrect. Etiologic is defined as the cause of the disease.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PATH.COLB.24.1.1 - Interpret disease medical terminology.
OTHER: A-Head: Terms Associated with Disease
Bloom’s: Remember
DATE CREATED: 3/16/2023 3:04 AM
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3. The medical term for the cause or origin of a disease is _____.
ANSWER: etiology
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
QUESTION TYPE: Completion
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PATH.COLB.24.1.1 - Interpret disease medical terminology.
OTHER: Analysis: Refer to Diagnosis.
A-Head: Diagnosis
Bloom’s: Remember
DATE CREATED: 3/16/2023 3:28 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 3/16/2023 7:04 AM
4. When presenting to a medical facility, the patient will complain of a specific ailment or issue
that is being experienced. This is called
a. the chief complaint.
b. a diagnostic testing.
c. a disease.
d. the diagnosis.
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: a. Correct. When presenting to a medical facility, the patient will complain of a
specific ailment or issue that is being experienced. This is called the chief
complaint (CC) or the main reason the individual sought medical attention.
b. Incorrect. A diagnostic test is any approach used to gather clinical information for
the purposes of making a clinical decision (i.e., diagnosis).
c. Incorrect. A disease is defined as an impairment of health or a condition of
abnormal functioning.
d. Incorrect. A diagnosis is identifying the nature or cause of some phenomenon.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PATH.COLB.24.1.1 - Interpret disease medical terminology.
OTHER: A-Head: Diagnosis
Bloom’s: Remember
DATE CREATED: 3/16/2023 3:39 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 4/22/2023 6:00 AM
5. The expected outcome or the prediction of an ailment is known as the _____________.
ANSWER: prognosis
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
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QUESTION TYPE: Completion
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PATH.COLB.24.1.1 - Interpret disease medical terminology.
OTHER: Analysis: Refer to Prognosis.
A-Head: Prognosis
Bloom’s: Remember
DATE CREATED: 3/16/2023 3:48 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 3/16/2023 7:05 AM
6. If the disease prognosis is that it will result in imminent death, it is deemed
a. terminal.
b. in remission.
c. relapse.
d. survival rate.
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: a. Correct. Terminal is defined as causing or ending in or approaching death.
b. Incorrect. In remission is defined as the period where the disease is treated
successfully and the patient is free of symptoms.
c. Incorrect. Relapse is defined as the reappearance of the disease or condition.
d. Incorrect. Survival rate is defined as the length of time a patient lives after being
diagnosed with a disease.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PATH.COLB.24.1.1 - Interpret disease medical terminology.
OTHER: A-Head: More Disease Terminology
Bloom’s: Remember
DATE CREATED: 3/16/2023 3:49 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 4/22/2023 6:03 AM
7. Which of the following is NOT a term used to describe a health care–associated infection?
a. Nosocomial infection
b. Chronic condition
c. Hospital-acquired infection
d. Iatrogenic
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. Nosocomial infection means hospital-acquired infection.
b. Correct. A chronic condition is a human health condition or disease that is
persistent or otherwise long-lasting in its effects or a disease that persists with
time.
c. Incorrect. A hospital-acquired infection is an infection caught while hospitalized.
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d. Incorrect. Iatrogenic refers to a disease caused by medical intervention.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PATH.COLB.24.1.2 - Describe how disease is transferred.
OTHER: A-Head: Transmission of Disease
Bloom’s: Remember
DATE CREATED: 3/16/2023 4:15 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 4/22/2023 6:04 AM
8. Which agency is responsible for recording and tracking diseases not only domestically but also abroad?
a. OIG
b. CMS
c. CDC
d. AHRQ
ANSWER: c
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. The Office of Inspector General (OIG) is a federal agency that is
responsible for the protection and integrity of Department of Health and Human
Services (HHS) programs as well as the health and welfare of program
beneficiaries.
b. Incorrect. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is part of the
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). It administers the Medicare
program and works in partnership with state governments to administer Medicaid.
c. Correct. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is a federal
agency under the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that records
and tracks diseases not only domestically but also abroad in an effort to monitor
possible threats.
d. Incorrect. The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) is a U.S.
government agency that functions as a part of the Department of Health and
Human Services (HHS) to support research to help improve the quality of health
care.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PATH.COLB.24.1.2 - Describe how disease is transferred.
OTHER: A-Head: Epidemiology
Bloom’s: Remember
DATE CREATED: 3/16/2023 4:17 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 4/22/2023 6:05 AM
9. A disease that is found in a certain region or specific population on a continual basis is __________.
ANSWER: endemic
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POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Hard
QUESTION TYPE: Completion
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PATH.COLB.24.1.2 - Describe how disease is transferred.
OTHER: Analysis: Refer to Epidemiology
A-Head: Epidemiology
Bloom’s: Remember
DATE CREATED: 3/16/2023 4:22 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 3/16/2023 7:10 AM
10. Which of the following best exemplifies an endemic?
a. Influenza A (H1N1 virus)
b. Sudden occurrence of microcephaly (a congenital defect) as a result of the Zika virus
c. HIV/AIDS
d. Ebola in West Africa
ANSWER: d
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. Influenza A (H1N1 virus) is an example of a pandemic.
b. Incorrect. Sudden occurrence of microcephaly is a result of an epidemic.
c. Incorrect. HIV/AIDS is a pandemic disease affecting the population of a vast
geographic area.
d. Correct. Ebola in West Africa is endemic because it is found in a certain region.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PATH.COLB.24.1.2 - Describe how disease is transferred.
OTHER: A-Head: Epidemiology
Bloom’s: Understand
DATE CREATED: 3/16/2023 4:24 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 4/22/2023 6:07 AM
11. If you were an infectious disease professional, what would you do to avoid direct contact with a pathogen?
a. Wear a face mask
b. Use sterilized medical instruments
c. Use new medical equipment
d. Wear gloves
ANSWER: d
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. Wearing a face mask prevents airborne transmission, which occurs
when a pathogen is released into the air by way of coughing, sneezing, talking,
and/or laughing.
b. Incorrect. Using sterilized medical instruments prevents indirect contact, which
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occurs when the host comes into contact with a contaminated surface, such as a
doorknob, and then touches a mucous membrane or wound.
c. Incorrect. Using new medical equipment prevents indirect contact, which occurs
when the host comes into contact with a contaminated surface, such as a
doorknob, and then touches a mucous membrane or wound.
d. Correct. Wearing gloves prevents contaminated body fluids from entering the
skin through a cut. Direct contact occurs when a person carrying a pathogenic
microorganism comes into physical contact with another person or when body
fluids make contact with an open sore or mucous membrane.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PATH.COLB.24.1.2 - Describe how disease is transferred.
OTHER: A-Head: Contact Transmission
Bloom’s: Apply
DATE CREATED: 3/16/2023 4:37 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 4/22/2023 6:08 AM
12. Any living organism (person, plant, or animal) that carries and transmits disease to another living organism is called
a(n) _____.
ANSWER: vector
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: Completion
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PATH.COLB.24.1.2 - Describe how disease is transferred.
OTHER: Analysis: Refer to Carriers of Disease
A-Head: Carriers of Disease
Bloom’s: Remember
DATE CREATED: 3/16/2023 5:40 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 3/16/2023 7:11 AM
13. Which of the following best exemplifies risk factors noted in the patient’s medical record?
a. Chief complaint of shortness of breath
b. Frequent drinking
c. Exposure to mold
d. Family history of stroke
ANSWER: c
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. The chief complaint is documented as part of the personal medical
history.
b. Incorrect. Frequent drinking would be documented as part of social history.
c. Correct. Exposure to mold would be classified as an environmental category
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under risk factors.
d. Incorrect. Family history of stroke would be documented as part of family
history.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PATH.COLB.24.1.3 - State risk factors associated with disease.
OTHER: A-Head: Risk Factors
Bloom’s: Understand
DATE CREATED: 3/16/2023 5:43 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 4/22/2023 6:09 AM
14. Which example best exemplifies content found as part of the social history?
a. Symptoms
b. Illicit drug use
c. Heredity diseases
d. Reaction to penicillin
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. Symptoms are listed as part of the patient’s past medical history
(PMH).
b. Correct. Illicit drug use is documented as part of the social history.
c. Incorrect. Hereditary diseases are documented as part of the family history.
d. Incorrect. A reaction to medications is documented as part of allergies.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PATH.COLB.24.1.4 - Describe the importance of patient history.
OTHER: A-Head: Social History
Bloom’s: Understand
DATE CREATED: 3/16/2023 5:46 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 4/22/2023 6:10 AM
15. The name for the part of the patient’s history that identifies what the patient does or did for a living is
_______________.
ANSWER: occupational
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: Completion
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PATH.COLB.24.1.4 - Describe the importance of patient history.
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OTHER: Analysis: Refer to Occupational History
A-Head: Occupational History
Bloom’s: Remember
DATE CREATED: 3/16/2023 6:03 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 3/16/2023 6:06 AM
Match each infectious disease to the correct description.
a. Ebola
b. Zika virus
c. Escherichia coli
d. Rhinovirus
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: Matching
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PATH.COLB.24.1.2 - Describe how disease is transferred.
OTHER: Analysis: Refer to Epidemiology.
A-Head: Epidemiology
Bloom’s: Understanding
DATE CREATED: 3/16/2023 6:07 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 3/16/2023 7:29 AM
16. A devastating contagious disease with very high mortality rates
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
17. A sudden occurrence of microcephaly in newborns
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
18. A bacterium normally found in the colon
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
19. The common cold
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
Match each type of patient information to the corresponding example.
a. Family history
b. Occupational history
c. History of present illness (HPI)
d. Past medical history (PMH)
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: Matching
HAS VARIABLES: False
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