Pathophysiology Chapter 1 – Learning Introduction to the Basics PDF.pdf
Pathophysiology Chapter 1 – Learning Introduction to the Basics PDF.pdf
Pathophysiology Chapter 1
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Pathophysiology Chapter 1 – Learning Introduction to the Basics PDF.pdf
Pathophysiology Chapter 1 – Learning Introduction to the Basics PDF.pdf
Pathophysiology Chapter 1 – Learning Introduction to the Basics PDF.pdf
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The public health nurse is examining the number of new D. Incidence
cases of syphilis within a year in the United States. - Incidence refers to the number of new cases of a disease within a defined
Which data is the nurse studying? period of time and for a defined population.
- Prevalence is the number of individuals of a defined population who already
A. Frequency have a disease or condition.
B. Prevalence - Frequency of a disease is classified by incidence and prevalence.
C. Popularity - Popularity is not data that is measured.
D. Incidence
The nurse recognizes that techniques available to identify B. Epigenomics
all genetic variations or modifications can influence a - Epigenomics is the study of a complete set of modifications to cellular DNA and
particular cell. how they influence a particular cell.
Which term should the nurse use to describe this area of - Genomics is the study of the function of groups of genes in terms of mediating
study? physiological function.
- Genetics involves studying how genetic variations are passed through familial
A. Genetics inheritance.
B. Epigenomics - Genealogy is the study of tracing the line of descendants.
C. Genealogy
D. Genomics
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The nurse is preparing a patient education brochure B. Lupus
regarding diseases that develop at an earlier age in men Diseases such as coronary heart disease, hypertension, and diabetes may
than in women. develop at an earlier age in men than in women. This contributes to a higher
Which disease would NOT be included? morbidity and mortality rate in men. Lupus is an autoimmune disease and is more
prevalent in women.
A. Coronary heart disease
B. Lupus
C. Hypertension
D. Diabetes
During a seminar for young adults, the nurse discusses C. Smoking
risks for developing cardiovascular disease. Risk factors put a patient at a greater risk of developing a disease. Smoking
Which factor would be accurate to present? increases the risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Consuming a low-fat diet,
exercise, and a decreased intake of salt all decrease the risk of developing
A. Decreased intake of salt cardiovascular disease.
B. Exercising for 1 hour five times a week
C. Smoking
D. Consuming a low-fat diet
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