Variations Final Review

Question 1

presence of a microorganism in or on a host without causing disease

Accepted Answer

colonization

Question 2

what happens during a sprain?

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a ligament is stretched or torn

Question 3

a microorganism that causes disease

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pathogen

Question 4

Illness is...

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the subjective experience of poor health

Question 5

Qualitative research involves...

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collecting and analyzing non-numerical data

Question 6

define cytotoxic

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toxic to living cells

Question 7

which of the following is NOT an example of barrier defenses

Accepted Answer

T-Cells

Question 8

a holistic nurse...

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treats the patient as a whole, not just their symptoms

Question 9

Which of the following is not a part of ADPIE

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Delegation

Question 10

uncontrolled cell growth

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cancer

Question 11

of a short duration and usually self-limiting

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acute

Question 12

The study of the process and effects of aging and age related diseases

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gerentology

Question 13

decrease in cell size

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atrophy

Question 14

Which best describes hemoglobin

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a protein in RBCs that carries oxygen

Question 15

Define autoimmune

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immune response against the bodies own cells

Question 16

state of being sick

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illness

Question 17

the level of healthcare involving hospitals & specialized care

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tertiary care

Question 18

number of new cases or a disease arising in a population at a specific time

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incidence

Question 19

the organism in which a parasite or pathogen obtains its nourishment

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host

Question 20

elimination of cells that are worn out (natural cell death)

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apoptosis

Question 21

an oxygen deficiency in the body tissues

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hypoxia

Question 22

Disease is...

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the objective experience of poor health

Question 23

cell death in an organ or tissue that is still part of a living person

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necrosis

Question 24

a member of the animal kingdom that infects another animal

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parasite

Question 25

Which of the following is not a type of White Blood Cell?

Accepted Answer

Erythrocyte

Question 26

define malignant

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highly virulent or infectious

Question 27

may last for weeks, months, or years, and is usually self-perpetuating

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chronic

Question 28

stress that protects health or arises from joyful events

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eustress

Question 29

the study of the function of the human body

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physiology

Question 30

pathologic condition of the body

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disease

Question 31

what is another name for red blood cell?

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Erythrocyte

Question 32

relieving or alleviating without curing

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palliative

Question 33

___ results in the classic signs of erythema, edema, heat, pain, and loss of function

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inflammation

Question 34

Healing from the Bottom Up

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secondary intention

Question 35

Injury that is caused by trauma, temperature, or radiation

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Physical

Question 36

Quantitative research involves...

Accepted Answer

collecting and analyzing numerical data

Question 37

the study of how disease alters body function

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pathophysiology

Question 38

the smallest intracellular pathogen

Accepted Answer

virus

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