NAME: __________________________________ DATE: ________________________ PERIOD: ______
Pathophysiology 1st Semester Review
True or False
1. A disease acquired in a hospital setting is called a nosocomial infection. T or F
2. The concept of considering the whole person rather than just the physical being
is called preventative care. T or F
3. The first line of defense is intact skin. T or F
4. Invasion is when cancer cells spread from its primary location or site to
secondary sites in the body. T or F
5. A disease causing microorganism is called a pathogen. T or F
6. Pustules are blister-like eruptions on the skin. T or F
7. Wheals are often associated with hives or urticaria. T or F
8. Carbuncles are often associated with Streptococcus bacteria. T or F
Completion/Short Answer
9. It is better to prevent then to treat a ______disease_________________. You
treat this condition with hydrocolloid dressings and foam coverings to prone
areas.
10. The term pruritus means __itching_____________.
11. Oil produced by the sebaceous glands is called _____sebum_____.
12. Xerosis means that your skin is ______dry_____.
13. What are the signs and symptoms of integumentary diseases and disorders?
scaly, round, itchy, red patches on the nails, feet, groin, scalp and the skin under the beard.
14. A/an __avulsion_____________ is when skin is pulled or torn away.
15. Erythema means that skin is _____reddened________.
16. A cut in the skin by a sharp object such as a knife, razor, or glass ( cut that with a
smooth even edge) is known medically as a(n) _incision_______________.
17. Pediculosis is also called ____lice____________.
NAME: __________________________________ DATE: ________________________ PERIOD: ______
18. What are the diagnostic tests used to diagnose integumentary
diseases/disorders?
Patch testing Biopsy Scrapings Examination
19. An aneurysm results from a weakening in the wall of a(n) _____blood
vessel__________ that allows the vessel to rupture or bulge.
20. Only ____1%__ of microorganisms cause disease.
21. Height, weight, and temperature are examples of _____measurements_____.
22. The non-specific immune response to infection or injury is
___________inflammation_______.
23. If bacteria stains purple and is spherical and in groups it is said to be
_______________gram positive_________________________.
24. Pain, nausea, and dizziness are examples of _____symptoms ________.
25. The largest group of malignant neoplasms that involves epithelial tissue is
___________tumor______.
26. Those who harbor an infectious agent but do not have signs or symptoms are
_____________active carriers___.
27.
What disease process does this slide depict?
Sickle cell anemia
28.
What leukocyte is shown on the slide?
basophil
29. The study of the transmission, occurrence, distribution, and control of the disease
is _________epidemiology_______.
NAME: __________________________________ DATE: ________________________ PERIOD: ______
30. _____________________ is the single most important means of preventing the
spread of nosocomial infections.
31.
What disease process does this slide depict?
32.
Which leukocyte is shown in the slide?
33. Your patient has A and D antigens present on their red cells. Anti-B antibodies
are present in their plasma. What is their blood type?
34. Your patient is AB negative. What antigens and antibodies are present?
35. A problem arising due to or related to prescribed treatment is called
________________.
36. Determining the degree of spread of a neoplasm is _______________.
37. Your patient has no antigens on their red cells. Anti-A and Anti-B antibodies are
present in their plasma. What is their blood type?
38. Your patient is A negative. What antigens and antibodies are present?
39. The invasion of microorganisms into the tissue is called _________________.
40. Determining the degree of differentiation of cells of a neoplasm is
______________.
NAME: __________________________________ DATE: ________________________ PERIOD: ______
41. This condition consists of congenital bilateral paralysis that results from
inadequate blood or oxygen supply during birth development or the birthing
process. Patients exhibit poor motor (muscle) performance, visual and hearing
defects, seizures, muscle weakness, and a scissor gait. After observing poor
posture, strabismus (cross eyes) and poor tendon reflex, the patient is diagnosed
with _____________________________.
42. This condition happens when there is insufficient iron for the body to produce
hemoglobin. The patient exhibits pallor, weakness, fatigue, and dyspnea. After
performing a history and physical, CBC, and iron chemistries, the patient is
diagnosed with ____________________. Which is treated with resolving a
bleeding problem or increasing _______________. The condition can be
prevented by eating a healthy diet high in ______________ or seeking medical
attention at the 1st sign of excessive bleeding.
43. Hypertension is caused by kidney disease, environmental risk factors, heredity,
diet, age, obesity, smoking, and type A personality traits. Prevention of
hypertension can be done by changing _____________________ risk factors of
losing extra pounds, regular exercise, reducing salt in the diet and reducing
stress.
44. This skin condition is a highly contagious fungal skin infection that affects warm,
moist areas of the body. This specific infection affects the smooth skin of the
arms, legs, and body and is commonly called ringworm. Symptoms include
itching, cracking, and weeping of the skin. Treatment of this condition involves
the use of topical fungal medication. ________________________________
45. This disease has an onset between 2 and 5 years of age. The patient exhibits a
waddling gait, toe, walking, lordosis, and Gower's Maneuver. After performing a
physical examination, muscle biopsy, and electromyography, the patient is
diagnosed with __________________________.
46. This condition happens when the heart fails to pump an adequate amount of
blood to meet the body's needs. The patient exhibits a gradual increase in
shortness of breath (SOB), tachycardia, rapid breathing, and edema in the ankles
NAME: __________________________________ DATE: ________________________ PERIOD: ______
and lower legs. After performing a history and physical, EKG, observation of SOB
and edema, the patient is diagnosed with ____________________. Which is
treated with decreasing the workload of the heart, _______________,
_____________, and fluid restrictions.
47.
Identify the skin lesion in the picture. This lesion is a fluid-filled sac or blister-like
eruptions of the skin. ______________________
48. The ___________________ is how the pathogen moves from the reservoir host
to the susceptible host.
49. What suffixes mean abnormal condition?
50. What prefixes mean large?
51. The suffix ___________ means deficiency, lack, too few.
52. The prefix ____________ means half.
53. This skin condition is caused by a methicillin-resistant bacteria. Symptoms often
start with small red bumps that resemble pustules or boils which can become
systemic. Diagnosis is determined by culture and drug sensitivity of the wound
and nasal secretions. Treatment includes intravenous Vancomycin.
_________________________
54. Identify the predisposing or risk factors that includes smoking, poor diet, lack of
exercise, stress, and occupational habits. ___________________
55. Which suffixes mean specialist?
56. The suffix that means hernia, tumor, swelling is ________________.
NAME: __________________________________ DATE: ________________________ PERIOD: ______
57. The word root that means lice is ___________________.
58. Which suffixes mean singular noun ending or no meaning?
Constructed Response
59. Describe the Chain of Infection. Ensure that the steps are in order and include
proper ways to prevent infection.
60. Describe how vaccinations provide a person with immunity. Include the different
types of vaccines available.