Test Bank – Gould’s Pathophysiology for the Health Professions, 7th Edition (VanMeter 2023) Chapter 1-28 | All Chapters

TEST BANK
GOULD’S PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FOR THE HEALTH PROFESSIONS 7TH EDITION
By karin C. Vanmeter & Robert J. Huber

TABLE OF CONTENT
Chapter 01: Introduction to Pathophysiology……………………………………………………………………………………………….1
Chapter 02: Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Imbalances…………………………………………………………………………….8
Chapter 04: Pain …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….22
Chapter 05: Inflammation and Healing ……………………………………………………………………………………………………..27
Chapter 06: Infection………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………38
Chapter 07: Immunity …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….46
Chapter 08: Skin Disorders ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..53
Chapter 09: Musculoskeletal Disorders……………………………………………………………………………………………………..58
Chapter 10: Blood and Circulatory System Disorders………………………………………………………………………………….66
Chapter 11: Lymphatic System Disorders………………………………………………………………………………………………….75
Chapter 12: Cardiovascular System Disorders……………………………………………………………………………………………77
Chapter 13: Respiratory System Disorders…………………………………………………………………………………………………94
Chapter 14: Neurological Disorders………………………………………………………………………………………………………..111
Chapter 15: Disorders of the Eye, Ear, and Other Sensory Organs………………………………………………………………128
Chapter 16: Endocrine System Disorders…………………………………………………………………………………………………134
Chapter 17: Digestive System Disorders………………………………………………………………………………………………….145
Chapter 18: Urinary System Disorders…………………………………………………………………………………………………….163
Chapter 19: Reproductive System Disorders…………………………………………………………………………………………….175
Chapter 20: Neoplasms and Cancer…………………………………………………………………………………………………………183
Chapter 21: Congenital and Genetic Disorders …………………………………………………………………………………………190
Chapter 22: Complications due to Pregnancy……………………………………………………………………………………………196
Chapter 23: Complications due to Adolescence ………………………………………………………………………………………..199
Chapter 24: Complications due to Aging …………………………………………………………………………………………………203
Chapter 25: Immobility and Associated Problems…………………………………………………………………………………….206
Chapter 26: Stress and Associated Problems…………………………………………………………………………………………….209
Chapter 27: Substance Abuse and Associated Problems…………………………………………………………………………….212
Chapter 28: Environmental Hazards and Associated Problems……………………………………………………………………215

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Test Bank – Gould’s Pathophysiology for the Health Professions, 7th Edition (VanMeter 2023)
Chapter 01: Introduction to Pathophysiology
VanMeter and Hubert: Gould’s Pathophysiology for the Health Professions, 7th
Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. Which of the following would be the most likely cause of an iatrogenic disease?
   a. An inherited disorder
   b. A combination of specific etiological factors
   c. An unwanted effect of a prescribed drug
   d. Prolonged exposure to toxic chemicals in the environment
   ANS: C
2. The manifestations of a disease are best defined as the
   a. subjective feelings of discomfort during a chronic illness.
   b. signs and symptoms of a disease.
   c. factors that precipitate an acute episode of a chronic illness.
   d. early indicators of the prodromal stage of infection.
   ANS: B
3. The best definition of the term prognosis is the
   a. precipitating factors causing an acute episode.
   b. number of remissions to be expected during the course of a chronic illness.
   c. predicted outcome or likelihood of recovery from a specific disease.
   d. exacerbations occurring during chronic illness.
   ANS: C
4. Which of the following is considered a systemic sign of disease?
   a. Swelling of the knee
   b. Fever
   c. Pain in the neck
   d. Red rash on the face
   ANS: B
5. Etiology is defined as the study of the
   a. causes of a disease.
   b. course of a disease.
   c. expected complications of a disease.
   d. manifestations of a disease.
   ANS: A
6. A type of cellular adaptation in which there is a decrease in cell size is referred to as
   a. hypertrophy.
   b. metaplasia.
   c. anaplasia.
   d. atrophy.

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ANS: D

7. A change in a tissue marked by cells that vary in size and shape and show increased mitotic
   figures would be called
   a. metaplasia.
   b. atrophy.
   c. dysplasia.
   d. hypertrophy.
   ANS: C
8. A deficit of oxygen in the cells usually due to respiratory or circulatory problems is called
   a. apoptosis.
   b. ischemia.
   c. hypertrophy.
   d. necrosis.
   ANS: B
9. When a group of cells in the body dies, the change is called
   a. ischemia.
   b. gangrene.
   c. hypoxia.
   d. necrosis.
   ANS: D
10. Rigorous weightlifting/body building regimens may result in the skeletal muscle cells
    undergoing
    a. hypertrophy.
    b. dysplasia.
    c. atrophy.
    d. regeneration.
    ANS: A
11. The term cancer refers to
    a. dysplasia.
    b. hyperplasia.
    c. metaplasia.
    d. malignant neoplasm.
    ANS: D
12. To which of the following does the term apoptosis refer?
    a. Increased rate of mitosis by certain cells
    b. Ischemic damage to cells
    c. Liquefaction of necrotic tissue
    d. Preprogrammed cellself-destruction
    ANS: D