NURS 231 MODULE 1 PROBLEM SET PATHOPHYSIOLOGY 2026/2027) PORTAGE LEARNING (29pages)

Module 1: Problem Set Due No due date Points 5 Questions 40 Time Limit None Attempt History Attempt Time Score LATEST Attempt 1 18,520 minutes 5 out of 5 Score for this quiz: 5 out of 5 Submitted Jan 29 at 2:58pm This attempt took 18,520 minutes. Question 1 0 / 0 pts Your Answer: What is the definition of “pathophysiology”? is the changes that happens with disease and how that effects how the whole body functions. Pathophysiology is defined as not only the cellular and organ changes that occur with disease, but also the effects that these changes have on total body function. Module 1: Problem Set: Pathophysiology-2021- Stepp 1/30/22, 4:41 PM https://portagelearning.instructure.com/courses/1116/quizzes/26699?module_item_id=102495 Page 2 of 29 Question 2 0 / 0 pts Your Answer: Name the 5 etiologic factors and give an example if listed. 1- biologic agents such as viruses and bacteria. 2- physical force such as trauma or burns. 3- chemical agents like alcohol and /or poisons 4-genetic inheritance such as congenital heart defect. 5-nutrition deficiency or lack there of. Biologic agents (bacteria, viruses), physical forces (trauma, burns, radiation), chemical agents (poisons, alcohol), one’s genetic inheritance, and nutritional excesses or deficiencies. Question 3 0 / 0 pts Your Answer: What are the 2 types of risk factors? 1- congenital condition meaning the was born with it 2- acquired defect which means it happened after birth Module 1: Problem Set: Pathophysiology-2021- Stepp 1/30/22, 4:41 PM https://portagelearning.instructure.com/courses/1116/quizzes/26699?module_item_id=102495 Page 3 of 29 Risk factors can be categorized as congenital conditions (present at birth) or acquired defects (occurring after birth). Question 4 0 / 0 pts Your Answer: What is the difference between morphology and histology? Morphology is the core structure of the cell and tissue Histology is the study of the cell and extracellular matrix of the body tissues Morphology is defined as the fundamental structure or form of cells or tissues. Histology is the study of the cells and extracellular matrix of body tissues. Question 5 0 / 0 pts Your Answer: Describe the difference between signs and symptoms and give an example of each. Module 1: Problem Set: Pathophysiology-2021- Stepp 1/30/22, 4:41 PM https://portagelearning.instructure.com/courses/1116/quizzes/26699?module_item_id=102495 Page 4 of 29 Sing are the manifestation of the disease which a health care professional cab observe such a swollen limbs and/or changes in the pupils. symptom is subjective for example breathing difficulties, dizziness A symptom is a subjective complaint, for example pain, trouble breathing, or dizziness. A sign is an objective manifestation, for example an elevated temperature, a swollen extremity, or changes in pupil size. Question 6 0 / 0 pts Your Answer: What are 3 important processes when coming to a diagnosis? 1-physical examination 2- diagnostic tests 3- patiens history The diagnostic process requires a careful history, physical examination (PE), and sometimes diagnostic tests. Module 1: Problem Set: Pathophysiology-2021- Stepp 1/30/22, 4:41 PM https://portagelearning.instructure.com/courses/1116/quizzes/26699?module_item_id=102495 Page 5 of 29 Question 7 0 / 0 pts Your Answer: Explain validity, reliability, sensitivity, and specificity. 1 validity is the how/what toll measure i.e bp cuff 2- reliability is the likelihood of same result occurring with repeated test. 3- sensitivity is the proportion of the people with disease who tested positive for that disease. 4- specificity are the people without the disease who tested negative for the disease, also know as true result Validity is how a tool measures what it is intended to measure. Reliability is how likely the same result will occur if repeated. Sensitivity is the proportion of people with a disease who are positive for that disease. Specificity are people without the disease who are negative on a given test. Question 8 0 / 0 pts Your Answer: Define epidemiology and name some things that it tracks