Disease Classifications Quiz

Disease Classifications

• Congenital diseases are present at birth.
  • Developmental diseases occur during fetal development.
  • Inherited diseases are caused by genetic factors.
• Metabolic diseases involve abnormal metabolism or biochemistry.
• Degenerative diseases result in progressive loss of structure and function.
• Neoplastic diseases involve new growth, which can be benign or malignant.
• Infectious diseases are caused by microorganisms, insects, or worms.
• Immunological diseases involve abnormal immune responses.
• Nutritional diseases result from deficiencies or abuse.
• Induced by a physical agent diseases are caused by accidental or intentional trauma.
• Psychogenic diseases have origins in the mind and are psychological in nature.
• Iatrogenic diseases are caused by medical treatment.
• Idiopathic diseases have unknown causes.

Health and Disease Definitions

• Health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
• Disease is a condition that impairs normal functioning of an organism.
• Pathogenesis is the development of a disease.
• Acute diseases have rapid onset and short duration.
• Chronic diseases have slow onset and last for a long time.
• Sign is an objective indication of disease, such as a rash.
• Symptom is a subjective experience of disease, such as pain.
• Syndrome is a group of symptoms that occur together.
• Complication is a secondary condition that arises from existing conditions.
• Convalescence is the period of recovery from illness.
• Exacerbation is a worsening of symptoms.
• Prognosis is a prediction of the likely course of a disease.
• Remission is a period of time when symptoms of a disease disappear.

Epidemiology and HIV Infection

• Epidemiology is the study of disease occurrence, distribution, transmission, and control.
• Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) is caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV-1).
• HIV destroys helper T cells, weakening the immune system.
• Aetiology of AIDS is HIV infection.
• Morbidity refers to the number of people with a disease.
• Risk factors increase the likelihood of developing a disease or injury.
• Mortality is the death rate.
• Incidence is the rate of new cases of a disease in a given time period.
• Epidemic is an outbreak in a specific location.
• Pandemic is an epidemic that spreads globally.

Nursing and Health Breakdown

• Nurses should be familiar with scientific terminology to communicate effectively with healthcare professionals.
• Nurses need to understand the language used to describe health breakdown and disease.
• Nurses should be able to explain medical terminology to patients.

Test your knowledge on different classifications of diseases with this quiz. Explore categories such as congenital, infectious, neoplastic, and more to understand their unique characteristics. Perfect for students in health sciences or anyone interested in medical terminology.