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Pathophysiology PNUR 213 Quiz

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What does morbidity measure in epidemiology?

Total number of cases of a specific disease over time

Death rates

Presence of disease and its impact on a person's life over the long term (correct)

Number of new cases of a specific disease

Which level of prevention involves managing a disease post-diagnosis to slow or stop complications?

Quaternary prevention

Tertiary prevention (correct)

Primary prevention

Secondary prevention

What is the key focus of secondary prevention in epidemiology?

Managing a disease post-diagnosis to stop complications

Preventing the onset of disease by vaccination

Early detection and treatment of disease through screening (correct)

Intervening before health effects occur

In epidemiology, what does prevalence measure?

Total number of cases of a specific disease over time Signup and view all the answers

What is the basis for clinical decisions according to the text?

Guidelines based on evidence-based medicine (EBM) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of pathophysiology?

Understanding the mechanisms of pathological processes in humans and animals Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to a characteristic combination of signs and symptoms associated with a particular disease?

Syndrome Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes signs from symptoms in the context of pathophysiology?

Signs are objective and measurable traits while symptoms are subjective complaints. Signup and view all the answers

What does epidemiology primarily study in relation to diseases?

The demographic spread of diseases over geographical areas Signup and view all the answers

How is prognosis defined in the context of pathophysiology?

Prognosis is the outcome of a disease usually with respect to intervention. Signup and view all the answers