Public Health Nursing Competency

The study of functional or physiologic changes in the body as a result of a disease process is called.
A) Pathology B) Pathophysiology C) Pathogenesis D) Sociopathic‚
2. Disease can be defined as a state where ________ cannot be maintained.
A) hemostasis B) homeopathic C) homeostasis D) homogeny‚
3. An excision of a very small piece of living tissue which is examined to help in the diagnosis of disease is called a(n): A) autopsy B) microscopic exam C) lesion D) biopsy
4. The term refers to the causative factors in a particular disease is:
A) etiology B) pathogenesis C) manifestations D) signs and symptoms‚
5. If the cause of a disease is unknown, which of the following terms is used?
A) iatrogenic B) idiopathic C) subclinical D) latent‚
6. Subjective indicators of a disease like pain or nausea are called:
A) symptoms B) signs C) lesions D) syndromes‚
7. Which of the following terms refers to the potential unwanted outcomes of the primary condition, such as paralysis after recovery from a stroke?
A) remissions B) complications C) sequelae D) manifestations
8. Which term refers to a decrease in the size of cells?
A) hypertrophy B) dysplasia C) metaplasia D) atrophy‚
9. The term that refers to signs of a disease increasing during the course of the disease is:
A) manifestation B) exacerbation C) remission D) syndrome‚
10. Which of the following is the most common cause of cell or tissue injury?
A) nutritional deficits B) mechanical damage such as a cut C) ischemia D) microorganisms
11. Which of the following is not true about inflammation?
A) it is a response to tissue injury B) it tries to localize and remove an injurious agent C) it can be a warning sign of a problem D) it is the same as an infection
12. Which of the following is not a classic sign of inflammation?
A) numbness B) swelling C) pain D) warmth
13. Which of the following might be a systemic sign of inflammation?
A) exudate B) swelling C) malaise D) abscess
14. The type of exudate that is characterized by being thick and yellow-green in color is:
A) serous B) purulent C) fibrinous D) hemorrhagic
15. Which of the following is not a potential complication of inflammation?
A) ulcers B) muscle spasms C) infection D) dehydration
16. Which of the following medications is not an anti-inflammatory?
A) ASA B) Acetaminophen C) NSAIDS D) glucocorticoids
17. RICE is often recommended for injury-related inflammation, especially of joints. RICE stands for:
A) rest, ice, compression, elevation B) rest, immerse, compression, elevation C) rest, ice, compression, exercise D) raise, ice, compression, exercise
18. Which of the following is the type of healing that occurs in scar formation?
A) resolution B) regeneration C) replacement D) granulation
19. Which of the following factors may delay healing?
A) advanced age B) poor nutrition C) poor blood supply D) all of the above
20. Which of the following is not a complication of scar formation?
A) increased mobility B) adhesions C) ulceration D) contracture
21. The classification of burn that affects both the epidermis and dermis and will probably have blisters is called:
A) Full-thickness B) Partial-thickness C) Deep Partial-thickness D) 1st degree ‚
22. Which of the following is not a possible effect of serious burn injury?
A) shock B) itching C) infection D) respiratory problems
23. The Rule of Nines is used to determine which of the following?
A) percentage of body surface area burned B) percentage of body surface that will need skin grafts C) percentage of body surface covered by partial-thickness burns D) none of the above
24. The term that refers to a substance on the surface of a cell that our body will attack if it does not match our own is called a(n):
A) antibody B) immunoglobulin C) complement D) antigen‚
25. A titer will measure the level and functional quality of _______ in our blood.
A) antigens B) complement C) antibodies D) pathogens
26. Which of the following types of immunity is gained by receiving a vaccination?
A) Active Natural B) Active Artificial C) Passive Natural D) Passive Artificial ‚
27. Which of the following types of immunity is gained by a baby receiving antibodies through breast milk?
A) Active Natural B) Active Artificial C) Passive Natural D) Passive Artificial
28. Tissue transplanted from one part of the body to another like skin or bone is called a(n):
A) allograft B) xenograft C) isograft D) autograft ‚
29. A type of transplant rejection that may occur after several weeks is called:
A) chronic B) acute C) hyperacute D) ongoing
30. Infections that may occur due to the immunosuppressive drugs taken after a transplant are called:
A) opportunistic B) prophylactic C) allergies D) heterografts ‚
31. A Type I Hypersensitivity Reaction could be caused by which of the following? A) ABO blood incompatibility B) an autoimmune disorder C) transplant rejection D) an allergen
32. Which of the following is not true about anaphylaxis? A) it can be life-threatening B) it is usually treated with prednisone C) it can cause decreased blood pressure D) it is a systemic reaction
33. Which of the following is considered an autoimmune disorder? A) HIV B) Allergy C) SLE D) Influenza
34. Which of the following is true about Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)? A) the prognosis is poor B) there are no medications that help C) it never involves organs D) it is often characterized by a butterfly rash on the cheeks‚
35. Which of the following is not true about HIV? A) antibodies to HIV will show up within 2 weeks of infection B) HIV can be transmitted through blood or body fluids C) an early symptom of HIV may be mild flu-like symptoms D) HIV is a retrovirus‚
36. Which of the following is true about AIDS? A) a person with HIV has AIDS B) AIDS is diagnosed if HIV antibodies are present in the blood C) AIDS is the active or end-stage form of HIV D) AIDS can be cured
37. A microbe that can cause disease is termed a(n) A) monocyte B) pathogen C) prokaryotic cell D) leukocyte
38. Which of the following is not a type of bacteria? A) bacilli B) spiral C) cocci D) yeast ‚
39. Viruses do what that makes it difficult for a host to develop immunity? A) mutate B) can be a combination of viruses C) can change combinations rapidly D) all of the above ‚
40. Which of the following protozoa causes malaria? A) trichomonas vaginalis B) plasmodium C) entamoeba histolytica D) trophozoite
41. The mode of transmission which occurs through coughing or sneezing is called: A) droplet B) direct C) vector-borne D) indirect
42. The term that refers to an infection which occurs in a health care facility is: A) iatrogenic B) homeopathic C) nosocomial D) vector-borne
43. All of the following might decrease host resistance except: A) age B) malnutrition C) chronic disease D) mild stress
44. Which of the following is not a factor in virulence? A) classification of pathogen B) invasive qualities C) ability to avoid host defenses D) toxic qualities ‚
45. Which of the following is the best definition of Universal Precautions? A) Using gown and gloves when you know someone has an infection. B) Assuming that all blood, body fluids, and wastes are infectious. C) Wearing gloves, a gown, and a

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