Test Bank for Mosbys Pathology for Massage Therapists 3rd Edition by Salvo
Chapter 01: Infection Control and Safe Practice Procedures for Massage Therapists
MULTIPLE CHOICE
- Which term means the study of disease?
| A. | Physiology |
| B. | Pathology |
| C. | Pharmacology |
| D. | Psychology |
ANS: B PTS: 1
- Which term means any illness that is characterized by certain signs and symptoms?
| A. | Disease |
| B. | Handicap |
| C. | Liability |
| D. | Disorder |
ANS: A PTS: 1
- Which term means a prediction of how a disease will progress and the chances of recovery?
| A. | Prognosis |
| B. | Diagnosis |
| C. | Palpation |
| D. | Determination |
ANS: B PTS: 1
- Which term means objective indicators of disease such as swelling, skin rashes, and fever?
| A. | Signs |
| B. | Complications |
| C. | Symptoms |
| D. | Diagnosis |
ANS: A PTS: 1
- Which term means subjective feelings such as headaches, nausea, pain, and anxiety?
| A. | Situation |
| B. | Syndrome |
| C. | Signs |
| D. | Symptoms |
ANS: D PTS: 1
- A group of signs and symptoms occurring together to present a particular disease or abnormality is called a:
| A. | prognosis. |
| B. | complication. |
| C. | syndrome. |
| D. | risk factor. |
ANS: C PTS: 1
- Disease that is distributed throughout the body is called:
| A. | chronic. |
| B. | systemic. |
| C. | acute. |
| D. | contagious. |
ANS: B PTS: 1
- Which type of disease has an abrupt onset of severe signs and symptoms then runs a brief course?
| A. | Acute |
| B. | Local |
| C. | Chronic |
| D. | Delayed |
ANS: A PTS: 1
- Which type of disease develops gradually and lasts longer than 6 months?
| A. | Acute |
| B. | Local |
| C. | Chronic |
| D. | Delayed |
ANS: C PTS: 1
- A period of partial or complete disappearance of the signs and symptoms of chronic disease is called a:
| A. | flare-up. |
| B. | complication. |
| C. | remission. |
| D. | syndrome. |
ANS: C PTS: 1
- Which term means a period of increased signs and symptoms?
| A. | Remission |
| B. | Chronic |
| C. | Syndrome |
| D. | Exacerbation |
ANS: D PTS: 1
