Test Bank for Mosbys Pathology for Massage Therapists 3rd Edition by Salvo
Chapter 01: Infection Control and Safe Practice Procedures for Massage Therapists
Salvo: Mosby’s Pathology for Massage Therapists, 3rd Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
- Which term means the study of disease?
A. | Physiology |
B. | Pathology |
C. | Pharmacology |
D. | Psychology |
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- Which term means any illness that is characterized by certain signs and symptoms?
A. | Disease |
B. | Handicap |
C. | Liability |
D. | Disorder |
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- Which term means a prediction of how a disease will progress and the chances of recovery?
A. | Prognosis |
B. | Diagnosis |
C. | Palpation |
D. | Determination |
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- Which term means objective indicators of disease such as swelling, skin rashes, and fever?
A. | Signs |
B. | Complications |
C. | Symptoms |
D. | Diagnosis |
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- Which term means subjective feelings such as headaches, nausea, pain, and anxiety?
A. | Situation |
B. | Syndrome |
C. | Signs |
D. | Symptoms |
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- 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. |
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- Disease that is distributed throughout the body is called:
A. | chronic. |
B. | systemic. |
C. | acute. |
D. | contagious. |
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- 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 |
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- Which type of disease develops gradually and lasts longer than 6 months?
A. | Acute |
B. | Local |
C. | Chronic |
D. | Delayed |
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- 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. |
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- Which term means a period of increased signs and symptoms?
A. | Remission |
B. | Chronic |
C. | Syndrome |
D. | Exacerbation |
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