Introduction to General Medical Conditions

Question 1

The study of disease.

Answer 1

Pathology

Question 2

The cause or development of disease.

Answer 2

Pathogenesis

Question 3

_____ is the mechanism of disease.

Answer 3

Etiology

Question 4

An objective, observable indication of a pathology is a _____.

Answer 4

Sign

Question 5

A subjective complaint reported by patient.

Answer 5

Symptom

Question 6

A _____ condition is a medical condition that exists secondary to the primary problem.

Answer 6

Comorbid

Question 7

Refers to the specific injury, disease, condition or illness determined by medical examination.

Answer 7

Diagnosis

Question 8

Define differential diagnosis.

Answer 8

Identification of several conditions that might have similar clinical presentations.

Question 9

A condition that occurs as a consequence of a given illness or disease.

Answer 9

Sequela

Question 10

A _____ treatment reduces the severity of an illness without curing it.

Answer 10

palliative

Question 11

HIPAA

Answer 11

Health Information Portability Accountability Act

Question 12

List the three stages of disease prevention.

Answer 12

Primary
Secondary
Tertiary

Question 13

List a goal for primary stage of disease.

Answer 13

Reduce risk factors

Question 14

List three interventions for the primary stage of disease.

Answer 14

Immunizations
Nutrition
Exercise
Monitoring environmental risks
Prevention
Educational programs

Question 15

The “at risk group” would fall under which stage of disease prevention?

Answer 15

Secondary

Question 16

Give an example of someone who would fall under the “at risk group”.

Answer 16

ACL prevention program for female soccer player.

Question 17

List three goals for secondary stage of disease.

Answer 17

Early detection
Early intervention
Inhibit proliferation

Question 18

List three interventions for the secondary stage of disease.

Answer 18

Regular medical checkups
Self-examination
Early medical treatment

Question 19

In which stage of disease will disease be present?

Answer 19

Tertiary

Question 20

List a goal for tertiary stage of disease.

Answer 20

Limit established disease

Question 21

List an intervention for the tertiary stage of disease.

Answer 21

Medical treatment (supportive and restorative)

Question 22

OSHA

Answer 22

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Question 23

List some forms of body fluid that one should protect himself or herself from as a health care provider.

Answer 23

Mucous membranes
Genital secretions
Blood

Question 24

List barriers used to protect oneself from bloodborne pathogens.

Answer 24

Latex gloves
Face and eye protection
Gowns
Mouthpieces for resuscitation

Question 25

List four points for establishing negligence.

Answer 25

Duty
Breach of duty
Injury
Proximate cause

Question 26

Duty is established by…

Answer 26

Comparing conduct of other teachers

Question 27

_____ is failing to conform to required duty

Answer 27

Breach of duty

Question 28

____ must occur if liability is to be established

Answer 28

Injury

Question 29

Failure to conform to required standards must be cause of injury refers to a _____.

Answer 29

Proximate cause

Question 30

What is the purpose of HIPAA?

Answer 30

To protect patient privacy
Oversee medical records
Allow patients more control over how and to whom their personal information is disclosed

Question 31

What is the purpose of FERPA?

Answer 31

Protects privacy of student education records

Question 32

FERPA is also know as the _____ .

Answer 32

Buckley Amendment