INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN DISEASES

Question 1

Acute

Answer 1

a disease that is short term

Question 2

Auscultation

Answer 2

Using a stethoscope to listen to body cavities and organs.

Question 3

Diagnosis

Answer 3

The identification of naming a disease

Question 4

Etiology

Answer 4

The study of cause or the cause of a disease.

Question 5

Nosocomial

Answer 5

A disease acquired from the hospital environment.

Question 6

Palliative

Answer 6

Something that is directed toward relief of symptoms but does not cure.

Question 7

Palpation

Answer 7

Feeling lightly or by pressing firmly on internal organs or structures.

Question 8

Pathologic

Answer 8

Caused by a pathogen or a disease

Question 9

Symptoms

Answer 9

What patients report as their problems.

Question 10

Signs

Answer 10

Observable or measurable factors used to determine a diagnosis.

Question 11

Mortality

Answer 11

The quality of being mortal or destined to die.

Question 12

Congenital

Answer 12

Present at birth.

Question 13

Exogenous

Answer 13

Caused by something outside of the body.

Question 14

Endogenous

Answer 14

Caused by something inside of the body.

Question 15

Idiopathic

Answer 15

An unknown cause of disease.

Question 16

Manifestations

Answer 16

Presenting signs and symptoms of the disease.

Question 17

Prophylaxis

Answer 17

An attempt to prevent disease.

Question 18

Chronic

Answer 18

A disease that persists for a long time.

Question 19

Complication

Answer 19

The onset of a second disease or disorder.

Question 20

Exacerbation

Answer 20

Symptoms flare up or become worse

Question 21

Homeostasis

Answer 21

State of sameness.

Question 22

Pathogens

Answer 22

Microorganism that cause disease.

Question 23

Remission

Answer 23

A time when symptoms are diminished.

Question 24

Preventive

Answer 24

Something that reduces risk.