Pathology CH1 Review Questions Flashcards
The accumulation of abnormal amounts of fluid in the spaces between cells or in body cavities is termed:
edema
______ is the process by which white blood cells surround and digest infectious organisms.
phagocytosis
A tumor-like scar is referred to as a(n):
keloid
Inflammation with pus formation is termed:
suppurative
An interruption in the blood supply to an organ or body part is referred to as:
ischemia
A localized area of ischemic necrosis in an organ or tissue is termed a(n):
infarct
A swelling caused by bleeding into an enclosed area is termed:
hematoma
A decrease in function of an organ or tissue because of a reduction in the size or number of cells is termed:
atrophy
The term _________ means new growth.
neoplasm
The term for benign epithelial neoplasms that have a gland-like pattern is:
adenoma
The study of determinants of disease events in given populations is:
epidemiology
Statistically, ______ reflects the number of deaths by disease per population.
mortality
The rate that an illness or abnormality occurs is called:
mobidity
Gowns, gloves, masks, shoe covers, and eye protection used to prevent transmission of potential infectious agents are:
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
________ determines the additional protective equipment needed to prevent the spread of highly infectious pathogens through contact, droplet, or airborne transmission.
Transmission-Based Precautions
