Question 1

Evolution of modern germ theory is credited to which of the following scientists?&#10;A) Pasteur&#10;B) Harvey&#10;C) MacMahon&#10;D) Pugh

Accepted Answer

Louis Pasteur is credited with the development of the modern germ theory of disease, which posits that microorganisms are the cause of many diseases. His research provided the scientific basis for the theory, disproving the concept of spontaneous generation and leading to significant advances in microbiology and hygiene.

Question 2

Which of the following theories is not a theory of disease causation?&#10;A) Germ theory&#10;B) Epidemiologic triangle&#10;C) Web of causation&#10;D) Homeostasis

Accepted Answer

Homeostasis is not a theory of disease causation; it refers to the process by which living organisms maintain a stable internal environment despite changes in the external environment. The other options (Germ theory, Epidemiologic triangle, and Web of causation) are indeed theories or models that explain how diseases are caused or spread.

Question 3

Which disease causation theory posited that a specific organism was capable of causing an infectious disease?&#10;A) Epidemiologic triangle&#10;B) Germ theory&#10;C) Web of causation&#10;D) Natural history of disease

Accepted Answer

The Germ theory posits that specific microorganisms are responsible for specific diseases, a foundational concept in infectious disease causation and modern microbiology.

Question 4

In germ theory, for an infection to occur, the host must be susceptible to the organism. What is the term given for susceptibility in this theory?&#10;A) Risk&#10;B) Infection&#10;C) Threat&#10;D) Contagion

Accepted Answer

Risk refers to the susceptibility of the host in germ theory, indicating the likelihood that an individual will be affected by an infectious agent.

Question 5

Which theory is based on the recognition that many health problems have multiple causes and there are rarely simple solutions?&#10;A) Web of causation&#10;B) Epidemiologic triangle&#10;C) Natural history of disease&#10;D) Germ theory

Accepted Answer

The Web of Causation theory acknowledges the complexity of health issues by suggesting that many factors (biological, environmental, social, etc.) interact in complex ways to cause disease, indicating that there are rarely simple solutions to health problems. This contrasts with theories that might focus on a single cause or a simpler relationship between cause and effect.

Question 6

Which theory is founded on the progression of disease and discusses the two periods of natural disease, prepathogenesis, and pathogenesis?&#10;A) Germ theory&#10;B) Epidemiologic triangle&#10;C) Natural history of disease&#10;D) Web of causation

Accepted Answer

The Natural History of Disease theory is focused on how diseases progress over time, including the stages of prepathogenesis (before the disease begins) and pathogenesis (after the disease process starts).

Question 7

A research study that focuses on the balance of fluid and electrolytes and the importance of maintaining that balance would be based on what theory?&#10;A) Stress and adaptation&#10;B) Homeostasis&#10;C) Web of causation&#10;D) Theory of immunity

Accepted Answer

Homeostasis is the theory that explains the body's ability to maintain a stable internal environment, including the balance of fluids and electrolytes.

Question 8

Which theory was founded on the basis of dynamic equilibrium?&#10;A) Theories of immunity and immune function&#10;B) Homeostasis&#10;C) Genetic principles&#10;D) Cancer theories

Accepted Answer

Homeostasis is the concept that was founded on the basis of dynamic equilibrium, referring to the body's ability to maintain a stable internal environment despite changes in external conditions.

Question 9

Which theory was developed by Walter Canon and is based on the body's fight or flight reaction?&#10;A) Homeostasis&#10;B) Genetic principles&#10;C) Natural history of disease&#10;D) Stress and adaptation

Accepted Answer

Walter Cannon developed the theory of "fight or flight" as a part of his work on stress and adaptation, describing how animals (including humans) respond to threats by preparing for fighting or fleeing.

Question 10

A study conducted on the adjunct intervention, massage therapy, in children with cancer and the impact on the immune system response would be based on which theory?&#10;A) Web of causation&#10;B) Stress and adaptation&#10;C) Theory of immunity&#10;D) Homeostasis

Accepted Answer

The answer of A study conducted on the adjunct intervention,...

Question 11

A study conducted on the risk factors of specific birth defects born to parents with identified genetic markers would use which theory?&#10;A) Web of causation&#10;B) Epidemiologic triangle&#10;C) Genetic principles and theory&#10;D) Theory of immunity

Accepted Answer

The answer of A study conducted on the risk factors...

Question 12

Theories of cancer development suggest that cancer arises from which of the following?&#10;A) Cancer arises from genetic errors causing abnormal cells to be present at birth.&#10;B) Cancer arises from changes in one abnormal cell and chemical irritants.&#10;C) Cancer arises from a single exposure to an agent.&#10;D) Cancer arises from multiple factors including lifestyle.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Theories of cancer development suggest that cancer...

Question 13

A nurse is conducting a research study on the use of oral sucrose prior to immunization for pain management. Which theory would be used?&#10;A) Gate-control theory&#10;B) Immune function&#10;C) Stress and adaptation&#10;D) Homeostasis

Accepted Answer

The answer of A nurse is conducting a research study...

Deck 14: Theories From the Behavioral Sciences