Franklyn A Plus Pass
COMPLETE TEST BANK for Advanced Physiology
and Pathophysiology: Essentials for Clinical Practice
2nd Edition by Nancy Tkacs, Linda Herrmann
All-inclusive Chapters 1-17| Verified Questions with 100% Correct
Answers for Exam Preparations
All Answers are at the End of Each Chapter
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Chapter 1: THE FOUNDATIONAL CONCEPTS OF CLINICAL PRACTICE
1. The characteristic, localized cardinal signs of acute inflammation include:
A) fever.
B) fatigue.
C) redness.
D) granuloma.
2. The vascular, hemodynamic stage of acute inflammation is initiated by momentary vasoconstriction
followed by vasodilation that causes localized:
A) bleeding.
B) congestion.
C) pale skin.
D) coolness.
3. The cellular stage of acute inflammation is marked by the movement of leukocytes into the area. Which
of the following cells arrives early in great numbers?
A) Basophils
B) Lymphocytes
C) Neutrophils
D) Platelets
4. The phagocytosis process involves three distinct steps. What is the initial step in the process?
A) Engulfment
B) Intracellular killing
C) Antigen margination
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D) Recognition and adherence
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5. Which of the following mediators of inflammation causes increased capillary permeability and pain?
A) Serotonin
B) Histamine
C) Bradykinin
D) Nitric oxide
6. Inflammatory exudates are a combination of several types. Which of the following exudates is
composed of enmeshed necrotic cells?
A) Serous
B) Fibrinous
C) Suppurative
D) Membranous
7. The acute-phase systemic response usually begins within hours of the onset of inflammation and
includes:
A) fever and lethargy.
B) decreased C-reactive protein.
C) positive nitrogen balance.
D) low erythrocyte sedimentation rate.
8. In contrast to acute inflammation, chronic inflammation is characterized by which of the following
phenomena?
A) Profuse fibrinous exudation
B) A shift to the left of granulocytes
C) Metabolic and respiratory alkalosis
D) Lymphocytosis and activated macrophages
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9. Exogenous pyrogens (interleukin-1) and the presence of bacteria in the blood lead to the release of
endogenous pyrogens that:
A) stabilize thermal control in the brain.
B) produce leukocytosis and anorexia.
C) block viral replication in cells.
D) inhibit prostaglandin release.
10. An older adult patient has just sheared the skin on her elbow while attempted
. to boost herself up in bed, an event that has precipitated acute inflammation in the region
surrounding the wound. Which of the following events will occur during the vascular stage of the patients
inflammation?
A) Outpouring of exudate into interstitial spaces
B) Chemotaxis
C) Accumulation of leukocytes along the epithelium
D) Phagocytosis of cellular debris
11. Which of the following individuals most likely has the highest risk of
. experiencing chronic inflammation?
A) A patient who has recently been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes
B) A patient who is a carrier of an antibiotic-resistant organism
C) A patient who is taking oral antibiotics for an upper respiratory infection
D) A patient who is morbidly obese and who has a sedentary lifestyle
12. Which of the following core body temperatures is within normal range?
A) 35.9C (96.6F)
B) 38.0C (100.4F)
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C) 35.5C (95.9F)
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D) 37.3C (99.1F)
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COMPLETE TEST BANK for Advanced Physiology
and Pathophysiology: Essentials for Clinical Practice
2nd Edition by Nancy Tkacs, Linda Herrmann
All-inclusive Chapters 1-17| Verified Questions with 100% Correct
Answers for Exam Preparations
All Answers are at the End of Each Chapter
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Page | 1
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, Franklyn A Plus Pass
Chapter 1: THE FOUNDATIONAL CONCEPTS OF CLINICAL PRACTICE
1. The characteristic, localized cardinal signs of acute inflammation include:
A) fever.
B) fatigue.
C) redness.
D) granuloma.
2. The vascular, hemodynamic stage of acute inflammation is initiated by momentary vasoconstriction
followed by vasodilation that causes localized:
A) bleeding.
B) congestion.
C) pale skin.
D) coolness.
3. The cellular stage of acute inflammation is marked by the movement of leukocytes into the area. Which
of the following cells arrives early in great numbers?
A) Basophils
B) Lymphocytes
C) Neutrophils
D) Platelets
4. The phagocytosis process involves three distinct steps. What is the initial step in the process?
A) Engulfment
B) Intracellular killing
C) Antigen margination
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D) Recognition and adherence
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5. Which of the following mediators of inflammation causes increased capillary permeability and pain?
A) Serotonin
B) Histamine
C) Bradykinin
D) Nitric oxide
6. Inflammatory exudates are a combination of several types. Which of the following exudates is
composed of enmeshed necrotic cells?
A) Serous
B) Fibrinous
C) Suppurative
D) Membranous
7. The acute-phase systemic response usually begins within hours of the onset of inflammation and
includes:
A) fever and lethargy.
B) decreased C-reactive protein.
C) positive nitrogen balance.
D) low erythrocyte sedimentation rate.
8. In contrast to acute inflammation, chronic inflammation is characterized by which of the following
phenomena?
A) Profuse fibrinous exudation
B) A shift to the left of granulocytes
C) Metabolic and respiratory alkalosis
D) Lymphocytosis and activated macrophages
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9. Exogenous pyrogens (interleukin-1) and the presence of bacteria in the blood lead to the release of
endogenous pyrogens that:
A) stabilize thermal control in the brain.
B) produce leukocytosis and anorexia.
C) block viral replication in cells.
D) inhibit prostaglandin release.
10. An older adult patient has just sheared the skin on her elbow while attempted
. to boost herself up in bed, an event that has precipitated acute inflammation in the region
surrounding the wound. Which of the following events will occur during the vascular stage of the patients
inflammation?
A) Outpouring of exudate into interstitial spaces
B) Chemotaxis
C) Accumulation of leukocytes along the epithelium
D) Phagocytosis of cellular debris
11. Which of the following individuals most likely has the highest risk of
. experiencing chronic inflammation?
A) A patient who has recently been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes
B) A patient who is a carrier of an antibiotic-resistant organism
C) A patient who is taking oral antibiotics for an upper respiratory infection
D) A patient who is morbidly obese and who has a sedentary lifestyle
12. Which of the following core body temperatures is within normal range?
A) 35.9C (96.6F)
B) 38.0C (100.4F)
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C) 35.5C (95.9F)
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D) 37.3C (99.1F)
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