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Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology: Essentials for Clinical Practice

by Nancy Tkacs, Linda Herrmann


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Clinical Practice 2nd Edition
Chapter 1. THE FOUNDATIONAL CONCEPTS OF CLINICALPRACTICE




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1. The characteristic, localized cardinal signs of acute inflammation include:

A) fever.




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B) fatigue.
C) redness.
D) granuloma.




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2. The vascular, hemodynamic stage of acute inflammation is initiated by




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momentary vasoconstriction followed by vasodilation that causes localized:
A) bleeding.
B) congestion.
C) pale skin.




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D) coolness.


3. The cellular stage of acute inflammation is marked by the movement of




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leukocytes into the area. Which of the following cells arrives early in great
numbers?

A) Basophils
B) Lymphocytes
C) Neutrophils
D) Platelets




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4. The phagocytosis process involves three distinct steps. What is the initial
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A) Engulfment
B) Intracellular killing

C) Antigen margination




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D) Recognition and adherence


5. Which of the following mediators of inflammation causes increased capillary




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permeability and pain?
A) Serotonin




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B) Histamine
C) Bradykinin
D) Nitric oxide




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6. Inflammatory exudates are a combination of several types. Which of the
following exudates is composed of enmeshed necrotic cells?
A) Serous




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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?




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A) Profuse fibrinous exudation

B) A shift to the left of granulocytes




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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.




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B) produce leukocytosis and anorexia.
C) block viral replication in cells.




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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




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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




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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?
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A) 35.9C (96.6F)




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