TEST BANK FOR Advanced Physiology and
Pathophysiology: Essentials for Clinical Practice 2nd
Edition ( Nancy Tkacs ,Linda Herrmann ) Complete Guide
,Table Of Contents
1. Chapter 1. The Foundational Concepts Of Clinical Practice
2. Chapter 2. Chemical And Biochemical Foundations
3. Chapter 3. Molecular Biology, Genetics, And Genetic Diseases
4. Chapter 4. Cell Physiology And Pathophysiology
5. Chapter 5. Infectious Disease
6. Chapter 6. The Immune System And Leukocyte Function
7. Chapter 7. Neoplasia
8. Chapter 8. Blood And Clotting
9. Chapter 9. Circulation
10. Chapter 10. Heart
11. Chapter 11. Lungs
12. Chapter 12. Kidneys
13. Chapter 13. Gastrointestinal Tract
14. Chapter 14. Liver
15. Chapter 15. Nervous System
16. Chapter 16. Musculoskeletal System
17. Chapter 17. Endocrine System
,CHAPTER 1. THE FOUNDATIONAL CONCEPTS OF
CLINICAL PRACTICE
ANSWER KEY AT THE END OF EACH CHAPTER
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
D) Recognition and adherence
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
Pathophysiology: Essentials for Clinical Practice 2nd
Edition ( Nancy Tkacs ,Linda Herrmann ) Complete Guide
,Table Of Contents
1. Chapter 1. The Foundational Concepts Of Clinical Practice
2. Chapter 2. Chemical And Biochemical Foundations
3. Chapter 3. Molecular Biology, Genetics, And Genetic Diseases
4. Chapter 4. Cell Physiology And Pathophysiology
5. Chapter 5. Infectious Disease
6. Chapter 6. The Immune System And Leukocyte Function
7. Chapter 7. Neoplasia
8. Chapter 8. Blood And Clotting
9. Chapter 9. Circulation
10. Chapter 10. Heart
11. Chapter 11. Lungs
12. Chapter 12. Kidneys
13. Chapter 13. Gastrointestinal Tract
14. Chapter 14. Liver
15. Chapter 15. Nervous System
16. Chapter 16. Musculoskeletal System
17. Chapter 17. Endocrine System
,CHAPTER 1. THE FOUNDATIONAL CONCEPTS OF
CLINICAL PRACTICE
ANSWER KEY AT THE END OF EACH CHAPTER
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
D) Recognition and adherence
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
