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