ADVANCED PHYSIOLOGY & PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
Full Test Bank with Verified Answers
Edition: 2nd Edition
ISBN: 9780826167552
Chapters Included:
● Chapter 1: Foundational Concepts of Clinical Practice
● Chapter 2: Chemical and Biochemical Foundations
Prepared For: Academic Study, Exams & Clinical Revision
Level: Advanced / Nursing / Medical
Ä CHAPTER 1: FOUNDATIONAL CONCEPTS OF CLINICAL PRACTICE
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Which is a cardinal sign of acute inflammation?
A. Fever
B. Fatigue
C. Redness
D. Granuloma
Answer: C
2. Vasodilation during inflammation leads to:
A. Bleeding
B. Congestion
C. Pale skin
D. Coolness
Answer: B
3. Which cells arrive early in inflammation?
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A. Basophils
B. Lymphocytes
C. Neutrophils
D. Platelets
Answer: C
4. First step in phagocytosis:
A. Engulfment
B. Intracellular killing
C. Margination
D. Recognition and adherence
Answer: D
5. Mediator causing pain and permeability:
A. Serotonin
B. Histamine
C. Bradykinin
D. Nitric oxide
Answer: C
6. Exudate with necrotic cells:
A. Serous
B. Fibrinous
C. Suppurative
D. Membranous
Answer: D
7. Acute-phase response includes:
A. Fever and lethargy
B. Low CRP
C. Positive nitrogen balance
D. Low ESR
Answer: A
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8. Chronic inflammation is characterized by:
A. Fibrin exudation
B. Granulocyte shift
C. Alkalosis
D. Lymphocytosis and macrophages
Answer: D
9. Pyrogens lead to:
A. Stable temperature
B. Leukocytosis and anorexia
C. Viral inhibition
D. Reduced prostaglandins
Answer: B
10. Vascular stage involves:
A. Exudate leakage
B. Chemotaxis
C. Leukocyte adhesion
D. Phagocytosis
Answer: A
11. Highest risk for chronic inflammation:
A. Type 2 diabetes
B. Antibiotic carrier
C. On antibiotics
D. Obese sedentary patient
Answer: D
12. Normal body temperature:
A. 35.9°C
B. 38.0°C
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C. 35.5°C
D. 37.3°C
Answer: D
13. Hypothalamic response to cold:
A. Open AV shunts
B. Reduce exhalation
C. Pilomotor contraction
D. Reduce urine
Answer: C
14. Main heat loss mechanism:
A. Evaporation & conduction
B. Radiation & convection
C. Conduction & convection
D. Convection & evaporation
Answer: B
15. Pyrogen production causes (Select all):
A. Acute inflammation
B. Obesity
C. Myocardial infarction
D. Malignancy
E. Renal failure
Answer: A, C, D
16. Risk for neurogenic fever:
A. Alzheimer’s
B. Head injury
C. Drug delirium
D. SSRI therapy
Answer: B
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