Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology Essentials for
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Answer Key At the end ofEvery Chapter, All Updated
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Chapter 1. THE FOUNDATIONAL CONCEPTS OF CLINICAL
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PRACTICE
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1. The characteristic, localized cardinal signs of acute inflammation include:
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C) redness.
D) granuloma.
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momentary vasoconstriction followed by vasodilation that causes localized:
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D) coolness.
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leukocytes into the area. Which of the following cells arrives early in great
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numbers?
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A) Basophils
B) Lymphocytes
C) Neutrophils
D) Platelets
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step in the process?
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A) Engulfment
B) Intracellular killing b n
C) Antigen margination b n
D) Recognition and adherence b n b n
5. Which of the following mediators of inflammation causes increased capillary
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permeability and pain?
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A) Serotonin
B) Histamine
C) Bradykinin
D) Nitric oxide b n
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following exudates is composed of enmeshed necrotic cells?
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A) Serous
B) Fibrinous
C) Suppurative
D) Membranous
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inflammation and includes:
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B) decreased C-reactive protein. b n b n
C) positive nitrogen balance. b n b n
D) low erythrocyte sedimentation rate.
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B) A shift to the left of granulocytes
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C) Metabolic and respiratory alkalosis b n b n b n
D) Lymphocytosis and activated macrophages b n b n b n
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lead to the release of endogenous pyrogens that:
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A) stabilize thermal control in the brain. b n b n b n bn b n
B) produce leukocytosis and anorexia. b n b n b n
C) block viral replication in cells.
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D) inhibit prostaglandin release. b n b n
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 inflammation in
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the region surrounding the wound. Which of the following events will occur
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during the vascular stage of the patients inflammation?
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A) Outpouring of exudate into interstitial spaces bn bn b n b n b n
B) Chemotaxis
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D) Phagocytosis of cellular debris b n b n b n
11 Which of the following individuals most likely has the highest risk of
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. experiencing chronic inflammation? b n b n
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) b n
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C) 35.5C (95.9F) b n
D) 37.3C (99.1F) b n
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. states that she is freezing cold. Which of the following measures is likely to be
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initiated in the patients hypothalamus in an effort to reduce heat loss?
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A) Opening of arteriovenous (AV) shunts bn bn bn b n
B) Reduced exhalation of warmed air bn b n bn b n
C) Contraction of pilomotor muscles b n b n b n
D) Decreased urine production b n b n
14 An elderly patient is dressed only in a hospital gown and complains of a
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. draft in her room. Consequently, she has requested a warm blanket while she sits
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in her wheelchair. Which of the following mechanisms of heat loss is most
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likely the primary cause of her request?
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A) Evaporation and conduction b n b n
B) Radiation and convection b n b n
C) Conduction and convection b n b n
D) Convection and evaporation b n b n
15 Which of the following pathophysiologic processes are capable of inducing
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. the production of pyrogens? Select all that apply.
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A) Acute inflammation b n
B) Obesity
C) Myocardial infarction b n
D) Malignancy
E) Renal failure b n
16 Which of the following patients is most likely to be susceptible to
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. developing a neurogenic fever? b n b n b n
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Clinical Practice 1st Edition Tkacs Test Bank -Questions with
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Answer Key At the end ofEvery Chapter, All Updated
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Chapter 1. THE FOUNDATIONAL CONCEPTS OF CLINICAL
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PRACTICE
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1. The characteristic, localized cardinal signs of acute inflammation include:
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A) fever.
B) fatigue.
C) redness.
D) granuloma.
2. The vascular, hemodynamic stage of acute inflammation is initiated by
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momentary vasoconstriction followed by vasodilation that causes localized:
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A) bleeding.
B) congestion.
C) pale skin. bn
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
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numbers?
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A) Basophils
B) Lymphocytes
C) Neutrophils
D) Platelets
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step in the process?
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A) Engulfment
B) Intracellular killing b n
C) Antigen margination b n
D) Recognition and adherence b n b n
5. Which of the following mediators of inflammation causes increased capillary
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permeability and pain?
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A) Serotonin
B) Histamine
C) Bradykinin
D) Nitric oxide b n
6. Inflammatory exudates are a combination of several types. Which of the bn bn bn bn bn bn bn bn bn bn
following exudates is composed of enmeshed necrotic cells?
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A) Serous
B) Fibrinous
C) Suppurative
D) Membranous
7. The acute-phase systemic response usually begins within hours of the onset of
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inflammation and includes:
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A) fever and lethargy. b n b n
B) decreased C-reactive protein. b n b n
C) positive nitrogen balance. b n b n
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 bn bn
B) A shift to the left of granulocytes
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C) Metabolic and respiratory alkalosis b n b n b n
D) Lymphocytosis and activated macrophages b n b n b n
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lead to the release of endogenous pyrogens that:
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A) stabilize thermal control in the brain. b n b n b n bn b n
B) produce leukocytosis and anorexia. b n b n b n
C) block viral replication in cells.
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D) inhibit prostaglandin release. b n b n
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 inflammation in
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the region surrounding the wound. Which of the following events will occur
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during the vascular stage of the patients inflammation?
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A) Outpouring of exudate into interstitial spaces bn bn b n b n b n
B) Chemotaxis
C) Accumulation of leukocytes along the epithelium b n b n b n b n b n
D) Phagocytosis of cellular debris b n b n b n
11 Which of the following individuals most likely has the highest risk of
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. experiencing chronic inflammation? b n b n
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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12 Which of the following core body temperatures is within normal range?
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A) 35.9C (96.6F) b n
, B) 38.0C (100.4F) b n
C) 35.5C (95.9F) b n
D) 37.3C (99.1F) b n
13 A postsurgical patient who is recovering in the postanesthetic recovery unit
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. states that she is freezing cold. Which of the following measures is likely to be
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initiated in the patients hypothalamus in an effort to reduce heat loss?
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A) Opening of arteriovenous (AV) shunts bn bn bn b n
B) Reduced exhalation of warmed air bn b n bn b n
C) Contraction of pilomotor muscles b n b n b n
D) Decreased urine production b n b n
14 An elderly patient is dressed only in a hospital gown and complains of a
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. draft in her room. Consequently, she has requested a warm blanket while she sits
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in her wheelchair. Which of the following mechanisms of heat loss is most
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likely the primary cause of her request?
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A) Evaporation and conduction b n b n
B) Radiation and convection b n b n
C) Conduction and convection b n b n
D) Convection and evaporation b n b n
15 Which of the following pathophysiologic processes are capable of inducing
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. the production of pyrogens? Select all that apply.
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A) Acute inflammation b n
B) Obesity
C) Myocardial infarction b n
D) Malignancy
E) Renal failure b n
16 Which of the following patients is most likely to be susceptible to
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. developing a neurogenic fever? b n b n b n
