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Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology Essentials for Clinical

Practice 1st Edition Tkacs


ANSWERS ARE AT THE END OF EACH CHAPTER

Chapter 1. THE FOUNDATIONAL CONCEPTS OF CLINICALPRACTICE


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

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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?

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A) Profuse fibrinous exudation
B) A shift to the left of granulocytes

C) Metabolic and respiratory alkalosis
D) Lymphocytosis and activated macrophages


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.

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

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 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
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?
.
A) 35.9C (96.6F)

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