,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.
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.
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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
4.
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
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D) Recognition and adherence iv iv
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
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6.
Inflammatory exudates are a combination of several types. Which of t
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he following exudates is composed of enmeshed necrotic cells?
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A) Serous
B) Fibrinous
C) Suppurative
D) Membranous
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phase systemic response usually begins within hours of the onset of inflam
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mation and includes: iv iv
A) fever and lethargy. iv iv
B) decreased C-reactive protein. iv iv
C) positive nitrogen balance. iv iv
D) low erythrocyte sedimentation rate.
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8.
In contrast to acute inflammation, chronic inflammation is characterized
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by which of the following phenomena?
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A) Profuse fibrinous exudation iv iv