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Complete Test Bank for Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology: Essentials for Clinical Practice 1st Edition by Nancy Tkacs ISBN:9780826177070| Complete Guide A+

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Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology Essentials for Cli
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nical Practice 1st Edition Tkacs Test Bank -
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,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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D) coolness.


3.
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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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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

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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
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D) low erythrocyte sedimentation rate.
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In contrast to acute inflammation, chronic inflammation is characterized
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by which of the following phenomena?
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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 wil
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11 Which of the following individuals most likely has the highest risk of
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. experiencing chronic inflammation? 9l 9l




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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