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1. The characteristic, localized cardinal signs of acute inflammation include:
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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. b
D) coolness.
3. The cellular stage of acute inflammation is marked by the movement of
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D) Platelets
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B) Intracellular killing b
C) Antigen margination b
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5. Which of the following mediators of inflammation causes increased capillary
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permeability and pain?
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B) Histamine
C) Bradykinin
D) Nitric oxide b
6. Inflammatory exudates are a combination of several types. Which of the
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9. Exogenous pyrogens (interleukin-1) and the presence of bacteria in the blood
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lead to the release of endogenous pyrogens that:
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A) stabilize thermal control in the brain. b b b b b
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A) Outpouring of exudate into interstitial spaces b b b b b
B) Chemotaxis
C) Accumulation of leukocytes along the epithelium b b b b b
D) Phagocytosis of cellular debris b b b
11 Which of the following individuals most likely has the highest risk of
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. experiencing chronic inflammation? b b
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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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. b
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?
b
A) Basophils
B) Lymphocytes
C) Neutrophils
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D) Platelets
4. The phagocytosis process involves three distinct steps. What is the initial
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step in the process?
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A) Engulfment
B) Intracellular killing b
C) Antigen margination b
D) Recognition and adherence b b
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
6. Inflammatory exudates are a combination of several types. Which of the
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bfollowing 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
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of inflammation and includes:
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A) fever and lethargy. b b
B) decreased C-reactive protein. b b
C) positive nitrogen balance. b b
D) low erythrocyte sedimentation rate.
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8. In contrast to acute inflammation, chronic inflammation is characterized by
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A) Profuse fibrinous exudation b b
B) A shift to the left of granulocytes
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C) Metabolic and respiratory alkalosis b b b
D) Lymphocytosis and activated macrophages b b b
9. Exogenous pyrogens (interleukin-1) and the presence of bacteria in the blood
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lead to the release of endogenous pyrogens that:
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A) stabilize thermal control in the brain. b b b b b
B) produce leukocytosis and anorexia. b b b
C) block viral replication in cells.
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D) inhibit prostaglandin release. b b
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
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bin the region surrounding the wound. Which of the following events will
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boccur during the vascular stage of the patients inflammation?
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A) Outpouring of exudate into interstitial spaces b b b b b
B) Chemotaxis
C) Accumulation of leukocytes along the epithelium b b b b b
D) Phagocytosis of cellular debris b b b
11 Which of the following individuals most likely has the highest risk of
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. experiencing chronic inflammation? b b
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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