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This test bank for Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology: Essentials for Clinical Practice (Second Edition) by Linda Herrmann, PhD, RN, ACHPN, AGACNP-BC, GNP-BC, FAANP and Nancy C. Tkacs, PhD, RN is designed for US nursing and advanced practice students preparing for pathophysiology and clinical practice exams. The questions are chapter-aligned, clinically focused, and exam-style, helping students master complex physiological and pathophysiological concepts, connect theory to patient care, and perform confidently in exams. Key Coverage Areas: • Cellular, tissue, and organ system physiology • Pathophysiologic mechanisms & disease processes • Cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, and endocrine disorders • Neurologic, hematologic, gastrointestinal, and immune system disorders • Clinical application of pathophysiology to patient care • Critical thinking & decision-making in advanced practice Chapter-by-chapter exam-style questions Verified correct answers for efficient study Ideal for midterms, finals, case-based learning & NCLEX/APRN prep Fully updated for 2025/2026 academic use This test bank helps learners strengthen clinical reasoning, deepen understanding of disease mechanisms, and achieve high exam scores in advanced nursing courses.

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Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology,
2nd Edition, By Nancy Tkacs,
All Chapters 1-17




TEST BANK

,TABLE OF CONTENT


Chapter 1 The Foundational Concepts of Clinical Practice

Chapter 2 Chemical and Biochemical Foundations

Chapter 3 Molecular Biology, Genetics, and Genetic Diseases

Chapter 4 Cell Physiology and Pathophysiology

Chapter 5 Infectious Disease

Chapter 6 The Immune System and Leukocyte Function

Chapter 7 Neoplasia

Chapter 8 Blood and Clotting

Chapter 9 Circulation

Chapter 10 Heart

Chapter 11 Lungs

Chapter 12 Kidneys

Chapter 13 Gastrointestinal Tract

Chapter 14 Liver

Chapter 15 Nervous System

Chapter 16 Musculoskeletal System

Chapter 17 Endocrine System

,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

, 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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