Question 1

All are factors that promote healing EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  good nutrition: protein,vitamins A and C 
B)  clean,undisturbed wound 
C)  effective circulation 
D)  advanced age 
E)  adequate hemoglobin 
A)  good nutrition: protein,vitamins A and C 
B)  clean,undisturbed wound 
C)  effective circulation 
D)  advanced age 
E)  adequate hemoglobin D

Question 2

A major source of infection in burn areas is:

Accepted Answer

A)  the skin grafts 
B)  microbes surviving in the hair follicles in the burn area 
C)  circulating blood bringing microbes to the burn wound 
D)  the patient's hands transferring microbes to the burn area 
A)  the skin grafts 
B)  microbes surviving in the hair follicles in the burn area 
C)  circulating blood bringing microbes to the burn wound 
D)  the patient's hands transferring microbes to the burn area B

Question 3

Which statement applies to the recommended emergency care for burns?

Accepted Answer

A)  Drop and lie completely still on your back. 
B)  Call a neighbor for help if the burn appears to be extensive. 
C)  Apply lotion and cover burn tightly with a sheet or towel. 
D)  Cover the burn area with clean,cool,or tepid water and remove nonsticking clothing. 
A)  Drop and lie completely still on your back. 
B)  Call a neighbor for help if the burn appears to be extensive. 
C)  Apply lotion and cover burn tightly with a sheet or towel. 
D)  Cover the burn area with clean,cool,or tepid water and remove nonsticking clothing. D

Question 4

A specific defense for the body is:

Accepted Answer

A)  phagocytosis 
B)  sensitized T-lymphocytes 
C)  the inflammatory response 
D)  intact skin and mucous membranes 
A)  phagocytosis 
B)  sensitized T-lymphocytes 
C)  the inflammatory response 
D)  intact skin and mucous membranes

Question 5

Mechanisms to bring an elevated body temperature down to the normal level include:

Accepted Answer

A)  general cutaneous vasodilatation 
B)  generalized shivering 
C)  increased heart rate 
D)  increased metabolic rate 
A)  general cutaneous vasodilatation 
B)  generalized shivering 
C)  increased heart rate 
D)  increased metabolic rate

Question 6

The cardinal signs of inflammation include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  redness 
B)  loss of function 
C)  nausea 
D)  swelling 
E)  pain 
A)  redness 
B)  loss of function 
C)  nausea 
D)  swelling 
E)  pain

Question 7

Healing of large areas of skin loss (including dermis and epidermis)would be most successful through:

Accepted Answer

A)  rapid mitosis and regeneration of skin layers 
B)  resolution of damaged cells in the area 
C)  covering the area with biosynthetic skin substitute 
D)  graft of fibrous tissue to the area 
A)  rapid mitosis and regeneration of skin layers 
B)  resolution of damaged cells in the area 
C)  covering the area with biosynthetic skin substitute 
D)  graft of fibrous tissue to the area

Question 8

A woman has burns on the anterior surfaces of her right arm,chest,and right leg.The body surface area (BSA)or the percentage of body surface area burned is approximately:

Accepted Answer

A)  13.5% 
B)  18% 
C)  22.5% 
D)  31.5% 
A)  13.5% 
B)  18% 
C)  22.5% 
D)  31.5%

Question 9

The characteristic appearance of a full-thickness burn is:

Accepted Answer

A)  painful with multiple blisters 
B)  heavy bleeding 
C)  red with some swelling 
D)  dry,firm,charred,or hard white surface 
A)  painful with multiple blisters 
B)  heavy bleeding 
C)  red with some swelling 
D)  dry,firm,charred,or hard white surface

Question 10

Potential complications after healing by scar formation include all the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  lack of sensory function in the area 
B)  contractures and adhesions 
C)  increased hair growth 
D)  keloid formation 
A)  lack of sensory function in the area 
B)  contractures and adhesions 
C)  increased hair growth 
D)  keloid formation

Question 11

The term leukocytosis means :

Accepted Answer

A)  increased white blood cells in the blood 
B)  decreased white blood cells in the blood 
C)  increased number of immature circulating leukocytes 
D)  significant change in the proportions of WBC 
A)  increased white blood cells in the blood 
B)  decreased white blood cells in the blood 
C)  increased number of immature circulating leukocytes 
D)  significant change in the proportions of WBC

Question 12

Edema associated with inflammation results directly from:

Accepted Answer

A)  increased fluid and protein in the interstitial compartment 
B)  increased phagocytes in the affected area 
C)  decreased capillary permeability 
D)  general vasoconstriction 
A)  increased fluid and protein in the interstitial compartment 
B)  increased phagocytes in the affected area 
C)  decreased capillary permeability 
D)  general vasoconstriction

Question 13

Which of the following promotes rapid healing?

Accepted Answer

A)  closely approximated edges of a wound 
B)  presence of foreign material 
C)  exposure to radiation 
D)  vasoconstriction in the involved area 
A)  closely approximated edges of a wound 
B)  presence of foreign material 
C)  exposure to radiation 
D)  vasoconstriction in the involved area

Question 14

Which of the following is a serious potential complication found only with the anti-inflammatory COX-2 inhibitor drugs?

Accepted Answer

A)  increased risk of infection at the site of inflammation 
B)  Reye's syndrome developing in children and young adults 
C)  increased incidence of heart attacks and strokes 
D)  greatly delayed blood clotting 
A)  increased risk of infection at the site of inflammation 
B)  Reye's syndrome developing in children and young adults 
C)  increased incidence of heart attacks and strokes 
D)  greatly delayed blood clotting

Question 15

Causes of inflammation include:

Accepted Answer

A)  direct physical damage such as cuts and sprains 
B)  ischemia or infarction 
C)  allergic reactions 
D)  infection 
E)  all the above 
A)  direct physical damage such as cuts and sprains 
B)  ischemia or infarction 
C)  allergic reactions 
D)  infection 
E)  all the above

Question 16

During an inflammatory response,erythema is caused by:

Accepted Answer

A)  vasodilatation in the area 
B)  increased capillary permeability 
C)  irritation of sensory nerve endings by histamine 
D)  increased leukocytes in the area 
A)  vasodilatation in the area 
B)  increased capillary permeability 
C)  irritation of sensory nerve endings by histamine 
D)  increased leukocytes in the area

Question 17

Systemic effects of severe inflammation include:

Accepted Answer

A)  erythema and warmth 
B)  loss of movement at the affected joint 
C)  fatigue,anorexia,and mild fever 
D)  abscess formation 
A)  erythema and warmth 
B)  loss of movement at the affected joint 
C)  fatigue,anorexia,and mild fever 
D)  abscess formation

Question 18

Nonspecific agents that protect uninfected cells against viruses are called:

Accepted Answer

A)  neutrophils 
B)  macrophages 
C)  interferons 
D)  pyrogens 
A)  neutrophils 
B)  macrophages 
C)  interferons 
D)  pyrogens

Question 19

Identify the correct statement about burns:

Accepted Answer

A)  The severity of the burn depends on the temperature,and the duration and extent of the burn. 
B)  Young children are less likely to suffer severe burns from immersion in excessively hot water. 
C)  Burns to the palms of the hands are more damaging than burns on the face. 
D)  With a major burn,excessive bleeding may cause shock. 
A)  The severity of the burn depends on the temperature,and the duration and extent of the burn. 
B)  Young children are less likely to suffer severe burns from immersion in excessively hot water. 
C)  Burns to the palms of the hands are more damaging than burns on the face. 
D)  With a major burn,excessive bleeding may cause shock.

Question 20

All of the following are correct statements regarding wound healing EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  Resolution occurs where there is minimal tissue damage and the cells can recover. 
B)  Granulation tissue forms a permanent replacement for damaged tissue. 
C)  Regeneration occurs where the cells are capable of mitosis. 
D)  Scar tissue forms where the surrounding cells are incapable of mitosis. 
A)  Resolution occurs where there is minimal tissue damage and the cells can recover. 
B)  Granulation tissue forms a permanent replacement for damaged tissue. 
C)  Regeneration occurs where the cells are capable of mitosis. 
D)  Scar tissue forms where the surrounding cells are incapable of mitosis.

Exam 2: Inflammation and Healing

All are factors that promote healing EXCEPT:

A major source of infection in burn areas is:

Which statement applies to the recommended emergency care for burns?

A specific defense for the body is:

Mechanisms to bring an elevated body temperature down to the normal level include:

The cardinal signs of inflammation include all of the following EXCEPT:

Healing of large areas of skin loss (including dermis and epidermis)would be most successful through:

A woman has burns on the anterior surfaces of her right arm,chest,and right leg.The body surface area (BSA)or the percentage of body surface area burned is approximately:

The characteristic appearance of a full-thickness burn is:

Potential complications after healing by scar formation include all the following EXCEPT:

The term leukocytosis means :

Edema associated with inflammation results directly from:

Which of the following promotes rapid healing?

Which of the following is a serious potential complication found only with the anti-inflammatory COX-2 inhibitor drugs?

Causes of inflammation include:

During an inflammatory response,erythema is caused by:

Systemic effects of severe inflammation include:

Nonspecific agents that protect uninfected cells against viruses are called:

Identify the correct statement about burns:

All of the following are correct statements regarding wound healing EXCEPT:

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