Question 1

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 A

Question 2

A granuloma is best described as:

Accepted Answer

A) a small mass of cells with a necrotic center,which may develop as part of the immune response. 
B) an erosion through the wall of viscera leading to complications 
C) a type of adhesion 
D) a form of stenosis in a duct 
E) hypertrophic scar tissue on the skin 
A) a small mass of cells with a necrotic center,which may develop as part of the immune response. 
B) an erosion through the wall of viscera leading to complications 
C) a type of adhesion 
D) a form of stenosis in a duct 
E) hypertrophic scar tissue on the skin A

Question 3

Systemic manifestations of an inflammatory response include:

Accepted Answer

A) edema and erythema 
B) area of necrosis and loss of function 
C) pain and tenderness 
D) elevated C-reactive protein and leukocytosis 
A) edema and erythema 
B) area of necrosis and loss of function 
C) pain and tenderness 
D) elevated C-reactive protein and leukocytosis D

Question 4

Hypermetabolism is common with major burns because of:

Accepted Answer

A) increased heat loss from the burn wound 
B) demand for tissue repair 
C) recurrent stress response 
D) a,c 
E) a,b,c 
A) increased heat loss from the burn wound 
B) demand for tissue repair 
C) recurrent stress response 
D) a,c 
E) a,b,c

Question 5

Prostaglandins are produced from ___________ and cause ___________.

Accepted Answer

A) activated plasma protein;increased capillary permeability 
B) mast cells;vasodilatation and pain 
C) platelets;attraction of neutrophils,chemotaxis 
D) mast cell granules;activation of histamines and kinins 
A) activated plasma protein;increased capillary permeability 
B) mast cells;vasodilatation and pain 
C) platelets;attraction of neutrophils,chemotaxis 
D) mast cell granules;activation of histamines and kinins

Question 6

Tears are considered to be part of th:
1)first line of defense
2)second line of defense
3)third line of defense
4)specific defenses
5)nonspecific defenses

Accepted Answer

A) 1,4 
B) 1,5 
C) 3,4 
D) 2,5 
A) 1,4 
B) 1,5 
C) 3,4 
D) 2,5

Question 7

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.

Question 8

Which of the following drugs relieves fever and some types of pain but is NOT an anti-inflammatory agent?

Accepted Answer

A) Acetaminophen 
B) Prednisone 
C) Aspirin 
D) Ibuprofen 
A) Acetaminophen 
B) Prednisone 
C) Aspirin 
D) Ibuprofen

Question 9

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 10

A large burn area predisposes to decreased blood pressure because:

Accepted Answer

A) bleeding occurs under the burn surface 
B) the heart is damaged by toxic materials from the burn 
C) fluid and protein shift out of the vascular compartment 
D) vasoconstriction occurs in the burn area 
A) bleeding occurs under the burn surface 
B) the heart is damaged by toxic materials from the burn 
C) fluid and protein shift out of the vascular compartment 
D) vasoconstriction occurs in the burn area

Question 11

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 12

Glucocorticoids are used to treat inflammation because they directly:

Accepted Answer

A) promote the release of prostaglandins at the site 
B) decrease capillary permeability 
C) mobilize lymphocytes and neutrophils 
D) prevent infection 
A) promote the release of prostaglandins at the site 
B) decrease capillary permeability 
C) mobilize lymphocytes and neutrophils 
D) prevent infection

Question 13

How does scar tissue usually cause obstructions to develop in tube-like structures?

Accepted Answer

A) Scar tissue continues to grow and spread,causing a blockage. 
B) Scar tissue does not stretch,but rather shrinks in time,causing narrowing. 
C) Scar tissue twists and forms knots as it develops. 
D) Scar tissue attaches to nearby normal tissue causing obstruction. 
A) Scar tissue continues to grow and spread,causing a blockage. 
B) Scar tissue does not stretch,but rather shrinks in time,causing narrowing. 
C) Scar tissue twists and forms knots as it develops. 
D) Scar tissue attaches to nearby normal tissue causing obstruction.

Question 14

Replacement of damaged tissue by similar functional cells is termed:

Accepted Answer

A) fibrosis 
B) regeneration 
C) resolution 
D) repair by scar tissue 
A) fibrosis 
B) regeneration 
C) resolution 
D) repair by scar tissue

Question 15

Aspirin (ASA)is discouraged for treatment of viral infection in children because of:

Accepted Answer

A) decreased bone growth after puberty 
B) frequent production of blood clots 
C) formation of a granuloma filled with virus 
D) the risk of developing Reye's syndrome 
A) decreased bone growth after puberty 
B) frequent production of blood clots 
C) formation of a granuloma filled with virus 
D) the risk of developing Reye's syndrome

Question 16

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 17

Prolonged administration of glucocorticoids such as prednisone may cause:
1)atrophy of lymphoid tissue
2)increased resistance to infection
3)thrombocytopenia
4)decreased protein synthesis

Accepted Answer

A) 1,2 
B) 1,3 
C) 1,4 
D) 2,4 
A) 1,2 
B) 1,3 
C) 1,4 
D) 2,4

Question 18

Purulent exudates usually contain:

Accepted Answer

A) small amounts of plasma protein & histamine in water 
B) red blood cells & all types of white blood cells 
C) numerous leukocytes,bacteria,and cell debris 
D) large amounts of water containing a few cells 
A) small amounts of plasma protein & histamine in water 
B) red blood cells & all types of white blood cells 
C) numerous leukocytes,bacteria,and cell debris 
D) large amounts of water containing a few cells

Question 19

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

Question 20

The warmth and redness related to the inflammatory response results from:

Accepted Answer

A) increased interstitial fluid 
B) production of complement 
C) large number of WBCs entering the area 
D) increased blood flow into the area 
A) increased interstitial fluid 
B) production of complement 
C) large number of WBCs entering the area 
D) increased blood flow into the area

Exam 2: Inflammation and Healing

Which of the following promotes rapid healing?

A granuloma is best described as:

Systemic manifestations of an inflammatory response include:

Hypermetabolism is common with major burns because of:

Prostaglandins are produced from ___________ and cause ___________.

Tears are considered to be part of th: 1)first line of defense 2)second line of defense 3)third line of defense 4)specific defenses 5)nonspecific defenses

Which statement applies to the recommended emergency care for burns?

Which of the following drugs relieves fever and some types of pain but is NOT an anti-inflammatory agent?

Edema associated with inflammation results directly from:

A large burn area predisposes to decreased blood pressure because:

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:

Glucocorticoids are used to treat inflammation because they directly:

How does scar tissue usually cause obstructions to develop in tube-like structures?

Replacement of damaged tissue by similar functional cells is termed:

Aspirin (ASA)is discouraged for treatment of viral infection in children because of:

The term leukocytosis means :

Prolonged administration of glucocorticoids such as prednisone may cause: 1)atrophy of lymphoid tissue 2)increased resistance to infection 3)thrombocytopenia 4)decreased protein synthesis

Purulent exudates usually contain:

A major source of infection in burn areas is:

The warmth and redness related to the inflammatory response results from:

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