Question 1

Metaplasia is the term used for an increase in cell size within an organ or tissue.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

The Gate Control Theory is a theory directly associated with inflammation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Cultural differences can affect the way individuals perceive pain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Pain is an objective phenomenon.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

When cells in the body are in a state of equilibrium with their environment they are said to be in:

Accepted Answer

A)  balance. 
B)  transition. 
C)  homeostasis. 
D)  imbalance. 
A)  balance. 
B)  transition. 
C)  homeostasis. 
D)  imbalance.

Question 6

During the healing process,which of the following statements is INCORRECT regarding granulation tissue?

Accepted Answer

A)  Granulation tissue is resilient to damage (not easily damaged). 
B)  Granulation tissue forms a series of red dots in the base of the healing wound. 
C)  The appearance of granulation tissue in a wound is a good sign that the wound is healing. 
D)  Granulation tissue is easily damaged. 
A)  Granulation tissue is resilient to damage (not easily damaged). 
B)  Granulation tissue forms a series of red dots in the base of the healing wound. 
C)  The appearance of granulation tissue in a wound is a good sign that the wound is healing. 
D)  Granulation tissue is easily damaged.

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT true regarding chronic inflammation?

Accepted Answer

A)  May occur as a sequel to acute inflammation 
B)  May be the result of a prolonged healing process 
C)  May result in deposition of scar tissue 
D)  Must not be treated with heat 
A)  May occur as a sequel to acute inflammation 
B)  May be the result of a prolonged healing process 
C)  May result in deposition of scar tissue 
D)  Must not be treated with heat

Question 8

All of the following physical therapy methods may be used to débride a wound EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  pulsatile lavage. 
B)  ultrasound. 
C)  whirlpool. 
D)  wet-to-dry dressings. 
A)  pulsatile lavage. 
B)  ultrasound. 
C)  whirlpool. 
D)  wet-to-dry dressings.

Question 9

Pain is the body's natural way of warning about a potential problem.Referred pain is:

Accepted Answer

A)  the type of pain experienced with a bruise caused by being hit with a baseball bat. 
B)  the type of pain experienced over the area of a small burn sustained from an oven when cooking. 
C)  the type of pain felt within the area of skin supplied by the same nerve root as that supplying the injured area. 
D)  the type of pain experienced when pricking the finger when sewing. 
A)  the type of pain experienced with a bruise caused by being hit with a baseball bat. 
B)  the type of pain experienced over the area of a small burn sustained from an oven when cooking. 
C)  the type of pain felt within the area of skin supplied by the same nerve root as that supplying the injured area. 
D)  the type of pain experienced when pricking the finger when sewing.

Question 10

Pain receptors triggered by a stimulus send signals along A-delta fibers,which are myelinated and thus transmit at a fast rate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Polymorphonucleocytes,eosinophils,and macrophages are all cells involved in the inflammatory response and are phagocytes (amoeba-like).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The "C" in the acronym RICE stands for:

Accepted Answer

A)  Chronic 
B)  Clean 
C)  Compression 
D)  Cool 
A)  Chronic 
B)  Clean 
C)  Compression 
D)  Cool

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT one of the cardinal signs of inflammation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Heat (calor) 
B)  Pain 
C)  Redness 
D)  Tremor 
A)  Heat (calor) 
B)  Pain 
C)  Redness 
D)  Tremor

Question 14

Acute on chronic inflammation occurs when an injury never fully heals and the area is reinjured.This type of inflammation is often observed in the physical therapy clinic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Eschar is a type of healing tissue that leads to the final phase of healing of a wound.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

All of the following procedures can assist in the prevention of pressure ulcers (decubiti)EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  moving a person who is immobile up the bed using a draw sheet,allowing the buttocks to drag on the bed. 
B)  changing bed sheets frequently to prevent moisture from sweat,urine,and wound exudate. 
C)  making sure the patient is turned onto different parts of the body at least every 2 hours. 
D)  inspecting the skin regularly to ensure no reddened areas are present. 
A)  moving a person who is immobile up the bed using a draw sheet,allowing the buttocks to drag on the bed. 
B)  changing bed sheets frequently to prevent moisture from sweat,urine,and wound exudate. 
C)  making sure the patient is turned onto different parts of the body at least every 2 hours. 
D)  inspecting the skin regularly to ensure no reddened areas are present.

Question 17

Scar tissue is a natural effect of wound healing.However,some types of scarring can cause problems.Which of the following terms applies to a scar that forms far beyond the margins of the original wound?

Accepted Answer

A)  Adhesions 
B)  Cirrhosis 
C)  Hypertrophic scarring 
D)  Keloid scarring 
A)  Adhesions 
B)  Cirrhosis 
C)  Hypertrophic scarring 
D)  Keloid scarring

Question 18

Cells can change in response to injury or stimuli.Which of the following typifies an increase in size of the individual cells?

Accepted Answer

A)  Atrophy 
B)  Hypertrophy 
C)  Hyperplasia 
D)  Metaplasia 
A)  Atrophy 
B)  Hypertrophy 
C)  Hyperplasia 
D)  Metaplasia

Question 19

Which type of cell/tissue necrosis (death)is typical of an infarct in the brain?

Accepted Answer

A)  Caseous necrosis 
B)  Coagulative necrosis 
C)  Fat necrosis 
D)  Liquefactive necrosis 
A)  Caseous necrosis 
B)  Coagulative necrosis 
C)  Fat necrosis 
D)  Liquefactive necrosis

Question 20

Which of the following scenarios is most likely to result in healing by second intention?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 40-year-old woman sustains a knife wound to the finger while cutting vegetables.No stitches are necessary,and the wound heals well. 
B)  A 30-year-old man is attacked in the street by a woman holding a knife and sustains a deep but straight knife wound to the forearm.He is treated at the local hospital.The wound is cleansed,and he receives six stitches in the wound.The man is discharged home to return in 10 days for removal of the stitches. 
C)  A 60-year-old woman has a total hip replacement.Her surgical incision heals well,and her staples are removed after 10 days when the wound has already closed. 
D)  A 60-year-old woman with diabetes has an open wound on her lower leg as a result of poor venous circulation.She is treated in physical therapy.The wound is cleansed using the pulsatile lavage unit,and a dressing is applied before she returns home. 
A)  A 40-year-old woman sustains a knife wound to the finger while cutting vegetables.No stitches are necessary,and the wound heals well. 
B)  A 30-year-old man is attacked in the street by a woman holding a knife and sustains a deep but straight knife wound to the forearm.He is treated at the local hospital.The wound is cleansed,and he receives six stitches in the wound.The man is discharged home to return in 10 days for removal of the stitches. 
C)  A 60-year-old woman has a total hip replacement.Her surgical incision heals well,and her staples are removed after 10 days when the wound has already closed. 
D)  A 60-year-old woman with diabetes has an open wound on her lower leg as a result of poor venous circulation.She is treated in physical therapy.The wound is cleansed using the pulsatile lavage unit,and a dressing is applied before she returns home.

Metaplasia is the term used for an increase in cell size within an organ or tissue.

The Gate Control Theory is a theory directly associated with inflammation.

Cultural differences can affect the way individuals perceive pain.

Pain is an objective phenomenon.

When cells in the body are in a state of equilibrium with their environment they are said to be in:

During the healing process,which of the following statements is INCORRECT regarding granulation tissue?

Which of the following is NOT true regarding chronic inflammation?

All of the following physical therapy methods may be used to débride a wound EXCEPT:

Pain is the body's natural way of warning about a potential problem.Referred pain is:

Pain receptors triggered by a stimulus send signals along A-delta fibers,which are myelinated and thus transmit at a fast rate.

Polymorphonucleocytes,eosinophils,and macrophages are all cells involved in the inflammatory response and are phagocytes (amoeba-like).

The "C" in the acronym RICE stands for:

Which of the following is NOT one of the cardinal signs of inflammation?

Acute on chronic inflammation occurs when an injury never fully heals and the area is reinjured.This type of inflammation is often observed in the physical therapy clinic.

Eschar is a type of healing tissue that leads to the final phase of healing of a wound.

All of the following procedures can assist in the prevention of pressure ulcers (decubiti)EXCEPT:

Scar tissue is a natural effect of wound healing.However,some types of scarring can cause problems.Which of the following terms applies to a scar that forms far beyond the margins of the original wound?

Cells can change in response to injury or stimuli.Which of the following typifies an increase in size of the individual cells?

Which type of cell/tissue necrosis (death)is typical of an infarct in the brain?

Which of the following scenarios is most likely to result in healing by second intention?

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Infectious Diseases

Female and Male Reproductive System Conditions

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Exam 1: Inflammation and Healing

Metaplasia is the term used for an increase in cell size within an organ or tissue.

The Gate Control Theory is a theory directly associated with inflammation.

Cultural differences can affect the way individuals perceive pain.

Pain is an objective phenomenon.

When cells in the body are in a state of equilibrium with their environment they are said to be in:

During the healing process,which of the following statements is INCORRECT regarding granulation tissue?

Which of the following is NOT true regarding chronic inflammation?

All of the following physical therapy methods may be used to débride a wound EXCEPT:

Pain is the body's natural way of warning about a potential problem.Referred pain is:

Pain receptors triggered by a stimulus send signals along A-delta fibers,which are myelinated and thus transmit at a fast rate.

Polymorphonucleocytes,eosinophils,and macrophages are all cells involved in the inflammatory response and are phagocytes (amoeba-like).

The "C" in the acronym RICE stands for:

Which of the following is NOT one of the cardinal signs of inflammation?

Acute on chronic inflammation occurs when an injury never fully heals and the area is reinjured.This type of inflammation is often observed in the physical therapy clinic.

Eschar is a type of healing tissue that leads to the final phase of healing of a wound.

All of the following procedures can assist in the prevention of pressure ulcers (decubiti)EXCEPT:

Scar tissue is a natural effect of wound healing.However,some types of scarring can cause problems.Which of the following terms applies to a scar that forms far beyond the margins of the original wound?

Cells can change in response to injury or stimuli.Which of the following typifies an increase in size of the individual cells?

Which type of cell/tissue necrosis (death)is typical of an infarct in the brain?

Which of the following scenarios is most likely to result in healing by second intention?

Immunopathology, neoplasia, and Chromosome Abnormalities

Cardiovascular Pathologies

Respiratory Diseases

Degenerative Joint Diseases and Bone Pathologies

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Related Conditions

Neurological Disorders

Burns and Skin Conditions

Endocrine, metabolic, and Nutritional Disorders

Infectious Diseases

Female and Male Reproductive System Conditions

Diseases of the Digestive and Urinary Systems

Intensive Care

The Geriatric Patient

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