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Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology Essentials for Clinical Practice 1st Edition Tkacs Test Bank Chapter 1. THE FOUNDATIONAL CONCEPTS OF CLINICAL PRACTICE 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 cell...

NU 545 Chapter 7 Exam Questions with All Correct Answers Which bacteria are resistant to killing by granulocytes and can survive in macrophages? - Answer- TB, leprosy, typhoid fever, brucellosis. Listeriosis activated macrophages - Answer- enhanced to increase their phagocytic capabilities. M1-activated through TLRs by substances found in sites of inflammation. Produce NO and cytokines, release lysosomal granules = greater killing capacity M2-activated by cytokines produced by sunsets o...

Test Bank Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology Essentials for Clinical Practice 1st Edition by Tkacs Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology Essentials for Clinical Practice 1st Edition Tkacs 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...

Clinical Skills Exam|Complete and A+ Graded Nails should be trimmed to no longer than 1/4 in Handwashing should be performed: · Before and after every patient encounter. · After contact with bodily fluid (i.e. blood, excretions, secretions). · After contact with equipment contaminated with bodily fluid. After removing gloves Traditional handwashing must be used when: · Hands are visibly soiled. · Infections with spore-forming organisms are present (Clostridium difficile, n...

Infection Control Practice Questions with Complete and Certified Solutions Which is the primary reason why the nurse should avoid glued-on artificial nails? 1. They interfere with dexterity of the fingers. 2. They could fall off in a patient's bed. 3. They harbor microorganisms. 4. They can scratch a patient They harbor microorganisms. A nurse working in a clinic is assessing patients of a variety of ages. People within which age group should the nurse particularly assess for subtle...

A fibrotic mass of macrophages that surrounds & walls off the source of inflammation is known as a _____________. - ANSWER-granuloma Which property of the adaptive immune system enables it to respond to a large variety of antigens? - ANSWER-diversity The type of immune response mediated by naive lymphocytes that occurs on first exposure to antigen is called: - ANSWER-primary Activated T lymphocytes preferentially migrate to - ANSWER-inflamed tissues Immunity mediated by antibodies is...

sterile compounding is influenced by... : operator, environment, supplies difference between infection and contamination depends on the ________________________ : concentration of the microbial source modes of transport of contaminants : direct, indirect direct contamination : from reservoir to host; skin to skin, droplet through cough, sneeze, talking, chewing gum indirect contamination 2 | P a g e : from reservoir to host through intermediaries; air particles (dust), inanimate ...

Vital Signs correct answers Temperature, Pulse, Respiration, Blood Pressure, and Pain Purpose of Vital Signs correct answers -Detect any changes in normal body function -Determine response to treatment -Get a baseline Temperature (Measurement of body heat) correct answers The difference between the amount of heat produced by the body and the amount of heat lost to the environment measured in degrees; Negative feedback loop Radiation correct answers the diffusion or dissemination of h...

Test Bank Gould's Pathophysiology for the Health Professions 6th Edition HUBERT TEST BANK Table of Contents Chapter 01: Introduction to Pathophysiology Test Bank 1 Chapter 02: Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Imbalances Test Bank 9 Chapter 03: Introduction to Basic Pharmacology and Other Common Therapies Test Bank 18 Chapter 04: Pain Test Bank 21 Chapter 05: Inflammation and Healing Test Bank 25 Chapter 06: Infection Test Bank 36 Chapter 07: Immunity Test Bank 44 Chapter 08: Skin Disorders Test...

thermal disinfection - correct answer What type of disinfection uses heat to kill all microorganisms with the exception of spores? Antiseptic - correct answer What type of solution inhibits the growth of bacteria and is typically used topically only on animate objects? Mesophiles - correct answer ____________ are often pathogenic to humans because they grow best at body temperature. Brushing should be done under water - correct answer What technique should be used for brushing i...