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20 Cards in this Set
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When cells in the body are in a state of equilibrium with their environment they are said to be in:
Balance Transition Homeostasis Imbalance |
Homeostasis |
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Which type of cell/tissue necrosis (death) is typical of an infarct in the brain?
Caseous necrosis Coagulative necrosis Fat necrosis Liquefactive necrosis |
Liquefactive necrosis
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Cells can change in response to injury or stimuli. Which of the following typifies an increase in size of the individual cells?
Atrophy Hypertrophy Hyperplasia Metaplasia |
Hypertrophy
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Which of the following is NOT one of the cardinal signs of inflammation?
Heat (calor) Pain Redness Tremor |
Tremor
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Which of the following is NOT true regarding chronic inflammation?
May occur as a sequel to acute inflammation May be the result of a prolonged healing process May result in deposition of scar tissue Must not be treated with heat |
Must not be treated with heat
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The “C” in the acronym RICE stands for:
Chronic Clean Compression Cool |
Compression
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During the healing process, which of the following statements is INCORRECT regarding granulation tissue?
-Granulation tissue is resilient to damage (not easily damaged). -Granulation tissue forms a series of red dots in the base of the healing wound. -The appearance of granulation tissue in a wound is a good sign that the wound is healing. -Granulation tissue is easily damaged. |
Granulation tissue is resilient to damage (not easily damaged).
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Which of the following scenarios is most likely to result in healing by second intention?
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PT is key for second intention |
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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?
Adhesions Cirrhosis Hypertrophic scarring Keloid scarring |
Keloid scarring
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All of the following procedures can assist in the prevention of pressure ulcers (decubiti) EXCEPT:
-moving a person who is immobile up the bed using a draw sheet, allowing the buttocks to drag on the bed. -changing bed sheets frequently to prevent moisture from sweat, urine, and wound exudate. -making sure the patient is turned onto different parts of the body at least every 2 hours. -inspecting the skin regularly to ensure no reddened areas are present. |
moving a person who is immobile up the bed using a draw sheet, allowing the buttocks to drag on the bed.
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All of the following physical therapy methods may be used to débride a wound EXCEPT:
pulsatile lavage. ultrasound. whirlpool. wet-to-dry dressings. |
ultrasound.
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Pain is the body’s natural way of warning about a potential problem. Referred pain is:
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the type of pain felt within the area of skin supplied by the same nerve root as that supplying the injured area.
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Pain receptors triggered by a stimulus and signals along A-delta fibers, which are mylenated and thus transmitted at a fast rate.
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True |
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The Gate Control Theory is a theory directly associated with inflammation.
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False |
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Cultural differences can affect the way individuals can perceive pain.
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True |
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Pain is an objective phenomenon.
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False |
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Eschar is a type of healing tissue that leads to the final phase of healing of a wound.
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False |
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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.
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True |
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Polymorphonucleocytes, eosinophils, and macrophages are all cells involved in the inflammatory response ans are phagocytes (amoeba-like).
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True |
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Metaplasia is the term used for an increase in cell size within an organ or tissue.
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False |
