Paramedic Science Module 1 Part 2
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These quizes are to help me pass my paramedic class and state boards.
- 1.The systemic spread of toxins through the bloodstream is called
- A.
Infection
- B.
Septicemia
- C.
Pathogenia
- D.
Toxemia
- 2.Which of the following is NOT one of the three lines of defence for infection?
- A.
Anatomic barriers
- B.
Inflammatory response
- C.
Immune response
- D.
Febrile response
- 3.Which of the following begins within seconds of injury or invasion by a pathogen?
- A.
Immune response
- B.
Febrile response
- C.
Inflammatory response
- D.
Leukocyte response
- 4.Protection from infection or disease that is developed by the body after exposure to an antigen is called:
- A.
Acquired immunity
- B.
Natural immunity
- C.
Primary immune response
- D.
Synthetic immunity
- 5.The special type of leukocyte that is responsible for recognizing foreign antigens, producing antibodies, and developing memory is the
- A.
Lymphocyte
- B.
Cytoplast
- C.
Thrombocyte
- D.
Erythrocyte
- 6.The type of white blood cell that does not produce antibodies but instead attacks antigens directly is the
- A.
T lymphocyte
- B.
B lymphocyte
- C.
IgM lymphocyte
- D.
IgD lymphocyte
- 7.Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the difference between the immune response and the inflammatory response?
- A.
The immune response develops swiftly: inflammation develops slowly
- B.
The immune response is specific, inflammation is nonspecific
- C.
The immune response is temporary, inflammation is long lasting
- D.
The immune response involves many types of white cells, inflammation involves one type of white blood cell
- 8.One of the four functions of inflammation is
- A.
Walling off the infected and inflamed area
- B.
Attacking foreign substances
- C.
Developing a memory for antigens
- D.
Production of white blood cells
- 9.The type of cells responsible for activating the inflammatory response are the
- A.
T cells
- B.
B cells
- C.
Mast cells
- D.
Plasma cells
- 10.The substance released by platelets that, through constriction and dilation of blood vessels, affects blood flow to an injured or affected site is called:
- A.
Histamine
- B.
Serotonin
- C.
Granules
- D.
Pus
- 11.A tumor or growth that forms when foreign bodies cannot be destoryed and is surrounded and wlled off is called a:
- A.
Fibroblast
- B.
Granuloma
- C.
Melanoma
- D.
Cyst
- 12.Exudate has three functions at an inflammation site, one of which is:
- A.
Destruction of toxins released by bacteria
- B.
Removal of plasma proteins and leukocytes from the site
- C.
Carrying away the products of inflammation, e.g., toxins, dead cells, pus
- 13.The complete healing of a wound and return of tissues to their normal structure and functions is called:
- 14.The term autoimmunity refers to:
- A.
An exaggerated immune response to an environmental antigen
- B.
An immune reaction between members of the same species, omonly of one person against the antigens of another person.
- C.
A disturbance in the body's normal tolerance for self-antigens, such as hyperhyroidism or rheumatic fever.
- D.
A severe allergic response that usually develops within minutes of reexposure
- 15.Acquired immune deficiencies include:
- A.
Nutritional deficiencies
- B.
Deficiencies caused by trauma
- C.
AIDS
- D.
All of these
- 16.The physiological effects of catecholamines include:
- A.
Decreased glucose metabolism in the brain
- B.
Bronchoconstriction
- C.
Increased blood flow to the skin
- D.
Increased glucose prduction in the liver
- 17.The adrenal cortex releases a steroid hormone that regulates the metabolism of fats, carbohydrates, sodium, potassium, and proteins. That hormone is
- A.
Cortisol
- B.
Growth hormone
- C.
Beta-endorphines
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