Question 1

The skin and its mucosal barriers are an example of what type of immunity?

Accepted Answer

A)  innate 
B)  active acquired 
C)  passive acquired 
D)  acquired 
A)  innate 
B)  active acquired 
C)  passive acquired 
D)  acquired A

Question 2

AIDS is characterized by the ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  development of tuberculosis 
B)  development of Hodgkin's disease 
C)  destruction of T cell immunity 
D)  destruction of neutrophils 
A)  development of tuberculosis 
B)  development of Hodgkin's disease 
C)  destruction of T cell immunity 
D)  destruction of neutrophils C

Question 3

Fever is characteristic of which type of hypersensitivity disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  type I 
B)  type II 
C)  type III 
D)  type IV 
A)  type I 
B)  type II 
C)  type III 
D)  type IV D

Question 4

At what stage of HIV is it advisable for an individual to perform moderate or intense exercise?

Accepted Answer

A)  early stage HIV 
B)  advanced HIV 
C)  chronic HIV 
D)  individuals that have progressed to AIDS 
A)  early stage HIV 
B)  advanced HIV 
C)  chronic HIV 
D)  individuals that have progressed to AIDS

Question 5

Which of the following happens first once the body is infected with HIV?

Accepted Answer

A)  The virus kills CD4 cells. 
B)  The viral genome is integrated into the hosts DNA. 
C)  The HIV virus attaches itself to the CD4 antigen. 
D)  Genetic information of the virus is copied from viral RNA to viral DNA. 
A)  The virus kills CD4 cells. 
B)  The viral genome is integrated into the hosts DNA. 
C)  The HIV virus attaches itself to the CD4 antigen. 
D)  Genetic information of the virus is copied from viral RNA to viral DNA.

Question 6

A patient in the acute stages of fibromyalgia begins physical therapy intervention.Which of the following would be an appropriate exercise prescription for this patient?

Accepted Answer

A)  long low-load exercises of 30 minutes or more 
B)  short, intense exercise sessions 
C)  5 to 10 minutes of low-load exercise 
D)  30 minutes of upper body ergometer 
A)  long low-load exercises of 30 minutes or more 
B)  short, intense exercise sessions 
C)  5 to 10 minutes of low-load exercise 
D)  30 minutes of upper body ergometer

Question 7

A person is diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome,when unexplained fatigue is present for how many months?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  6 
A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  6

Question 8

What types of activities should be avoided with a patient who is HIV infected?

Accepted Answer

A)  Exercise is a safe and beneficial activity for the HIV-infected person. 
B)  Overtraining should be avoided. 
C)  Athletic competition is not advisable for individuals with mild to moderate symptoms. 
D)  Symptomatic patients should discontinue aggressive exercise. 
A)  Exercise is a safe and beneficial activity for the HIV-infected person. 
B)  Overtraining should be avoided. 
C)  Athletic competition is not advisable for individuals with mild to moderate symptoms. 
D)  Symptomatic patients should discontinue aggressive exercise.

Question 9

Which of the following activities would have a detrimental effect on the immune system?

Accepted Answer

A)  marathon running 
B)  5K run 
C)  exercise bike for 30 minutes 
D)  playing a baseball game 
A)  marathon running 
B)  5K run 
C)  exercise bike for 30 minutes 
D)  playing a baseball game

Question 10

What is the most common cancer associated with HIV?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hodgkin's lymphoma 
B)  non-Hodgkin's lymphoma 
C)  Kaposi's sarcoma 
D)  Burkitt's lymphomas 
A)  Hodgkin's lymphoma 
B)  non-Hodgkin's lymphoma 
C)  Kaposi's sarcoma 
D)  Burkitt's lymphomas

Question 11

A patient with a diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome begins outpatient physical therapy.Which of the following would be an inappropriate intervention on their first day of treatment?

Accepted Answer

A)  treadmill walking uphill × 20 minutes 
B)  upper body ergometer × 5 minute 
C)  low impact aquatic aerobics 
D)  recumbent stepper × 10 minutes 
A)  treadmill walking uphill × 20 minutes 
B)  upper body ergometer × 5 minute 
C)  low impact aquatic aerobics 
D)  recumbent stepper × 10 minutes

Question 12

Which of the following is not associated with chronic fatigue syndrome?

Accepted Answer

A)  sore throat 
B)  fever 
C)  hypertension 
D)  muscle pain 
A)  sore throat 
B)  fever 
C)  hypertension 
D)  muscle pain

Question 13

Which of the following is an example of an organ specific autoimmune disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  Crohn's disease 
B)  multiple sclerosis 
C)  myasthenia gravis 
D)  rheumatoid arthritis 
A)  Crohn's disease 
B)  multiple sclerosis 
C)  myasthenia gravis 
D)  rheumatoid arthritis

Question 14

What leukocytes engulf any bacterium,enabling the body to begin a specific immune response to bacteria?

Accepted Answer

A)  neutrophils 
B)  basophils 
C)  eosinophils 
D)  macrophages 
A)  neutrophils 
B)  basophils 
C)  eosinophils 
D)  macrophages

Question 15

What part of the body's immune system does not show a decrease in function with age?

Accepted Answer

A)  skin 
B)  phagocytes 
C)  B cells 
D)  T cells 
A)  skin 
B)  phagocytes 
C)  B cells 
D)  T cells

Question 16

Which of the following can contribute to primary immunodeficiency?

Accepted Answer

A)  steroid therapy 
B)  AIDS 
C)  radiation 
D)  inherited immunodeficiency 
A)  steroid therapy 
B)  AIDS 
C)  radiation 
D)  inherited immunodeficiency

Question 17

Which of the following is a true statement regarding systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is primarily a disease of young men. 
B)  The body produces antibodies against its own cells. 
C)  Patient's will always have identical symptoms. 
D)  Arthritis is one of the least common manifestations of lupus. 
A)  It is primarily a disease of young men. 
B)  The body produces antibodies against its own cells. 
C)  Patient's will always have identical symptoms. 
D)  Arthritis is one of the least common manifestations of lupus.

Question 18

Exposure to which of the following bodily fluids presents the highest risk for HIV transmission?

Accepted Answer

A)  tears 
B)  sweat 
C)  saliva 
D)  semen 
A)  tears 
B)  sweat 
C)  saliva 
D)  semen

Question 19

Which stage of HIV infection is characterized by central nervous system (CNS)involvement?

Accepted Answer

A)  asymptomatic stage 
B)  early symptomatic stage 
C)  HIV advanced disease 
D)  end stage HIV 
A)  asymptomatic stage 
B)  early symptomatic stage 
C)  HIV advanced disease 
D)  end stage HIV

Question 20

Which of the following conditions is known to affect the number of T cells?

Accepted Answer

A)  human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection 
B)  malignancy 
C)  diabetes 
D)  stroke 
A)  human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection 
B)  malignancy 
C)  diabetes 
D)  stroke

Exam 4: The Immune System

The skin and its mucosal barriers are an example of what type of immunity?

AIDS is characterized by the ____________.

Fever is characteristic of which type of hypersensitivity disorder?

At what stage of HIV is it advisable for an individual to perform moderate or intense exercise?

Which of the following happens first once the body is infected with HIV?

A patient in the acute stages of fibromyalgia begins physical therapy intervention.Which of the following would be an appropriate exercise prescription for this patient?

A person is diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome,when unexplained fatigue is present for how many months?

What types of activities should be avoided with a patient who is HIV infected?

Which of the following activities would have a detrimental effect on the immune system?

What is the most common cancer associated with HIV?

A patient with a diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome begins outpatient physical therapy.Which of the following would be an inappropriate intervention on their first day of treatment?

Which of the following is not associated with chronic fatigue syndrome?

Which of the following is an example of an organ specific autoimmune disorder?

What leukocytes engulf any bacterium,enabling the body to begin a specific immune response to bacteria?

What part of the body's immune system does not show a decrease in function with age?

Which of the following can contribute to primary immunodeficiency?

Which of the following is a true statement regarding systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)?

Exposure to which of the following bodily fluids presents the highest risk for HIV transmission?

Which stage of HIV infection is characterized by central nervous system (CNS)involvement?

Which of the following conditions is known to affect the number of T cells?

Introduction to Concepts of Pathology

Problems Affecting Multiple Systems

Injury, Inflammation, and Healing

Infectious Disease

Oncology

The Integumentary System

The Endocrine and Metabolic Systems

The Cardiovascular System

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The Hepatic, Pancreatic, and Biliary Systems

Introduction to Pathology of the Musculoskeletal System

Genetic and Developmental Disorders

Infectious Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System

Musculoskeletal Neoplasms

Bone, Joint, and Soft Tissue Diseases and Disorders

Introduction to Central Nervous System Disorders

Infectious Disorders of the Central Nervous System

Degenerative Diseases of the Central Nervous System

Stroke

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Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury

Cerebral Palsy

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Behavioral, Social, and Environmental Factors Contributing to Disease and Dysfunction

The Psychosocial-Spiritual Impact on Health Care

Environmental and Occupational Medicine

The Gastrointestinal System

The Renal and Urologic Systems

Central Nervous System Neoplasms

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