Fibrinous Inflammation Quiz

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Which of the following serous cavities can be affected by fibrinous inflammation?

Pericardium (correct)

Brain

Muscle tissue

Bones

Which type of inflammation is characterized by exudate rich in fibrin?

Fibrinous inflammation (correct)

Serous inflammation

Purulent inflammation

Hemorrhagic inflammation

Which type of exudate is characteristic of fibrinous inflammation?

Clear fluid

Blood-filled

Mucous-like

Rich in fibrin (correct)

What type of inflammation is characterized by a thick, sticky exudate rich in fibrin?

Fibrinous inflammation Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT part of the treatment for abscesses?

Applying ice packs Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended treatment for an abscess?

Surgical excision Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of removing the pyogenic membrane during abscess treatment?

To prevent recurrence Signup and view all the answers

Why is surgical excision preferred over antibiotics in treating abscesses?

Surgical excision is less invasive and painful Signup and view all the answers

What is sepsis?

A condition that arises when the body's response to infection damages its tissues and organs Signup and view all the answers

What could happen if the pyogenic membrane is not removed during abscess treatment?

Increased risk of recurrence Signup and view all the answers

What makes sepsis life-threatening?

The damage caused by the body's response to infection to its tissues and organs Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of tissue and organ damage in sepsis?

Immune system overreacting to infection Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes sepsis?

A life-threatening state caused by the body's own response to infection Signup and view all the answers

What role does infection play in sepsis development?

Infection triggers the body's harmful response causing tissue and organ damage in sepsis Signup and view all the answers

What is pyemia characterized by?

Formation of multiple abscesses in different organs Signup and view all the answers

Which type of organisms in the blood can cause pyemia?

Pus-forming organisms Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes pyemia from sepsis?

Presence of multiple abscesses in different organs Signup and view all the answers

Which bacterium is specifically mentioned as a cause of pyemia?

Staphylococcus aureus Signup and view all the answers

How does pyemia differ from a typical bacterial infection?

It involves the formation of multiple abscesses in different organs Signup and view all the answers

In which organs do multiple abscesses occur in systemic pyemia and portal pyemia?

Lungs and liver Signup and view all the answers

Where do multiple abscesses typically form in portal pyemia?

Liver Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is associated with the occurrence of multiple lung abscesses?

Pneumonia Signup and view all the answers

What is a common site for multiple abscesses in systemic pyemia?

Lungs Signup and view all the answers

Which organ is NOT typically affected by multiple abscesses in either systemic or portal pyemia?

Kidneys Signup and view all the answers