Vasodilation and Capillary Permeability Quiz

What effect does vasodilation have on the vessel lumen?

• Decreases the size of the vessel lumen

• Increases the size of the vessel lumen

• No effect on the vessel lumen

• Closes the vessel lumen

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What is the result of increased permeability in capillaries?

• Decreased passage of plasma and nutrients

• Increased passage of plasma, nutrients, and WBCs

• No change in permeability

• Blockage of interstitial spaces

What is one of the benefits of using heat therapy?

• Relaxation of muscle spasms

• Increased muscle tension

• Dehydration

• Increased anxiety

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of heat therapy?

• Pain relief

• Support of the healing process

• Elevation of body temperature

• Increased inflammation

How does heat therapy support the healing process?

• By increasing blood flow

• By reducing blood flow

• By causing muscle stiffness

• By decreasing body temperature

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What is a potential risk of applying heat therapy to a suspected appendicitis?

• It could cause a decrease in blood flow.

• It could cause a ruptured appendix.

• It could improve digestion.

• It could reduce inflammation.

Why should heat therapy be avoided on a bleeding wound or injury?

• It could cause the wound to heal faster.

• It could increase the bleeding by dilating vessels.

• It could reduce pain immediately.

• It could cause the wound to dry out.

What is the effect of applying heat therapy to newly injured joints?

• It decreases edema and improves mobility.

• It increases edema, making mobility more difficult.

• It has no effect on the joint.

• It strengthens the joint immediately.

What is a risk of using heat therapy on large areas of the body in certain cardiac patients?

• It can improve cardiac function.

• It can cause massive vasodilation, depriving major organs of blood.

• It can reduce blood pressure significantly.

• It can increase heart rate to dangerous levels.

Which of the following is a method of heat application?

• Ice packs

• Heating pads

• Cold compresses

• Refrigerated gel packs

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