Canadian Health Information Management Association Practice Exam

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Which of the following is NOT a systemic manifestation of inflammation?

Fatigue.
Malaise.
Pyrexia.
Redness of inflamed area.

The correct answer is: Redness of inflamed area.

Redness of the inflamed area is not considered a systemic manifestation of inflammation because it is a localized response at the site of injury or infection. This localized manifestation occurs due to increased blood flow and the accumulation of immune cells resulting from the inflammatory process. Systemic manifestations, on the other hand, involve the whole body and include symptoms such as fatigue, malaise, and pyrexia (fever). These systemic effects arise from the release of inflammatory mediators into the bloodstream, which can affect the body's overall homeostasis and indicate that the body is fighting off an infection or dealing with tissue damage. Thus, while localized signs like redness are crucial for identifying inflammation in a specific area, they do not reflect the systemic nature of the body's inflammatory response.