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NR283 Week 2 [Patho]What are the signs of acute inflammation? Select all that apply. - ANS Pain
Heat
Redness
Swelling
Which immune chemical mediators contribute to the swelling associated with acute inflammation?
Select all that apply. - ANS Leukotrienes
Histamine
Prostaglandins
Kinins
Which item causes chronic inflammation? - ANS *chart*
Foreign material that remains in the body
Acute vs. Chronic Inflammation - ANS *chart*
Healing by _______ intention occurs when a wound is clean, free of foreign material, and the edges
are held close together. - ANS Primary
A client is seen in the emergency clinic after jumping off a ski lift and injuring their ankle. Which
steps can the client take to reduce inflammation and pain? Select all that apply. - ANS Elevate the
injured site
Rest the affected area
Wrap the ankle
Apply an ice pack
Which factor can delay tissue healing from inflammation and injury? - ANS Advanced age
,Scar tissue is _____ and tends to ______ over time, which can result in _________ - ANS Nonelastic
Shrink
Complications
A 72-year-old is recovering two days after having knee replacement surgery. The incision is going
through which type of healing? - ANS Primary intention
A client who has been experiencing stomach pains for the past three months visits the healthcare
provider to receive the results of their diagnostic test. The client is informed the test revealed an
ulcer with fibrosis, fibroblasts, and macrophages present. The client's treatment plan should address
the ______ inflammation pathologic process. - ANS Chronic
On post-op day one following abdominal surgery, a client is experiencing pain, heat, and redness at
the incision. Based on these findings, what conclusion can be made about the incision? - ANS This is
a normal inflammatory response.
Which characteristics below are expected during an acute or chronic inflammatory episode? Mark
each characteristic under the appropriate type of inflammation. - ANS *chart*
A client is seen in the clinic with a wrist injury. Which findings indicate clinical manifestations of
systemic inflammation? Select all that apply. - ANS Client states, "I'm tired all the time and have no
energy."
Client's white blood cell count is elevated.
Client's temperature is 101.8F (38.8C).
The nurse reviews the client's complete blood count (CBC) results and notes that the neutrophil
levels are elevated, but the monocytes are still within normal limits. This indicates what type of
inflammatory response? - ANS Acute inflammatory response
A college student comes to the health clinic with a complaint of red, painful, and itchy feet. During
assessment of the health history, the client tells the nurse that they live in a dorm and share a
bathroom with other students. What teaching should the nurse provide to this client? - ANS "Avoid
sharing personal items and wear non-skid shoes in the bathroom."
A client with inflammation generally presents with one or more of the classic signs. Identify the
classic signs that are clinical manifestations of inflammation. Select all that apply. - ANS Swelling
, Pain
Redness
Loss of function
Warmth
Which immune cells are activated first when suspicious cells are identified in the blood stream? -
ANS B cells
Match each element of the immune system to the correct description of its action in the body. - ANS
*chart*
For each process, use the drop-down menu to indicate whether the process is active or passive. -
ANS *chart*
Examples of nonspecific defenses are the _______ and antibacterial _________. These natural
barriers prevent external substances, like bacteria, viruses, chemicals, and air pollution from
entering our bodies. - ANS Skin
Mucous membranes
Which reason supports a healthcare provider ordering antibody testing in a client? Select all that
apply. - ANS All are correct.
A ______ immune response occurs when an individual is exposed to an antigen for the first time and
it generally can take up to two _________ to develop antibodies. - ANS Primary
Weeks
Drag and drop each type of immunity to its description. - ANS *chart*
Match each type of immunity to its proper mechanism, memory, and example. - ANS *chart*
A client is cleaning out their garden and gets bitten by a poisonous snake. Which immune cells
containing specific antibodies may be administered to decrease the severity of the bite? - ANS
Immunoglobulins
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