N440 Inflammation UPDATED ACTUAL
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
What is the latin meaning for inflammation - CORRECT ANSWER - to set on fire
What is inflammation - CORRECT ANSWER - a process by which the body's white blood
cells and substances they produce protect us from infection with foreign organisms
What kind of immunity is inflammation - CORRECT ANSWER - natural or innate
What is the role of an acute inflammatory response - CORRECT ANSWER - to eradicate
harmful stimuli from the body and initiate repair
If inflammation continues for weeks to years after initial injury it is termed ____ - CORRECT
ANSWER - chronic inflammation
What are some example of tissue injury that can cause acute inflammation - CORRECT
ANSWER - invasion by microorganisms
cellular mutations
hypoxia
nutritional deficiencies
chemical or physical damage
What are the three goals of an acute inflammatory response - CORRECT ANSWER - To
increase blood flow to the site of injury (vascular response)
alert the product of healing to attend to the site of injury (cellular response)
to remove injured tissue and prepare the site for repair and healing
What are some examples of chemical mediators - CORRECT ANSWER - mast cells
,macrophages (alert the body of injury)
What makes up the bodies first line of defense - CORRECT ANSWER - blink reflex
lashes catch particles
tears wash particles
enzymes in tears neutralize harmful substances
intact surrounding skin prevents entry of harmful substances
mucous membranes
What makes of the bodies second line of defense - CORRECT ANSWER - inflammatory
mechanisms are activated
vasodilation and increase capillary permeability cause redness and swelling
phagocytosis move in to engulf and destroy harmful substances
What makes up the bodies third line of defense - CORRECT ANSWER - immune
response is activated
immune cells recognize and destroy harmful substances
What are the 5 cardinal signs of inflammation - CORRECT ANSWER - heat
pain
redness
swelling
loss of function
What causes redness and heat in inflammation - CORRECT ANSWER - increased blood
flow to the site of injury
, What causes swelling in inflammation - CORRECT ANSWER - the lining of the blood
vessels becomes more permeable (or loosens) to allow cells to easily move from the vessel into
the injured tissues which leads to fluid accumulation
What are three main systemic manifestations of inflammation - CORRECT ANSWER -
increases WBCs
fever
malaise
The nurse assesses the patient and notes all of the following. Select all of the findings that
indicate the systemic manifestations of inflammation
1. Oral temperature of 101.5F
2. Thick, green nasal discharge
3. patient complaint of pain at 6 on a 0-10 scale on palpation of frontal and maxillary sinuses
4. WBC 20,000
5. Patient reports, "I'm tired all the time. I haven't felt like myself in days." - CORRECT
ANSWER -145
For which clients does the nurse assess for inflammation? (Select all that apply.)
1. Client who reports pain
2. Client diagnosed with an ear infection
3. Client who has sunburn
4. Client taking vitamin C 500 mg daily
5. Client with nausea
6. Client reporting reflux
7. Client with frostbite - CORRECT ANSWER -12367
How do each of the components of RICE reduce inflammation - CORRECT ANSWER -
Rest- decrease blood flow
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
What is the latin meaning for inflammation - CORRECT ANSWER - to set on fire
What is inflammation - CORRECT ANSWER - a process by which the body's white blood
cells and substances they produce protect us from infection with foreign organisms
What kind of immunity is inflammation - CORRECT ANSWER - natural or innate
What is the role of an acute inflammatory response - CORRECT ANSWER - to eradicate
harmful stimuli from the body and initiate repair
If inflammation continues for weeks to years after initial injury it is termed ____ - CORRECT
ANSWER - chronic inflammation
What are some example of tissue injury that can cause acute inflammation - CORRECT
ANSWER - invasion by microorganisms
cellular mutations
hypoxia
nutritional deficiencies
chemical or physical damage
What are the three goals of an acute inflammatory response - CORRECT ANSWER - To
increase blood flow to the site of injury (vascular response)
alert the product of healing to attend to the site of injury (cellular response)
to remove injured tissue and prepare the site for repair and healing
What are some examples of chemical mediators - CORRECT ANSWER - mast cells
,macrophages (alert the body of injury)
What makes up the bodies first line of defense - CORRECT ANSWER - blink reflex
lashes catch particles
tears wash particles
enzymes in tears neutralize harmful substances
intact surrounding skin prevents entry of harmful substances
mucous membranes
What makes of the bodies second line of defense - CORRECT ANSWER - inflammatory
mechanisms are activated
vasodilation and increase capillary permeability cause redness and swelling
phagocytosis move in to engulf and destroy harmful substances
What makes up the bodies third line of defense - CORRECT ANSWER - immune
response is activated
immune cells recognize and destroy harmful substances
What are the 5 cardinal signs of inflammation - CORRECT ANSWER - heat
pain
redness
swelling
loss of function
What causes redness and heat in inflammation - CORRECT ANSWER - increased blood
flow to the site of injury
, What causes swelling in inflammation - CORRECT ANSWER - the lining of the blood
vessels becomes more permeable (or loosens) to allow cells to easily move from the vessel into
the injured tissues which leads to fluid accumulation
What are three main systemic manifestations of inflammation - CORRECT ANSWER -
increases WBCs
fever
malaise
The nurse assesses the patient and notes all of the following. Select all of the findings that
indicate the systemic manifestations of inflammation
1. Oral temperature of 101.5F
2. Thick, green nasal discharge
3. patient complaint of pain at 6 on a 0-10 scale on palpation of frontal and maxillary sinuses
4. WBC 20,000
5. Patient reports, "I'm tired all the time. I haven't felt like myself in days." - CORRECT
ANSWER -145
For which clients does the nurse assess for inflammation? (Select all that apply.)
1. Client who reports pain
2. Client diagnosed with an ear infection
3. Client who has sunburn
4. Client taking vitamin C 500 mg daily
5. Client with nausea
6. Client reporting reflux
7. Client with frostbite - CORRECT ANSWER -12367
How do each of the components of RICE reduce inflammation - CORRECT ANSWER -
Rest- decrease blood flow
