NUR 370 – LM 3 Q&A (60+ Questions) – Wound Healing, Sepsis, UTI, Antibiotics, RA, Lupus

This expertly curated Q&A document for NUR 370 Learning Module 3 features over 60 concise, exam-aligned questions and answers, focused on critical pathophysiology and pharmacologic concepts in tissue repair, infection, inflammation, autoimmune diseases, and antibiotic therapy. Tailored for BSN and ABSN nursing students, this guide supports understanding of complex disease processes and nursing interventions foundational to clinical and NCLEX success. The wound healing section breaks down all phases: Inflammatory phase (pathogen control, immune activation) Proliferative phase (tissue rebuilding) Maturation/remodeling phase (scar strengthening and remodeling) It also identifies factors impairing healing: malnutrition, poor oxygenation, infection, foreign bodies, aging, and inflammatory dysfunction. Infectious disease content includes: Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs): symptoms (cloudy urine, dysuria, nocturia), anatomy (ureters, bladder, urethra), and interventions (hydration, antibiotic adherence, acidification of urine) Cellulitis: deeper bacterial skin infection with swelling, redness, drainage Sepsis and Septic Shock: progression from local infection to systemic response, symptoms (fever, AMS, hypotension), and treatment priorities (antibiotics, fluids, oxygen) The module includes a microbiology primer on: Gram-positive vs. gram-negative bacteria Aerobic vs. anaerobic organisms Bactericidal vs. bacteriostatic agents Key antibiotic classes: penicillins, cephalosporins, lipoglycopeptides A major section covers autoimmune diseases, particularly: Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA): pathophysiology (pannus formation, TNF activation), symptoms, and drug treatments including DMARDs, NSAIDs, corticosteroids, antimalarials Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE): B-cell hyperactivity, triggers (stress, UV, hormones), and treatments (glucocorticoids, immunosuppressants, antimalarials) Pharmacologic detail includes: DMARDs (TNF blockers) – action and adverse effects NSAIDs – COX-1 vs. COX-2 targeting, GI and renal risks Glucocorticoids – adrenal suppression, anti-inflammatory effect, long-term complications Ideal for students in: BSN/ABSN nursing programs focused on pathophysiology, microbiology, and pharmacology Preparing for NUR 370 assessments, midterms, and NCLEX prep covering infection, healing, immunity, and autoimmune disorders Structured for clarity and exam retention, this document builds strong clinical foundations in wound care, infection control, inflammation, and immune-modulating therapies. Keywords: wound healing phases, inflammatory response, sepsis symptoms, septic shock, UTI treatment, cellulitis, gram-positive bacteria, antibiotics, DMARDs, rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus, glucocorticoids, NSAIDs, immune suppression, NUR 370