NR 283 Pathophysiology Exam Week 2 –
2025/2026 Updated Questions and Answer
Graded A+
What are the signs of acute inflammation? Select all that apply.
Pain
Heat
Redness
Swelling
Which immune chemical mediators contribute to the swelling associated with
acute inflammation? Select all that apply.
Leukotrienes
Histamine
Prostaglandins
Kinins
Which item causes chronic inflammation?
chart
,Foreign material that remains in the body
Acute vs. Chronic Inflammation
chart
Healing by _______ intention occurs when a wound is clean, free of foreign
material, and the edges are held close together.
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.
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?
Advanced age
,Scar tissue is _____ and tends to ______ over time, which can result in _________
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?
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.
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?
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.
chart
A client is seen in the clinic with a wrist injury. Which findings indicate clinical
manifestations of systemic inflammation? Select all that apply.
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?
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?
"Avoid sharing personal items and wear non-skid shoes in the bathroom."
2025/2026 Updated Questions and Answer
Graded A+
What are the signs of acute inflammation? Select all that apply.
Pain
Heat
Redness
Swelling
Which immune chemical mediators contribute to the swelling associated with
acute inflammation? Select all that apply.
Leukotrienes
Histamine
Prostaglandins
Kinins
Which item causes chronic inflammation?
chart
,Foreign material that remains in the body
Acute vs. Chronic Inflammation
chart
Healing by _______ intention occurs when a wound is clean, free of foreign
material, and the edges are held close together.
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.
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?
Advanced age
,Scar tissue is _____ and tends to ______ over time, which can result in _________
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?
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.
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?
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.
chart
A client is seen in the clinic with a wrist injury. Which findings indicate clinical
manifestations of systemic inflammation? Select all that apply.
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?
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?
"Avoid sharing personal items and wear non-skid shoes in the bathroom."
