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Patho Week 2 edapt Questions and Answers
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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
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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
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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
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Patho Week 2 edapt Questions and Answers
Latest Update
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
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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
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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
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