Patho NR283 Week 2
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
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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.
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?
Acuteinflammatory 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."
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.
Swelling
Pain
Redness
Loss of function
Warmth
Which immune cells are activated first when suspicious cells are identified in the blood stream?
B cells
Match each element of the immune system to the correct description of its action in the body.
chart
For each process, use the drop-down menu to indicate whether the process is active or passive.
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.
Skin
Mucous membranes
Which reason supports a healthcare provider ordering antibody testing in a client? Select all that
apply.
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.
Primary
Weeks
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
We have an expert-written solution to this problem!
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?
Acuteinflammatory 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."
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.
Swelling
Pain
Redness
Loss of function
Warmth
Which immune cells are activated first when suspicious cells are identified in the blood stream?
B cells
Match each element of the immune system to the correct description of its action in the body.
chart
For each process, use the drop-down menu to indicate whether the process is active or passive.
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.
Skin
Mucous membranes
Which reason supports a healthcare provider ordering antibody testing in a client? Select all that
apply.
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.
Primary
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