Inflammation

Question 0

Physical Agents

Answer 0

1. Include mechanical objects causing trauma to tissues
2. Excessive heat or cold
3. Radiation

Question 1

5 Signs of Inflammation

Answer 1

1. Pain
2. Swelling
3. Redness
4. Heat
5. Impaired function of the part if injury is severe

Question 2

Chemical Agents

-External

Answer 2

1. Strong acids
2. Alkalis
3. Poisons
4. Irritating gasses
5. Pollen, allergins, dust

Question 3

Chemical Agents

-Internal Irritants

Answer 3

1. Excessive hydrochloric acid

2. Give H2 blocker for excessive acid

Question 4

Stages of Inflammation

Answer 4

1. Vascular and cellular responses
2. Exudate Production
3. Reparative Phase

Question 5

Regeneration

Answer 5

1. Replacement of destroyed tissue cells that are identical or similar in structure and function

Question 6

Inflammation Dx Test

-ESR

Answer 6

1. Erythrocyte sedimentation rate
2. Primary lab test ordered to detect presence of inflammation
3. Sed rate does not tell where the inflammation is in the body **

Question 7

Inflammation Dx Test

-C-Reactive Protein (CRP)

Answer 7

1. Protein found in the blood that is produced by the liver and fat cells in response to the inflammatory process

CRP is also found in heart failure

Question 8

Inflammation Dx Test

-WBC

Answer 8

1. differential may be ordered to determine the presence of an infection
2. Above 11,000 shows infection **

Question 9

Inflammation

-Caring Interventions

Answer 9

1. Reduce Mobility to involved area

2. Elevation to reduce edema, antipyretics if fever is involved

Question 10

Inflammation

-Diet Considerations

Answer 10

1. Adequate carbs, protein, and vitamins

2. Vitamin C is an important nutrient to healing

Question 11

Inflammation

-Purpose

Answer 11

1. Process the body uses to destroy the pathogen

Question 12

Avoiding Physical Irritants

-Pt Teaching

Answer 12

1. Avoid extremely cold areas

2. Dress appropriately for the area

Question 13

Mast Cells

Answer 13

1. Release Histamine

2. Found in the bronchioles of the lungs

Question 14

Pain in Inflammation is Caused by

Answer 14

1. Pressure of fluid on the nerve endings

Question 15

Scar Tissue Formation

Answer 15

1. Only occurs when tissue cannot be restored to normal

Question 16

Assessment for Inflammation

Answer 16

H&P is guided by

1. Part of the body involved

Question 17

Inflammation

-Pharmacology Therapies

Answer 17

Always start with least potent to most potent

1. Start w/ NSAIDs
2. Corticosteroids: Do not discontinue abruptly

Question 18

Inflammation

-Pharmacology: Corticosteroids Teaching

Answer 18

1. Do not discontinue abruptly

2. Lowers Pt immune system

Question 19

Natural Therapy

-Fish Oil

Answer 19

1. Reduces cholesterol

2. Reduces Inflammation

Question 20

Inflammation

-Stress

Answer 20

1. Stress can trigger an inflammatory response

Question 21

Inflammation

-#1 Nursing Dx

Answer 21

1. Acute Pain

- Nurse should manage the pt’s pain

Question 22

Ankle Sprain

-Intervention

Answer 22

1. Ice, elevation, immobilize & wrap
2. Motrin 3 times a day for 2 weeks
3. Vitamin C
4. Increase Hydration

Question 23

1st thing to do in the ER for Pt with Inflammation

Answer 23

1. Start and IV line **
   - hydration
   - medication

Question 24

Inflammation Assessment | 1. Pain

Answer 24

1. Location & How it happened 2. Pain Scale 3. Did you take medication and did it help?

Question 25

Inflammation Assessment | -Hx of Injury

Answer 25

1. New or chronic

Question 26

Inflammation Assessment | -Allergies

Answer 26

1. Current medications | - Include NATURAL REMEDIES and Herbs

Question 27

Inflammation Assessment | -Nutrition & Hydration

Answer 27

1. What is Pt's current diet and hydration status

Question 28

Inflammation Assessment | -Full List

Answer 28

1. Pain 2. Hx of injury 3. Allergies 4. Nutrition & hydration 5. Stress 6. Recommendations

Question 29

Recommendations | R/t Inflammation

Answer 29

1. 10 minutes of vigorous exercise reduces stress for 2-4 hours 2. Fish oil 3. Hydration 4. Decrease Stress

Question 30

Most Common Inflammation Process Seen in ER?

Answer 30

1. Ankle Sprain

Question 31

Phagocytosis

Answer 31

1. Removes particulate matter, bacteria, inflammatory exudate