inflammation

Question 1

what is inflammation

Answer 1

body’s local response to injury or infection

Question 2

what are the names of the stages of inflammation

Answer 2

redness
warmth
edema
pain or tenderness
loss of use of affected part

Question 3

what happens during the 2nd stage of the immune response

Answer 3

micro‑organisms are killed. Fluid
containing dead tissue cells and WBCs accumulates and exudate appears at the site of the infection. The exudate leaves the body
by draining into the lymph system.

Question 4

what are the 3 types of exudate

Answer 4

serous (clear)
sanguineous (contains red blood cells)
purulent (contains leukocytes and bacteria)

Question 5

describe the 3rd stage of inflammation

Answer 5

damaged tissue is replaced by scar tissue.

Gradually, the new cells take on characteristics that are similar in structure and function to the old cells

Question 6

Findings identifiable in the nursing assessment
of generalized or systemic infection include

Answer 6

fever
chills
increased pulse and respiratory rate (in response to high fever)
malaise
fatigue
anorexia
nausea
vomiting
abdominal cramping
diarrhea
Enlarged lymph nodes (repositories for
“waste”)

Question 7

when do chills occur

Answer 7

temperature is rising, and diaphoresis, which
occurs when temperature is decreasing