Inflammation and Healing

Which of the following is the correct sequence of events in the vascular response phase of the inflammatory response after a cell injury?

Why is the formation of a clot at the site of inflammation beneficial?

A patient's lab results indicate a 'shift to the left' in their WBC differential. What does this usually signify?

How do monocytes contribute to the healing process during the cellular response phase of inflammation?

What is the primary role of the complement system in the inflammatory response?

How do corticosteroids work to reduce inflammation?

Why does administering antipyretics at regular intervals help manage fever?

What is the rationale behind using rest as part of the RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) treatment strategy for inflammation?

Which type of healing intention is characterized by extensive tissue loss, wide irregular margins, and granulation from the edges inward and from the bottom up?

In wound healing by primary intention, what is the role of the clot that forms in the initial phase?

What is the main characteristic of the maturation phase of wound healing by primary intention?

A patient who is post-operative develops a wound infection. The surgeon decides to leave the wound open to heal, and suture it closed at a later date. Which type of healing intention is this?

How does negative-pressure wound therapy (NPWT) promote wound healing?

What is the primary mechanism by which hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) enhances wound healing?

Why is it important to rotate a culture swab over a cleansed area 1-cm² near the center of the wound with enough pressure to extract wound fluid from deep tissue layers and send to the lab within 30 minutes?

In an acute care setting, what intervention should be avoided for a patient with blanchable erythema?

Why is dry, stable necrotic tissue on the feet or heels typically not debrided?

A patient with a Stage 3 pressure injury and a history of immunosuppression shows no classic signs of infection. What is the MOST appropriate action?

A patient is being discharged after treatment for a pressure injury. What key education point should be emphasized to the patient and their caregiver to prevent recurrence?

What is the recommended daily protein intake for a patient with a pressure injury needing nutritional support?

A patient in acute care has a pressure injury with blanchable erythema. Which intervention should be avoided?

In acute care for a pressure injury, what principle should guide wound bed management, excluding dry, stable necrotic areas?

For a patient with a Stage 3 pressure injury, what nutritional support strategy is most appropriate, assuming no specific contraindications?

A patient is being discharged after treatment for a pressure injury. What key educational point should be emphasized to both the patient and their caregiver to prevent recurrence?

What is the primary expected outcome when evaluating the care of a patient with a pressure injury?

A patient is admitted with a suspected deep tissue injury on their heel. Which assessment finding would be most indicative of this type of injury?

A patient with a medical device-related pressure injury caused by a splint on their lower leg. What is the most important nursing action to prevent further injury?

Which of the following assessment findings would suggest that a patient's pressure injury is infected?

A patient has developed a Stage 3 pressure injury on their coccyx during a long hospitalization. What is the most appropriate initial action?

When assessing a dark-skinned patient for pressure injuries, what technique is most important to accurately identify potential tissue damage?

An elderly patient is being admitted to a long-term care facility. Which action is most important for the nurse to perform regarding pressure injury prevention?

A patient is at high risk for developing pressure injuries. Which nursing intervention is the most effective in preventing their formation?

Which of the following complications is most likely to occur if a pressure injury is left untreated?

A nurse notes that a patient's previously Stage 2 pressure injury is now covered with eschar. How should the nurse classify this pressure injury?

Which interprofessional team member would be most beneficial to consult for a patient with a large, complex pressure injury to optimize wound healing?

A patient is admitted with a suspected deep tissue injury. Which assessment finding is most consistent with this type of injury?

Which of the following is a key characteristic of a medical device-related pressure injury?

Which of the following assessment findings would indicate a localized infection in a pressure injury?

What is the most common complication associated with pressure injuries?

A Stage 3 pressure injury develops after a patient is admitted to a healthcare facility. According to the guidelines presented, what action should the nurse take?

When assessing a patient with dark skin for pressure injuries, what is the best lighting to use for accurate assessment?

What sensation reported by a patient with dark skin may indicate a Stage 1 pressure injury?

What is the primary nursing responsibility in preventing pressure injuries?

Which interprofessional team member would be MOST helpful in addressing a patient's nutritional needs to promote wound healing?

A nurse is palpating the skin around a suspected pressure injury and notes that the tissue feels soft and yielding, like it contains fluid underneath. How should the nurse document this finding?

Which of the following is the primary purpose of the inflammatory response?

During the vascular response phase of inflammation, what physiological change leads to the characteristic signs of redness and heat?

How does fibrinogen contribute to the inflammatory response?

What is the significance of a 'shift to the left' in the context of a complete blood count during inflammation?

How do macrophages contribute to the resolution of the inflammatory response?

Which of the following chemical mediators is responsible for the bronchoconstriction and increased capillary permeability seen in anaphylaxis?

How do nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) reduce inflammation?

A patient has local manifestations of inflammation. Which of the following would you expect to observe?

What is the rationale for using antipyretics to manage a fever?

Why is rest recommended as part of the RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) approach to managing inflammation?

What is the key difference between healing by primary intention and secondary intention?

In wound healing, what is the role of fibroblasts during the granulation phase?

Which of the following factors can delay wound healing?

What is the primary mechanism by which negative-pressure wound therapy (NPWT) promotes wound healing?

Which of the following is the most important factor in preventing pressure injuries?