tissue integrity part one

Question 1

how long does it take for Acute inflammation to heal

Answer 1

healing in 2-3 weeks

Question 2

What is Acute inflammation

Answer 2

neutrophils predominant cell type at site

Question 3

Subacute inflammation

Answer 3

same features as acute, however last longer

Question 4

Chronic inflammation

Answer 4

injurious agent persists or repeats injury to that site, may result from changes in the immune system

Question 5

What cell types for chronic inflammation

Answer 5

lymphocytes and macrophages

Question 6

How long does chronic inflammation last for

Answer 6

lasts for years

Question 7

Observation/Recognition

Answer 7

▪ Classic manifestations of inflammation may be masked for immunosuppressed
patient, the early symptoms may be general malaise.

Question 8

Vital signs

Answer 8

▪ Important to note, especially if the infection is present. Temperature, pulse and
respiration rates may increase.

Question 9

Fever management

Answer 9

▪ Antipyretics may not be necessary, as mild-moderate fever usually does little harm. However, very young or very old, uncomfortable, or those with significant medical problems may benefit.
▪ Fever greater than 104 ̊F can be damaging to body cells. Intervention is necessary.

Question 10

Initial phase ( primary intention)

Answer 10

3-5 days, acute inflammatory response

Question 11

Granulation phase (primary intention)

Answer 11

Fibroblasts secrete collagen, wound pink and vascular, risk for dehiscence, resistant to infection

Question 12

Maturation Phase (primary intention)

Answer 12

7 days after injury, continues for months/years, fibroblasts disappear, the wound becomes stronger, mature scar forms

Question 13

why would you have to use secondary intention

Answer 13

something happened to prevent primary intention

Question 14

Tertiary Intention

Answer 14

Lasts the longest

Question 15

4 factors influencing wound healing

Answer 15

Nutrition, tissue perfusion, infection, age