RNRS 117- CONCEPT OF INFLAMMATION EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GRADED A++

RNRS 117- CONCEPT OF INFLAMMATION EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GRADED A++ The nurse is caring for a patient with inflammation. Which independent nursing intervention should the nurse implement to prevent further injury? Preventing exposure of the inflamed area to water while bathing Encouraging a low-fiber diet Restricting fluids Encouraging the patient to resume normal activity as soon as possible Preventing exposure of the inflamed area to water while bathing A patient with symptoms of inflammation asks what an erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) blood test is. How should the nurse respond to the patient? "The test indicates if you have inflammation by measuring the speed at which a red blood cell settles in a test tube." "The test indicates if you have anemia by measuring the number of red blood cells in a milliliter of blood." "The test merely counts the number of red blood cells that line an injured vessel." "The test indicates if you have inflammation by determining the speed in which a red blood cell destructs in a test tube." "The test indicates if you have inflammation by measuring the speed at which a red blood cell settles in a test tube." A patient with inflammation that is affecting oxygenation asks why a heart monitor has been applied. Which response by the nurse is accurate? "A problem with oxygenation sometimes causes heart arrhythmias." "The monitor will let us keep track of your blood pressure and heart rate." "Inflammation sometimes causes your heart to slow down." "The monitor will give us information on how well you are responding to treatment." "A problem with oxygenation sometimes causes heart arrhythmias." A patient is being treated for anaphylaxis. Which process should the nurse recall that occurs in anaphylaxis? Release of heparin and histamine Rapid release of inflammatory mediators Leukocytes lining up within the injured vessels Damaged tissue replacement by other cells Rapid release of inflammatory mediators A patient is experiencing inflammation of the musculoskeletal system. Which intervention should the nurse eliminate from the patient's plan of care? Encourage a low-fiber diet. Take steroids as prescribed. Rest affected joints. Consult with a physical therapist for an exercise plan. Encourage a low-fiber diet. The nurse prepares to assess a patient with inflammation. Which medication should the nurse expect the patient to be routinely taking? Opioid analgesics Omega-3 fish oil Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) Corticosteroids Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) The nurse plans to assess a patient for inflammation. Which question should the nurse include when interviewing this patient? "How much exercise do you get each day?" "Do you take vitamins?" "Did you receive the annual influenza vaccination?" "How many times have you been pregnant?"