MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING – I
UNIT I: INTRODUCTION
SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS
1. Describe the Types of Inflammation
Inflammation is the protective response of the body to injury, infection, or
irritation.
Types of inflammation:
1. Acute inflammation
o Sudden onset
o Short duration
o Characterized by redness, pain, heat, swelling
o Example: abscess, wound infection
2. Chronic inflammation
o Long duration
o Less intense symptoms
o Leads to tissue damage
o Example: tuberculosis, rheumatoid arthritis
2. Explain the Home Health Nursing Roles
Home health nursing provides care to patients at home.
Roles of home health nurse:
, • Assessment of patient condition
• Administer medications
• Wound care and dressing
• Health education to patient and family
• Monitor vital signs
• Emotional support
• Prevent complications
• Coordinate with healthcare team
3. List the Complications of Healing
Complications that delay or disturb wound healing include:
• Infection
• Hemorrhage
• Dehiscence
• Evisceration
• Keloid formation
• Hypertrophic scar
• Delayed healing
4. Describe the Types of Immunity
Immunity is the ability of the body to resist disease.
Types of immunity:
1. Innate (Natural) immunity
o Present at birth
o Includes skin, mucous membranes
2. Acquired immunity
o Develops after exposure
o a) Active immunity – vaccination or infection
o b) Passive immunity – antibodies from mother or injections
,5. Explain the Concept of Disease
Disease is a deviation from normal health.
Concept includes:
• Cause (etiology)
• Signs and symptoms
• Pathophysiology
• Diagnosis
• Treatment
• Prevention
6. Stages of Wound Healing
There are four stages:
1. Hemostasis – blood clot formation
2. Inflammatory stage – redness, swelling
3. Proliferative stage – granulation tissue formation
4. Maturation stage – scar formation
7. Role of Nurse Working in ICU
ICU nurse provides critical care.
Roles include:
• Continuous monitoring
• Maintain airway and ventilation
• Administer IV medications
• Use of ventilators and monitors
• Infection control
• Emergency response
• Emotional support to family
, 8. Explain About Cell Injury
Cell injury occurs when cells are exposed to harmful agents.
Causes:
• Hypoxia
• Physical injury
• Chemical agents
• Infection
Types:
• Reversible injury
• Irreversible injury (cell death)
9. Nursing Management of Pre-Operative and Post-Operative Patient
Pre-operative care:
• Physical and psychological preparation
• Pre-operative investigations
• Consent
• Fasting
• Skin preparation
Post-operative care:
• Monitor vital signs
• Pain management
• Wound care
• Prevent complications
• Early ambulation