NURS 5031 Study Guide : Inflammation

Dead neutrophils

________, digested bacteria, and other cell debris.

What are the 4 general steps of inflammation

________, digested bacteria, and other cell debris.

Brief vasoconstriction

Step 1: Vascular Response: ________ followed by vasodilation.

Laboratory values

________ associated with a normal inflammatory response.

Chemical mediators

________ involved in vasodilation also increase capillary permeability.

Tertiary intention

________= delayed suturing due to infection, two layers of granulated tissue sutured together.

Primary intention

________= paper cut or surgical wound, neat edges.

Exudate

________ is NOT always a sign of infection (depends on the type of exudate)

Secondary intention

________= large amounts of exudate, irregular edges (infection, trauma)