Inflammation and Healing

Inflammation and Healing ( 4 Questions)

Question 1 :
A nurse is caring for a client who has frostbite on his fingers. The nurse knows that this condition is an example of what type of cell injury?


Correct Answer: A

Choice A reason: Frostbite is caused by exposure to extreme cold, which is a physical factor that can damage the cells. Physical injury can result in cell membrane damage, cytoplasmic swelling, organelle dysfunction, or DNA breakage.

Choice B reason: Chemical injury is caused by exposure to toxic substances, poisons, or pollutants that can damage the cells. Chemical injury can result in cell membrane damage, cytoplasmic swelling, organelle dysfunction, or DNA breakage.

Choice C reason: Biological injury is caused by infection by microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites that can damage the cells. Biological injury can result in inflammation, immune response, or tissue damage.

Choice D reason: Genetic injury is caused by mutations or alterations in the DNA that can damage the cells. Genetic injury can result in abnormal protein synthesis, impaired cell function, or inherited diseases.


Join Naxlex Nursing for nursing questions & guides! Sign Up Now