Inflammatory Process Flashcard

A type of immune response that involves the activation of T-cells to attack infected or transplanted cells.

Injury or infection that leads to a series of cellular changes.

To eliminate the initial cause of cell injury, clear out necrotic cells and tissues, and initiate tissue repair.

Infection control practices used to prevent the transmission of diseases in healthcare settings.

Swelling caused by excess fluid trapped in the body's tissues, often a sign of local inflammation.

Redness, heat, swelling (edema), pain, and loss of function.

Neutrophils are white blood cells that respond quickly to sites of infection or injury, helping to engulf and destroy pathogens.

Local inflammation occurs in a specific area of the body, while systemic inflammation affects the entire body.

Standard precautions, which are used to prevent the spread of infections.

A type of infection control that requires the use of surgical masks when within 3 feet of a patient to prevent the spread of pathogens.