Immune Lecture - NUR 172 Questions
With Complete Solutions
*adaptive* (Specific) immunity (IMMUNE SYSTEM)
*Third line of defense:* Correct Answers - lymphocytes
- antibodies
** t-cells
** b-cells
this is the memory key chain of our immune system
*Anaphylaxis:* Signs/Symptoms Correct Answers *cardio*
rapid, weak pulse, loss of consciousness, dysrhythmia, shock,
cardiac arrest, tachycardia, tachypnea, massive BP drop
*Respiratory distress* wheezing, hoarse, stridor in upper airway,
*other*
increased anxiety, itching, hives, swelling of eyes, lips, tongue,
larynx
*Anaphylaxis*: Nursing Interventions Correct Answers - Start
ER airway management =>intubate early to protect airway,
**possible bedside trach
- SQ or IV epi, or epi in an SVN
- Antihistamines (diphenhydramine)
- Corticosteroids (solumedrol)
- Provide O2
- Monitor BP to prevent shock
*innate* (nonspecific) immunity Correct Answers General,
non-specific protection to the body including:
- skin (barrier)
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) Correct
Answers Diagnostic CDC criteria
- CD4+ T cell count below 200 cells/μl
OR
- Specific opportunistic infection or cancer
active artificial Correct Answers -vaccination
**live, killed, purified antigen vaccine
active natural Correct Answers -clinical
-sub-clinical infection
ex) *b-cell and t-cell activation* (from the key chain of
immunity)
AGING AND IMMUNE FUNCTION Correct Answers -
Decreased T cell activity
- Decreased production of specific antibodies
- Decrease in circulating memory B cells
- Increase in circulating antigen-antibody complexes
- Increase in circulating autoantibodies
, Anaphylactic shock Correct Answers *Massive drop in blood
pressure.* Can be fatal in minutes
Autoimmune Disease: *causes* Correct Answers - Genetic
predisposition
- Demographics: Most common among middle aged women
- Additional viral infections
- Disease specific environmental factors
- Aging, stress, hormones, pregnancy
Autoimmune Treatments Correct Answers - Controlling
Symptoms
- Preserving organ function
- Slowing progression
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