What is one's first line of defense against infection?
chemicals produced by epithelial cells
One has breached the first line of defense against infection. Which of the following
mechanism should now take place?
Inflammation
One has an infection and the neutrophil count is high. What is the function that the
neutrophils are doing?
Phagocytosis
The nurse is assigning a caregiver who has had chicken pox to a child with chicken pox.
What is the best reason for doing this?
The nurse has acquired immunity to the disease
What is the name given to immunoglobulins?
antibodies
Which of these is the major defense against invasion by extracellular microbes?
antibodies
A pregnant woman is concerned that her new baby may "catch" an infection from being
in the hospital. Which concept would one want to refer to when responding to this
expectant mother?
Maternal IgG crosses the placenta and will provide protection
Which of the following human cells will produce antibodies?
plasma cells
Which statement describes monoclonal antibodies used for treatment?
the best single antibody has been cloned
Which of the following statements about IgA is true?
It is found in the blood and body secretions
IgM
, major immunoglobulin of the primary immune response
IgE
primary mediator in allergic response
What type of immunity will an individual acquire after immunization?
Active
Which of the following is a correct, appropriate demonstration of understanding of the
process by which long-term protection against a specific organism is achieved?
memory cell production
Which of the following immunoglobulins offers the majority of protection against
infection and is the most abundant?
IgG
An infection has been established and the adaptive immune response has been
activated. Which of the following lines of defense has been mobilized?
Third
With which immunoglobulin would one suspect in someone who is having dust allergies?
IgE
A person has an inflammatory response. When examined one can identify edema in the
person's foot. What caused the edema ?
Vascular permeability
A 46 y/o female is states she is taking Ibuprofen for chronic arthritis and pain. Which of
these are parameters that would have the nurse warn the patient about taking Ibuprofen
history of asthma, history of lupus, history of peptic ulcers
A 22 -year-old patient delivered a baby 6 hours ago. The baby weighed 9 lb. 6 oz. The
patient sustained a second degree vaginal tear and rates her pain as a 6 out of 10. The
patient's genital area is swollen and tender. Based on the patient data, which action will
the nurse take?
Give 600 mg of Ibuprofen
Morphine 4 mg would be indicated if patients pain __
was severe, 7/10 on pain scale
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