NSG 530 (NSG530)

Which component of the immune system is deficient in individuals with infections caused by viruses, fungi, or yeast? In which primary immune deficiency is there a partial-to-complete absence of T-cell immunity? How many months does it take for the newborn to be sufficiently protected by antibodies produced by its own B cells? Considering the effects of nutritional deficiencies on the immune system, severe deficits in calories and protein lead to deficiencies in the formation of wh...

Acute inflammation Neutralizes and destroys microorganisms What type of immunity prevents a neonate from developing an infection because he has maternal antibodies that he received in breast milk? Passive What type of immunity prevents a child from developing an infection because they have been vaccinated for it? Active What immunity prevents a man from developing an infection because he was infection with the same microorganism previously and recovered? Active What prevents a wo...

NSG 530 : Pathophysiology for Adv. Prac. - Wilkes University Exam 1, 2, 3 & 4. Complete Solution Package

Which of the following is least likely to contribute to the spread of HIV infection? a) Sharing of intravenous needles b) Oral sex c) Vaginal intercourse d) Mosquitoes - d) mosquitoes HIV is not spread through mosquitoes or other vectors. All the other options are known methods of spreading HIV. The nurse is caring for a client who has just learned that he is HIV positive. The client asks the nurse how long he has been able to infect others. Select the best response by the nurse...

Some fungi are components of normal human microflora - true A patient's primary care provider has ordered direct antigen detection in the care of a patient with a serious symptomatology of unknown origin. Which of the following processes will be conducted? - Introduction of monoclonal antibodies to a blood sample from the patient All organisms have the potential to cause infectious illness in humans - false A patient has begun taking acyclovir, an antiviral medication, to control herpe...

What percentage of test results in healthy people fall within the mean plus and minus two standard deviations? 95% T/F? The majority of the causes of disease are monogenic? False The manifestations of a disease are best defined as the ____. signs and symptoms of a disease The term prognosis refers to the: a. period of recovery and return to a normal state b. expected outcome of the disease c. mortality and morbidity rates for a given disease d. typical collection of...

A client was diagnosed as HIV positive several years ago. Which of the following blood test results reflects the fact that the client now has developed AIDS? - CD4+ T-cell count less than 200 cells/μL Following delivery, the parents have chosen to have their infant's cord blood frozen. A blood test is performed on the cord blood and found to contain IgM antibodies. The nurse interprets this to mean: - The infant has been exposed to an intrauterine infection. Protection of a newborn aga...

Hypersensitivity is best defined as a(an): a. Disturbance in the immunologic tolerance of self-antigens b. Immunologic reaction of one person to the tissue of another person c. Altered immunologic response to an antigen that results in disease d. Undetectable immune response in the presence of antigens - ANS: C Hypersensitivity is an altered immunologic response to an antigen that results in disease or damage to the host. The other options are not accurate definitions of hypersensitivit...

Water movement between ICF compartment and ECF compartment is primarily a function of what? Osmotic Forces In addition to osmosis, what force is involved in the movement of water between the plasma and interstitial fluid spaces? Hydrostatic pressure At the arterial end of capillaries, why does fluid move from the intravascular space into the interstitial space? Capillary hydrostatic pressure is higher than the capillary oncotic pressure Low plasma albumin causes edema as a resu...

How is hypersensitivity best defined? a. A disturbance in the immunologic tolerance of self-antigens b. An immunologic reaction of one person to the tissue of another person c. An altered immunologic response to an antigen that results in disease d. An undetectable immune response in the presence of antigens - c. An altered immunologic response to an antigen that results in disease What is a hypersensitivity reaction that produces an allergic response called? a. Hemolytic shock b. Anaphy...