Question 1

The nurse exemplifies the action of killer T cells as being like a:

Accepted Answer

A)  tiger slowly stalking an antigen to devour it.
B)  mad hornet flying through circulating fluids seeking and killing antigens.
C)  spider waiting in a web for an antigen to get caught in it.
D)  bird dog pointing to an antigen so it can be attacked by phagocytes.

Question 2

People that the nurse would assess as immunosuppressed would be those that are: (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  on chemotherapy for cancer.
B)  using corticosteroids.
C)  pregnant at 28 weeks gestation.
D)  recovering from joint replacement.
E)  diagnosed with HIV.

Question 3

Lymphoid tissue that is typically found in the ileum portion of the small bowel is called ____________.

Accepted Answer

Peyer's patches
Peye...

Question 4

The nurse reminds the patient that he can be protected by passive artificial immunity by:

Accepted Answer

A)  being injected with immune globulin.
B)  receiving immunizations.
C)  contracting the disease.
D)  consuming sufficient antioxidants. A

Question 5

The bone marrow produces a(n)_______ cell that can differentiate itself to acquire individual characteristics.

Accepted Answer

stem
Stem cells,which are produced by the bone marrow,are capable of differentiating themselves as they mature into different cells,such as liver cells and brain cells.

Question 6

The nurse explains that the immediate response of a person's body that produces an antibody is called the _____________.

Accepted Answer

humoral response
The humoral r...

Question 7

The nurse is preparing a presentation on the inflammatory response.While preparing a cartoon picture of lysis,the nurse correctly draws which scenario?

Accepted Answer

A)  An antibody acting through the process of neutralization
B)  An individual's arm that is red and swollen
C)  A phagocyte eating an antigen
D)  A cell that is originating in the bone marrow

Question 8

Antibodies can protect the body by either destroying or inactivating a particular antigen by: (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  mechanically harming it.
B)  activating the complement system.
C)  releasing chemicals that alter the environment of the antigen.
D)  directly attacking the nucleus of the antigen.
E)  forming organic "chains" that sweep out the antigen.

Question 9

Matching
Place the events of the complement system of proteins in the correct sequence.

-Step: 2

Accepted Answer

A)  Antibodies attack the antigen.
B)  Break in cell wall allows salt to enter antigen cell.
C)  Antigen swells and bursts.
D)  Water enters the antigen cell.
E)  Proteins embed in cell wall of antigen.

Question 10

The nurse points out that the fact that humans do not contract such diseases as distemper,as dogs do,is due to the human's _____ immunity.

Accepted Answer

A)  passive
B)  acquired
C)  innate
D)  passive natural C

Question 11

The nurse is evaluating the patient's understanding of his new diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis.Which statement reflects an understanding of the disease process?

Accepted Answer

A)  "My body lacks an appropriate response to invading bacteria."
B)  "My body produces an immune response to my own cells and tissues."
C)  "My body immediately produces a protein that is specifically designed to fight off an antigen."
D)  My body has a delayed response in which lymphocytes attack whole cells like bacteria."

Question 12

The nurse clarifies that the lymphocytes that actually produce either sensitized lymphocytes or antibodies are the:

Accepted Answer

A)  B lymphocytes.
B)  T cells.
C)  suppressor T cells.
D)  stem cells.

Question 13

When contrasting active and passive immunity,remember that passive immunity: (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  lasts for several years.
B)  stimulates the production of antibodies.
C)  prevents further tissue damage.
D)  provides temporary immunity from the disease.
E)  is given by vaccination.

Question 14

Matching
Place the events of the complement system of proteins in the correct sequence.

-Step: 5

Accepted Answer

A)  Antibodies attack the antigen.
B)  Break in cell wall allows salt to enter antigen cell.
C)  Antigen swells and bursts.
D)  Water enters the antigen cell.
E)  Proteins embed in cell wall of antigen.

Question 15

The nurse explains to a patient with a painful toe that the pain is related to the inflammatory response,which causes the discomfort by the:

Accepted Answer

A)  swelling, which compresses nerves.
B)  enzyme release, which irritates the area.
C)  acidic waste from the destroyed cells.
D)  heat of lysis, which affects the nerves.

Question 16

Techniques of testing for possible allergy include: (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  the scratch test.
B)  drinking diluted solution of antigen.
C)  intradermal injection.
D)  dropping solution in the eye.
E)  adhesive patches.

Question 17

The outpatient clinic nurse is collecting a health history on a 78 year-old patient who has a history of emphysema.It is most important for the nurse to advise this patient to receive which annual immunization?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tetanus
B)  Influenza
C)  Pneumonia
D)  Hepatitis B

Question 18

The nurse cautions that long-term alcohol abuse leads to alteration in the immune system by:

Accepted Answer

A)  altering the effectiveness of antibodies.
B)  stimulating autoimmune activity.
C)  impairing the ability of B lymphocytes to produce antibodies.
D)  shortening the life of circulating antibodies.

Question 19

The nurse points out that as a result of the aging process,one change in the immune system is:

Accepted Answer

A)  thickened skin.
B)  reduced ciliary action.
C)  thinned periosteum.
D)  reduced saliva.

Question 20

Plasma cells are stimulated to produce large quantities of specific antibodies by ____________.

Accepted Answer

memory cells
Memory cells reac...

Exam 10: the Immune and Lymphatic Systems

The nurse exemplifies the action of killer T cells as being like a:

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People that the nurse would assess as immunosuppressed would be those that are: (Select all that apply.)

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Lymphoid tissue that is typically found in the ileum portion of the small bowel is called ____________.

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The nurse reminds the patient that he can be protected by passive artificial immunity by:

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The bone marrow produces a(n)_______ cell that can differentiate itself to acquire individual characteristics.

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The nurse is preparing a presentation on the inflammatory response.While preparing a cartoon picture of lysis,the nurse correctly draws which scenario?

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Antibodies can protect the body by either destroying or inactivating a particular antigen by: (Select all that apply.)

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The nurse points out that the fact that humans do not contract such diseases as distemper,as dogs do,is due to the human's _____ immunity.

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The nurse is evaluating the patient's understanding of his new diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis.Which statement reflects an understanding of the disease process?

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The nurse clarifies that the lymphocytes that actually produce either sensitized lymphocytes or antibodies are the:

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When contrasting active and passive immunity,remember that passive immunity: (Select all that apply.)

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The nurse explains to a patient with a painful toe that the pain is related to the inflammatory response,which causes the discomfort by the:

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Techniques of testing for possible allergy include: (Select all that apply.)

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The outpatient clinic nurse is collecting a health history on a 78 year-old patient who has a history of emphysema.It is most important for the nurse to advise this patient to receive which annual immunization?

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The nurse cautions that long-term alcohol abuse leads to alteration in the immune system by:

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The nurse points out that as a result of the aging process,one change in the immune system is:

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Plasma cells are stimulated to produce large quantities of specific antibodies by ____________.

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