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Chapter 10 immune and lymphatic system questionswith correct answers
What is an effect of aging on the immune and lymphatic systems?
a) The production of T lymphocytes from the thymus gland increases in
older individuals.
b) Neonates are the age group least susceptible to infection.
c) Decreased ciliary action results in decreased removal of organisms.
d) Skin becomes thicker, more elastic, and less prone to injury. Correct
Answer-c) Decreased ciliary action results in decreased removal of
organisms.
The primary function of an antigen is
a) a foreign substance or component of a cell that stimulates an immune
response.
b) a specific protein produced in a humoral response.
c) destroying foreign cells.
d) source of stem cells. Correct Answer-a) a foreign substance or
component of a cell that stimulates an immune response.
The main type of cells involved in a primary humoral response is
a) T lymphocytes.
b) memory T cells.
c) helper T cells.
d) B lymphocytes. Correct Answer-d) B lymphocytes.
,Which is the major antibody in primary and secondary immune
responses?
a) Immunoglobulin D
b) Immunoglobulin G
c) Immunoglobulin M
d) Immunoglobulin A Correct Answer-b) Immunoglobulin G
The nurse expects the patient to develop active naturally acquired
immunity in which circumstance?
a) Transmission from mother to fetus in utero
b) During administration of human immune globulin
c) After a patient contracts and survives a disease
d) After vaccination or immunization Correct Answer-c) After a patient
contracts and survives a disease
According to the adult immunization schedule in the United States, the
influenza vaccination should be given how frequently?
a) One dose two times per year
b) One dose annually
c) One dose every 5 years
d) One dose every 10 years Correct Answer-b) One dose annually
The nurse would suspect that a female patient's immune system has been
activated if blood tests reveal
, a) hemoglobin of 12.5 g/dL.
b) red blood cell count of 4.7 million/mm3.
c) hematocrit of 39%.
d) white blood cell count of 13,000/mm3. Correct Answer-d) white
blood cell count of 13,000/mm3.
Which nursing measure would be most effective in treating
hyperpyrexia?
a) Ice bags placed on the forehead
b) Ice bags placed in the groin and axillae
c) Sponging the patient with cold water
d) Administering acetaminophen every 2 hours Correct Answer-b) Ice
bags placed in the groin and axillae
What is the first step in the body's defense mechanism against tissue
injury or invasion of foreign organisms?
a) Interactions with antigens by T lymphocytes
b) Release of sensitized T cells
c) Inflammation
d) Cell-mediated immunity Correct Answer-c) Inflammation
What is most beneficial in preventing facility-acquired infections in
patients?
a) Standard Precautions
b) Immunizations
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