Immunosenescence - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NUR 172 QUESTIONS AND WELL DETAILED ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+ WITH EXPERTISE FEEDBACK .REVISED Kaposi sarcoma (KS) is diagnosed through A) visual assessment B) biopsy C) computed tomography D) skin scraping B) biopsy The nurse notes that an older adult was treated for a wound infection and pneumonia within the last 6 months. Which factor will the nurse attribute to this client's illnesses? A) Decline in self-care activities B) Polypharmacy C) Reduced vitamin intake D) Immunosen...

Myeloid - ANSWER-erythrocyte, platelets, neutrophil, basophil, eosinophil, monoblast, macrophage, monocyte lymphoid - ANSWER-pre- B cell, pre-t cell, plasma cell, natural killer cell, t lymphocyte innate immunity - ANSWER-occurs naturally- phagocytes release inflammatory mediators acquired immunity - ANSWER-response of either b or t cells to antigens senescence - ANSWER-loss of cells power to divide and grow immunosenescence - ANSWER-reduction in size of thymus and function of immune ce...

BMTCN Study Myeloid - ANSWER-erythrocyte, platelets, neutrophil, basophil, eosinophil, monoblast, macrophage, monocyte lymphoid - ANSWER-pre- B cell, pre-t cell, plasma cell, natural killer cell, t lymphocyte innate immunity - ANSWER-occurs naturally- phagocytes release inflammatory mediators acquired immunity - ANSWER-response of either b or t cells to antigens senescence - ANSWER-loss of cells power to divide and grow immunosenescence - ANSWER-reduction in size of thymus and function ...

Stage 2 (Non-REM sleep cycle) - Medium deep sleep Slow eye movements Fragmentary dreams Easily awakened Reasons for an increase in elderly population. - Falling fertility rates, reduced infant and child mortality, improved sanitation, vaccinations, increasing survival at older ages. Income, mobility, housing, intimacy and social interaction. - Why is marital status an important determinant of health and well being? Functional independence with consideration for safety and social interact...

NUR 172 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Kaposi sarcoma (KS) is diagnosed through A) visual assessment B) biopsy C) computed tomography D) skin scraping - ANSWER- B) biopsy The nurse notes that an older adult was treated for a wound infection and pneumonia within the last 6 months. Which factor will the nurse attribute to this client's illnesses? A) Decline in self-care activities B) Polypharmacy C) Reduced vitamin intake D) Immunosenescence - ANSWER- D) Immunosenescence In a cli...

Compare the immune system against the lymphatic system The main difference between the two systems is that the lymphatic system is a part of the immune system whereas immune system defends the body from foreign materials. Discuss functions of the lymphatic system Drains excess interstitial fluid, transports dietary lipids and carries out immune responses Lymph After interstitial fluid passes through lymphatic vessels Is located within lymphatic vessels and lymphatic tissue Lacteals Specialize...

NUR 172 Kaposi sarcoma (KS) is diagnosed through A) visual assessment B) biopsy C) computed tomography D) skin scraping - Answer- B) biopsy The nurse notes that an older adult was treated for a wound infection and pneumonia within the last 6 months. Which factor will the nurse attribute to this client's illnesses? A) Decline in self-care activities B) Polypharmacy C) Reduced vitamin intake D) Immunosenescence - Answer- D) Immunosenescence In a client infected with human imm...

erythrocyte, platelets, neutrophil, basophil, eosinophil, monoblast, macrophage, monocyte Myeloid pre- B cell, pre-t cell, plasma cell, natural killer cell, t lymphocyte lymphoid occurs naturally- phagocytes release inflammatory mediators innate immunity response of either b or t cells to antigens acquired immunity loss of cells power to divide and grow senescence reduction in size of thymus and function of immune cells immunosenescence myeloid fi...

BMTCN StudyMyeloid - correct answer erythrocyte, platelets, neutrophil, basophil, eosinophil, monoblastic, macrophage, monocyte lymphoid - correct answer pre- B cell, pre-t cell, plasma cell, natural killer cell, t lymphocyte innate immunity - correct answer occurs naturally- phagocytes release inflammatory mediators acquired immunity - correct answer response of either b or t cells to antigens senescence - correct answer loss of cells power to divide and grow immunosenescence - c...

Disease process - etiology, pathogenesis, morphologic changes, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and clinical course immunosenescence - the weakening of both the innate and adaptive immune system with increasing age Multicausality - the combination of internal processes and influences from the environment that cause cell changes with aging physiological reserve - decrease in the ability to repair damage Senescence - progressive loss of ability to replicate over time Apoptosis - ...