Two types of defenses - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

infection Correct Answer-invasion of the body by microbes and the proliferation (growth in numbers) of those microbes virulence Correct Answer-how strong the microbe is incubation, prodromal, full stage of illness, convalescent Correct Answer-stages of infection incubation Correct Answer-this stage of infection is the time between invasion and appearance of infection - varies prodromal Correct Answer-this stage of infection is the early S&S of disease - may be contagious and not awar...

H has suffered a covered disability away from her job and will shortly begin collecting benefits. The insurer sends a letter to H stating that she will not receive any benefit amounts greater than her income. This clause is known as: A: Over-insurance clause B: free look C: relation of earning to insurance D: relation of economic value - answer-C: relation of earning to insurance The insured should be aware of the issue date upon delivery a policy and the date should be listed on: A: the...

extracellular enzymes - increase protection against host defenses and attack and kill host defensive cells to enable spread of infection two extracellular enzymes - coagulase & hyaluronidase coagulase - -pathogen produces coagulase -coagulase causes formation of a clot around pathogen -kinase causes breakdown of a clot -bacteria is released into blood hyaluronidase - -pathogens approach epithelium -pathogens produce hyaluronidase -pathogen can now invade deeper tissues Bacterial toxins...

BIO 242 EXAM 3 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ALREADY PASSED Which defenses are considered nonspecific and innate? A. Primary defense B. Secondary defense Differentiate between the components of the primary and secondary lines of defense. PRIMARY: Physical and chemical barriers SECONDARY: Phagocytosis, inflammation, fever, antimicrobial proteins What region of the human body is safeguarded by fatty acids, acidic pH, lactic acid, and a resilient cell barrier with its own normal biota? ...

Which of the following behaviors indicates the highest potential for spreading infections among clients? The nurse: 1) disinfects dirty hands with antibacterial soap. 2) allows alcohol-based rub to dry for 10 seconds. 3) washes hands only after leaving each room. 4) uses cold water for medical asepsis. 2. What is the most frequent cause of the spread of infection among institutionalized patients? 1) Airborne microbes from other patients 2) Contact with contaminated equipment 3) Hands of...

Mens Rea - Answer-The mental state a person must have been in while committing a crime for it to be intentional (guilty mind) Statue - Answer-Laws passed by NYS Legislator and signed by Governor Three branches of government - Answer-1) Executive (police) 2) Legislative (makes laws) 3) Judicial (courts) Two types of defenses - Answer-1) Self-defense 2) Affirmative defense Judge and their function - Answer-1) Rules on admissibility of evidence 2) Instruct jury on the law 3) Sent...

- Temp/warmth - Low/High CBC - Increased HR - Low BP - Increased respiratory rate - Redness - Answer- Infection S/S - Rotate patient every 2 hours - Reposition - Padding - PROM - Barrier cream - Keep dry - Move using a lifting device - Answer- Nursing interventions to decrease risk of pressure injuries CD4 will be lower not less than 200 CD8 will be normal - Answer- HIV labs CD4 will be less than 200 CD8 will be increased. - Answer- AIDS labs - Prevents the virus from mu...

ATI TEAS 7 Student Guide, Science Section Questions Answered 100% Correct Which of the following describes the process by which solid carbon dioxide (dry ice) turns directly into carbon dioxide gas? A. Evaporation B. Sublimation C. Deposition D. Condensation B. Sublimation Which of the following describes why water has a concave or down-ward curving meniscus when poured in a glass beaker? A. The adhesive forces with the glass are greater than the cohesive forces B. Glass has a a h...

Test Bank Gould's Pathophysiology for the Health Professions 6th Edition HUBERT TEST BANK Table of Contents Chapter 01: Introduction to Pathophysiology Test Bank 1 Chapter 02: Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Imbalances Test Bank 9 Chapter 03: Introduction to Basic Pharmacology and Other Common Therapies Test Bank 18 Chapter 04: Pain Test Bank 21 Chapter 05: Inflammation and Healing Test Bank 25 Chapter 06: Infection Test Bank 36 Chapter 07: Immunity Test Bank 44 Chapter 08: Skin Disorders Test...

List the major structures of the lymphatic system. - Tonsils, spleen, nodes, lymph vessels, thymus (not thyroid) What are the three things required for an infection to occur? - Pathogen, host, mode of transmission List and describe the six links of the chain of infection. - Pathogen - organism that causes disease Reservoir - a place for the pathogen to multiple Place of exit - how the pathogen leaves the reservoir Method of transmission- how the pathogen travels to a new host Portal of ...