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Nursing 1 Exam 3, Unit 9- Infection, Tissue
Integrity, Pain, Immunity (mod 1), Immunity
and Infection M8 Nursing 120, Module 3 First
Semester Nursing Program, Infection,
Inflammation, Immunity NCLEX Review
Questions, week 7.5 stress, coping Questions
with Correct Answers | Updated (100%
Correct Answers)
What is Immunity? Answer: The normal physiologic response to
microorganisms and proteins as well as conditions associated with
an inadequate or excessive immune response.
Immunity Answer: -resistance to disease
-the normal physiological response to microorganisms and proteins
as well as conditions associated with an inadequate or excessive
immune response
Body's defense against foreign substances Answer: antigens
Endemic Infection Answer: More common in one geographic area
than elsewhere, but occur at low to moderate levels in that area
Example: chickenpox, malaria, zika, Hanta,
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Definition of Pain Answer: -Whatever the person experiencing pain
says it is
-uncomfortable stimuli, physical or emotional, that
causes distress subjective to the individual
Dermal Ulcer Answer: any type of wound going into the dermal
layer
What is Innate immunity? Answer: AKA natural or native
present at birth
natural protective feature
provides immediate protection
not antigen specific
Innate immunity Answer: -also referred to as natural or native
-immunity that is present at birth; it provides nonspecific response
not considered antigen specific
-skin, mucous membranes
immune system working well Answer: immunocompetent
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Epidemic Infection Answer: appearance of an infectious disease or
condition that attacks many people at the same time in the same
geographical area; can spread to different areas
Example: SARS, Ebola,
Descriptors of Pain Answer: -duration
-frequency
-location
-quality
-intensity
Pressure Ulcer Answer: any lesion caused by unrelieved pressure
that results in damage to underlying tissue
a type of dermal ulcer
What is Acquired immunity? Answer: gained after birth either
actively or passively
Pandemic Infection Answer: worldwide epidemic; outbreak of a
disease across continents
Example: AIDS, HIV, Bubonic Plague, Spanish Influenza, Small Pox,
TB
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Risk Factors for pressure ulcers Answer: - Reduced sensory
perception
- Moisture
- Reduced mobility
- Malnutrition
- Friction and shear
- Alteration in LOC (level of consciousness)
Duration Answer: -acute (short term)
-chronic (persistent; greater than 3 months)
-combination
Acquired immunity Answer: -refers to immunity protection that is
gained after birth either actively or passively
immune system not working properly Answer: immunodeficient
chain of infection Answer: host/infectious agent / resvoir /portal of
exit/ mode of transmission/portal of entry/
Active acquired immunity Answer: -develops after the introduction
of a foreign antigen resulting in the formation of antibodies or
sensitized T lymphocytes.
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Nursing 1 Exam 3, Unit 9- Infection, Tissue
Integrity, Pain, Immunity (mod 1), Immunity
and Infection M8 Nursing 120, Module 3 First
Semester Nursing Program, Infection,
Inflammation, Immunity NCLEX Review
Questions, week 7.5 stress, coping Questions
with Correct Answers | Updated (100%
Correct Answers)
What is Immunity? Answer: The normal physiologic response to
microorganisms and proteins as well as conditions associated with
an inadequate or excessive immune response.
Immunity Answer: -resistance to disease
-the normal physiological response to microorganisms and proteins
as well as conditions associated with an inadequate or excessive
immune response
Body's defense against foreign substances Answer: antigens
Endemic Infection Answer: More common in one geographic area
than elsewhere, but occur at low to moderate levels in that area
Example: chickenpox, malaria, zika, Hanta,
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Definition of Pain Answer: -Whatever the person experiencing pain
says it is
-uncomfortable stimuli, physical or emotional, that
causes distress subjective to the individual
Dermal Ulcer Answer: any type of wound going into the dermal
layer
What is Innate immunity? Answer: AKA natural or native
present at birth
natural protective feature
provides immediate protection
not antigen specific
Innate immunity Answer: -also referred to as natural or native
-immunity that is present at birth; it provides nonspecific response
not considered antigen specific
-skin, mucous membranes
immune system working well Answer: immunocompetent
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Epidemic Infection Answer: appearance of an infectious disease or
condition that attacks many people at the same time in the same
geographical area; can spread to different areas
Example: SARS, Ebola,
Descriptors of Pain Answer: -duration
-frequency
-location
-quality
-intensity
Pressure Ulcer Answer: any lesion caused by unrelieved pressure
that results in damage to underlying tissue
a type of dermal ulcer
What is Acquired immunity? Answer: gained after birth either
actively or passively
Pandemic Infection Answer: worldwide epidemic; outbreak of a
disease across continents
Example: AIDS, HIV, Bubonic Plague, Spanish Influenza, Small Pox,
TB
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Risk Factors for pressure ulcers Answer: - Reduced sensory
perception
- Moisture
- Reduced mobility
- Malnutrition
- Friction and shear
- Alteration in LOC (level of consciousness)
Duration Answer: -acute (short term)
-chronic (persistent; greater than 3 months)
-combination
Acquired immunity Answer: -refers to immunity protection that is
gained after birth either actively or passively
immune system not working properly Answer: immunodeficient
chain of infection Answer: host/infectious agent / resvoir /portal of
exit/ mode of transmission/portal of entry/
Active acquired immunity Answer: -develops after the introduction
of a foreign antigen resulting in the formation of antibodies or
sensitized T lymphocytes.
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