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. Latest u

What is Immunity? - >>The normal physiologic response to microorganisms and proteins as well as conditions associated with an inadequate or excessive immune response. Immunity - >>-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 - >>antigens Endemic Infection - >>More common in one geographic area than elsewhere, but occur at low to moderate levels in that area Example: chickenpox, malaria, zika, Hanta, Definition of Pain - >>-Whatever the person experiencing pain says it is -uncomfortable stimuli, physical or emotional, that causes distress subjective to the individual Dermal Ulcer - >>any type of wound going into the dermal layer What is Innate immunity? - >>AKA natural or native present at birth natural protective feature provides immediate protection not antigen specific Innate immunity - >>-also referred to as natural or native -immunity that is present at birth; it provides nonspecific response not considered antigen specific -skin, mucous membranes