Ch 9 QA Huether/McCance Infections and Defects in Mechanisms of Defense & Ch 10 Pathophysiology McCance Study Guide - Only HIV related questions

Ch 9 QA Huether/McCance Infections and Defects in Mechanisms of Defense & Ch 10 Pathophysiology McCance Study Guide - Only HIV related questions An immunologist is discussing endotoxin production. Which information should the immunologist include? Endotoxins are produced by: - ANS gram-negative bacteria. A 5-year-old male becomes ill with a severe cough. Histologic examination reveals a bacterial infection, and further laboratory testing reveals cell membrane damage and decreased protein synthesis. Which of the following is the most likely cause of this illness? - ANS Exotoxin A 50-year-old female experiences decreased blood pressure, decreased oxygen delivery, cardiovascular shock, and subsequent death. A complication of endotoxic shock is suspected. Which of the following is the most likely cause? - ANS Gram-negative bacteria After studying about fungi, which information indicates a correct understanding of fungi? Fungi causing deep or systemic infections: - ANS are commonly opportunistic. Which information indicates a correct understanding of viral vaccines? Most viral vaccines contain: - ANS attenuated viruses Which information indicates a good understanding of bacterial vaccines? Most bacterial vaccines contain: - ANS dead bacteria A nurse recalls bacteria become resistant to antimicrobials by: - ANS plasmid exchange (how genetic mutations are transmitted) What common symptom should be assessed in individuals with immunodeficiency? - ANS Recurrent infections When the immunologist says that pathogens possess infectivity, what is the immunologist explaining? Infectivity allows pathogens to: - ANS invade and multiply in the host