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NUR 121 Exam 1 Questions With Correct Answers

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NUR 121 Exam 1 Questions With Correct
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*Neurovascular Assessment* - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-*6 p's (pain, pallor,
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paresthesia, pulselessness, pressure, paralysis)
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Peripheral vascular: |




-Color/temperature -Pulses |




-Capillary refill -Edema| |




Peripheral neurologic: |




-Sensation and motor function -Pain
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Immunity - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-protection from disease or illness maintained
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by the physiological defense mechanisms
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Ex: skin, WBC, mucus membranes
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Inflammation - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-a localized response to an injury, allergy, or
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|pathogen; first line of protection, providing immediate protection; causes visible
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symptoms and tissue damage if excessive; *does not always mean infection is
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present


What two components are critical in maintaining health and preventing disease? -
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CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-immunity and inflammation
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,Human Leukocyte Antigens (HLA) - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-on the surface of most
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somatic cells; determines the tissue type of a person; "lock and key" recognition
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and self-tolerance
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Parts of the Immune System - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-WBCs, Stem cells, other
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body systems (nervous/endocrine/GI)
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Factors that Effect Immunity in Older Adults - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-Nutrition,
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Meds, pre-existing conditions
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*immunity is ↓ | |




Infection - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-response to tissue injury; usually triggers
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inflammation but not all the time | | | | |




Neutrophils - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-bacteria fighters; phagocytosis
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Macrophages - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-phagocytosis; stimulate long lasting
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immunity


Basophils - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-act of blood vessels; excrete
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heparin/histamine/serotonin
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Eosinophils - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-fight against parasites
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5 Steps of Inflammation - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-1. Warmth
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,2. Redness
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3. Swelling
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4. Pain
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5. ↓ func.
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Stages of Inflammation - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-1. Vascular (constriction then
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hyperemia/edema)
2. Cellular Exudate from neutrophils
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3. Tissue Repair from WBCS thru angiogenesis
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Acquire Immunity - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-second line of immunity; specific and
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long-term resistance to microorganisms
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Agglutination - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-↑ action of macrophages and neutrophils
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Active Immunity - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-when antigen enters body and makes
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specific antibodies against the antigen
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Natural Active Immunity - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-*most effective and long lasting
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Artificial Active Immunity - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-vaccines/immunizations to
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prevent fatal illnesses
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Passive Immunity - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-short-term; antibodies transferred
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from another human/animal after its made in their body
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, Natural Passive Immunity - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-mom to baby; acquired
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through placenta/breastfeeding
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Artificial Passive Immunity - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-given to prevent
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rabies/tetanus/COVID
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Cell-Mediated Immunity (CMI) - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-involves WBCs; watches
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to attack any foreign cells; able to differentiate self v. nonself; prevents
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development of cancer after exposure to carcinogens; total immunocompetence-
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CMI must function optimally
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Hyperacute Transplant Rejection - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-immediate; widespread
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phagocytosis and lost of clotting; need to remove it and use a different transplant
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Acute Transplant Rejection - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-weeks-months; (ex: back pain
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from kidney transplant);
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CI: chronic inflammatory diseases/unable to follow med regimen
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Antirejection Medications - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-Maintenance therapy:
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Prednisone, cyclosporine, azathioprine --> immunosuppressants
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Rescue therapy: (acute) monoclonal/polyclonal antibodies
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Chronic Transplant Rejection - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-chronic inflammation and
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scarring of transplant with some function
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