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1. Physical assessment for immunity: General appearance

Vital signs

Inspect mucous membranes

Assess skin color, temp, &

moisture inspect lymph nodes

Assess MS system check joint

ROM

2. artificially acquired active immunity: Immunity developed after exposure to a pathogen (i.e. live animal)


Examples: rabies and tetanus shot

3. Active immunity: Exposure to disease or through vaccination. Usually lasts for a long period.

Body creates antibodies by the immune system to that antigen (natural immunity)

Vaccination is introduced in a weakened or killed form of the disease into the body (vaccine-induced immunity) 4. Passive

immunity: receives antibodies from someone else rather than producing them through their own immune system.

Protection is immediate but lasts for a short period (weeks to months)


Example: passing antibodies from mother to the fetus via placenta or breast milk; administering blood product;

immunoglobulins

5. Difference between antibodies and antigens: Antibodies = good, fight invaders

Antigens = bad, attack cells

6. Diagnostic labs for infection: WBC w/ differential



,Procalcitonin

wound cultures

Urinalysis

Serological test

Direct antigen detection antibiotic

peak

Trough levels

Radiological examinations (X-ray)

Lumbar puncture

Ultrasound examination

7. Complications of NSAIDS for older adults: GI issues such as stomach ulcers and bleeding

Renal (excreted) toxicity

Hepatic (metabolized) toxicity

Labs to obtain: LFT and renal function

8. Indicators for systematic reaction to inflammation: Oral temperature greater than 38C or less than 36C Increased

HR and RR

Increased WBC (>12,000)

Generalized edema

Enlarged and tender lymph nodes

Altered perfusion (slow cap refill >3 seconds)

Altered mental status

Decreased urine output

Wound culture

9. Signs & Symptoms of acute ulcerative colitis: LLQ abdominal pain



,Anorexia and weight loss

Fever

Hypotensive

Diarrhea (5-30 stools/day)

Stools contain mucus/blood/pus

Abdominal distention/tenderness/firmness

High-pitched bowel sounds

Rectal bleeding

Malnutrition

Hypovolemia

Anemia

10. Nursing actions to decrease cancer cells and support normal cell function-

: Nutrition

Hydration

Exercise

Optimal homeostasis*

Promote sleep

Manage tx side effects

Myelosuppression

Bruising/oral care

Administering platelet transfusion

Prevent infection and exposure to germs

Discourage smoking

Drink alcohol in moderation




, 11. Collaborative tx plan for client with leukemia: Bone marrow transplant

Stem cell transplant

*Splenectomy

Chemotherapy

Biological therapy (cytokines)

Radiation therapy

Acupuncture and massage

*Nutritionist, dietician, pharmacist, family, OT/PT, social worker, recreational therapist, child life specialist

12. Strategies for cancer prevention and early detection: - Make healthy lifestyle choices;

avoid smoking, limit alcohol consumption, exercise, wear sunscreen, avoid prolonged sun exposure, follow

occupational safety protocols

- Early detection leads to more successful and less extensive tx (routine x-ray/CT/MRI/Ultrasound/nuclear

imaging/angiography/PET scan)

13. Assessment findings that are positive indicators for breast cancer: Nontender lump in the breast on the upper

outer quadrant*

Abnormal nipple discharge

Rash around the nipple area

Nipple retraction

Dimpling of the skin "Orange peel"

Change in the position of the nipple

14. Discharge teaching instructions for iron deficiency anemia: -Eat iron-rich foods and

protein

-Iron or folic acid supplements

-Vitamin C (helps with iron absorption)

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