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3 types of T cells - Correct Answers-helper T-cells (CD4)
suppressor T-cells (CD8)
cytotoxic T-cells
Airborne transmission - Correct Answers-contaminate floats on air currents
(measles, TB, varicella and fungal diseases)
Antibody-mediated immunity (Humoral immunity) - Correct Answers-antigen-antibody interactions to
neutralize, destroy, or eliminate foreign proteins
Abs produced by sensitized B-lymphocytes
Abs destroy invading protein
B-cells produced in the spleen, lymph nodes, tonsils and mucosa of intestinal tract
Assessment to prevent a pressure injury - Correct Answers-mobility status
impaired sensation
impaired communication
friction and shear; keep bed at *30 degrees* or below
moisture leads to maceration (softening)
impaired nutritional status especially protein malnutrition
past-history of pressure injuries
Bacterial infection culture - Correct Answers-specimen taken from the drainage of the lesion and
placed on a bacterial culture medium
Basophils - Correct Answers-cause the signs and symptoms of inflammation
Biological response modifiers for RA - Correct Answers-very expensive and may not be covered by
insurance
high risk for developing impaired immunity and subsequent infection
must have a TB test prior to beginning therapy
Braden Risk Assessment Scale - Correct Answers-sensory perception
,moisture
activity
mobility
nutrition
friction and shear
Cell-mediated immunity (Cellular immunity) - Correct Answers-rely on the function of T cells as well
as natural killer cells
Cells involved with inflammatory response - Correct Answers-neutrophils
macrophages
basophils
Chain of Infection - Correct Answers-infectious agent -->
reservoir -->
portal of exit -->
mode of transmission -->
portal of entry -->
host -->
(infectious agent)
Classifications of wound contamination - Correct Answers-clean
clean-contaminated
contaminated
infected
Classifications of wound depth - Correct Answers-superficial
partial thickness
full-thickness
penetrating
Clean wound - Correct Answers-minimal inflammation
Clean-contaminated wound - Correct Answers-increased risk for infection
CNS assessment of a patient with HIV - Correct Answers-- confusion
- dementia
, - headache
- fever
- visual changes
- memory loss
- personality changes
- pain
- seizures
Contaminated wound - Correct Answers-high-risk for infections
CREST syndrome - Correct Answers-C - calcinosis (calcium deposits in the connective tissue)
R - Raynauds phenomenon (where the hands and feet turn white and cold and then blue in response to
cold or anxiety)
E - esophageal dysfunction (resulting in swallowing difficulty)
S - sclerodactyly (thick and tight skin on the fingers caused by an excess of collagen deposits within skin
layers)
T - telangiectasia (small red spots on the hands and face that are caused by the swelling of tiny blood
vessels)
Cytokines - Correct Answers-act like hormones
play many roles in the body
key role of cell-mediated immunity is prevention of the development of cancer and metastasis after
exposure to carcinogens
Cytotoxic T-cells - Correct Answers-destroy self-cells infected with parasites such as viruses or
protozoa
Dehiscence - Correct Answers-separation
Diascopy - Correct Answers-painless technique used to eliminate erythema to reveal the shape of a
skin lesion
Direct contact - Correct Answers-between 2 people involving touching, kissing, or intercourse
animals transmit disease via biting or scratching
Discoid Lupus Erythematosus - Correct Answers-affects only the skin
Dressings for pressure injury - Correct Answers-may be use to debride the wound
type and method can be recommended by a wound care specialist
ideal environment is clean, slightly moist surface with minimal bacterial colonization