NR 443 CHAPTER 13: IMMUNITY, INFLAMMATION, AND INFECTION

NR 443 CHAPTER 13: IMMUNITY, INFLAMMATION, AND INFECTION Chapter 13: Immunity, Inflammation, and Infection Linton: Introduction to Medical-Surgical Nursing, 6th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A patient in early labor says to the nurse, “I will pass on protection from diseases, and the baby will not ever need any shots.” What is the best response by the nurse? a. “Babies are born with innate (natural) immunity at birth.” b. “Babies are born with immunoglobulin E (IgE), an antibody that crosses the placenta, but it only briefly protects the baby.” c. “Yes, immediate antibody immunity from the mother is the first line of defense against disease for babies.” d. “Yes, the mother passes on cell-mediated immunity.” A school nurse starts a clean-up campaign at a local elementary school in an effort to combat allergens. What is the most common allergic response disorder? a. Anaphylaxis b. Asthma c. Contact dermatitis d. Urticaria A nurse is discussing the body’s first and second lines of defense against infection with a community group. What does the body’s first line of defense include? a. Teeth b. Sweat c. White blood cells d. T lymphocytes