Neutrophils Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A homeless man has a 3-month history of decreased a-peptide, generalized wasting, low grade fever , worsening cough productive of blood, mucopurulent sputum. He has a 3-year history of alcohol abuse. Xray films of the chest show consolidation and cavitary lesions in the apices of the lungs. Which of the following is most likely inflammatory and/or immune response in the lung? A. Endothelial cell proliferation, vascular budding, fibroblasts B. Epithelioid cells, multinucleate giant cells, case...

Which is the best definition of "immunity"? - a.The state of having been exposed to a pathogen repeatedly b.The state of being resistant to reinfection with a pathogen <- Correct! c.When an individual has never been exposed to a pathogen d.When the immune system is activated e.When physical barriers are not enough to prevent infection Effectors of the humoral immune system are known as - odies oglobulin ement d.B cells e.All of the above <-Correct! Which of the following cell ...

Which of the following is NOT a sign of diabetes mellitus? - correct answer polycythemia (Got thick blood; increased RBC) Which anterior pituitary hormone does NOT target another endocrine gland? - correct answer growth hormone The normal RBC "graveyard" is the liver. - correct answer False A person with an extremely high count of neutrophils is likely suffering ________. - correct answer a bacterial infection An individual who is blood type AB negative can ________. - corre...

What innate immune cells are the most prevalent/abundant 55-90% of WBC and do general phagocytosis? Correct Answer: Neutrophils Neutrophils Correct Answer: most prevalent and abundant WBC 55-90% -general phagocytosis -secretes antimicrobial proteins/defensins to kill -Forms a Neutrophil Extracellular Trap - to prevent spread, localizing the infection Which innate immune cells is nonmotile in tissue and similar to basophils? Correct Answer: mast cells Which innate immune cells are ...

NUR 212 finals Test Questions and Correct Answers Crohns S/S - ANSWER -Ulcers in mouth (whole GI tract) -anal fissures -found in scattered patches -bowl obstruction D/T Stricture -ABD pain RLQ -surgery not recommended TPN (total parenteral nutrition) - ANSWER Provides bowel rest Gastric bypass discharge teaching - ANSWER -small frequent meals -no water with food BMI extreme obesity - ANSWER > 40% BMI Obese - ANSWER ...

The largest vein in an animal's body is: - Answer- vena cava If immature neutrophils are observed in peripheral blood, the condition is called a: - Answer- left shift What type of cell is responsible for immunity against intracellular pathogens? - Answer- T-Lymphocytes The ductus arteriousus in a fetus allows blood to flow directly: - Answer- into the aorta from the pulmonary artery During hemostasis, which process occurs first? - Answer- Platelet adhesion Jaundice (icterus) coul...

NURS 5315 Advanced Pathophysiology TEST 2 ELSEVIER QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. Chapter 7 Innate Immunity Questions 1. 1.ID: 80 Which of the following is an example of a physical barrier? A. Antibacterial fatty acids B. Lysozymes in tears C. Epithelial cells Correct Epithelial cells form tight junctions that are a physical barrier to entry for organisms. Sebaceous glands in the skin secrete antibacterial and antifungal fatty acids. Earwax and lysozymes in tears are examples of biochemical secr...

NR 283: Patho | Exam 1 Test Questions with Verified Answers A pathology report identifies abnormal changes in the size, shape, and organization of mature cells. How would the nurse best classify these changes? Dysplasia Which cellular change occurs in the liver of someone who has had a lobe of the liver removed? Regeneration What does the nurse understand to be the most common cause of cellular injury? Hypoxia During childhood, the thymus decreases in size. This is referred to as what type o...

Question 1. 1. A nurse practitioner student is familiarizing herself with the overnight admissions to an acute medical unit of a university hospital. Which of the following patients would the student recognize as being least likely to have a diagnosis of antiphospholipid syndrome in his or her medical history? (Points : 0.4) A 66-year-old obese male with left-sided hemiplegia secondary to a cerebrovascular accident A 90-year-old female resident of a long-term care facility who has bee...

What does inflammation begin w/? Correct Answer arachidonic acid and under goes conversion by cyclooxylenase What does arachidonic acid become? Correct Answer prostaglandins What role do prostaglandins play? Correct Answer they are the #1 inflammatory marker What does the arachidonic acid inflammatory process generally apply to? Correct Answer connective tissue What facilitates the conversion of arachidonic acid in pulmonary tissue? Correct Answer lipooxygenase What is a major cau...