NUR 121 Exam 1 (100% Accurate Answers)

*Neurovascular Assessment* correct answers *6 p's (pain, pallor, paresthesia, pulselessness, pressure, paralysis) Peripheral vascular: -Color/temperature -Pulses -Capillary refill -Edema Peripheral neurologic: -Sensation and motor function -Pain Immunity correct answers protection from disease or illness maintained by the physiological defense mechanisms Ex: skin, WBC, mucus membranes Inflammation correct answers a localized response to an injury, allergy, or pathogen; first line of protection, providing immediate protection; causes visible symptoms and tissue damage if excessive; *does not always mean infection is present What two components are critical in maintaining health and preventing disease? correct answers immunity and inflammation Human Leukocyte Antigens (HLA) correct answers on the surface of most somatic cells; determines the tissue type of a person; "lock and key" recognition and self-tolerance Parts of the Immune System correct answers WBCs, Stem cells, other body systems (nervous/endocrine/GI) Factors that Effect Immunity in Older Adults correct answers Nutrition, Meds, pre-existing conditions *immunity is ↓ Infection correct answers response to tissue injury; usually triggers inflammation but not all the time Neutrophils correct answers bacteria fighters; phagocytosis Macrophages correct answers phagocytosis; stimulate long lasting immunity Basophils correct answers act of blood vessels; excrete heparin/histamine/serotonin Eosinophils correct answers fight against parasites 5 Steps of Inflammation correct answers 1. Warmth 2. Redness 3. Swelling 4. Pain