NSG 331 Immunity Questions with 100% Correct
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Definition of immunity
process that provides an individual with protection or defense from a disease
what are the 3 primary functions of immunity?
1. protects the body from invasion of microorganisms
2. removes dead or damaged tissues and cells
3.recognizes and removes cell mutations that have demonstrated abnormal cell growth and
development
what are the 2 major types of problems that result from suppressed immune response?
infection and cancer
what types of effects can hypertensive reactions have?
localized or systemic
secondary immunodeficiency is brought on how?
this is acquired from either an adverse effect of treatment or just acquiring it later in life
PIDD stands for what?
primary immune deficiency disorders
how is PIDD acquired?
through genetics
when is PIDD diagnosed?
most cases is during infancy; some are during adolescence
what is the male to female ratio with PIDD?
, 5:1
How do adults present with PIDD?
persistent, recurrent, or resistant infections
how to manage PIDD as a nurse?
main thing is to reduce chance of infection this includes:
*hand hygiene
*following policy for prevention protocols
*monitoring for early signs of infection
*patient and family education for administering meds and therapy
what is HIV?
RETROVIRUS THAT CAUSES IMMUNOSUPRESSION MAKING PEOPLE MORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO
INFECTIONS
how many people have HIV?
> 1 million
what has resulted from treatment of HIV?
REDUCED AMOUNT OF DEATH RATES
when do immune problems begin in pts with HIV?
When CD4 and T cell count drops to less than 500 cells /uL
when do severe problems occur in pts with HIV?
when CD4 and T cells drop lower than 200 cells/uL
what is the normal range for CD4 and T cells?
800-1200
where dos HIV carry its gentic material?
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Definition of immunity
process that provides an individual with protection or defense from a disease
what are the 3 primary functions of immunity?
1. protects the body from invasion of microorganisms
2. removes dead or damaged tissues and cells
3.recognizes and removes cell mutations that have demonstrated abnormal cell growth and
development
what are the 2 major types of problems that result from suppressed immune response?
infection and cancer
what types of effects can hypertensive reactions have?
localized or systemic
secondary immunodeficiency is brought on how?
this is acquired from either an adverse effect of treatment or just acquiring it later in life
PIDD stands for what?
primary immune deficiency disorders
how is PIDD acquired?
through genetics
when is PIDD diagnosed?
most cases is during infancy; some are during adolescence
what is the male to female ratio with PIDD?
, 5:1
How do adults present with PIDD?
persistent, recurrent, or resistant infections
how to manage PIDD as a nurse?
main thing is to reduce chance of infection this includes:
*hand hygiene
*following policy for prevention protocols
*monitoring for early signs of infection
*patient and family education for administering meds and therapy
what is HIV?
RETROVIRUS THAT CAUSES IMMUNOSUPRESSION MAKING PEOPLE MORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO
INFECTIONS
how many people have HIV?
> 1 million
what has resulted from treatment of HIV?
REDUCED AMOUNT OF DEATH RATES
when do immune problems begin in pts with HIV?
When CD4 and T cell count drops to less than 500 cells /uL
when do severe problems occur in pts with HIV?
when CD4 and T cells drop lower than 200 cells/uL
what is the normal range for CD4 and T cells?
800-1200
where dos HIV carry its gentic material?
