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The immune response to a particular pathogen is tailored to the type of organism involved depends on: - ️️1. The structure of the pathogen 2. Location ( intra/extracellular) What is the basic model for immunity? - ️️Antigen--> Entrance into body --> recognition--> effector response Why is a burn victim at risk? - ️️They can get an infection since the barrier is gone; main cause of infection. Can you generate immunity without inducing a disease? - ️️Yes; through a ...

IgE - ️️type 1 hypersensitivity -IgE antibodies act by cross-linking Fcε receptors on surfaces of immune cells -Ig's not harmful by themselves; low levels in circulation -Harm comes from interactions with Fcε receptors on effector cells -*Effector cells release granules* -*Granules contain histamine, heparin, proteases, leukotrienes, prostaglandins, chemokines -very bioactive* -Mediators act on surrounding tissues and cells to cause symptoms Basic model for immunity - ️️Anti...

What is the lymphatic system? - ️️System where lymphatic vessels circulate lymph (interstitial fluid); collect in the thoracic duct and drains into left subclavian vein. What are myeloid precursors? Lymphoid precursors? - ️️Myeloid lineage includes precursor cells (blasts) for erythropoiesis, thrombopoiesis, granulopoiesis, and monocytopenia (all in bone marrow) Lymphoid lineage forms lymphopoietic cells, partly in the bone marrow and partly in the lymphoid organs Myeloid cells - ...

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An elderly woman is hospitalized with pneumonia and anemia. She is weak and has a poor cough effort. She has a history of cardiomyopathy. Her current vital signs are temperature 100.2 °F, pulse 114, respiration 26, blood pressure 106/58. She has oxygen ordered at 2 liters by nasal cannula. Her oxygen saturation measures 88% when on room air, 93% with supplemental oxygen. She develops shortness of breath on any activity and eats little because it is difficult for her to eat and breathe at t...

A cleansing enema is ordered for a 55-year-old patient before intestinal surgery. The nurse understands that the maximum amount of fluid given is: A.) 150 to 200 mL. B.) 200 to 400 mL. C.) 400 to 750 mL. D.) 750 to 1000 mL. - ️️D REASON: More than 1000 mL of fluid causes distention to the point of rupturing the bowel. During the nursing assessment a patient reveals that he has diarrhea and cramping every time he has ice cream. He attributes this to the cold nature of the food. Howev...

Catheter-Associated UTI (CAUTI) - ️️High risk for infection Foley care (every 12 hr) Sterile technique Bag lower than body Empty bag at least half full Remove Foley ASAP Pressure Injury Urinary Incontinence: Nursing Interventions - ️️Bladder training Remind older adults to go to bathroom Pelvic muscle exercises (Kegels) Increase fluids (NOT heart pts CHF, chronic kidney disease) Stop fluid 2 hrs before bedtime Evaluate medications Assess older men with voiding pattern change...

What is the purpose of the Nurse Practice Act? - ️️-describes and defines the scope of practice for nurses -what we can and can't do -do not practice beyond limits What are the safeguards to competent practice? - ️️-respect legal boundaries of practice -follow procedures and policies -owning personal strengths and weaknesses -evaluating proposed assignments -keeping current -respecting patient rights and developing rapport with patients -documenting carefully -working with...

The goals of a well-designed, comprehensive teaching plan include - ️️providing a good fit with each patient's unique learning needs, reducing health care costs, improving quality of care, and ultimately changing behaviors to improve patient outcomes. Maintenance and Promotion of Health and Illness Prevention - ️️-As a nurse you are a visible, competent resource for patients who want to improve their physical and psychological well-being. -Success in patient education is the abi...

What is the Nurse Practice Act? - ️️Describes and prescribes legal boundaries and conduct of nursing practice What is responsible for nursing practice and delegation of tasks? - ️️ANA code of ethics What is responsibility? - ️️Willingness to respect ones professional obligation and to follow through Ethics - ️️Study of conduct and character Values - ️️Personal beliefs about worth Autonomy - ️️Freedom from external control Beneficence - ️️taking positive actio...

Name 3 things to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning - ️️1. Never let engine run in a closed garage 2. Do not use heater/AC in a parked car with windows closed 3. Close the fresh-air vent in congested traffic What if there is no marked like? - ️️At the point of the nearest intersecting roadway, where you can see approaching traffic before entering the intersection It is legal to have a video monitor that the driver can see: True/False - ️️False. It is legal to read a written messa...

Personal Property Form - ️️is open perils coverage on personal property usually in a home Aleatory - ️️contingent on a certain event that provides for unequal transfer of value between parties Extra Expense Coverage - ️️provides coverage that will permit the insured to continue business without interruption following a property loss Physical Hazard - ️️hazard that arises from the property itself Morale Hazard - ️️person driving crazy because they have insurance Moral ...

Which lane must you be in before making a left turn from a one-way street? A. The lane nearest the left curb. B. The lane nearest the center of the street. C. The lane nearest the right curb. - ️️A The center of the roadway is marked with one solid yellow line and one broken yellow line. If the broken yellow line is on the right of the solid yellow line (your side) it means: A. You are not allowed to pass in this area. B. You are in a "passing zone" and it is safe to pass oth...

You may not park - ️️Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant Within 20 feet of a fire station driveway on the same side of the street Within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection The school bus stop law applies on any roadways with two or more lanes of traffic, with what exception? - ️️When approaching a bus on a divided highway having tow roads separated by an unpaved median. Which of the following statements about blind spots is true? - ️️Large trucks have bigger blind spots th...

What unfair and prohibited practice involves the offer of a special premium or favor as an incentive to purchase insurance? A. Coercion B. Unfair discrimination C. Rebating D. Boycott, coercion and intimidation - ️️C. Rebating A temporary license issued to a representative of a licensed producer who dies or becomes disabled is valid for up to how many days? A. 120 B. 180 C. 240 D. 360 - ️️B. 180 A corporation, association , partnership, limited liability company, limited liab...

What does the federal government provide? - ️️Flood insurance, federal crop insurance, war risk insurance, nuclear energy liability insurance, work comp Surplus Lines Insurance - ️️Insurance obtained from nonadmitted insurers when protection is not available from admitted insurers 3 type of hazards - ️️Physical, moral, morale Methods of Handling Risk (STARR) - ️️Sharing, Transfer, Avoidance, Reduction, Retention Two Parties - ️️Insured: insurance company & Insurer: Cus...

Which of the following are exempt from the Tennessee State Board of Cosmetology? - ️️Physicians & surgeons or trained nurses, trained nurse assistants, aides, or similar personnel, acting solely in their professional capacity Any person who desires a license to practice esthetics only must obtain 750 hours, which must include __ hours of online or in-person training, at no cost by a nonprofit anti-domestic violence organization recognized by the TN Coalition of End Domestic Violence & ...

D - ️️How much of the group life of $75,000 would be taxable to the beneficiary? A. $25,000 B. $75,000 C. $50,000 D. none flexible premium variable life - ️️the amount of premium to be paid and the payment date are both unknown; no guaranteed cash value/death benefit; owner cannot borrow on this policy decreasing term - ️️the face amount decreases for the life of the policy down to zero at the end of the term or expiration date of the contract return of premium - ️️a ri...

What does the Constitution do? - ️️Sets up the government Protects the basic rights of Americans Defines the government There are four amendments about who can vote, describe one. - ️️Citizens 18 and older can vote, You don't have to pay to vote, Any citizen can vote, What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence? - ️️Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness What are two cabinet level positions? - ️️The Secretary of State / Defense / Education / Labor / Tr...

When two vehicles meet on a steep mountain road where neither can pass, which vehicle has the right-of-way? - ️️The vehicle traveling uphill Do not _______ at crash scenes or locations along the highway where a law enforcement officer may have pulled a vehicle off the road. - ️️Rubberneck (slow down the vehicle, become distracted, or stare), because it could cause drivers to become involved in a crash. Before passing another vehicle... - ️️look ahead for road conditions and tra...