Exam 15: Care of the Patient with an Immune Disorder

What is humoral immunity based on? (Select all that apply. )

What is the term for transplantation of tissue between members of the same species?

A patient is admitted with a secondary immunodeficiency from chemotherapy.The nursing plan of care should include provisions for:

How does normal aging change the immune system?

Which person is most at risk for a hypersensitivity reaction?

What is the substance released by the T cells that stimulates the lymphocytes to attack an inflammation?

A type IV latex allergy is characterized by________ _______.

To provide examples of an active acquired immunity,the nurse uses the example of a person who has acquired immunity from measles because that person has had: (Select all that apply. )

List the sequence of a plasmapheresis procedure.(Separate letters by a comma and space as follows: A,B,C,D)

What is B-cell proliferation dependent on?

The nurse outlines the functions of the immune system as those actions which: (Select all that apply. )

The transfer of tissue between genetically identical individual (twins)is a(n)________.

In which patient should the nurse be most concerned about immunodeficiency disorder?

What is the etiology of autoimmune diseases based on?

Which of the following are diseases which result from one's own immune system attacking the body? (Select all that apply. )

Which of the following is an example of immunocompetence?

If a nurse is sensitive to latex gloves,what potential food sensitivities might the nurse develop? (Select all that apply. )

Immediately after the nurse administers an intradermal injection of a suspected antigen during allergy testing,the patient complains of itching at the site,weakness,and dizziness.Which action by the nurse is most appropriate initially?

A patient who works in a plant nursery and has suffered an allergic reaction to a bee sting is stabilized and prepared for discharge from the clinic.During discussion of prevention and management of further allergic reactions,the nurse identifies a need for additional teaching based on which comment?

The process of immunity through a controlled exposure to an attenuated organism to stimulate the production of antibodies is _______________.