Chapter 16 inflammation and immunity study with chapter 39
A clinic nurse is working with an older client. What assessment is most important for preventing infections in this client? a. Assessing vaccination records for booster shot needs b. Encouraging the client to eat a nutritious diet c. Instructing the client to wash minor wounds carefully d. Teaching hand hygiene to prevent the spread of microbes
ANS: A Older adults may have insufficient antibodies that have already been produced against microbes to which they have been exposed. Therefore, older adults need booster shots for many vaccinations they received as younger people. A nutritious diet, proper wound care, and hand hygiene are relevant for all populations.
A client is taking prednisone to prevent transplant rejection. What instruction by the nurse is most important? a. "Avoid large crowds and people who are ill." b. "Check over-the-counter meds for acetaminophen." c. "Take this medicine exactly as prescribed." d. "You have a higher risk of developing cancer."
ANS: A Prednisone, like all steroids, decreases immune function. The client should be advised to avoid large crowds and people who are ill. Prednisone does not contain acetaminophen. All clients should be taught to take medications exactly as prescribed. A higher risk for cancer is seen with drugs from the calcineurin inhibitor category, such as tacrolimus (Prograf).
The nurse working in an organ transplantation program knows that which individual is typically the best donor of an organ? a. Child b. Identical twin c. Parent d. Same-sex sibling
ANS: B The recipient's immune system recognizes donated tissues as non-self except in the case of an identical twin, whose genetic makeup is identical to the recipient.
memory cells
B lymphocytes that do not become plasma cells but remain dormant until reactivated by the same antigen.
left shift
common term for an alteration in the distribution of leukocytes in which there are increases in banded neutrophils usually in response to severe bacterial infection
stem cells
immature cells that renew themselves and have the potential to develop into mature cells
antibody
immunoglobulin produced by the body in response to a specific antigen
Neutorphilia
increased number of circulating neutrophils
antibody-mediated immunity
Type of Adaptive Immunity that uses antibodies produced by sensitized b lymphocytes to stimulate antigen antibody interactions that neutralize, eliminate or destroy foreign proteins
Five cardinal signs of inflammation
1. Heat 2. Redness 3. Swelling 4. Pain 5. Loss/Decreased of function
A client has a leg wound that is in the second stage of the inflammatory response. For what manifestation does the nurse assess? a. Noticeable rubor b. Purulent drainage c. Swelling and pain d. Warmth at the site
ANS: B During the second phase of the inflammatory response, neutrophilia occurs, producing pus. Rubor (redness), swelling, pain, and warmth are cardinal signs of the general inflammatory process.
A client's white blood cell count is 7500/mm3. Calculate the expected range for this client's neutrophils. (Record your answer using whole numbers separated with a hyphen; do not use commas.) ______/mm3
ANS: 4125-5625/mm3 The normal range for neutrophils is 55% to 75% of the white blood cell count. 7500 ´ 0.55 = 4125 7500 ´ 0.75 = 5625 So the range would be expected to be 4125/mm3 to 5625/mm3.
A primary health care provider notifies the nurse that a client has a "bandemia." What action does the nurse anticipate? a. Administer antibiotics. b. Place the client in isolation. c. Administer IV leukocytes. d. Obtain an immunization history.
ANS: A A bandemia, or shift to the left, in the white count differential means that an acute, continuing infection has placed so much stress on the immune system that the most numerous type of neutrophil in circulation are immature, or band cells. The nurse would anticipate administering antibiotics. The client may or may not need isolation. Leukocyte infusion and immunization history are not relevant.
A nurse is assessing an older client for the presence of infection. The client's temperature is 97.6° F (36.4° C). What response by the nurse is best? a. Assess the client for more specific signs. b. Conclude that an infection is not present. c. Document findings and continue to monitor. d. Request that the provider order blood cultures.
ANS: A Because older adults have decreased immune function, including reduced neutrophil function, fever may not be present during an episode of infection. The nurse should assess the client for specific signs of infection. Documentation needs to occur, but a more thorough assessment comes first. Blood cultures may or may not be needed depending on the results of further assessment
What does the nurse learn about the function of colony-stimulating factor? a. Triggers the bone marrow to shorten the time needed to produce mature WBCs. b. Causes capillary leak in acute inflammation. c. Responsible for creating exudate (pus) at infectious sites. d. Dilates blood vessels at the site of inflammation leading to hyperemia.
ANS: A Colony-stimulating factor triggers the bone marrow to shorten the time needed to produce mature WBCs from about 14 days to hours. Increased blood flow to the local area of inflammation produces hyperemia, or redness. Exudate is formed by neutrophils and consists of dead WBCs, necrotic tissue, and fluids that escape from damaged cells. Histamine, serotonin, and kinins dilate arterioles leading to redness and warmth.
A client has been on dialysis for many years and now is receiving a kidney transplant. The client experiences hyperacute rejection. What treatment does the nurse prepare to facilitate? a. Dialysis b. High-dose steroid administration c. Monoclonal antibody therapy d. Plasmapheresis
ANS: A Hyperacute rejection starts within minutes of transplantation and nothing will stop the process. The organ is removed. If the client survives, he or she will have to return to dialysis treatment. Steroids, monoclonal antibodies, and plasmapheresis are ineffective against this type of rejection.
A nursing student learning about antibody-mediated immunity learns that the cell with the most direct role in this process begins development in which tissue or organ? a. Bone marrow b. Spleen c. Thymus d. Tonsils
ANS: A The B cell is the primary cell in antibody-mediated immunity and is released from the bone marrow. These cells then travel to other organs and tissues, known as the secondary lymphoid tissues for B cells.
For a person to be immunocompetent, which processes need to be functional and interact appropriately with each other? (Select all that apply.) a. Antibody-mediated immunity b. Cell-mediated immunity c. Inflammation d. Red blood cells e. White blood cells
ANS: A, B, C The three processes that need to be functional and interact with each other for a person to be immunocompetent are antibody-mediated immunity, cell-mediated immunity, and inflammation. Red and white blood cells are not processes.
Which are steps in the process of making an antigen-specific antibody? (Select all that apply.) a. Antibody-antigen binding b. Invasion c. Opsonization d. Recognition e. Sensitization
ANS: A, B, D, E The seven steps in the process of making antigen-specific antibodies are: exposure/invasion, antigen recognition, sensitization, antibody production and release, antigen-antibody binding, antibody binding actions, and sustained immunity. Opsonization is the adherence of an antibody to the antigen, marking it for destruction.
The student nurse is learning about the functions of different antibodies. Which principles does the student learn? (Select all that apply.) a. IgA is found in high concentrations in secretions from mucous membranes. b. IgD is present in the highest concentrations in mucous membranes. c. IgE is associated with antibody-mediated hypersensitivity reactions. d. IgG comprises the majority of the circulating antibody population. e. IgM is the first antibody formed by a newly sensitized B cell.
ANS: A, C, D, E Immunoglobulin A (IgA) is found in high concentrations in secretions from mucous membranes. Immunoglobulin E (IgE) is associated with antibody-mediated hypersensitivity reactions. The majority of the circulating antibody population consists of immunoglobulin G (IgG). The first antibody formed by a newly sensitized B cell is immunoglobulin M (IgM). Immunoglobulin D (IgD) is typically present in low concentrations.
The nurse assesses clients for the cardinal signs of inflammation. Which signs/symptoms does this include? (Select all that apply.) a. Edema b. Pulselessness c. Pallor d. Redness e. Warmth
ANS: A, D, E The five cardinal signs of inflammation include redness, warmth, pain, swelling, and decreased function.
The nurse is teaching an elderly client the risks of infection for older adults. Which of the following factors would the nurse include in the education? (Select all that apply.) a. Higher risk for respiratory tract and genitourinary infections. b. May not have a fever with severe infection. c. Show expected changes in white blood cell counts. d. Should receive influenza, pneumococcal, and shingles vaccinations. e. Skin tests for tuberculosis may be falsely negative. f. Booster vaccinations are not likely needed as one ages.
ANS: A,B,D,E Immunity changes during an adult's life and older adults have decreased immune function. The number and function of neutrophils and macrophages are reduced leading to reduced response to infection and injury, such as temperature elevation. The usual response of an increased white blood cell count is delayed or absent. Older adults are less able to make new antibodies in response to the presence of new antigens requiring repeat vaccinations and immunizations. Skin tests for tuberculosis may be falsely negative and there is an increased risk for bacterial and fungal infections due to the decreased number of circulating T-lymphocytes.
The nurse learns that which risk factors can affect immunity? (Select all that apply.) a. Age b. Environmental factors c. Ethnicity d. Drugs e. Nutritional status
ANS: A,B,D,E Immunity changes during an adult's life as a result of nutritional status, environmental conditions, drugs, disease, and age. Immunity is most efficient in young adults and older adults have decreased immune function. Ethnicity does not affect immunity.
What statements about the complement system are correct? (Select all that apply.) a. Comprised of 20 types of inactive plasma proteins. b. Act as enzymes when activated to enhance innate immunity. c. Phagocytize foreign invaders quickly by destroying their membranes. d. Sticks to the antigen and forms a membrane attack complex. e. Maintain and prolong inflammation from non-self cells. f. Is part of the innate immune system.
ANS: A,B,D,F The complement system is made up of 20 different types of inactive plasma proteins that, when activated, act as enzymes to enhance (or complement) cell actions in innate immunity. They join other proteins to surround antigens and "fix" or stick to the antigen quickly forming a membrane attack complex on the antigen surface. This action makes immune cell attachment to antigens and phagocytosis more efficient. They are part of innate immunity. They do not phagocytize invaders themselves nor do they maintain and prolong inflammation from allergens.
A nurse is studying the function of immunoglobulins. Which immunoglobulins are correctly matched to their function? (Select all that apply.) a. IgA: most responsible for preventing infection in the respiratory tracts, the GI tract, and the genitourinary tract. b. IgD: provides protection against parasite infestations, especially helminths. c. IgE: associated with antibody-mediated immediate hypersensitivity reactions. d. IgG: activates classic complement pathway and enhances neutrophil and macrophage actions. e. IgM: first antibody formed by a newly sensitized B-lymphocyte plasma cell.
ANS: A,C,D,E All options are true except IgD acts as a B-cell antigen receptor. IgE provides protection against parasite infestations, especially helminths.
A nurse is studying the functions of specific leukocytes. Which leukocytes are matched correctly with their function? (Select all that apply.) a. Monocyte: matures into a macrophage. b. Basophil: releases vasoactive amines during an allergic reaction. c. Plasma cell: secretes immunoglobulins in response to the presence of a specific antigen. d. Cytotoxic T-cells: attacks and destroys ingested poisons and toxins. e. Natural killer cell: nonselectively attacks non-self cells. f. Regulator T-cells: become sensitized for self-recognition in the bone marrow.
ANS: A,C,E Monocytes mature into macrophages, plasma cells secrete immunoglobulin in the presence of specific antigens, and natural killer cells nonselectively attack non-self cells. Basophils release histamines, kinins, and heparin in areas of tissue damage. Cytotoxic T-cells selectively attack and destroy non-self cells, including virally infected cells, grafts, and transplanted organs. Regulator T-cells become sensitized for self-recognition in the thymus.
The nurse caring for clients assesses their daily laboratory profiles. Which lab results are considered to be in the normal range? (Select all that apply.) a. Segmented neutrophils: 68% b. Bands: 19% c. Monocytes: 12% d. Lymphocytes: 38% e. Eosinophils: 2% f. Basophils: 1%
ANS: A,D,E,F The normal range for segmented neutrophils is 55% to 70%. The normal range for bands is 5%. The normal range for monocytes is 2% to 8%. The normal range for lymphocytes is 20% to 40%. The normal range for eosinophils is 1% to 4%. The normal range for basophils is 0.5% to 1%.
The older client's adult child questions the nurse as to why the client is at higher risk for infection when the client's white cell count is within the normal range. What response by the nurse is best? a. "The white cell count does not tell us everything about immunity." b. "White blood cells are less active in older people so they are not as efficient." c. "Older people typically have poor nutrition which makes them prone to infection." d. "As one ages, immunoglobulins cease to be produced in response to illness."
ANS: B An age-related change in immunity is that neutrophils in the older adult are less active and therefore less effective in immunity. The white blood cell count is not the only thing that can inform about immunity, but this response is too vague to be useful. Many older adults do have poor nutrition that does affect immunity, but this is not true for everyone and the stem does not contain information stating that is problematic for this older adult. Immunoglobulins do not cease to be produced with age.
A student nurse is learning about the types of different cells involved in the inflammatory response. Which principles does the student learn? (Select all that apply.) a. Basophils are only involved in the general inflammatory process. b. Eosinophils increase during allergic reactions and parasitic invasion. c. Macrophages can participate in many episodes of phagocytosis. d. Monocytes turn into macrophages after they enter body tissues. e. Neutrophils can only take part in one episode of phagocytosis.
ANS: B, C, D, E Eosinophils do increase during allergic and parasitic invasion. Macrophages participate in many episodes of phagocytosis. Monocytes turn into macrophages after they enter body tissues. Neutrophils only take part in one episode of phagocytosis. Basophils are involved in both the general inflammatory response and allergic or hypersensitivity responses.
A nurse is assessing a client for acute rejection of a kidney transplant. What assessment finding requires the most rapid communication with the provider? a. Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) of 18 mg/dL b. Cloudy, foul-smelling urine c. Creatinine of 3.9 mg/dL d. Urine output of 340 mL/8 hr
ANS: C A creatinine of 3.9 mg/dL is high, indicating possible dysfunction of the kidney. This is a possible sign of rejection. The BUN is normal, as is the urine output. Cloudy, foul-smelling urine would probably indicate a urinary tract infection.
The nurse understands that which type of immunity is the longest acting? a. Artificial active b. Inflammatory c. Natural active d. Natural passive
ANS: C Natural active immunity is the most effective and longest acting type of immunity. Artificial and natural passive do not last as long. "Inflammatory" is not a type of immunity
The nurse learns that the most important function of inflammation and immunity is which purpose? a. Destroying bacteria before damage occurs b. Preventing any entry of foreign material c. Providing protection against invading organisms d. Regulating the process of self-tolerance
ANS: C The purpose of inflammation and immunity is to provide protection to the body against invading organisms, whether they are bacterial, viral, protozoal, or fungal. These systems eliminate, destroy, or neutralize the offending agents. The cells of the immune system are the only cells that can distinguish self from non-self. This function is generalized and incorporates destroying bacteria, preventing entry of foreign invaders, and regulating self-tolerance.
An older adult has a mild temperature, night sweats, and productive cough. The client's tuberculin test comes back negative. What action by the nurse is best? a. Recommend a pneumonia vaccination. b. Teach the client about viral infections. c. Tell the client to rest and drink plenty of fluids. d. Treat the client as if he or she has tuberculosis (TB).
ANS: D Due to an age-related decrease in circulating T lymphocytes, the older adult may have a falsely negative TB test. With signs and symptoms of TB, the nurse treats the client as if he or she does have TB. A pneumonia vaccination is not warranted at this time. TB is not a viral infection. The client should rest and drink plenty of fluids, but this is not the best answer as it does not address the possibility that the client's TB test could be a false negative.
The nurse working with clients who have autoimmune diseases understands that what component of cell-mediated immunity is the problem? a. CD4+ cells b. Cytotoxic T cells c. Natural killer cells d. Suppressor T cells
ANS: D Suppressor T cells help prevent hypersensitivity to one's own cells, which is the basis for autoimmune disease. CD4+ cells are also known as helper/inducer cells, which secrete cytokines. Natural killer cells have direct cytotoxic effects on some non-self cells without first being sensitized. Suppressor T cells have an inhibitory action on the immune system. Cytotoxic T cells are effective against self cells infected by parasites such as viruses or protozoa.
Agglutination
An antibody-mediated immune response in which bacteria or viruses are clumped together, effectively neutralized, and opsonized.
plasma cells
Cells that develop from B cells and produce antibodies.
antigens
a toxin or other foreign substance that induces an immune response in the body, especially the production of antibodies.
absolute Neutrophil Count
actual number of mature circulating neutrophils
lysis
an antibody-antigen binding action in which the antibody causes the antigen's cell membrane to be destroyed
self-tolerance
lymphocytes unresponsive to own antigens
inflammation
normal tissue response to cell tissue/injury
Erythrocytes
red blood cells
Phagocytosis
sensitized b lymphocyte that immediately starts to produce antibodies against the sensitizing antigen
Leukocytes
white blood cells
