Med-Surg Ch. 33-35 Lippincott Questions

During the immune response, cytotoxic cells bind to invading cells, destroy the targeting invader, and release lymphokines to remove the debris. Which type of T cell lymphocytes is cytotoxic?

Effector T cells, they are killer cells or cytotoxic

In which part of the lifecycle does the thymus gland produces lymphocytes?

Fetal development

Tonsils and adenoids are lymphoid tissues that

Filter bacteria from tissue fluid

What is the most important guideline for a nurse caring for immuno suppressed clients?

Follow the guidelines of the agency for controlling infections

What types of cells are the primary targets of a healthy immune system? SATA

Foreign, infectious, & cancerous cells

A patient has known allergy to peanuts, meaning the clients immune system has identified peanuts as a foreign invader and has produced specific cells to attack if the client should come in contact with peanuts again. The formation of the specific cells is known as

Humoral response

When working with an aids patient, it's important to obtain history of past

Immunizations and infectious disease, any allergies, any recent exposure to infectious diseases. Also review the clients drug history

What types of cells are primary participants in immune response?

T cell lymphocytes and B cell lymphocytes

What is the term used to define any substance capable of inducing a specific immune response in every acting with the products of that response

Antigens

Which messenger enables cells to resist viral replication and slow viral replication?

Interferons , They primarily protect cells from viral invasion. They have been used in therapy treatment of aids and some forms of cancer because they stimulate NK sell activity

Lymphoid tissues which perform of function with the immune system or found throughout the body. The thymus, spleen, tonsils, and adenoids, spleen, and lymph nodes are lymphoid tissue's. Where else in the body can lymphoid be found?

Intestines, & lungs

Which immunity type becomes active as a result of infection by a specific micro organism

Naturally acquired active immunity

A nursing instructor is giving a lecture on the immune system. The instructors discussion on phagocytosis will include

Neutrophils And monocytes

Which type of immunity develops from receiving immuno globin treatments

Passive immunity it develops when ready-made antibodies are given to a susceptible person

What do interleukins do?

Promote inflammation, fever, and angiogenesis

A client is taking immunosuppressive medications to prevent the rejection of a transplanted kidney. Which adverse effects should the nurse monitor closely in this client?

Respiratory or urinary system infections

Which messenger helps in cellular repair in small doses, yet destroys healthy tissue and excessive doses?

Tumor necrosis factor

Immunocompetence Is maintained by

White blood cells and lymphoid tissue