The body's mechanisms to protect itself against pathogens in general are called nonspecific defenses or ________ immunity

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


innate

Another term for nonspecific defenses is innate immunity.

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Which of the following completes blank #3?

What will be an ideal response?

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A therapist decides to move to another part of the country but feels uncomfortable telling clients that she is leaving. The therapist feels guilty each time she sees her clients

Under these circumstances, what is the most responsible action? a) Wait until setting a moving date before telling clients b) Ask a peer supervisor to help create a plan for practice closure c) Refer all clients to other therapists immediately d) Acknowledge that each client will need to be referred differently

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To prevent a resident from choking when he or she eats, you should:

A. put the resident in a horizontal position. B. cut food into small pieces and feed them to the resident slowly. C. remove his or her dentures. D. feed the resident soup and gelatin only.

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Standardization of procedures has been shown to decrease medication errors

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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