How is active acquired immunity obtained?
a. by antibodies produced by another human being or an animal
b. by exposure to a disease itself or its vaccine
c. by innate resistance to illnesses specific to other species
d. by transmission of antibodies through fetal circulation
B
In active acquired immunity, a reaction usually occurs on the first contact with the organism. This reaction produces antibodies for this organism.
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a. Hypernatremia b. Fluid volume deficit c. Fluid volume overload d. Transfusion reaction
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a. 4 weeks. c. 12 weeks. b. 8 weeks. d. 16 weeks.
You are conducting a well-child clinic in your community
The client population is culturally diverse and, though busy, runs smoothly because you have an interpreter. In addition to the interpreter it is important that you display cultural _________. Each client must be treated in a manner that reflects his or her individual cultural needs. A) bias B) mores C) competence D) beliefs
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1. Blood pressure 2. Heart rhythm 3. Urinary output 4. Presence of chest pain 5. Presence of respiratory crackles