The nurse explains that a vaccination provides defense against infection via which type of immunity?
a. Innate immunity
b. The inflammatory response
c. Antibody-mediated immunity
d. Cell-mediated immunity
C
Vaccinations produce an antibody-mediated immunity by stimulating the host to develop specific antibodies against specific diseases.
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a. Height b. Age of the girl's mother at menarche c. Body weight d. Age
Before allowing the family of a deceased patient to view the body, the nurse should:
a. insert the patient's dentures. b. lower the head of the bed. c. fold the arms and hands over the chest. d. leave all of the old dressings and tape in place.
A form of solid drug that is stored in a gelatin shell filled with liquid or powder is called a:
A. capsule. B. tablet. C. solution. D. suspension.
Baby Tarik has been circumcised, his temperature is stable, his breathing and heart rate are healthy, and he is ready to be discharged from the hospital
In doing discharge teaching with the infant's caregivers, the nurse advises the parents to seek medical attention if they note which of the following? A) A yellowish crusty substance on the circumcision site B) Crying for 2 hours or more each day C) Redness at the base of the umbilical cord D) Straining when he is passing stools