A patient has safely given birth to her first child, a healthy baby boy. The obstetrical nurse who provided labor support is aware that the infant possesses natural (innate) immunity that can protect him from many pathogens
Which of the following statements most accurately describes an aspect of natural immunity?
A) The primary role of innate immunity is to facilitate the creation of the most common antibodies.
B) Innate immunity is dependent on the ability of cells to differentiate between "self" and "non-self" cells.
C) Innate immunity results from in utero exposure to antigens.
D) Innate immunity is broadly divided into the categories of active and passive immunity.
B
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A) Central line infection B) Acute myocardial infarction C) Congestive heart failure D) Spinal cord injury E) Allergic drug reaction
A toddler is being sent to the operating room for surgery at 9 AM. As the nurse prepares the child, what is the priority intervention?
a. Administering preoperative antibiotic b. Verifying that the child and procedure are correct c. Ensuring that the toddler has been NPO since midnight d. Informing the parents where they can wait during the procedure
All states have requirements that children receive immunizations or vaccinations against communicable diseases before they attend school. Some parents request that their child be exempt from
the required immunizations for medical, religious, or philosophical reasons. What action might a school nurse take related to this request? The nurse: 1. Will deny entry into school for children without the required immunizations 2. Must educate the parents about the need for immunizations 3. Should be aware of the laws in the state regarding acceptable reasons for immunization exemption 4. Should allow the student to attend school without the immunizations
A female patient admitted with fluid retention has been in diuretic therapy to remove fluid. She weighed 187 lb on admission. Today she weighs 179 lb. Since admission, this patient has lost _____ L from fluid loss
Fill in the blank with correct word.