Which of the following provide the body with innate immunity?
a. Skin and mucous membranes
b. Lungs
c. Heart
d. Tears and saliva
e. Natural intestinal and vaginal flora
f. Stomach acid
ANS: A, D, E, F
The innate immune system is composed of the skin and mucous membranes, cilia, stomach acid, tears, saliva, sebaceous glands, and secretions and flora of the intestine and vagina. These organs, tissues, and secretions provide biochemical and physical barriers to disease.
You might also like to view...
A parameter is a characteristic of a:
A) Population B) Frequency distribution C) Sample D) Normal curve
The nurse is reviewing laboratory studies of an 85-year-old client admitted for pneumonia. The client has had a decrease in appetite and has not eaten well in the past few days
The BUN is elevated but the creatinine clearance is within normal values. The nurse's assessment of this finding would indicate the need to A) inform the physician of the BUN result. B) assess urine output. C) assess intake and output and dietary intake of protein. D) monitor the client for medication side effects related to decreased excretion by the kidneys.
A patient with a serum potassium level of 6.8 mEq/L may exhibit electrocardiographic changes of
a. a prominent U wave. b. tall, peaked T waves. c. a narrowed QRS. d. sudden ventricular dysrhythmias.
When the school nurse suspects that bullying is occurring at the school, the nurse should:
a. Let the children work it out themselves b. Understand that bullying is a normal childhood occurrence c. Notify school officials immediately d. Provide assistance to the victim, but not to the bully