A gardener sustained a deep laceration while working and requires sutures
The patient is asked about the date of her last tetanus shot which, she tells the nurse, is over 10 years ago. Based on this information the patient will receive a tetanus immunization. The tetanus injection will allow for the release of what?
A) An antibody
B) An antigen
C) A bacteria
D) A virus
Ans: A
Feedback: The structural part of the invading or attacking organism that is responsible for stimulating antibody production is called an antigen. For example, an antigen can be a small patch of proteins on the outer surface of the microorganism. Not all antigens are naturally immunogenic and must be coupled to other molecules to stimulate the immune response. A single bacterium or large molecule, such as diphtheria or tetanus toxin, may have several antigens, or markers, on its surface, thus inducing the body to produce a number of different antibodies. Bacteria are microorganisms. A virus is an organism that can cause disease.
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a. dysmenorrhea c. endometriosis b. infertility problems in the future d. amenorrhea
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A nurse is attempting to educate a 10-year-old girl in the use of a peak flow meter. Identify the best way to explain the test to the child
1. "The purpose of the test is to see how hard you breathe.". 2. "The purpose of the test is for you to monitor what is normal and abnormal for you. Then your parents can help with your medication on days when you are not measuring in your normal ranges.". 3: "We are measuring how well you can blow birthday candles out.". 4. "The meter will help monitor when you are healthy and when you are becoming ill.".