A patient has been exposed to a pathogen during an outbreak of a nosocomial (hospital-acquired) infection. The patient's immune system has responded appropriately to the virus, and the response has included the production of memory B cells
These particular B cells will have what effect?
A) The patient will have a more pronounced immune response to the virus during future exposure.
B) B cells will be able to produce antibodies without the assistance of T cells.
C) The patient will have life-long immunity to the specific virus.
D) The patient's B cells will have the ability to directly ingest the virus during a subsequent exposure.
A
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A patient at high risk for pulmonary embolism is receiving Lovenox. The nurse explains to the patient:
a. "I'm going to contact the pharmacist to see if you can take this medication by mouth." b. "This injection is being given to prevent blood clots from forming." c. "This medication will dissolve any blood clots you might get." d. "You should not be receiving this medication. I will contact the physician to get it stopped."
The client is scheduled for a functional assessment using the Functional Independence Measure (FIM). He asks the nurse, "What is the purpose of the FIM?" What is the nurse's best response?
A. "It is a tool that is used to determine your level of independence." B. "It measures how you should be able to perform various tasks." C. "It is a tool to measure the severity of your disability." D. "It is a test the nurse manager uses to determine staffing patterns."
King tells us that if the patient and nurse agree on goals, the goals will be attained
A. 99% of the time. B. 90% of the time. C. 76% of the time. D. 50% of the time.
A client taking calcium supplements needs to be advised to avoid which foods because of a decreased absorption of calcium? (Select all that apply.)
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. 1. Nuts 2. Seeds 3. Tofu 4. Ice cream 5. Legumes