The nurse has contributed to an educational program for staff members on immunity and classes of antibodies
The staff member would display understanding of the teaching, if which of the following were selected as being true about classes of antibodies? (Select all that apply.)
a. IgA is found in breast milk.
b. IgG provides short-term immunity.
c. IgM is found in blood and lymph drainage.
d. IgD is found on natural killer cells.
e. IgG crosses the placenta.
f. IgE is not involved in allergic reactions.
ANS: A, C, E
IgA is found in breast milk. IgG crosses the placenta. IgM is found in blood and lymph fluid. IgG produces long-term immunity after vaccination or illness. IgD is found on B cells. IgE is involved in allergic reactions.
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