Acquired Immunity Types

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What type of acquired immunity is provided when a person is given antibodies that they cannot form?

Artificial Acquired Immunity
Passive Acquired Immunity (correct)
Active Artificial Acquired Immunity
Natural Active Acquired Immunity

What is the stage where symptoms are more noticeable and the microorganisms increase, making the organism infectious?

Full Disease Stage (correct)
Convalescents Stage
Incubation Stage
Prodromal Stage

What is the method used in health care settings to control infection?

Airborne Infection
Vaccination
Isolation Precautions
Asepsis (correct)

What type of immunity is formed by vaccination, which enables someone to form antibodies?

Artificial Active Acquired Immunity (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a surgical cap in the operation room?

To prevent contamination from head, hair, and scalp (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the stage where the microorganisms increase and make the organism infectious?

Full Disease Stage (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why would a tympanic temperature measurement be preferred over an axillary temperature measurement?

It is faster and more convenient (A) Signup and view all the answers

What type of antibodies are present in a mother's blood or colostrum, providing temporary protection?

Natural Passive Antibodies (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a sterile towel in the operation room?

To cover the sterile materials (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal temperature range for an axillary temperature measurement?

97.6 - 98.6 ℉ / 36.4 - 37 ℃ (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why would a lead gown be used as an alternative to an oral thermometer?

To provide a more accurate temperature measurement (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a scrub suit in the operation room?

To wear before entering the sterile zones, as they are unsterile (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a typical change in the cardiovascular system of an elderly person?

The heart valve thickens (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why should radiologic technologists be cautious when administering medications to elderly patients?

Medications must be metabolized by the liver, which is less efficient in elderly patients (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common change in the musculoskeletal system of elderly people?

Bone mass and muscle mass are reduced and weakened (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a typical change in the gastrointestinal system of elderly people?

Patients usually don't have teeth but dentures, and affected motility of the esophagus and gastric section (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a normal change in the reproductive and urinary system of elderly women?

Bladder capacity reduction (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common change in the hepatic system of elderly people?

Liver size decreased, enzyme activity and the synthesis of cholesterol decreased, and bile storage is reduced (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a normal change in the nervous system of geriatric patients?

Memory compromise (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why should elderly patients not lie flat on their back?

To prevent breathing difficulties (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it essential to explain the importance of breathing techniques to geriatric patients?

To prevent misdiagnosis (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key consideration for imaging procedures in elderly patients?

Procedures should be done efficiently and carefully (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why should healthcare providers exercise caution when working with geriatric patients with chronic pathology diseases?

To avoid misdiagnosis (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a unique characteristic of geriatric patients?

They live faster than younger persons (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal temperature range in Fahrenheit for adults?

98.1 - 99.6 (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the age range for a pulse rate of 90-100 beats/min in children?

1-10 years old (C) Signup and view all the answers

Where is the Brachial Pulse located?

Between the biceps and triceps muscle (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is Tachycardia?

An abnormally rapid heart rate (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the unit of measurement for Pulse Rate?

Beats per minute (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a pulse rate with weak force to each beat and irregular beats?

Thready (C) Signup and view all the answers