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Chapter 24 Immune and Lymphatic Systems Quiz
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Chapter 24 Immune and Lymphatic Systems Quiz

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The immune system protects the body from disease causing __________________ viruses, and _______________________.

The immune system protects the body from disease-causing __________________ viruses and _______________________.

bacteria, viruses

___________________ immunity is present at birth; _______________ immunity is acquired by the body.

Nonspecific, specific

In _____________ immunity, the body manufactures antibodies as a response to a foreign substance; active immunity is also acquired by a _________________.

<p>active, vaccine</p> Signup and view all the answers

With __________________ passive immunity, a person is given the antibodies needed to defend against the antigen.

<p>passive</p> Signup and view all the answers

The lymphatic system is composed of lymph, lymph vessels, lymph_____________, the spleen, and the ____________________ gland.

<p>nodes, thymus</p> Signup and view all the answers

The clear yellowish fluid that moves into the lymph system and carries disease-fighting cells, lymphocytes, is called____________________.

<p>lymph</p> Signup and view all the answers

A main function of the spleen is to serve as a storage shed for _______________________

<p>blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

Infections may increase with age.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Vaccines are just as effective for older people as they are for younger people.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Antibody response speeds up with age.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

T-cells decrease in number as a person gets older.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does HIV harm the body?

<p>HIV attacks the body's immune system and damages or destroys its cells. It also weakens and disables the immune system.</p> Signup and view all the answers

List three common methods of HIV transmission.

<ol> <li>Unprotected or poorly protected anal sex with an infected person; 2) Having unprotected or poorly protected vaginal sex with an infected person; 3) Having sexual contact with many partners.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

List four common misconceptions about HIV transmission.

<p>HIV cannot be contracted through air or water or food, by pets or insects including mosquitoes, and in saliva, tears, or sweat.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an opportunistic infection?

<p>An opportunistic infection is an illness caused by microorganisms that do not affect people with healthy immune systems but cause disease in people with weakened immune systems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How should the nursing assistant respond to a resident worried about contracting AIDS through touch?

<p>The nursing assistant should explain that AIDS is a sexually transmitted disease and that it cannot be contracted through casual touch.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Care for residents who have HIV or AIDS should focus on

<p>providing relief of symptoms and preventing infection.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Confidentiality is especially important to people with HIV/AIDS because

<p>others may pass judgment on people with this disease.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a guideline for preventing infection in residents with HIV?

<p>Personal items should not be shared.</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a resident with AIDS has a poor appetite and is losing weight, the nursing assistant should

<p>report to the nurse if he is not eating or enjoying his food.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which is true of special diets for residents with AIDS?

<p>Residents will need to eat foods that are low in acids.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Someone who has nausea and vomiting may need to

<p>eat small meals throughout the day.</p> Signup and view all the answers

The BRAT diet is helpful for

<p>diarrhea.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Fluids are important for residents who have diarrhea because

<p>diarrhea causes the body to lose fluids.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Non-cancerous is referred to as _____________.

<p>benign</p> Signup and view all the answers

The removal of a small piece of tissue for examination is called a _____________.

<p>biopsy</p> Signup and view all the answers

Cancer is a general term used to describe a disease in which _____________.

<p>abnormal cells grow in an uncontrolled way.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Chemical agents or medications are administered to kill malignant cells and tissues in _____________.

<p>chemotherapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

Can be affected when tumors rely on specific hormones to survive and grow is called _____________.

<p>hormone therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

Cancer vaccines are one form of _____________.

<p>immunotherapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

Cancerous is referred to as _____________.

<p>malignant</p> Signup and view all the answers

To spread by transferring a disease-causing agent from the site of the disease to other parts of the body is known as _____________.

<p>metastasize</p> Signup and view all the answers

The branch of medicine that deals with the study and treatment of cancer is _____________.

<p>oncology</p> Signup and view all the answers

Type of care that works to relieve symptoms and reduce pain and suffering is called _____________.

<p>palliative care</p> Signup and view all the answers

Uses high energy rays to attempt to destroy cancer cells in a specific area is known as _____________.

<p>radiation therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

The disappearance of signs and symptoms of cancer or other diseases can be described as _____________.

<p>remission</p> Signup and view all the answers

The goal of surgery for cancer is to _____________.

<p>remove as much of the cancer as possible.</p> Signup and view all the answers

A group of abnormally growing cells is referred to as a _____________.

<p>tumor</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to prevent infection from occurring in cancer residents?

<p>Because patients with cancer have weakened immune systems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

The final stage of HIV infection, in which infections, tumors, and central nervous system symptoms appear due to a weakened immune system, is called _____________.

<p>acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A disease in which the body is unable to recognize its own tissue and begins to attack these tissues is called _____________.

<p>autoimmune disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

Fear of homosexuality or fear of appearing homosexual is called _____________.

<p>homophobia</p> Signup and view all the answers

A virus that attacks the body's immune system and gradually disables it, eventually can cause AIDS, is known as _____________.

<p>human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A type of severe pain that happens unexpectedly in people who have cancer is called _____________.

<p>breakthrough pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

An illness caused by microorganisms that do not affect people with healthy immune systems but cause disease in people with weakened immune systems is called _____________.

<p>opportunistic infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

A group of abnormally growing cells that develops when cancerous cells divide and grow uncontrollably is known as _____________.

<p>tumor</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The Immune System

  • Protects the body against disease-causing microorganisms, including bacteria and viruses.
  • Contains both nonspecific immunity (present at birth) and specific immunity (acquired).

Types of Immunity

  • Active immunity: Body produces antibodies in response to foreign substances; can also be developed through vaccination.
  • Passive immunity: Person receives antibodies from another source for immediate protection.

The Lymphatic System

  • Composed of lymph (clear fluid with disease-fighting cells), lymph vessels, nodes, the spleen, and the thymus gland.
  • Main function of the spleen: storage of blood.

HIV/AIDS

  • HIV specifically harms the immune system, weakening and disabling its cells.
  • Transmission methods include unprotected sexual contact and having multiple partners.
  • Misconceptions about HIV: cannot be contracted through casual contact, air, water, or food.

Opportunistic Infections

  • These illnesses affect individuals with weakened immune systems but do not typically harm those with healthy immunity.
  • Care for patients with HIV/AIDS aims to relieve symptoms and prevent infections.

Special Care Requirements for HIV/AIDS

  • Confidentiality is crucial due to societal stigma.
  • Personal items should not be shared to prevent infection.
  • Residents may require special diets that are low in acidity.

Nutrition for Patients with AIDS

  • Individuals with nausea and vomiting should eat small, frequent meals.
  • The BRAT diet is helpful for managing diarrhea, which causes fluid loss.

Cancer Overview

  • Cancer is characterized by uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells and can be termed malignant (cancerous) or benign (non-cancerous).
  • Biopsies involve removing tissue samples for examination.

Cancer Treatments

  • Chemotherapy uses drugs to kill malignant cells.
  • Radiation therapy employs high-energy rays to target and destroy cancer cells.
  • Hormone therapy can be effective when tumors rely on hormones to grow.
  • Immunotherapy includes cancer vaccines to stimulate the immune response.

Cancer Care Principles

  • Palliative care focuses on symptom relief and pain management.
  • Surgery aims to remove cancerous tissues and tumors.
  • Remission indicates the disappearance of cancer symptoms, either temporarily or permanently.

Additional Concepts

  • Autoimmune disease: Body's immune system mistakenly attacks its own tissues.
  • Breakthrough pain: Severe, unexpected pain in cancer patients reflecting the disease's complexity.
  • Homophobia: Fear or discrimination against individuals based on sexual orientation.

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Test your knowledge of Chapter 24 focusing on the immune and lymphatic systems, as well as cancer. This flashcard quiz will cover key terms and concepts essential for understanding how the body defends itself against diseases. Review important definitions and different types of immunity to enhance your understanding.

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