19 Questions
What is the mechanism of immunity that involves mainly B cells and is assisted by T cells?
Humoral immunity
Which immunoglobulin is involved in immediate allergic reactions?
IgE
What happens to the efficiency of the immune system as people age?
It decreases
Which type of data collection involves observing the patient’s general appearance, skin, lymph nodes, and nailbeds?
Objective data collection
What type of disorders are thought to be familial or have a genetic predisposition in certain ethnic or cultural groups?
Allergic disorders
What kind of education is provided for patients undergoing diagnostic tests for the immune system?
Rationale for the test, preparation, what to expect, and care after the test
Which immunoglobulin is the most abundant in the blood and is responsible for long-term immunity?
IgG
What kind of immunity is acquired through vaccination?
Active immunity
Which cells are involved in cell-mediated immunity?
T cells only
Which immunoglobulin is associated with allergic disorders such as asthma and plays a role in immediate allergic reactions?
IgE
What type of immunity involves the production of antibodies and memory cells as a result of vaccination?
Artificially acquired active immunity
Which immunoglobulin is primarily responsible for long-term immunity and is the most abundant in the blood?
IgG
What decreases with age, making older adults more susceptible to infections and autoimmune disorders?
Efficiency of the immune system
Which type of immunity involves T cells in its mechanism?
Cell-mediated immunity
What kind of data collection involves obtaining subjective information about the patient's health history?
Subjective data collection
Which disorder is believed to have a genetic predisposition in certain ethnic or cultural groups?
Allergic rhinitis
What is a reason for educating patients undergoing diagnostic tests for the immune system?
To understand test preparation and care after the test
Which immunoglobulin functions mainly in mucous membranes and secretions such as tears and saliva?
IgA
What should be obtained before any invasive procedures on a patient?
Informed consent
Test your knowledge on the immune system, active immunity, antibodies, memory cells, cell-mediated immunity, humoral immunity, and immunoglobulin classes. Understand how the efficiency of the immune system changes with age.
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