Tetanus Immunity Posttest
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What is the primary purpose of administering Tetanus Immune Globulin in a patient without prior active immunization?

  • To serve as an emergency treatment for allergic reactions
  • To enhance the body's ability to produce its own antibodies
  • To stimulate long-term active immunity through memory cells
  • To provide immediate passive immunity against tetanus (correct)

    • Which statement accurately describes the outcome of the process of adoptive immunity?

  • The recipient will always require further vaccinations after receiving T-cells
  • Transferring T-cells provides immediate, permanent immunity to the recipient
  • It can demonstrate the role of cell-mediated immunity if the recipient remains healthy (correct)
  • A lack of illness in the recipient proves the T-cells are ineffective

    • Why is it always necessary for the immune response to 'beat' the disease in certain infectious diseases?

  • Due to the rapid onset and short incubation periods of illnesses like influenza (correct)
  • Because passive immunity is the only method available for immediate protection
  • To prevent any possible allergic reactions after vaccination
  • Because these diseases have an unknown vaccine schedule

    • What constitutes active immunity in the context of tetanus infection?

    <p>Administration of a tetanus vaccine resulting in antibody synthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In regards to immunization schedules, what is recommended if the last booster was given more than five years ago?

    <p>Administer another booster shot according to local health guidelines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes passive immunity from active immunity?

    <p>Passive immunity lasts for a shorter duration compared to active immunity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which is NOT a consequence of serum sickness associated with immunization?

    <p>Immediate onset of protective antibodies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately describes the nature of immunity induced by a tetanus toxoid injection?

    <p>It is specific and antibody-mediated, creating memory lymphocytes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main advantage of administering passive immunity compared to active immunization?

    <p>It supplies antibodies more rapidly than the body can produce.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it necessary to give additional doses of tetanus toxoid to a patient after administering passive antibody?

    <p>Passive antibodies are short-lived and do not confer long-term immunity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the main considerations when administering tetanus immune globulin in a previously immunized patient?

    <p>There is a high risk of developing serum sickness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended immunization strategy for a patient with a fresh wound potentially infected with Clostridium tetani?

    <p>Combine both passive and active immunization for immediate and long-term protection.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended action for administering tetanus immune globulin (human) in a patient with a deep cut?

    <p>Administer active immunization with tetanus toxoid simultaneously.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which scenario is active immunization typically contraindicated after exposure to a disease?

    <p>When the patient shows signs of systemic illness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What complicating condition should be considered when administering tetanus immune globulin?

    <p>The risk of hypersensitivity reactions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of serum sickness can occur following specific immunizations?

    <p>Injection of equine antitoxin.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of antigenicity and immunogenicity in the context of diphtheria and tetanus toxoids?

    <p>They possess both properties, ensuring effective immunity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of immunization should be considered for a patient with a recent bad wound and previous immunization history of DPT?

    <p>Combination of tetanus immune globulin and toxoid should be given.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical duration between doses for passive immunization with human immune globulin?

    <p>Every 2 to 3 weeks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it crucial to consider the patient’s previous DPT immunizations when planning tetanus treatment?

    <p>To understand the patient's potential immune response.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes a passive immunization from an active immunization in terms of efficacy?

    <p>Passive immunization provides immediate protection, while active immunization takes time to establish protection.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Tetanus Immunity Posttest

    • Question 1: A 23-year-old student bitten by a mouse needs tetanus immune globulin (human) for passive immunization.

    • Question 2: A 10-year-old with a deep laceration and no previous tetanus immunization should receive tetanus toxoid and tetanus immune globulin (human) injections, separated by a couple of weeks.

    • Question 3: A 3-year-old patient with a deep puncture wound and deficient humoral immunity should receive passive immunization with tetanus immune globulin (human).

    • Question 4: Administration of tetanus immune globulin (human) to a 6-year-old requires consideration of short antibody half-life, and the possibility of serum sickness or anaphylaxis.

    • Question 5: Serum sickness can result from an injection of tetanus antitoxin (equine).

    • Question 6: Active immunization is advised if the incubation period of the disease is longer than the time required to generate immunity through active immunization methods.

    • Question 7: A 10-year-old with a deep puncture wound and a previous tetanus immunization should receive tetanus toxoid for active immunization.

    • Question 8: Diphtheria toxoid, like tetanus toxoid, is both immunogenic and antigenic and thus an effective inducer of active immunization.

    • Question 9: Tetanus toxoid injection induces antibody-mediated and active immunity.

    • Question 10: Passive antibody administration provides antibody more rapidly than active immunization.

    • Question 11: Antibody is a protein produced by the body in response to antigens to combine with them.

    • Question 12: Antigen is a substance that triggers the body's immune response and with which antibodies bind.

    • Question 13: Immunity is the body's ability to resist infection or disease.

    • Question 14: Passive antibody administration is warranted in patients with fresh wounds that may be infected with Clostridium tetani, especially if they have no history of active tetanus immunization.

    • Question 15: An experiment to determine the importance of cell-mediated immunity in bacterial disease protection involves transferring T-cells from immune mice to normal mice, and then introducing a bacteria into both groups of mice. Observing the results of the experimental mice and comparing them to the control group gives data.

    Posttest Answers

    • Answer 1: Active immunity is faster than passive immunity.

    • Answer 2: Public Health Service approves the use of tetanus toxoid and immune globulin.

    • Answer 3: Passive immunization with tetanus immune globulin is the best treatment.

    • Answer 4: Antibody half-life and possible complications should be considered.

    • Answer 5: Serum sickness is associated with tetanus antitoxin, not tetanus immune globulin.

    • Answer 6: Active immunization is generally preferred in the case of longer incubation periods.

    • Answer 7: Tetanus immune globulin is the preferable method.

    • Answer 8: Diphtheria toxoid, similar to tetanus, is immunogenic and antigenic.

    • Answer 9: Tetanus toxoid induces active immunity through production of antibodies.

    • Answer 10: Passive antibody administration provides a quicker immune response; the antibody response is critical for early protection.

    • Other notes: -Active vs passive immunization: Active induces the body's to generate immunity from a vaccine/toxin; passive provides pre-made antibodies from another source. -Passive is quicker but generally shorter-lived than active. -Prior immunization history is crucial for treatment decisions.

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    Test your knowledge on the administration of tetanus immunizations and the considerations for different age groups and medical histories. This posttest covers scenarios involving passive and active immunization methods, as well as potential side effects like serum sickness. Assess your understanding of tetanus immunity protocols in various patient cases.

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