ATI LPN
Roach's Introductory Clinical Pharmacology 11th Edition
Chapter 48 Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nursing instructor is describing the concept of immunity. The instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the students identify that cell-mediated immunity protects the body against what type of infections? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: Cell-mediated immunity protects the body against viral, bacterial, and fungal infections.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following is an example of artificially acquired active immunity? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,D,E
Rationale: Artificially acquired active immunity occurs when an individual is given a killed or weakened antigen, which stimulates the formation of antibodies against the antigen. The antigen does not cause the disease, but the individual still manufactures specific antibodies against the disease.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing a client's medical record and determines that the client has naturally acquired active immunity. Which of the following would most likely apply? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C
Rationale: Naturally acquired active immunity occurs when the person is exposed to and experiences a disease and the body manufactures antibodies to provide future immunity to the disease.
Question 4 of 5
After teaching a class to a group of nursing students about immunity, the instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the students identify which of the following as an example of passive immunity? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,D
Rationale: Passive immunity occurs when immune globulins or antivenins are administered, providing ready-made antibodies from another human or animal.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer an immunologic drug that produces active immunity. Which of the following might the nurse be administering? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C
Rationale: Both vaccines and toxoids are administered to stimulate the body's immune response to specific antigens or toxins, producing active immunity.