This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Which of the following is an example of immunocompetence? a. A child that is immune to measles ... (Read 77 times)

imanialler

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 539
on: Jul 11, 2018
Which of the following is an example of immunocompetence?
 
  a. A child that is immune to measles because of an inoculation
  b. A person who has seasonal allergies every fall
  c. When the symptoms of a common cold disappear in 1 day
  d. A neonate having a natural immunity from maternal antibodies

Question 2

What should the nurse do when the child arrives on the floor with the diagnosis of bacterial meningitis?
 
  a. Arrange for humidified oxygen per mask
  b. Place the child in respiratory isolation
  c. Inquire about drug allergy
  d. Hold NPO until orders arrive


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

ladyjames123

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 346
Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Immunocompetence is demonstrated by the immune system responding appropriately to a foreign stimulus and the body's integrity is maintained as with cold symptoms that resolve with residual illness.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Persons with bacterial meningitis are placed in respiratory isolation until the pathogen can no longer be cultured, usually 24 hours.


imanialler

  • Member
  • Posts: 539
Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
:D TYSM

nguyenhoanhat

  • Member
  • Posts: 332
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Signs of depression include feeling sad most of the time for 2 weeks or longer; loss of interest in things normally enjoyed; lack of energy; sleep and appetite disturbances; weight changes; feelings of hopelessness, helplessness, or worthlessness; an inability to make decisions; and thoughts of death and suicide.

Did you know?

Fewer than 10% of babies are born on their exact due dates, 50% are born within 1 week of the due date, and 90% are born within 2 weeks of the date.

Did you know?

Cytomegalovirus affects nearly the same amount of newborns every year as Down syndrome.

Did you know?

The average office desk has 400 times more bacteria on it than a toilet.

Did you know?

According to the Migraine Research Foundation, migraines are the third most prevalent illness in the world. Women are most affected (18%), followed by children of both sexes (10%), and men (6%).

This young child is pulling at the ear and acting fussy, two important signs of otitis media. This young child is pulling at the ear and acting fussy, two important signs of otitis media.
Enamel defects due to malnutrition in a child from the Illinois valley (A.D. 600-1200). Enamel defects due to malnutrition in a child from the Illinois valley (A.D. 600-1200).
Adult, Child, and Infant CPR Standards Adult, Child, and Infant CPR Standards
Adult, Child, and Infant CPR Standards Cont Adult, Child, and Infant CPR Standards Cont
Transmission of autosomal dominant disorders (50% chance for an affected child). Transmission of autosomal dominant disorders (50% chance for an affected child).
A representative karyotype and a photograph of a child A representative karyotype and a photograph of a child
Video: Michaelis–Menten equation & Kinetic parameters

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library