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jhjkgdfhk · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nurse determines that a client has active immunity to a microorganism. What did the nurse assess that caused the client to develop this type of immunity?

1. Becoming ill with tetanus and receiving tetanus toxoid
2. Having chickenpox
3. Receiving a rabies shot after being bitten by a rabid dog
4. Receiving an injection of gamma globulin

Question 2

An older client with gallbladder disease has had a cholecystectomy. Which factor should the nurse realize would influence the development of an infection in this client?

1. Active bowel sounds
2. Dry intact skin
3. Intact mucous membranes
4. Susceptibility of the client

morganmarie791 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: Receiving an injection for tetanus is an example of acquired passive immunity.
Rationale 2: When the client has the disease, the body stimulates the process of acquired active immunity.
Rationale 3: Receiving an injection for rabies is an example of artificially acquired passive immunity.
Rationale 4: Receiving an injection of gamma globulin is an example of artificially acquired passive immunity.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Active bowel sounds would indicate the body is able to defend itself against an infection.
Rationale 2: Dry intact skin is a factor that would help the body defend against an infection.
Rationale 3: Intact mucous membranes is a factor that would help the body defend against infection.
Rationale 4: How susceptible the client is for an infection is one of the factors that influences microorganism growth. This client is 80 years old and has a surgical incision, so the first line of defense, the skin, is not intact.