A nurse is preparing to teach on the subject of opsonins. Which ...

[bcretired]

A nurse is preparing to teach on the subject of opsonins. Which information should the nurse in-clude? Opsonins are molecules that:
 
  a. are composed of fatty acids.
  b. regulate inflammation.
  c. degranulate mast cells.
  d. enhance phagocytosis.

Question 2

A 20-year-old male shoots his hand with a nail gun while replacing roofing shingles. Which of the following cell types would be the first to aid in killing bacteria to prevent infection in his hand?
 
  a. Eosinophils
  b. Neutrophils
  c. Leukotrienes
  d. Monocytes

[alexisweber49]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Opsonins coat the surface of bacteria and increase their susceptibility to being phagocytized. Opsonins are not associated with fatty acids, the regulation of the inflammatory process, or the degranulation of mast cells.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Neutrophils are the predominant phagocytes in the early inflammatory site, arriving within 612 hours after the initial injury. Eosinophils help limit and control inflammation. Leukotrienes are activators of the inflammatory response. Monocytes enter much later and replace leukocytes.

[bcretired]

Excellent

[ryansturges]

Gracias!