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charchew

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on: Jun 25, 2018
What does goniometry measure?
 
  a. Bone strength
  b. Muscle density
  c. Muscle strength
  d. Range-of-motion (ROM)

Question 2

The nurse differentiates the humoral response from the cell-mediated response. Which statement about cell-mediated response is true?
 
  a. The sensitized lymphocytes attack the cell for which they were sensitized.
  b. Cells produce new antibodies.
  c. The response does not occur until the white blood cell (WBC) count rises.
  d. There is a systemic response of fever and malaise.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D
Goniometry measures joint mobility, described as the number of degrees that the joint can move from the 0-degree mark.

Answer to Question 2

A
Cell-mediated response occurs when the specifically antigen-sensitized T lymphocytes attack whole cells, infectious organisms, and nonliving matter such as pollen and dust.


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