Author Question: Which of these factors affects the virulence of a pathogen? a. ability to bypass healthy cells ... (Read 69 times)

vicky · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

Which of these factors affects the virulence of a pathogen?

a. ability to bypass healthy cells
b. amount available to produce disease
c. ability to evade the attack of white blood cells
d. strength of resistance to healthy cells

Question 2

When caring for a client, the primary focus of the interdisciplinary health care team (IHCT) is on the:

a. client and family c. health care provider(s)
b. nursing staff d. physical and occupational therapist

allisonblackmore · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
The virulence of a pathogen is affected by the strength of the pathogen to adhere to healthy cells, the ability of the pathogen to damage cells or interfere with the body's normal regulating systems, and the ability of the pathogen to evade the attack of white blood cells.

Answer to Question 2

A
The interdisciplinary health care team usually includes physical and occupational therapists, a speech/language pathologist, recreational therapists, rehabilitation nurses, a physician, social workers, dietitians, and mental health professionals. The members of the team are selected based on the needs of the client and the family.