The nurse educator is teaching a group of nurses the principles ...

[iveyjurea]

The nurse educator is teaching a group of nurses the principles of the immune system. Which of the following statements by a nurse in the class best demonstrates understanding of these principles?
 
  The classic pathway of the complement system is activated by
  a. bacterial toxins.
  b. antigens.
  c. cytotoxic killer cells.
  d. antibodies.

Question 2

The nurse instructs a male patient in the application of a transdermal testosterone patch (Androderm). What statement or statements by the patient best demonstrate understanding? I can apply the patch to my (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. scrotum.
  b. chest.
  c. back.
  d. thigh.
  e. abdomen.

[af]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Antibodies activate the classic pathway of the complement system.
Bacterial toxins, antigens, and cytotoxic killer cells do no activate the classic pathway of the complement system.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C, D, E
The patch may be applied to the back, thigh, or abdomen.
The scrotum and chest are not preferred application sites.

[iveyjurea]

Great answer, keep it coming

[tranoy]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it