What can be done to help a resident who has gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?

What can be done to help a resident who has gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?  (A) Serve spicy foods. (B) Ask the resident not to lie...

What can a nursing assistant do to help prevent urinary tract infections (UTIs)?

What can a nursing assistant do to help prevent urinary tract infections (UTIs)?  (A) Restrict fluids (B) Encourage baths, rather than showers (C)...

A diabetic resident should

A diabetic resident should  (A) Skip meals (B) Go barefoot (C) Receive careful foot care (D) Avoid exercise Answer:...

How does the immune system protect the body from disease?

How does the immune system protect the body from disease?  (A) Through nonspecific and specific immunity (B) Through hormones (C) Through digestion...

The yellowish fluid that carries disease-fighting cells is called

The yellowish fluid that carries disease-fighting cells is called  (A) Sperm (B) Lymph (C) Urine (D) Blood Answer:...

Normal changes of aging for the female reproductive system include:

Normal changes of aging for the female reproductive system include:  (A) Menstruation continues (B) Increased moisture of vaginal walls (C) Voice...

Why are females more likely to have urinary tract infections than males?

Why are females more likely to have urinary tract infections than males? (A) Due to the different location of the meatus (B) Due to having a shorter...

What is one good way a nursing assistant can assist residents with normal changes of aging related to the urinary system?

What is one good way a nursing assistant can assist residents with normal changes of aging related to the urinary system?  (A) Offer frequent...

Residents with congestive heart failure may

Residents with congestive heart failure may  (A) Be on a high-sodium diet (B) Take medications that cause them to urinate less often (C) Have...

Which of the following is helpful for a resident who has had a heart attack?

Which of the following is helpful for a resident who has had a heart attack?  (A) Smoking (B) High-fat diet (C) Regular exercise (D) Cold temperatures Answer:...

High blood pressure

High blood pressure  (A) Can be detected just by looking at a person (B) Cannot be treated with medication (C) Is never a serious condition (D)...

The respiratory system is made up of

The respiratory system is made up of  (A) Arteries, veins, capillaries (B) Brain, spinal cord, nerves (C) Trachea, bronchi, lungs (D) Atria,...

Respiration consists of

Respiration consists of  (A) Narrowing of blood vessels (B) Inspiration and expiration (C) Circulating blood in the heart (D) Urinary elimination Answer:...

Which of the following is helpful for numbness, tingling, and pain in the feet for a resident who has AIDS?

Which of the following is helpful for numbness, tingling, and pain in the feet for a resident who has AIDS?  (A) Wrapping the feet tightly...

Which of the following is one of the functions that the circulatory system performs?

Which of the following is one of the functions that the circulatory system performs?  (A) Senses and interprets information from the environment (B)...

How should a resident with COPD be positioned?

How should a resident with COPD be positioned?  (A) Flat on his back (B) Sitting upright (C) Lying on his stomach (D) Lying on his side Answer:...

Residents with COPD have trouble with

Residents with COPD have trouble with  (A) Breathing (B) Urination (C) Losing weight (D) Vision Answer:...

Osteoporosis causes

Osteoporosis causes  (A) Menopause (B) Stooped posture (C) Supplements (D) Lack of hormones Answer:...

Guidelines for caring for a resident with multiple sclerosis include

Guidelines for caring for a resident with multiple sclerosis include  (A) Rushing resident through tasks (B) Administering medications (C) Preventing...

Which of the following statements is true of assisting a resident with one-sided weakness after a stroke?

Which of the following statements is true of assisting a resident with one-sided weakness after a stroke?  (A) Lead with the weaker side. (B)...

Which of the following is helpful when providing skin care for a resident with cancer?

Which of the following is helpful when providing skin care for a resident with cancer? (A) Do not use lotion on dry, delicate skin. (B) Do not offer...

The eye and ear are part of

The eye and ear are part of  (A) The body's sense organs (B) The integumentary system (C) The dermis (D) The circulatory system Answer:...

Which of the following is a function of the nervous system?

Which of the following is a function of the nervous system?  (A) Gives the body shape and structure (B) Provides a natural protective covering...

Arthritis can be the result of an autoimmune illness. With an autoimmune illness the body's ______system attacks normal tissue.

Arthritis can be the result of an autoimmune illness. With an autoimmune illness the body's ______system attacks normal tissue.  (A) Immune (B)...

When a hip has been replaced

When a hip has been replaced  (A) Dress the unaffected, or stronger, side first (B) Place items far away from the resident to force him to walk (C)...

When atrophy occurs,

When atrophy occurs,  (A) The muscle slowly becomes stronger (B) The muscle increases in size (C) The muscle stays about the same (D) The muscle...

One way a nursing assistant can help with normal changes of aging related to the integumentary system is to

One way a nursing assistant can help with normal changes of aging related to the integumentary system is to  (A) Withhold fluids so a resident...

A resident with a head or spinal cord injury should be repositioned at least every ___hours.

A resident with a head or spinal cord injury should be repositioned at least every ___hours.  (A) 2 (B) 3 (C) 4 (D) 5 Answer:...

Which of the following statements is true of the skin?

Which of the following statements is true of the skin?  (A) It feels heat, cold, pain, touch, and  pressure. (B) It becomes more elastic...

Which one of the following is NOT an autoimmune disease:

Which one of the following is NOT an autoimmune disease: A) AIDS B) multiple sclerosis C) Graves' disease D) type I diabetes mellitus E) rheumatoid...

The relatively common autoimmune disease in which the thyroid gland produces excessive amounts of thyroxine is called:

The relatively common autoimmune disease in which the thyroid gland produces excessive amounts of thyroxine is called: A) multiple sclerosis B) Graves'...

Allergic contact dermatitis following skin contact with poison ivy would normally lead to:

Allergic contact dermatitis following skin contact with poison ivy would normally lead to: A) immediate hypersensitivity B) acute hypersensitivity C)...

With immediate hypersensitivity, the antibody class that binds to mast cells and basophils that trigger the release of histamine and other chemicals is:

With immediate hypersensitivity, the antibody class that binds to mast cells and basophils that trigger the release of histamine and other chemicals...

Which one of the following is NOT a type of immunosuppressive therapy given after surgery to prevent rejection of a graft:

Which one of the following is NOT a type of immunosuppressive therapy given after surgery to prevent rejection of a graft: A) corticosteroids B)...

An isograft is a tissue graft donated by:

An isograft is a tissue graft donated by: A) an unrelated person B) a parent C) a different animal species D) the same person E) an identical twin...

Antigen presentation is essential for the activation and clonal selection of:

Antigen presentation is essential for the activation and clonal selection of: A) T cells B) B cells C) plasma cell D) antigen-presenting cells E)...

The process by which antibodies bind to specific sites on bacterial exotoxins (toxic chemicals secreted by bacteria) to block their harmful effects is called:

The process by which antibodies bind to specific sites on bacterial exotoxins (toxic chemicals secreted by bacteria) to block their harmful effects...

The specific antibody class that has the ability to cross the placental barrier and provide immunity to the fetus is:

The specific antibody class that has the ability to cross the placental barrier and provide immunity to the fetus is: A) IgM B) IgA C) IgD D) IgG E)...

Which one of the following is NOT a method by which antibodies inactivate antigens:

Which one of the following is NOT a method by which antibodies inactivate antigens: A) agglutination B) chemotaxis C) complement fixation D) neutralization E)...

IgA:

IgA: A) is mainly found in mucus and secretions such as tears and saliva B) is passed from mother to fetus during pregnancy C) is the most abundant...

Which one of the following is NOT one of the antibody classes:

Which one of the following is NOT one of the antibody classes: A) IgA B) IgB C) IgD D) IgG E) IgE Answer: ...

Which one of the following is NOT true of the constant (C) regions of antibodies:

Which one of the following is NOT true of the constant (C) regions of antibodies: A) they are the same or nearly the same B) they form the "stem"...

Which one of the following is NOT true of basic antibody structure:

Which one of the following is NOT true of basic antibody structure: A) they consist of four amino acid chains B) they are linked together by disulfide...

Immune sera are used for all of the following EXCEPT:

Immune sera are used for all of the following EXCEPT: A) tuberculosis B) rabies C) snake bites D) botulism E) tetanus Answer: ...

Vaccines are NOT for:

Vaccines are NOT for: A) pneumonia B) tetanus C) measles D) snake bites E) polio Answer: ...

What specific type of acquired immunity do vaccines provide:

What specific type of acquired immunity do vaccines provide: A) naturally acquired active immunity B) naturally acquired passive immunity C) artificially...

The specific type of acquired immunity that a fetus obtains from maternal antibodies that cross the placenta is called:

The specific type of acquired immunity that a fetus obtains from maternal antibodies that cross the placenta is called: A) naturally acquired active...

B cells develop immunocompetence in the:

B cells develop immunocompetence in the: A) thymus gland B) bone marrow C) spleen D) thyroid gland E) lymph nodes Answer: ...

Which one of the following is NOT true of macrophages:

Which one of the following is NOT true of macrophages: A) they are considered the "big eaters" of the immune system B) they engulf foreign particles C)...

The specific foreign substances that an individual's immune system has the ability to recognize and resist is determined by:

The specific foreign substances that an individual's immune system has the ability to recognize and resist is determined by: A) individual exposure...

Regardless of whether it matures into a B cell or a T cell, a lymphocyte that is capable of responding to a specific antigen by binding to it is said to be:

Regardless of whether it matures into a B cell or a T cell, a lymphocyte that is capable of responding to a specific antigen by binding to it is said...

Which one of the following CANNOT be said about the history of immunity:

Which one of the following CANNOT be said about the history of immunity: A) the ancient Greeks knew something existed within the body to protect it...

Which of the following substances is NOT typically perceived as an antigen:

Which of the following substances is NOT typically perceived as an antigen: A) pollen grains B) bacteria C) self-antigens D) fungi E) virus particles...

The study of immunity is called:

The study of immunity is called: A) histology B) anatomy C) pathology D) immunology E) microbiology Answer: ...

Fever has the effect of doing all of the following EXCEPT:

Fever has the effect of doing all of the following EXCEPT: A) denaturing (scrambling) proteins B) stimulating the liver and spleen to gather up iron...

The body's temperature-regulating "thermostat" that can be reset upward in response to pyrogens is located in the:

The body's temperature-regulating "thermostat" that can be reset upward in response to pyrogens is located in the: A) hypothalamus B) thalamus C)...

Tissues invaded by viruses, which attempt to replicate themselves by taking over cellular machinery, secrete small proteins called __________ to protect nearby cells and hinder further multiplication of the viruses.

Tissues invaded by viruses, which attempt to replicate themselves by taking over cellular machinery, secrete small proteins called __________ to protect...

The inflammatory process begins with release of chemicals, which do all of the following EXCEPT:

The inflammatory process begins with release of chemicals, which do all of the following EXCEPT: A) dilate blood vessels B) attract phagocytes to...

The migration of phagocytes and white blood cells to an inflamed area along a chemical gradient is called:

The migration of phagocytes and white blood cells to an inflamed area along a chemical gradient is called: A) diapedesis B) chemotaxis C) immunity D)...

Which one of the following is NOT one of the four most common indicators of the inflammatory response:

Which one of the following is NOT one of the four most common indicators of the inflammatory response: A) redness B) heat C) swelling D) fever E)...

The process by which neutrophils are squeezed through the capillary walls during the inflammatory process is called:

The process by which neutrophils are squeezed through the capillary walls during the inflammatory process is called: A) agglutination B) chemotaxis C)...

Which one of the following is NOT one of the nonspecific body defenses:

Which one of the following is NOT one of the nonspecific body defenses: A) intact skin B) antibody production C) the inflammatory response D) fever E)...

Compared to the nonspecific chemicals that cover body surfaces and mucous membranes, the specific body defense system is:

Compared to the nonspecific chemicals that cover body surfaces and mucous membranes, the specific body defense system is: A) faster B) slower C)...

The body's first line of defense against the invasion of disease-causing microorganisms is:

The body's first line of defense against the invasion of disease-causing microorganisms is: A) phagocytes B) natural killer cells C) skin and mucous...

Mucosa-associated lymphatic tissue (MALT) includes:

Mucosa-associated lymphatic tissue (MALT) includes: A) spleen B) thymus gland C) tonsils only D) tonsils and Peyer's patches E) tonsils and spleen...

Which of these lymphoid organs is found along the left side of the abdominal cavity:

Which of these lymphoid organs is found along the left side of the abdominal cavity: A) spleen B) Peyer's patches C) thymus gland D) tonsils E)...

The lymph tissues found within the walls of the small intestine are called:

The lymph tissues found within the walls of the small intestine are called: A) tonsils B) appendix C) Peyer's patches D) thymus tissues E) intestinal...

The lymph organ that programs T cells and functions at peak levels only during youth is the:

The lymph organ that programs T cells and functions at peak levels only during youth is the: A) thymus B) spleen C) appendix D) tonsils E) Peyer's...

Which one of the following is NOT a type of lymphoid organ:

Which one of the following is NOT a type of lymphoid organ: A) spleen B) thymus gland C) tonsils D) appendix E) Peyer's patches Answer:...

Which lymphoid tissues trap and remove bacteria entering the throat:

Which lymphoid tissues trap and remove bacteria entering the throat: A) axillary lymph nodes B) cervical lymph nodes C) tonsils D) Peyer's patches E)...

Which lymphatic organ's major job is to destroy worn-out red blood cells and return some of the products to the liver:

Which lymphatic organ's major job is to destroy worn-out red blood cells and return some of the products to the liver: A) tonsils B) spleen C) thymus...

Which one of the following is NOT true of lymph nodes:

Which one of the following is NOT true of lymph nodes: A) they remove foreign materials from the lymph fluid B) they have valves similar to those...

Which one of the following is NOT a mechanism that aids lymph return:

Which one of the following is NOT a mechanism that aids lymph return: A) milking action of skeletal muscles B) pressure changes within the thorax C)...

Lymph from the left arm would return to the heart through the:

Lymph from the left arm would return to the heart through the: A) inferior vena cava B) thoracic duct C) right lymphatic duct D) left subclavian artery E)...

Lymph flows:

Lymph flows: A) in a circular pattern within the tissues B) away from the heart only C) toward the heart only D) both toward and away from the heart E)...

The fluid that is forced out of the capillary beds by hydrostatic and osmotic pressures and into the tissue spaces is called:

The fluid that is forced out of the capillary beds by hydrostatic and osmotic pressures and into the tissue spaces is called: A) arterial blood B)...