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Pathophysiology Practice Test: Adaptive Immunity
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Adaptive immunity is a type of immunity that develops when the body's immune system responds to a foreign substance or microorganism. It's also known as the acquired immune system or specific immune system.  Adaptive immunity involves specialized immune cells and antibodies that attack and destroy foreign invaders. It can last for a few weeks or months, or for a long time, sometimes for a person's entire life.  The adaptive immune system protects the body from infection by pathogens, such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. It specifically targets the type of germ that is causing... Show more
Pathophysiology Practice Test: Adaptive Immunity
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1. A macrophage was isolated and analyzed for major histocompatibility complex. Which of the following would be expected?
2. A 6-year-old female is diagnosed with a bacterial infection of the respiratory system. Which of the following will most likely try to fight the antigen?
3. An immunology nurse is caring for a patient. While planning care, which principle will the nurse remember? The primary role of IgA1 is to prevent infections in the:
4. The predominant antibody of a typical primary immune response is:
5. The predominant antibody of a typical primary immune response is:
6. While planning care for an elderly patient, the nurse remembers that increased age is associated with:
7. Which portion of the antibody is responsible for the biologic functions of antibodies?
8. Which of the following statements indicates more teaching is needed regarding secondary lymph organs? ________ is/are a secondary lymphoid organ.
9. Which statement indicates a correct understanding of antibodies? The most abundant class of antibody in the serum is:
10. Secondary lymph organs include:"
11. An experiment is designed to determine specific cell types involved in cell-mediated immune response. The experimenter is interested in finding cells that attack cells that have specific antigens. Which cells should be isolated?
12. A 10-year-old male is stung by a bee while playing in the yard. He experiences a severe allergic reaction and has to go to the ER. The nurse providing care realizes this reaction is the result of:
13. A 20-year-old female is applying for nursing school and is required to be tested for immunity against several illnesses. Testing that looks at which of the following would be the best to determine immunity?
14. A 10-year-old male is stung by a bee while playing in the yard. He experiences a severe allergic reaction and has to go to the ER. The nurse providing care realizes this reaction is the result of:
15. A 5-month-old child is admitted to the hospital with recurring respiratory infections. A possible cause of this condition is:
16. A 6-year-old female is diagnosed with a bacterial infection of the respiratory system. Which of the following will most likely try to fight the antigen?
17. A patient has done research on monoclonal antibodies on the Internet. Which statement indicates a correct understanding? Pure monoclonal antibodies are produced by:
18. While planning care for an elderly patient, the nurse remembers that increased age is associated with:
19. A 5-month-old child is admitted to the hospital with recurring respiratory infections. A possible cause of this condition is:
20. An immunology nurse is caring for a patient. While planning care, which principle will the nurse remember? The primary role of IgA1 is to prevent infections in the:

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