White blood cells that are released in response to microorganisms
What are leukocytes
100
Neutralize and destroy harmful agents, limit their spread to other tissues in the body, and prepare damages tissues for repair
What is the inflammatory response
100
Microorganism and other substances that do not belong in the body such as pollen, are recognized as foreign invaders and trigger this
What is the Immune response
100
The regularity of the heart beats
What is heart rhythm
200
These line the respiratory tract and trap microoganisms and debris.
What are cilia
200
These are located in the lymphatic tissue, the alveoli of the lungs, GI system , the spleen and liver
What are phagocytes
200
These chemicals act on the walls of the capillaries, and make them more permeable so water, proteins and defensive cells can pass out of the blood and into fluid surrounding damaged cells
What are histamine and seratonin
200
The body wil produce these against the invader thus this will occur
What are antibodies and naturally acquired immunity
200
Constriction of the blood vessels and decreased swelling is caused by this.
What is COLD
300
These cells in the liver destroy bacteria that have found their way into the portal circulation
What are Kupffer cells
300
These remove cellular debris engulfing and destroying bacteria and viruses.
What are macrophages
300
This occurs when a person is given an antitoxin or antiserum that contain antibodies. It may not provide lasting immunity
What is Passive acquired immunity
300
Your patietns abdomen is enlarged and stretched tight
What is distended
400
Antigen-antibody response is the third line of defense
What is the immune response
400
A large increase in the percentage in these often indicates a bacterial infection.
What are monocytes.
400
This promotes clotting ,blocking the lymphatic vessels and delays the spread of bacteria, toxins etc
What is Fibrinogen
400
A fetus receives antibodies from the mother through the placenta prior to birth and can also be acquired thru breast milk. It is only temporary
What is Naturally acquired passive immunity
400
These are done on all patients at the start of the shift and anytime there are patient complaints or changes
What is an assessment
500
Defensive blood cells are produced here
What is the bone marrow
500
These are produced in response to viral invasion of the cell
What is interferon.
500
This is the debris that results from the inflammatory process and may accumulate at the site
What is pus
500
This is achieved thru injection of vaccines or immunizing substances that contain dead or inactive microorganisms or theri toxins
What is artificial acquired immunity
500
Draw a single line through this write error and your initials above it then continue the note with a correction
What is what happens when you write a nurses note and make an error