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Immune System
What is the immune system?
Diseases that affect the immune system
Role as a NA
100

What pressure point helps strengthen the immune system?

Lower Leg

100

Parts of the immune system?

White blood cells, Antibodies, Spleen

100

What is this system made up of?

Cells, tissues, and organs

100

What disease occurs when the immune system attacks the pancreas?

Type 1 diabetes

100

What is the role of an NA for Leukemia, Lymphoma, and other immune system cancers?

Diligent hand-washing, and infection control practices. As well as wear full PPE if needed

200

What pressure point helps eliminate external pathogens?

Back of hand, and between thumb and index finger

200

Symptoms of the immune system?

Cold hands, Bathroom problems, Dry eyes, Fatigue, Mild fever, Headaches, Rash, Repeated infections, Patchy/ hair loss

200
What does this system protect the body from?

Disease and infection

200
What disease occurs when it damages the skin, joints, and organs?

Lupus

200

What is the role of an NA for asthma?

Avoid triggers to the affected person, and encourage activity as tolerated between asthma attacks

300
What pressure point can help reduce the inflammation, and influence the body's antiviral responses?

Elbow Crease

300

Who is more at risk for having more immune system/problems?

Older people, People who are immunocompromised, People who have certain disabilities, People who have other underlying health conditions

300

How many immune cells does the body roughly have?

1.8 trillion

300

What disease occurs when the thyroid is attacked by the immune system?

Thyroid disorders

300

What is the role of an NA for a thyroid disorder?

Provide warm blankets and socks for patients with cold intolerances, as well as manage the room temperature and environmental stimulation for patients with heat intolerance

400

What are this system's main functions?

Fight pathogens, removes pathogens, and heals damaged cells

400

What disease occurs when it has ineffective white blood cells that increase the risk for life-threatening infections?

Leukemia, Lymphoma, and other immune system cancers

400

What is the role of an NA for a Lupus disease?

Encourage low sodium intake, and monitor disease progression

500

How to maintain the system?

Healthy diet, Enough sleep, Staying hydrated, Staying up to date on vaccines, Exercising often










500
What disease occurs when an overactive immune system gets triggered by allergens?

Asthma

500

What is the role of an NA for a type 1 diabete disease?

Encourage low-carb diets, and monitor the skin and feet conditions daily