Chapter 15-17 Test Flashcards
Function of lymphatic system
filtering interstitial fluid
Active artificially acquired immunity
immunity acquired as a result of a vaccine
Active naturally acquired immunity
immunity acquired naturally by exposure to foreign antigen
When you are massaging you discover a swollen lymph node. What do you do?
refer to physician
Antibodies
primary defenses of immune system
leukocytes
white blood cells
Huntingston Disease
connective tissue being attacked by its own antibodies
pressure in lymph massage
VERY light effleurage
Bacteria, virus, and fungi are classified as:
microorganisms
Parotid is located where
in front of the ear
what is edema
retention of fluid in tissues
lymph in the elbow
cubital lymph node
Number of lymph nodes in the body
600
Hodgkin’s disease
malignant lymphoma
Effect of massage on T cell production
increases production
Asthma
excess mucous production with spasms of the bronchial smooth muscle tubes
Upper respiratory composed of
Nose and pharynx
Aspiration
inhaling foreign matter in the bronchial system
Is laughing convulsive breathing?
Yes
Inspiration
Act of breathing in
Acronym for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
COPD
What occurs when a blood clot travels from the leg to the lungs?
Pulmonary embolism
An irregular breathing pattern in a comatose patient
Cheyne-Stokes respiration
What is residual volume?
amount of air left in the lungs after forceful expiration