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Immunity Flashcards

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immunity

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a physiologic process that provides an individual with protection or defense from disease

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acquired immunity

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produced by prior exposure or antibody production

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innate immunity

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genetically determined- no prior exposure
what you are born with
ex. flora in intestines

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active immunity

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produced by antibodies that develop in response to antigens
immune response
MY body creates

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naturally acquired immunity

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develops after exposure to antigens in environment

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induced acquired immunity

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develops after administration of antigen to prevent disease
ex. after getting flu vaccine

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passive immunity

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produced by transfer of antibodies from another person
you get from others

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8
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induced passive immunity

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conferred by administration of antibodies to combat infection

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natural passive immunity

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conferred by transfer of maternal antibodies across placenta or in breast milk

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10
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chart:
nutrition
|
immunity
| | | |

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innate immunity
anti-inflammation
anti-aging
ant-cancer

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11
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attributes of immunity
healthy state

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normal WBC and different counts
negative bacterial and viral cultures
soft, non-tender lymph nodes
recognition of self
recognition of foreign proteins

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12
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malnutrition risk factors
protein

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psychological, social, and environmental
oral and dental disorders
swallowing disorders
psychiatric disorders
changes in mental status
other neurological disorders
long term drug therapy/polymedication
acute/chronic diseases
dependency of ADLs
restrictive diets

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antigen

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proteins that induce an immune response when they enter the body

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antigens can be found within:

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microorganisms
vaccines
transplanted organs
allergens

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inflammation

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cellular response of injury, infection, or irritation

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localized S/S of inflammation

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redness
swelling
heat
pain
loss of function

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systemic S/S of inflammation

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fever
increased WBC
malaise
anorexia
n/v
lymph node tenderness/enlargement

18
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inflammation response

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inflammation is a nonspecific response to something that is harmful to the body
ex. infection, injury, or allergen

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chronic inflammation

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chronic response
cause of inflammation remains active
tissue destruction continues
scar tissue may continue to form rather than normal functional tissue
response to infections is inadequate
patient experiences chronic symptoms

**inflammation plays a role in many chronic diseases

20
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allergic response

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hypersensitive immune reaction to a substance that normally is harmless or would not cause an immune response in everyone
can range mild to life threatening
histamine released
body produces antibody to the substance

21
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factors increasing host susceptibility to infection

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developmental
breaks in first line of defense
illness or injury/chronic disease
smoking
substance abuse
multiple sex partners
environmental factors
invasive procedures
surpassed immune system/medications

22
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malnutrition

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infections are frequent and chronic in malnutrition

23
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protein- energy malnutrition results in

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thymus changes

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micronutrients deficiency affects

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innate and adaptive immunity response

25
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micronutrients

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iron
zinc
copper
selenium
vitamins

26
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corticosteroid

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stress hormone suppresses the immune system

27
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unhealthy coping strategies

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drinking
smoking
insomnia

28
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stress and immune system

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releases corticosteroid
decreases t cells
unhealthy coping strategies

29
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exercise

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increase t cells
lowers levels of inflammation
causes WBC to circulate more rapidly
greater response to vaccines
flushes out toxins from the body through sweat, urine, and respiratory tract

30
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older adults

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less able to distinguish self from non self
macrophages destroy antigens more slowly
T cells respond less quickly to antigens
WBC are fewer- body less able to remember to defend itself
antibodies become less able to attach antigens
decreased in thirst- increase in UTI’s

31
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nursing interventions

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nutrition
hygiene/hand hygiene
immunization
adequate rest and exercise
education

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