Immunity/Reactivity Flashcards
Immunity def
physiologic process that provides an individual with protection or defense from disease
-responds to threats on an individualized basis
Acquired Immunity
produced by prior exposure or antibody production
Active and Passive Immunity
Innate Immunity
genetically determined - no prior exposure or antibody production involved
Natural flora immunity is under the
innate immunity
Active Immunity
produced by antibodies that develop in response to antigens
immune response
Natural or Induced
Passive Immunity
produced by transfer of antibodies from another person
Induced and Natural passive
Naturally Acquired Immunity
develops after exposure to antigens in environment
Induced active immunity
develops after the administration of antigens to prevent diseases
Vaccines are what type of immunity?
Active induced
Plasma and antibody transfer immunity to a specific disease given to someone what type of immunity?
Induced passive immunity
Induced passive immunity
conferred by the administration of antibodies to combat infection
Nutrition helps the immune system by
fighting infection and natural immunity in the body
-innate immunity
-anti-inflammation
-anti-aging
-anticancer
Natural passive immunity
conferred by transfer of maternal antibodies across placenta or in the breast milk
Attributes of Immunity
Normal WBC and differential counts
negative bacterial and viral cultures
soft, non-tender lymph nodes
recognition of self
recognition of foreign proteins
Malnutrition: Protein Risk Factors
psychological, social, and environmental
social isolation, grieving, finances, mistreatment, hospitalization, change in lifestyle
Malnutrition: Protein Risk Factors
Oral and dental disorders
poorly fitted dentures, mouth dryness, poor dental status, taste disorders, oral mucosa disorders
Malnutrition: Protein Risk Factors
Swallowing disorders
dysphagia
Malnutrition: Protein Risk Factors
Psychiatric disorders
eating and depressive disorders
Malnutrition: Protein Risk Factors
Change in mental status
confusion, stroke, paralysis
Malnutrition: Protein Risk Factors
Long-term drug therapy/polymedication
loss of appetite, dry mouth, drowsiness
Malnutrition: Protein Risk Factors
Acute/Chronic diseases
pain, constipation, disability
Malnutrition: Protein Risk Factors
Dependent of ADLs
need assistance with cooking, eating, mobility
Malnutrition: Protein Risk Factors
Restrictive Diets
physician order diets or slimming diet
Antigen
proteins that induce an immune response when they enter the body
Antigens are found in
microorganisms
vaccines
transplanted organs
allergens (animal dander, pollen, foods)
Inflammation
cellular response to injury, infection, or irritation
Localized Inflammation S/S
redness, swelling, heat, pain, loss of function
Systemic Inflammation S/S
fever, increase WBC, malaise, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, lymph node tenderness/enlargement, organ failure
Inflammatory Response
non-specific response to something that is harmful to the body ( infection, injury, or allergen)
_____________ plays a role in many chronic diseases.
Inflammation
Chronic response
-Cause of inflammation remains active
-Tissue destruction continues
-Scar tissue may continue to form rather than a normal functional tissue
-Response to infections is inadequate
-Patient experiences chronic symptoms (e.g., pain)
Allergic Response
hypersensitive immune reaction to a substance that is normally harmless or would not cause an immune response in everyone
-Mild to life-threatening
-Histamine released
-body produces antibodies to the substance