Chapter 23: Care of children and young people with immunological problems

1. What is innate immunity?

  1. Natural immune mechanisms, e.g. skin, initial response to infection
  2. Immunity from immunoglobulin infusions
  3. Immunity from vaccines
  4. Immunity from having an infection

Answer: A

2. What is acquired immunity?

  1. The skin
  2. Regular antibiotics
  3. Eating a healthy diet
  4. Immunity developed from disease, exposure or vaccines

Answer: D

3. Which cells make immunoglobulin?

  1. Natural killer cells
  2. B lymphocytes
  3. Red blood cells
  4. Dentric cells

Answer: B

4. Name a diagnosis related to the immune system?

  1. Severe combined immune deficiency
  2. Fractured femur
  3. Autism
  4. Haemophilia A

Answer: A

5. The cost of two measles, mumps and rubella vaccines is equivalent to:

  1. A Mercedes-Benz E Class
  2. A holiday to Paris
  3. A weeks shopping for a family of four
  4. A trip to the cinema with popcorn

Answer: D