NUR 326 Adult Health – Immunity & Infection 2026 |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Verified Q&A |
Graded A+
1. If a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus presents with a butterfly rash,
what nursing intervention should be prioritized?
Apply topical steroids to the rash.
Advise the patient to avoid all sun exposure.
Refer the patient to a dermatologist immediately.
Assess for systemic symptoms and monitor for complications.
2. What are the two main categories of allergic reactions?
Immediate and delayed allergic reactions
Acute and chronic allergic reactions
Local and systemic allergic reactions
Mild and severe allergic reactions
3. What is a common nursing intervention for managing bleeding in patients
with ulcerative colitis?
Monitoring vital signs
Performing surgery
Administering antibiotics
Providing dietary counseling
4. An allergy is:
A stage of a disease
common in teenagers
, A reaction to something normally harmless
Contagious
5. What is a common method to prevent anaphylaxis in individuals with known
allergies?
Increasing physical activity
Avoidance of allergens
Taking antihistamines regularly
Receiving vaccinations
6. What is a common skin manifestation associated with systemic lupus
erythematosus?
Psoriasis
Acne
Butterfly rash
Eczema
7. What defines a localized infection?
An infection that spreads throughout the bloodstream.
An infection that affects multiple organ systems.
An infection that is caused by a virus.
An infection that is confined to a specific area of the body.
8. Describe the role of immunosuppressants in the treatment of systemic lupus
erythematosus.
Immunosuppressants are primarily used to treat bacterial infections.
, Immunosuppressants help reduce the immune system's activity to
prevent it from attacking the body's own tissues.
Immunosuppressants are used to increase inflammation in the body.
Immunosuppressants enhance the immune response to fight
infections.
9. Describe the primary characteristics that define Inflammatory Bowel Disease
(IBD).
IBD is a bacterial infection of the respiratory system.
IBD is an autoimmune disorder affecting the skin and joints.
IBD is a viral infection causing fever and fatigue.
IBD is characterized by chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal
tract, leading to symptoms such as abdominal pain and diarrhea.
10. The client diagnosed with an acute exacerbation of ulcerative colitis, having
had multiple bloody diarrheas for the last two days. Which of the following
nursing intervention(s) is priority for this patient?
Administer intravenous fluids and monitor vital signs frequently.
Provide a low-residue diet.
Assess vital signs daily.
Administer antacids orally.
11. What is one primary goal of treating inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)?
To increase appetite
To reduce inflammation
To promote weight gain
, To enhance immune response
12. Inflammatory bowel disease is characterized by:
Abdominal pain relieved with defecation
Abdominal pain after eating
Autoimmune injury to the digestive tract
Persistent nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
13. What is the definition of perennial allergic rhinitis?
An allergic reaction that occurs only during specific seasons due to
pollen.
A type of allergic reaction that occurs year-round due to allergens
such as dust mites, pet dander, or mold.
A chronic condition characterized by inflammation of the digestive
tract.
A respiratory infection caused by bacteria leading to inflammation.
14. Ulcerative colitis manifests in the:
Mouth
Whole wall of the colon
Colon and mucosa
Lymph nodes
15. If a patient experiences anaphylaxis after exposure to a known allergen,
what immediate nursing intervention should be prioritized?
Administer epinephrine
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Verified Q&A |
Graded A+
1. If a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus presents with a butterfly rash,
what nursing intervention should be prioritized?
Apply topical steroids to the rash.
Advise the patient to avoid all sun exposure.
Refer the patient to a dermatologist immediately.
Assess for systemic symptoms and monitor for complications.
2. What are the two main categories of allergic reactions?
Immediate and delayed allergic reactions
Acute and chronic allergic reactions
Local and systemic allergic reactions
Mild and severe allergic reactions
3. What is a common nursing intervention for managing bleeding in patients
with ulcerative colitis?
Monitoring vital signs
Performing surgery
Administering antibiotics
Providing dietary counseling
4. An allergy is:
A stage of a disease
common in teenagers
, A reaction to something normally harmless
Contagious
5. What is a common method to prevent anaphylaxis in individuals with known
allergies?
Increasing physical activity
Avoidance of allergens
Taking antihistamines regularly
Receiving vaccinations
6. What is a common skin manifestation associated with systemic lupus
erythematosus?
Psoriasis
Acne
Butterfly rash
Eczema
7. What defines a localized infection?
An infection that spreads throughout the bloodstream.
An infection that affects multiple organ systems.
An infection that is caused by a virus.
An infection that is confined to a specific area of the body.
8. Describe the role of immunosuppressants in the treatment of systemic lupus
erythematosus.
Immunosuppressants are primarily used to treat bacterial infections.
, Immunosuppressants help reduce the immune system's activity to
prevent it from attacking the body's own tissues.
Immunosuppressants are used to increase inflammation in the body.
Immunosuppressants enhance the immune response to fight
infections.
9. Describe the primary characteristics that define Inflammatory Bowel Disease
(IBD).
IBD is a bacterial infection of the respiratory system.
IBD is an autoimmune disorder affecting the skin and joints.
IBD is a viral infection causing fever and fatigue.
IBD is characterized by chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal
tract, leading to symptoms such as abdominal pain and diarrhea.
10. The client diagnosed with an acute exacerbation of ulcerative colitis, having
had multiple bloody diarrheas for the last two days. Which of the following
nursing intervention(s) is priority for this patient?
Administer intravenous fluids and monitor vital signs frequently.
Provide a low-residue diet.
Assess vital signs daily.
Administer antacids orally.
11. What is one primary goal of treating inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)?
To increase appetite
To reduce inflammation
To promote weight gain
, To enhance immune response
12. Inflammatory bowel disease is characterized by:
Abdominal pain relieved with defecation
Abdominal pain after eating
Autoimmune injury to the digestive tract
Persistent nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
13. What is the definition of perennial allergic rhinitis?
An allergic reaction that occurs only during specific seasons due to
pollen.
A type of allergic reaction that occurs year-round due to allergens
such as dust mites, pet dander, or mold.
A chronic condition characterized by inflammation of the digestive
tract.
A respiratory infection caused by bacteria leading to inflammation.
14. Ulcerative colitis manifests in the:
Mouth
Whole wall of the colon
Colon and mucosa
Lymph nodes
15. If a patient experiences anaphylaxis after exposure to a known allergen,
what immediate nursing intervention should be prioritized?
Administer epinephrine
