NCOI Actual Questions and Correct Answers
Q1
The function of monocytes inimmunity is related to their ability to
Answer: Capture antigens by phagocytosis and present them to lymphocytes.
Q2
The reason newborns are protected for the first 6 months of life from bacterial infections is
because of the maternaltransmission of
Answer: IgG.
Q3
In a type I hypersensitivity reaction the primary immunologic disorder appearsto be
Answer: Release of chemical mediators from IgE-bound mast cells and basophils.
Q4
The nurse is alerted to possible anaphylactic shock immediately after a patient has received
intramuscular penicillin by the development of
Answer: Edema and itching at the injection site.
Q5
The nurse advises a friend whoasks him to administer his allergy shots that
Answer: Immunotherapy should only be administered in a setting where emergency
equipment and drugs are available.
Q6
Association between HLA antigens and diseases is most commonly found in whatdisease
conditions?
Answer: Autoimmune disorders
, Q7
A patient is undergoing plasmapheresis for treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus. The
nurse explains that plasmapheresis is used in hertreatment to
Answer: Exchange her plasma that contains antinuclear antibodies with a substitute
fluid.
Q8
The most common cause ofsecondary immunodeficiencies is
Answer: Drugs
Q9
What accurately describesrejection following transplantation?
Answer: Hyperacute reaction can usually be avoided if crossmatching is done before
the transplantation.
Q10
In a person having an acute rejection of a transplanted kidney, what would help the nurse
understand the course of events (select all that apply)?
Answer: Acute rejection can be treated with OKT3Acute rejection usually leads to
chronic rejectionAcute rejection is common after a transplant and can be treated with
drug therapy.
Q11
The nurse is teaching a patient with a latex allergy about preventing and treating allergic
reactions. Which statement, if made by the patient, indicatesa need for further teaching?
Answer: "My reactions are not severe; I will not need an EpiPen."
Q12
The patient with an allergy to bee stings was just stung by a bee. After applying oxygen,
removing the stinger, and administering epinephrine, the nurse notices the patient is
hypotensive. What should bethe nurse's first action?
Answer: Place the patient recumbent and elevate the legs.
Q1
The function of monocytes inimmunity is related to their ability to
Answer: Capture antigens by phagocytosis and present them to lymphocytes.
Q2
The reason newborns are protected for the first 6 months of life from bacterial infections is
because of the maternaltransmission of
Answer: IgG.
Q3
In a type I hypersensitivity reaction the primary immunologic disorder appearsto be
Answer: Release of chemical mediators from IgE-bound mast cells and basophils.
Q4
The nurse is alerted to possible anaphylactic shock immediately after a patient has received
intramuscular penicillin by the development of
Answer: Edema and itching at the injection site.
Q5
The nurse advises a friend whoasks him to administer his allergy shots that
Answer: Immunotherapy should only be administered in a setting where emergency
equipment and drugs are available.
Q6
Association between HLA antigens and diseases is most commonly found in whatdisease
conditions?
Answer: Autoimmune disorders
, Q7
A patient is undergoing plasmapheresis for treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus. The
nurse explains that plasmapheresis is used in hertreatment to
Answer: Exchange her plasma that contains antinuclear antibodies with a substitute
fluid.
Q8
The most common cause ofsecondary immunodeficiencies is
Answer: Drugs
Q9
What accurately describesrejection following transplantation?
Answer: Hyperacute reaction can usually be avoided if crossmatching is done before
the transplantation.
Q10
In a person having an acute rejection of a transplanted kidney, what would help the nurse
understand the course of events (select all that apply)?
Answer: Acute rejection can be treated with OKT3Acute rejection usually leads to
chronic rejectionAcute rejection is common after a transplant and can be treated with
drug therapy.
Q11
The nurse is teaching a patient with a latex allergy about preventing and treating allergic
reactions. Which statement, if made by the patient, indicatesa need for further teaching?
Answer: "My reactions are not severe; I will not need an EpiPen."
Q12
The patient with an allergy to bee stings was just stung by a bee. After applying oxygen,
removing the stinger, and administering epinephrine, the nurse notices the patient is
hypotensive. What should bethe nurse's first action?
Answer: Place the patient recumbent and elevate the legs.
