ATI ALTERATIONS IN IMMUNITY AND INFLAMMATORY FUNCTION
EXAM 2025 WITH ACCURATE SOLUTION
1. If a client continues to experience allergic reactions despite following the
advice to avoid walking outside barefoot, what additional intervention
should the nurse consider recommending?
Taking antihistamines daily
Wearing shoes made of rubber only
Avoiding all outdoor activities
Using insect repellent when outdoors
2. What laboratory test is commonly ordered to help diagnose systemic
lupus erythematosus (SLE)?
Liver function tests (LFT)
Thyroid function tests
Complete blood count (CBC)
Antinuclear antibody (ANA) assay
3. Describe how a history of injury can contribute to the development of
osteoarthritis.
A history of injury only affects muscle strength, not joint health.
A history of injury can lead to joint damage, increasing the risk
of osteoarthritis due to altered joint mechanics and
inflammation.
A history of injury has no effect on joint health.
A history of injury improves joint flexibility, reducing the risk of
osteoarthritis.
,4. A nurse is educating a group of clients with HIV about lifestyle changes
to prevent respiratory infections. If one client is a smoker, what strategy
, should the nurse suggest to help this client reduce their risk?
Recommend the client only smoke indoors.
Advise the client to increase their alcohol consumption.
Encourage the client to participate in a smoking cessation
program.
Suggest the client avoid all physical activity.
5. In a scenario where a patient recovering from severe sepsis begins to
exhibit signs of reduced organ function, what should the nurse's
immediate action be?
Notify the healthcare provider for further evaluation and
intervention.
Increase the patient's fluid intake without consulting the provider.
Document the findings and continue with routine care.
Administer prescribed pain medication immediately.
6. Why might a client with diabetes be at higher risk for complications from
influenza?
Clients with diabetes are less likely to contract influenza due to
their health management.
Clients with diabetes have compromised immune responses,
making them more susceptible to severe complications from
infections like influenza.
Clients with diabetes have a higher tolerance for viral infections.
Clients with diabetes have stronger immune systems that can fight
off infections more effectively.
7. Why might a recent cold increase the risk of developing acute sinusitis?
A recent cold has no effect on sinus health.
EXAM 2025 WITH ACCURATE SOLUTION
1. If a client continues to experience allergic reactions despite following the
advice to avoid walking outside barefoot, what additional intervention
should the nurse consider recommending?
Taking antihistamines daily
Wearing shoes made of rubber only
Avoiding all outdoor activities
Using insect repellent when outdoors
2. What laboratory test is commonly ordered to help diagnose systemic
lupus erythematosus (SLE)?
Liver function tests (LFT)
Thyroid function tests
Complete blood count (CBC)
Antinuclear antibody (ANA) assay
3. Describe how a history of injury can contribute to the development of
osteoarthritis.
A history of injury only affects muscle strength, not joint health.
A history of injury can lead to joint damage, increasing the risk
of osteoarthritis due to altered joint mechanics and
inflammation.
A history of injury has no effect on joint health.
A history of injury improves joint flexibility, reducing the risk of
osteoarthritis.
,4. A nurse is educating a group of clients with HIV about lifestyle changes
to prevent respiratory infections. If one client is a smoker, what strategy
, should the nurse suggest to help this client reduce their risk?
Recommend the client only smoke indoors.
Advise the client to increase their alcohol consumption.
Encourage the client to participate in a smoking cessation
program.
Suggest the client avoid all physical activity.
5. In a scenario where a patient recovering from severe sepsis begins to
exhibit signs of reduced organ function, what should the nurse's
immediate action be?
Notify the healthcare provider for further evaluation and
intervention.
Increase the patient's fluid intake without consulting the provider.
Document the findings and continue with routine care.
Administer prescribed pain medication immediately.
6. Why might a client with diabetes be at higher risk for complications from
influenza?
Clients with diabetes are less likely to contract influenza due to
their health management.
Clients with diabetes have compromised immune responses,
making them more susceptible to severe complications from
infections like influenza.
Clients with diabetes have a higher tolerance for viral infections.
Clients with diabetes have stronger immune systems that can fight
off infections more effectively.
7. Why might a recent cold increase the risk of developing acute sinusitis?
A recent cold has no effect on sinus health.
