Prep U for Brunner and Suddarth's Textbook of Medical Surgical Nursing, 13th Edition Chapter 35- Assessment of Immune Function. Questions And Answers Latest Update 2023 A+

Prep U for Brunner and Suddarth's Textbook of Medical Surgical Nursing, 13th Edition Chapter 35- Assessment of Immune Function. Questions And Answers Latest Update 2023 A+ A client is treated in the clinic for a sexually transmitted infection, and the nurse suspects that the client is at risk for HIV. The physician determines that the client should be tested for the virus. What responsibility does the nurse have? - ANS:The nurse ensures a written consent is obtained prior to testing. pg. 1005 Which of the following is the most severe form of hypersensitivity reaction? - ANS:Anaphylaxis pg. 973 Which type of cells destroys antigens already coated with antibody? - ANS:Null pg. 976 Which of the following protective responses begin with the B lymphocytes? - ANS:Humoral pg. 972 During a mumps outbreak at a local school, a patient, who is a school teacher, is exposed. She has previously been immunized for mumps. What type of immunity does she possess? - ANS:Acquired immunity pg. Which of the following is associated with impaired immunity in the aging patient? - ANS:Decreased renal function pg. 979 A patient is admitted with an infected leg, and the nurse notes an increase in his white blood cell (WBC) count. The nurse is aware that, during the immune response, pathogens are engulfed by WBCs that ingest foreign particles. What is this process known as? - ANS:Phagocytosis pg. What is the function of the thymus gland? - ANS:Programs T lymphocytes to become regulator or effector T cells. pg. 971 Which condition is associated with impaired immunity relating to the aging client? - ANS:Renal function decreases pg. 979 A client undergoing a skin test has been intradermally injected with a disease-specific antigen on the inner forearm. The client becomes anxious because the area begins to swell. Which technique may be used to decrease anxiety in this client? - ANS:Assure the client that this is a normal reaction pg. 984 The nurse is instructing clients about the importance of taking the shingles vaccine. Which client would benefit from this vaccine? - ANS:A 65-year-old client who had chicken pox when he was 12 years old pg. 1779 Continues...