Xavier ABSN NURS 350 Exam 2 Prep UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers

Xavier ABSN NURS 350 Exam 2 Prep
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Hypersensitivity - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Altered immune response to an antigen that
results in harm to the patient


2. Mild symptoms: runny nose, itchy eyes


3. Life-threatening - can cause blood hemolysis or laryngospasm


Anaphylaxis Triggers: - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Hormones - insulin, vasopressin
2. Enzymes: Trypsin, penicillinase
3. Pollen
4. Food
5. Vitamins
6. Insect venom
7. Occupational agents - rubber, latex
8. Abx
9. Local anesthetics


When are the nurses priorities when assessing a patient? - CORRECT ANSWER - ABC...
Airway
Breathing
Ciruclation


Treatment for Anaphylaxis - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Severe - IV epinephrine
2. Mild - IM or SQ Epinephrine

, Type I Hypersensitivity - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Allergen binds w/ IgE
2. ^ complex binds w/ mast cells and basophils


Examples: allergic asthma, allergic rhinitis, hives


Type II Hypersensitivity - Cytotoxic hypersensitivity - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. IgG or
IgM antibodies form against normal cells or foreign cells or tissues


Example: Hemolytic blood transfusion


Type III Hypersensitivity - Immune Complex-mediated hypersensitivity - CORRECT
ANSWER - 1. IgG or IgM antibody-antigen complex deposits in vessel walls and tissues


Examples:
1. Systemic response = serum sickness
2. Local response = SLE


Type IV Hypersensitivity - Delayed hypersensitivity - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Cell-
mediated
2. Delayed


Example: Contact dermatitis


Latex Allergy - Type 1 Systemic Reaction - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Hives
2. Itching
3. Wheezing
4. Difficulty breathing