All Correct Answers 2025-2026
Edition.
What is an individual’s first line of defense against infection? - Answer epithelial cell-derived
chemicals
An individual breaks the first line of defense against infection. Which mechanism should now
follow? - Answer Inflammation
An individual has an infection, and the neutrophil level is elevated. Which function are the
neutrophils providing? - Answer Phagocytosis
A caregiver who had chicken pox is assigned to care for a child with chicken pox. What is the
best rationale for this action? - Answer The nurse developed acquired immunity to the disease
Which term is used to describe immunoglobulins? - Answer antibodies
Which immune system component provides the primary protection against invasion by
extracellular microbes? - Answer antibodies
An expectant mother expresses concern for her newborn possible "catching" an infection in the
hospital. Before answering the expectant mother, which principle should be considered? -
Answer Maternal IgG crosses the placenta, providing protection
Which cells in the body will produce antibodies - Answer plasma cells
What is the best description of monoclonal antibodies for treatment? - Answer the best single
antibody has been cloned
Which statement is about IgA is accurate? - Answer It is found in the blood and body
secretions
, Which type of immunity will an individual develop after immunization? - Answer Active
Which information indicates an accurate understanding of the process that confers long-lasting
immunity against a specific organisim? - Answer production of memory cells
Which immunoglobulin provides the most protection against infection and is the most
abundant? - Answer IgG
An infection has triggered the adaptive immune response. Which line of defense has been
activated? - Answer Third
Which immunoglobulin should be suspected in someone who is experiencing dust allergies? -
Answer IgE
An individual has an inflammatory response. Upon assessment, edema is found in the
individuals foot. What caused the edema? - Answer Vascular permeability
A 46 y/o female is reports taking Ibuprofen for chronic arthritis and pain. Which parameter
would prompt the nurse to caution the patient about taking Ibuprofen? - Answer history of
asthma, history of lupus, history of peptic ulcers
A 22 -year-old patient delivered a baby 6 hours ago. The baby weighed 9 lb. 6 oz. The patient
sustained a second degree vaginal tear and rates her pain as a 6 out of 10. The patient's genital
area is swollen and tender. Based on the patient data, which action will the nurse take? -
Answer Administer 600 mg of Ibuprofen
Morphine 4 mg would be indicated if patients pain __ - Answer was severe, 7/10 on pain scale
A patient with Crohn's disease presents to the outpatient infusion clinic to receive their first
dose of infliximab. Which action will the nurse take first? - Answer ensure a patient has a
negative TB test
Before administering Infliximab what blood tests should the nurse draw for? - Answer CBC,
liver function, renal tests