PATHO CHAPTER 16 DISORDERS OF THE IMMUNE RESPONSE EXAM REVIEW 2022

Which of the following is the priority intervention for a nurse caring for a patient with wasting syndrome from HIV? - ANS-Promote nutritional intake The nurse has just administered a Mantoux test to a client. Select the reaction that best describes the anticipated response. - ANS-Delayed-type hypersensitivity In providing education to a sexually active 22-year-old female, which of the following would be most beneficial to discuss to decrease her risk for contracting HIV? - ANSConsistent use of latex condoms with sexual activity A 20-year-old male presents at the clinic complaining of severe fatigue, night sweats, and fever. While taking the client's history, he reports having multiple sexual partners and unprotected sex. HIV/AIDS is suspected. What diagnostic test would be ordered to confirm the diagnosis? - ANS-Western blot assay A patient is diagnosed with a mild case of an autoimmune disorder and is beginning a treatment regimen. Which of the following is the mainstay of treatment with an autoimmune disorder? - ANS-Corticosteroids and immunosuppressants Which of the following statements from a group of young adults demonstrates the need for further teaching related to HIV and prevention of the spread? - ANS-"Having oral sex is one way I can prevent passing on HIV to my partner." When counseling a male patient with suspected HIV, the nurse informs him that if the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) come back positive, then: - ANS-A second test known as the Western blot assay will be ordered to confirm positive HIV status Which of the following patients would be diagnosed with wasting syndrome? - ANSPatient with HIV, fever, diarrhea, and significant involuntary weight loss The treatment prescribed for an autoimmune disorder is primarily dependent upon what? - ANS-The current manifestations of the disease and the mechanisms that cause the disease process