NRS 3015 Chapter 31 Prep U
Questions All Solved Correctly.
Which immunity type becomes active as a result of infection by a specific microorganism? -
Answer naturally acquired active immunity
The spleen acts as a filter for old red blood cells, holding a reserve of blood in case of
hemorrhagic shock. It is also an area where lymphocytes can concentrate. It can become
enlarged (splenomegaly) in certain hematologic disorders and cancers. To assess an enlarged
spleen, the nurse would palpate the area of the: - Answer Upper left quadrant of the
abdomen.
A client is diagnosed with an immune system disorder caused by a congenital alteration in the
proper development of immune cells. The nurse is aware that this immune system disorder is
classified as which type? - Answer primary immune deficiency
The nurse is beginning the physical examination of a client with fatigue. What documentation
will the nurse provide to describe this general appraisal of the client's health? - Answer The
client appears mildly ill, listless, and disheveled
A nurse is taking the health history of a newly admitted client. Which of the following conditions
would NOT place the client at risk for impaired immune function? - Answer Surgical removal
of the appendix
The nurse is aware that the phagocytic immune response, one of the body's responses to
invasion, involves the ability of cells to ingest foreign particles. Which of the following engulfs
and destroys invading agents? - Answer Macrophages
A patient has enlarged lymph nodes in his neck and a sore throat. This inflammatory response is
an example of a cellular immune response whereby: - Answer Lymphocytes migrate to areas
of the lymph node
The nurse notes that an older adult was treated for a wound infection and pneumonia within
the last 6 months. Which factor will the nurse attribute to this client's illnesses? - Answer
Immunosenescence
A client comes to the clinic and informs the nurse that he feels as though he has allergies. What
laboratory test results will be a positive indicator for an allergic disorder? - Answer
Radioallergosorbent blood test (RAST) of 3
Questions All Solved Correctly.
Which immunity type becomes active as a result of infection by a specific microorganism? -
Answer naturally acquired active immunity
The spleen acts as a filter for old red blood cells, holding a reserve of blood in case of
hemorrhagic shock. It is also an area where lymphocytes can concentrate. It can become
enlarged (splenomegaly) in certain hematologic disorders and cancers. To assess an enlarged
spleen, the nurse would palpate the area of the: - Answer Upper left quadrant of the
abdomen.
A client is diagnosed with an immune system disorder caused by a congenital alteration in the
proper development of immune cells. The nurse is aware that this immune system disorder is
classified as which type? - Answer primary immune deficiency
The nurse is beginning the physical examination of a client with fatigue. What documentation
will the nurse provide to describe this general appraisal of the client's health? - Answer The
client appears mildly ill, listless, and disheveled
A nurse is taking the health history of a newly admitted client. Which of the following conditions
would NOT place the client at risk for impaired immune function? - Answer Surgical removal
of the appendix
The nurse is aware that the phagocytic immune response, one of the body's responses to
invasion, involves the ability of cells to ingest foreign particles. Which of the following engulfs
and destroys invading agents? - Answer Macrophages
A patient has enlarged lymph nodes in his neck and a sore throat. This inflammatory response is
an example of a cellular immune response whereby: - Answer Lymphocytes migrate to areas
of the lymph node
The nurse notes that an older adult was treated for a wound infection and pneumonia within
the last 6 months. Which factor will the nurse attribute to this client's illnesses? - Answer
Immunosenescence
A client comes to the clinic and informs the nurse that he feels as though he has allergies. What
laboratory test results will be a positive indicator for an allergic disorder? - Answer
Radioallergosorbent blood test (RAST) of 3
