2026 UPDATED MEDICAL SURGICAL
EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS |
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, What is the role of T cells in the immune response? To kill infections, signal other cells, and keep memory of the pathogen.
What do B cells do in the immune response? Create antibodies to infections and keep memory of the infection.
What does a complete blood count (CBC) indicate? Shows white blood cell counts; increased WBCs and immature neutrophils
indicate infection/inflammation.
What does an increased C-Reactive Protein (CRP) level Increased inflammation in the body.
indicate?
What does a low CD4 count indicate? Possible AIDS, cancer, or immunosuppression.
What is anaphylaxis? A systemic hypersensitivity reaction characterized by histamine release leading to
circulatory dysfunction and airway compromise.
What are the clinical manifestations of anaphylaxis? Hypotension, tachycardia, weak pulses, SOB, wheezing, flushing, urticaria.
What is sepsis? Life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by a deregulated host response to
infection.
What are the SIRS criteria for sepsis? Temp >38 C or <36 C, Heart Rate >90, Resp Rate >20 or PaCO2 <32 mmHg, WBC
>12,000 or <4,000 or >10% bands.
What is septic shock? Sepsis with persistent hypotension after fluid resuscitation.
What is the purpose of the Surviving Sepsis Campaign To provide guidelines for early recognition and treatment of sepsis.
Hour 1 Bundle?
What are multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs)? Bacteria that have evolved to resist multiple types of antibiotics.
What is the first-line treatment for MRSA? Vancomycin.
EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS |
COMPREHENSIVE NCLEX STYLE STUDY
GUIDE | GRADED A+ | GUARANTEED
SUCCESS
Updated 2026 Questions and Answers | 100% Verified
Exam Prep and Comprehensive Rationales Included
, What is the role of T cells in the immune response? To kill infections, signal other cells, and keep memory of the pathogen.
What do B cells do in the immune response? Create antibodies to infections and keep memory of the infection.
What does a complete blood count (CBC) indicate? Shows white blood cell counts; increased WBCs and immature neutrophils
indicate infection/inflammation.
What does an increased C-Reactive Protein (CRP) level Increased inflammation in the body.
indicate?
What does a low CD4 count indicate? Possible AIDS, cancer, or immunosuppression.
What is anaphylaxis? A systemic hypersensitivity reaction characterized by histamine release leading to
circulatory dysfunction and airway compromise.
What are the clinical manifestations of anaphylaxis? Hypotension, tachycardia, weak pulses, SOB, wheezing, flushing, urticaria.
What is sepsis? Life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by a deregulated host response to
infection.
What are the SIRS criteria for sepsis? Temp >38 C or <36 C, Heart Rate >90, Resp Rate >20 or PaCO2 <32 mmHg, WBC
>12,000 or <4,000 or >10% bands.
What is septic shock? Sepsis with persistent hypotension after fluid resuscitation.
What is the purpose of the Surviving Sepsis Campaign To provide guidelines for early recognition and treatment of sepsis.
Hour 1 Bundle?
What are multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs)? Bacteria that have evolved to resist multiple types of antibiotics.
What is the first-line treatment for MRSA? Vancomycin.
