NURS 6501 QUIZ 2 QUESTIONS NURS 6501 QUIZ 2 QUESTIONS

NURS 6501 QUIZ 2 QUESTIONS NURS 6501 QUIZ 2 QUESTIONS NURS 6501 QUIZ 2 QUESTIONS NURS 6501 QUIZ 2 QUESTIONS QUESTION 1 1. A nurse recalls an example of an immune-complex-mediated disease is: a. Bronchial asthma b. Contact dermatitis c. Serum sickness d. Rheumatoid arthritis 1 points QUESTION 2 1. A 10-year-old male is stung by a bee while playing in the yard. He begins itching and develops pain, swelling, redness, and respiratory difficulties. He is suffering from: a. Immunodeficiency b. Autoimmunity c. Anaphylaxis d. Tissue-specific hypersensitivity 1 points QUESTION 3 1. When a patient presents at the emergency department for an allergic reaction, the nurse recognizes the most severe consequence of a type I hypersensitivity reaction is: a. Urticaria b. Hives c. Anaphylaxis d. Antibody-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicity (ADCC) 1 points QUESTION 4 1. A 5-month-old child is admitted to the hospital with recurring respiratory infections. A possible cause of this condition is: a. Hypergammaglobulinemia b. Increased maternal IgG c. Immune insufficiency d. Decreased maternal antibody breakdown, resulting in hyposensitivity 1 points QUESTION 5 1. When histamine is released in the body, which of the following responses would the nurse expect? a. Bronchial dilation b. Edema c. Vasoconstriction d. Constipation 1 points QUESTION 6 1. A 65-year-old female is diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer. She has developed muscle wasting. Which of the following substances would be produced in large quantities to eliminate the tumor cells and cause muscle wasting? a. Interleukin-6 b. Eosinophils c. Tumor necrosis factor d. Platelets 1 points QUESTION 7 1. When a patient asks the nurse what hypersensitivity is, how should the nurse respond? Hypersensitivity is best defined as: a. A reduced immune response found in most pathologic states b. A normal immune response to an infectious agent c. An excessive or inappropriate response of the immune system to a sensitizing antigen d. Antigenic desensitization 1 points QUESTION 8 1. Which of the following hormones activates adrenergic receptors? a. Oxytocin b. Prolactin c. Epinephrine d. Somatotropin 1 points QUESTION 9 1. While planning care, a nurse recalls seasonal allergic rhinitis is expressed through: a. IgE-mediated reactions b. Tissue-specific reactions c. Antigen-antibody complexes d. Type II hypersensitivity reactions 1 points QUESTION 10 1. While planning care for children with cancer, which information should the nurse remember? Most childhood cancers originate from the: a. Placenta b. Environment c. Mesodermal germ layer d. Neural tube 1 points QUESTION 11 1. When the maternal immune system becomes sensitized against antigens expressed by the fetus, what type of immune reaction occurs? a. Autoimmune b. Anaphylaxis c. Alloimmune d. Allergic 1 points QUESTION 12 1. A child fell off the swing and scraped the right knee. The injured area becomes painful. What else will the nurse observe upon assessment? a. Vasoconstriction at injured site b. Decreased RBC concentration at injured site c. Pale skin at injured site d. Edema at injured site 1 points QUESTION 13 1. A 10-year-old male presents to his primary care provider reporting wheezing and difficulty breathing. History reveals that both of the child’s parents suffer from allergies. Which of the following terms would be used to classify the child? a. Desensitized b. Atopic c. Hyperactive d. Autoimmune 1 points QUESTION 14 1. A 30-year-old male is having difficulty breathing and has been spitting blood. He reports that he began experiencing this reaction after cleaning his pigeons’ cages. Testing reveals he is suffering from allergic alveolitis. Which of the following is he experiencing? a. Serum sickness b. Raynaud phenomenon c. Antibody-dependent cytotoxicity d. Arthus reaction 1 points QUESTION 15 1. A patient has a disease state that results from the secretion of toxins by bacteria. Which medical diagnosis will the nurse see documented on the chart? a. Malaria b. Tetanus c. Smallpox d. Hepatitis 1 points QUESTION 16 1. During inflammation, the liver is stimulated to release plasma proteins, collectively known as: a. Opsonins b. Acute phase reactants c. Antibodies d. Phagolysosome 1 points QUESTION 17 1. A 3-year-old is making play cakes in a sandbox and is eating the play cakes. The sand was also being used by cats as a litter box and was contaminated with toxoplasmosis. Which of the following would most likely also be present? a. Granuloma formation b. Degranulation c. Blood clots d. Exudate production 1 points QUESTION 18 1. A 35-year-old male is diagnosed with lobar pneumonia (lung infection). Which of the following exudates would be present in highest concentration at the site of this advanced inflammatory response? a. Serous b. Purulent c. Hemorrhagic d. Fibrinous 1 points QUESTION 19 1. A 45-year-old male presents with persistent, severe stomach pain. Testing reveals a peptic ulcer. Further laboratory tests reveal the presence of Helicobacter pylori. Which of the following is of concern for this patient? a. Gastric cancer b. Leukemia c. Lung cancer d. Adenocarcinoma of the colon 1 points QUESTION 20 1. A 30-year-old male was diagnosed with HIV. Which of the following treatments would be most effective? a. Reverse transcriptase inhibitors b. Protease inhibitors c. Entrance inhibitors d. Highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) 1 points QUESTION 21 1. A 20-year-old male shoots his hand with a nail gun while replacing roofing shingles. Which of the following cell types would be the first to aid in killing bacteria to prevent infection in his hand? a. Eosinophils b. Neutrophils c. Leukotrienes d. Monocytes 1 points QUESTION 22 1. A 35-year-old male is diagnosed with a hormone-secreting tumor of the adrenal medulla. He experiences elevated blood pressure, pupil dilation, “goose bumps,” and increased anxiety. Which of the following hormones is the predominant one released by the tumor? a. Antidiuretic hormone b. Acetylcholine c. Norepinephrine d. Cortisol 1 points QUESTION 23 1. A 30-year-old female is diagnosed with cancer. Testing reveals that the cancer cells have spread to local lymph nodes. A nurse realizes this cancer would be documented as stage: a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4 1 points QUESTION 24 1. An infant develops a fever secondary to a bacterial infection. Which of the following most likely triggered the fever? a. Interleukin-1 b. Interleukin-6 c. Interleukin-10 d. Interferons (INFs) 1 points QUESTION 25 1. Which patient will develop active immunity? A patient who: a. Has natural exposure to an antigen or receives an immunization b. Receives preformed antibodies or T cells from a donor c. Has T cells that become B cells d. Receives immunoglobulin 1 points QUESTION 26 1. A 5-year-old female takes a hike through the woods during a school field trip. Upon returning home, she hugs her father, and he later develops poison ivy. Which of the following immune reactions is he experiencing? a. IgE-mediated b. Tissue specific c. Immune complex d. Cell-mediated 1 points QUESTION 27 1. The nurse would expect the occurrence of scabies to occur more commonly among children who: a. Attend day care b. Live in crowded, unsanitary conditions c. Reside in rural areas d. Reside in rural areas 1 points QUESTION 28 1. After studying about viruses, which information indicates the student has a good understanding of viruses? Viruses: a. Contain no DNA or RNA b. Are capable of independent reproduction c. Replicate their genetic material inside host cells d. Are easily killed by antimicrobials 1 points QUESTION 29 1. A 46-year-old male presents with severe pain, redness, and tenderness in the right big toe. He was diagnosed with gouty arthritis. He is at risk for developing: a. Cholelithiasis b. Myocarditis c. Uric Acid d. Liver failure 1 points QUESTION 30 1. After studying about fungi, which information indicates a correct understanding of fungi? Fungi causing deep or systemic infections: a. Are easily treated with penicillin b. Are extremely rare c. Never occur with other infections d. Are commonly opportunistic 1 points QUESTION 31 1. A 51-year-old male experienced severe acute gouty arthritis. Which of the following is the most common trigger for the symptoms? a. Trauma b. Anemia c. High-fat foods d. Lack of exercise 1 points QUESTION 32 1. Tinea corporis (ringworm) is a _____ infection of the skin. a. Nematode b. Fungal c. Viral d. Bacterial 1 points QUESTION 33 1. In discoid lupus erythematosus, skin lesions may be accompanied by Raynaud phenomenon, which is manifested by: a. Bone deformities b. Vasospasm in the extremities c. Arterial aneurysms d. Venous thrombus 1 points QUESTION 34 1. Rubella, rubeola, and roseola are common communicable diseases caused by _____ infection. a. Viral b. Bacterial c. Yeast d. Fungal 1 points QUESTION 35 1. A 5-year-old female was diagnosed with seropositive juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The treatment option for this disease is termed: a. Supportive b. Curative c. Antibacterial d. Experimental 1 points QUESTION 36 1. Which cells are involved in initiating immune responses in the skin? a. Langerhans cells b. Merkel cells c. Keratinocytes d. Melanocytes 1 points QUESTION 37 1. When trying to distinguish between an infectious disease and noninfectious disease, what is the hallmark symptom for most infectious diseases? a. Fever b. Jaundice c. Vomiting d. Pain 1 points QUESTION 38 1. The nurse would correctly identify the medical term for ringworm as: a. Impetigo b. Tinea corporis c. Thrush d. Psoriasis 1 points QUESTION 39 1. A 4-month-old male is brought to his primary care provider for severe itching and skin lesions. He is diagnosed with atopic dermatitis. Which of the following would be elevated in this patient? a. Immunoglobulin D (IgD) b. Immunoglobulin M (IgM) c. Immunoglobulin E (IgE) d. Immunoglobulin G (IgG) 1 points QUESTION 40 1. The final stage of gout, characterized by crystalline deposits in cartilage, synovial membranes, and soft tissue, is called: a. Monarticular arthritis b. Tophaceous gout c. Asymptomatic hyperuricemia d. Complicated gout