Question 1

The industrial nurse should teach all middle-aged employees to receive a tetanus booster how often?

Accepted Answer

A)  Every 2 years 
B)  Every 4 years 
C)  Every 7 years 
D)  Every 10 years 
A)  Every 2 years 
B)  Every 4 years 
C)  Every 7 years 
D)  Every 10 years D

Question 2

The nurse explains that the immediate response of a person's body that produces an antibody is called the _____________.

Accepted Answer

humoral response
The humoral response is the immediate response of the immune system when it recognizes an antigen and then makes antibody.

Question 3

Which patient would the nurse consider to be immunosuppressed?

Accepted Answer

A)  A patient on chemotherapy for cancer 
B)  A patient using corticosteroids 
C)  A patient pregnant at 28 weeks gestation 
D)  A patient recovering from joint replacement 
E)  A patient diagnosed with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) 
A)  A patient on chemotherapy for cancer 
B)  A patient using corticosteroids 
C)  A patient pregnant at 28 weeks gestation 
D)  A patient recovering from joint replacement 
E)  A patient diagnosed with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) A,B,D,E

Question 4

Which mechanisms are ways in which antibodies can protect the body by either destroying or inactivating a particular antigen?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mechanically harming the antigen 
B)  Activating the complement system 
C)  Releasing chemicals that alter the environment of the antigen 
D)  Directly attacking the nucleus of the antigen 
E)  Forming organic "chains" that sweep out the antigen 
A)  Mechanically harming the antigen 
B)  Activating the complement system 
C)  Releasing chemicals that alter the environment of the antigen 
D)  Directly attacking the nucleus of the antigen 
E)  Forming organic "chains" that sweep out the antigen

Question 5

Place the events of the complement system of proteins in the correct sequence.

-Step 1

Accepted Answer

A) Antibodies attack the antigen. 
B) Break in cell wall allows salt to enter antigen cell. 
C) Antigen swells and bursts. 
D) Water enters the antigen cell. 
E) Proteins embed in cell wall of antigen. 
A) Antibodies attack the antigen. 
B) Break in cell wall allows salt to enter antigen cell. 
C) Antigen swells and bursts. 
D) Water enters the antigen cell. 
E) Proteins embed in cell wall of antigen.

Question 6

Which statements about passive immunity are true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Passive immunity lasts for several years. 
B)  Passive immunity stimulates the production of antibodies. 
C)  Passive immunity prevents further tissue damage. 
D)  Passive immunity provides temporary immunity from the disease. 
E)  Passive immunity is given by vaccination. 
A)  Passive immunity lasts for several years. 
B)  Passive immunity stimulates the production of antibodies. 
C)  Passive immunity prevents further tissue damage. 
D)  Passive immunity provides temporary immunity from the disease. 
E)  Passive immunity is given by vaccination.

Question 7

Techniques of testing for possible allergy include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  The scratch test 
B)  Drinking diluted solution of antigen 
C)  Intradermal injection 
D)  Dropping solution in the eye 
E)  Adhesive patches 
A)  The scratch test 
B)  Drinking diluted solution of antigen 
C)  Intradermal injection 
D)  Dropping solution in the eye 
E)  Adhesive patches

Question 8

The nurse is caring for an immunosuppressed patient.Which care considerations should the nurse include?

Accepted Answer

A)  Increase fresh fruit intake. 
B)  Adhere to Standard Precautions. 
C)  Avoid bringing potted plants into the patient's room. 
D)  Employ reverse isolation. 
E)  Use filters on air conditioner vents. 
A)  Increase fresh fruit intake. 
B)  Adhere to Standard Precautions. 
C)  Avoid bringing potted plants into the patient's room. 
D)  Employ reverse isolation. 
E)  Use filters on air conditioner vents.

Question 9

The nurse explains to a patient with a painful toe that the pain is related to the inflammatory response.What process causes this discomfort?

Accepted Answer

A)  Swelling, which compresses nerves. 
B)  Enzyme release, which irritates the area. 
C)  Acidic waste from the destroyed cells. 
D)  Heat of lysis, which affects the nerves. 
A)  Swelling, which compresses nerves. 
B)  Enzyme release, which irritates the area. 
C)  Acidic waste from the destroyed cells. 
D)  Heat of lysis, which affects the nerves.

Question 10

Which scenario explains how a patient can be protected by passive artificial immunity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Receiving an injection with immune globulin 
B)  Receiving immunizations 
C)  Contracting the disease 
D)  Consuming sufficient antioxidants 
A)  Receiving an injection with immune globulin 
B)  Receiving immunizations 
C)  Contracting the disease 
D)  Consuming sufficient antioxidants

Question 11

The nurse is aware that unlike dogs,humans do not contract such diseases as distemper.Which type of immunity explains this protection?

Accepted Answer

A)  Passive immunity 
B)  Acquired immunity 
C)  Innate immunity 
D)  Passive natural immunity 
A)  Passive immunity 
B)  Acquired immunity 
C)  Innate immunity 
D)  Passive natural immunity

Question 12

The young father tells the industrial nurse at work that he is afraid he will give his 2-week-old baby his cold.The nurse can assure him that the baby is protected by which type of immunity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Acquired immunity 
B)  Passive immunity 
C)  Active immunity 
D)  Passive natural immunity 
A)  Acquired immunity 
B)  Passive immunity 
C)  Active immunity 
D)  Passive natural immunity

Question 13

Which analogy best describes the action of killer T cells?

Accepted Answer

A)  A tiger slowly stalking an antigen to devour it. 
B)  A mad hornet flying through circulating fluids seeking and killing antigens. 
C)  A spider waiting in a web for an antigen to get caught in it. 
D)  A bird dog pointing to an antigen so it can be attacked by phagocytes. 
A)  A tiger slowly stalking an antigen to devour it. 
B)  A mad hornet flying through circulating fluids seeking and killing antigens. 
C)  A spider waiting in a web for an antigen to get caught in it. 
D)  A bird dog pointing to an antigen so it can be attacked by phagocytes.

Question 14

Place the events of the complement system of proteins in the correct sequence.

-Step 5

Accepted Answer

A) Antibodies attack the antigen. 
B) Break in cell wall allows salt to enter antigen cell. 
C) Antigen swells and bursts. 
D) Water enters the antigen cell. 
E) Proteins embed in cell wall of antigen. 
A) Antibodies attack the antigen. 
B) Break in cell wall allows salt to enter antigen cell. 
C) Antigen swells and bursts. 
D) Water enters the antigen cell. 
E) Proteins embed in cell wall of antigen.

Question 15

Place the events of the complement system of proteins in the correct sequence.

-Step 2

Accepted Answer

A) Antibodies attack the antigen. 
B) Break in cell wall allows salt to enter antigen cell. 
C) Antigen swells and bursts. 
D) Water enters the antigen cell. 
E) Proteins embed in cell wall of antigen. 
A) Antibodies attack the antigen. 
B) Break in cell wall allows salt to enter antigen cell. 
C) Antigen swells and bursts. 
D) Water enters the antigen cell. 
E) Proteins embed in cell wall of antigen.

Question 16

A vaccination or immunization gives a patient which type of immunity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Active acquired immunity 
B)  Passive acquired immunity 
C)  Passive immunity 
D)  Natural immunity 
A)  Active acquired immunity 
B)  Passive acquired immunity 
C)  Passive immunity 
D)  Natural immunity

Question 17

Which type of lymphocytes actually produces either sensitized lymphocytes or antibodies?

Accepted Answer

A)  B lymphocytes 
B)  T cells 
C)  Suppressor T cells 
D)  Stem cells 
A)  B lymphocytes 
B)  T cells 
C)  Suppressor T cells 
D)  Stem cells

Question 18

The outpatient clinic nurse is collecting a health history on a 78-year-old patient who has a history of emphysema.Which annual immunization is most important for the patient to receive?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tetanus 
B)  Influenza 
C)  Pneumonia 
D)  Hepatitis B 
A)  Tetanus 
B)  Influenza 
C)  Pneumonia 
D)  Hepatitis B

Question 19

Lymphoid tissue that is typically found in the ileum portion of the small bowel is called ____________.

Accepted Answer

Peyer patches
Peyer

Question 20

How does long-term alcohol abuse lead to alteration in the immune system?

Accepted Answer

A)  It alters the effectiveness of antibodies. 
B)  It stimulates autoimmune activity. 
C)  It impairs the ability of B lymphocytes to produce antibodies. 
D)  It shortens the life of circulating antibodies. 
A)  It alters the effectiveness of antibodies. 
B)  It stimulates autoimmune activity. 
C)  It impairs the ability of B lymphocytes to produce antibodies. 
D)  It shortens the life of circulating antibodies.

Exam 10: The Immune and Lymphatic System

The industrial nurse should teach all middle-aged employees to receive a tetanus booster how often?

The nurse explains that the immediate response of a person's body that produces an antibody is called the _____________.

Which patient would the nurse consider to be immunosuppressed?

Which mechanisms are ways in which antibodies can protect the body by either destroying or inactivating a particular antigen?

Place the events of the complement system of proteins in the correct sequence. -Step 1

Which statements about passive immunity are true?

Techniques of testing for possible allergy include which of the following?

The nurse is caring for an immunosuppressed patient.Which care considerations should the nurse include?

The nurse explains to a patient with a painful toe that the pain is related to the inflammatory response.What process causes this discomfort?

Which scenario explains how a patient can be protected by passive artificial immunity?

The nurse is aware that unlike dogs,humans do not contract such diseases as distemper.Which type of immunity explains this protection?

The young father tells the industrial nurse at work that he is afraid he will give his 2-week-old baby his cold.The nurse can assure him that the baby is protected by which type of immunity?

Which analogy best describes the action of killer T cells?

Place the events of the complement system of proteins in the correct sequence. -Step 5

Place the events of the complement system of proteins in the correct sequence. -Step 2

A vaccination or immunization gives a patient which type of immunity?

Which type of lymphocytes actually produces either sensitized lymphocytes or antibodies?

The outpatient clinic nurse is collecting a health history on a 78-year-old patient who has a history of emphysema.Which annual immunization is most important for the patient to receive?

Lymphoid tissue that is typically found in the ileum portion of the small bowel is called ____________.

How does long-term alcohol abuse lead to alteration in the immune system?

Caring for Medical-Surgical Patients

Critical Thinking and the Nursing Process

Fluid, Electrolytes, Acid-Base Balance, and Intravenous Therapy

Care of Preoperative and Intraoperative Surgical Patients

Care of Postoperative Patients

Infection Prevention and Control

Care of Patients with Pain

Care of Patients with Cancer

Chronic Illness and Rehabilitation

Care of Patients with Immune and Lymphatic Disorders (with HIV and AIDS)

The Respiratory System

Care of Patients with Disorders of the Upper Respiratory System

Care of Patients with Disorders of the Lower Respiratory System

The Hematologic System

Care of Patients with Hematologic Disorders

The Cardiovascular System

Care of Patients with Hypertension and Peripheral Vascular Disease

Care of Patients with Cardiac Disorders

Care of Patients with Coronary Artery Disease and Cardiac Surgery

The Neurologic System

Care of Patients with Head and Spinal Cord Injuries

Care of Patients with Disorders of the Brain

Care of Patients with Peripheral Nerve and Degenerative Diseases

The Sensory System: Eye and Ear

Care of Patients with Disorders of the Eyes and Ears

The Gastrointestinal System

Care of Patients with Disorders of the Upper Gastrointestinal System

Care of Patients with Disorders of the Lower Gastrointestinal System

Care of Patients with Disorders of the Liver, Gallbladder, and Pancreas

The Musculoskeletal System

Care of Patients with Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disorders

The Urinary System

Care of Patients with Disorders of the Urinary System

The Endocrine System

Care of Patients with Pituitary, Thyroid, Parathyroid, and Adrenal Disorders

Care of Patients with Diabetes and Hypoglycemia

Care of Women with Reproductive Disorders

Care of Men with Reproductive Disorders

Care of Patients with Sexually Transmitted Infections

The Integumentary System

Care of Patents with Integumentary Disorders and Burns

Care of Patients in Disasters or Bioterrorism Attack

Care of Patients with Emergencies, Trauma, and Shock

Care of Patients with Anxiety, Mood, and Eating Disorders

Care of Patients with Substance Abuse Disorders

Care of Patients with Cognitive Disorders

Care of Patients with Thought and Personality Disorders

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