Exam 10: The Immune and Lymphatic System

The nurse is evaluating the patient's understanding of his new diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis.Which statement reflects an understanding of the disease process?

The nurse is working in a flu immunization clinic.Which situation would require a postponement of immunization?

Plasma cells are stimulated to produce large quantities of specific antibodies by ____________.

Place the events of the complement system of proteins in the correct sequence. -Step 3

After assessing a patient,the nurse suspects that the patient has an abscessed tooth.Which assessment finding confirms that the immune system is fighting the abscess?

The nurse differentiates the humoral response from the cell-mediated response.Which statement about cell-mediated response is true?

The nurse is teaching about changes in the immune system that result from the aging process.Which change should the nurse include?

The bone marrow produces a(n)_______ cell that can differentiate itself to acquire individual characteristics.

The mother of a young child voices concern about immunizations for her child.Which response is best?

Place the events of the complement system of proteins in the correct sequence. -Step 4

The nurse is preparing a presentation on the inflammatory response.While preparing a cartoon picture of lysis,the nurse correctly draws which scenario?

The nurse is reviewing laboratory results of a patient who had surgery 2 days ago.The nurse notes that the C-reactive protein is elevated.What potential problem does this finding indicate?