Exam 47: Immune System

Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC)initially infects which system in persons who have AIDS?

When caring for a client with a diagnosis of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV),the nurse understands that HIV is transmitted by:

The nurse is teaching a client who had a liver transplant to observe for signs of rejection.The client's understanding is verified when what sign is listed?

A client who has myasthenia gravis (MG)has all of the following nursing diagnoses.Which would reflect the greatest threat to the client?

A client has been cleaning window screens for the past 2 days and has now developed sneezing;thin,watery nasal discharge;and redness and itching of the eyes.Which type of allergic reaction should the nurse suspect?

The nurse is educating the client with histoplasmosis about prevention methods for future exposure.The nurse evaluates that the client needs future instruction if the client states that the possible sources include which of the following?

Which of these statements about systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)is true?

How is active acquired immunity obtained?

As the disease progresses,symptoms of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)become evident when which of the cells of the immune system decrease?

Which interventions would apply when caring for a client at high risk for an allergic response to a latex allergy? (Select all that apply. )

What oral fungal infection produces symptoms such as creamy,white intraoral lesions;mucosal tenderness;and painful swallowing in clients who are immunocompromised?

The nurse caring for a client with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)provides teaching about measures to avoid fatigue.The nurse recognizes that the client needs additional teaching if the client states he or she should:

Which of these medications is usually prescribed initially for the client who has rheumatoid arthritis?

Early signs and symptoms of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)dementia complex include:

Client teaching related to systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)would include which of these aspects?

The nurse is caring for a client who just had an intravenous pyelogram (IVP).The client suddenly develops severe urticaria,angioedema,dyspnea,and cyanosis.Which of these actions should the nurse take first?

A coworker who has just completed an aseptic client procedure is now flushed and wheezing and complains of chest tightness and shortness of breath.Vital signs are heart rate 76,respiratory rate 24,and blood pressure 86/67.The nurse should suspect the coworker is experiencing which of the following?

A client who has previously required blood transfusions is admitted for another transfusion.Four hours after a unit of blood infuses,the client develops fever,chills,nausea,and headache.The nurse should suspect the client is experiencing which type of transfusion reaction?

A nurse is clarifying information for a client whose ELISA test is negative.After reviewing the test results with the client,which aspect should be included?

The nurse recognizes the MOST common opportunistic infection occurring in over half of clients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)is: