Exam 18: Immune System Function, Assessment, and Therapeutic Measures

While collecting data the nurse suspects that a patient is experiencing an immune disorder.What data did the nurse use to come to this conclusion? (Select all that apply.)

A patient develops anaphylactic shock in response to eating something that has caused an allergic response in the past.What physiologic changes should the nurse expect to observe in this patient? (Select all that apply.)

While hospitalized it is discovered that a patient has an allergy to latex.What should this patient's discharge instructions include? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse provides care to older adults.What should the nurse recognize as being more likely to occur in an older adult than in a younger adult?

The nurse has contributed to an educational program for staff members on immunity and classes of antibodies.Which statements indicate that the staff member understandings information about classes of antibodies? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is reviewing the immune system prior to discussing the actions with a patient.What type of cell should the nurse identify that is involved in cell-mediated immunity and has a cytotoxic action on tumor cells?

The nurse is caring for a patient with an immune disorder.Which classifications of medication should the nurse expect to be prescribed for this patient? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is caring for a patient with an infection.Which immunoglobulin should the nurse understand is produced first when an infection occurs?

The nurse is reinforcing teaching to a person being tested for HIV in a clinic.Which test should the nurse explain is done first in HIV testing?

The nurse is caring for a patient being tested for rheumatoid arthritis.In reviewing laboratory values,which should the nurse recognize as being diagnostic of rheumatoid arthritis?

The nurse is caring for a patient with anemia.Which laboratory results should the nurse identify as being consistent with this diagnosis? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is reviewing the immune system with a patient newly diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder.What should the nurse explain as the purpose of antibodies?

During data collection,the nurse learns the patient is allergic to shellfish.Which precautions should be implemented during the patient's hospitalization?

The nurse determines that a patient has long-term immunity against a disease.Which part of the immune system should the nurse recognize is responsible for this patient's long-term immunity?

A patient is experiencing an immune response that involves the T lymphocytes.For which types of immunity should the nurse plan care for this patient?

The nurse is caring for a patient who is experiencing an immune response involving B and T cells.Which type of immunity is the patient demonstrating?

The nurse is administering medications to a patient.Which medications should the nurse understand is being given to suppress C-reactive protein levels?

The nurse is assisting in the preparation of a teaching plan for an older patient.What information about maintaining a healthy immune system should the nurse recommend be included in this plan? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is reinforcing teaching to a person who has tested positive for HIV.Which test should the nurse explain is done to confirm the diagnosis of HIV?

The nurse is preparing an injection for an individual who requires passive immunity.In which situation would passive immunity be indicated?