Textbook of Basic Nursing (Lippincott's Practical Nursing) Tenth Edition by Caroline Bunker Rosdahl, Mary T. Kowalski
Textbook of Basic Nursing (Lippincott's Practical Nursing) Tenth Edition by Caroline Bunker Rosdahl, Mary T. Kowalski
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Chapter 84- Allergic, Immune, and Autoimmune Disorders
Complete Chapter Questions With Answers
Sample Questions Are Posted Below
| 1. | The student nurse studying the immune system is aware that normal immunity is based on the body’s ability to recognize foreign proteins and to marshal its defenses to destroy foreign matter. Which of the following statements accurately describes a function of the immune system? | |
| A) | When an antigen enters the body, the body responds by producing antibodies. | |
| B) | The antigen–antibody reaction releases chemical mediators known as allergies. | |
| C) | An allergic reaction may occur at the first exposure to an antigen. | |
| D) | Normally, the body is not able to distinguish “self” from “not self.” | |
| 2. | Disorders of the immune system can cause many systemic symptoms and problems. Which of the following conditions is directly related to allergies? | |
| A) | Pressure ulcers | |
| B) | Renal failure | |
| C) | Asthma | |
| D) | Arrhythmias | |
| 3. | The nurse is assisting with a skin test for a client suspected of having allergies to animals. Which of the following is a sign of a positive reaction? | |
| A) | Bruising | |
| B) | Red wheal | |
| C) | Flat macule | |
| D) | Bleeding | |
| 4. | A nurse is preparing a client for an intradermal skin test. Which of the following precautionary measures should the nurse take when conducting the test? | |
| A) | Keep ready epinephrine 1:10,000. | |
| B) | Caution the client to wear a facemask. | |
| C) | Have an ice pack readily available. | |
| D) | Caution that the test will be painful. | |
| 5. | A nurse is assisting a healthcare provider perform a skin test on a client suspected to have an allergic disorder. Which of the following units of measurement will the nurse use to measure the degree of edema? | |
| A) | Centimeters | |
| B) | Inches | |
| C) | Micrometers | |
| D) | Millimeters | |
Answer Key
| 1. | A |
| 2. | C |
| 3. | B |
| 4. | C |
| 5. | D |
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