Med Surg Final Exam Review The nurse is teaching about changes in the immune system that result from the aging process. Which change should the nurse include?a.Thickened skin b.Reduced ciliary action c.Thinned periosteum d.Reduced saliva
(ANS - B
The nurse differentiates the humoral response from the cell-mediated response.Which statement about cell-mediated response is true?a.The sensitized lymphocytes attack the cell for which they were sensitized.b.Cells produce new antibodies.c.The response does not occur until the white blood cell (WBC) count rises.d.There is a systemic response of fever and malaise.
(ANS - A
Which type of lymphocytes actually produces either sensitized lymphocytes or antibodies?a.B lymphocytes b.T cells c.Suppressor T cells 1 / 4
d.Stem cells
(ANS - A
The nurse explains to a patient with a painful toe that the pain is related to the inflammatory response. What process causes this discomfort?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.
(ANS - A
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?a.Impending infection b.Possible hemorrhage c.A drug allergic reaction d.Fluid deficit
(ANS - A
The nurse is preparing a presentation on the inflammatory response. While preparing a cartoon picture of lysis, the nurse correctly draws which scenario?a.An antibody acting through the process of neutralization b.An individual's arm that is red and swollen 2 / 4
c.A phagocyte eating an antigen d.A cell that is originating in the bone marrow
(ANS - C
Which analogy best describes the action of killer T cells?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.
(ANS - B
The nurse is aware that unlike dogs, humans do not contract such diseases as distemper. Which type of immunity explains this protection?a.Passive immunity b.Acquired immunity c.Innate immunity d.Passive natural immunity
(ANS - C
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?a.Acquired immunity
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Passive immunity c.Active immunity d.Passive natural immunity
(ANS - D
Which scenario explains how a patient can be protected by passive artificial immunity?a.Receiving an injection with immune globulin b.Receiving immunizations c.Contracting the disease d.Consuming sufficient antioxidants
(ANS - A
A vaccination or immunization gives a patient which type of immunity?a.Active acquired immunity b.Passive acquired immunity c.Passive immunity d.Natural immunity
(ANS - A
How does long-term alcohol abuse lead to alteration in the immune system?a.It alters the effectiveness of antibodies.b.It stimulates autoimmune activity.
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