NUR 257 Final 1
- Is the following statement true or false?
Immunity refers to the body's nonspecific protective response to an invading foreign agent or organism.
Answer
False
- Which leukocytes are associated with inflammation?
- Basophils
- Eosinophils
- Monocytes
- Neutrophils
Answer
- Neutrophils
- Is the following statement true or false?
Autoimmune disorders are more common in women than men.
Answer
True
- Is the following statement true or false?
Primary immune deficiency disorders result from external factors such as infection.
Answer 1 / 3
False
- Antiretroviral medications as postexposure prophylaxis for health care workers are started
within how many hours of exposure?
- 24 hours
- 12 hours
- 36 hours
- 72 hours
Answer
- 72 hours
- Which of the following is a clinical syndrome that is characterized by a progressive decline
in cognitive, behavioral, and motor functions as a direct result of HIV infection?
- Cryptococcal meningitis
- Neuropathy
- Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy
- HIV encephalopathy
Answer
- HIV encephalopathy
- Is the following statement true or false?
An antigen is a protein substance developed by the body in response to and interacting with a specific antibody.
Answer
False 2 / 3
- When could a "rebound" anaphylactic reaction occur after an initial attack even when
- 1 hour
- 2 hours
- 3 hours
- 4 hours
epinephrine has been given?
Answer
- 4 hours
- Is the following statement true or false?
Polyarticular refers to a rheumatic disease affecting more than one joint
Answer
True
- Which of the following are common physical signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis?
- Pain on weight-bearing, rash, and low-grade fever
- Small joint swelling, joint stiffness, and joint pain
- Crepitus, development of Heberden's nodes, and anemia
- Fatigue, leukopenia, and joint pain
Answer
- Small joint swelling, joint stiffness, and joint pain
- Which of the following statements should help guide nursing care for the patient with
fibromyalgia?
- Patients with fibromyalgia rarely respond to treatment
- / 3