NCLEX - IMMUNE SYSTEM
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1.
What cells are responsible both for cell-mediated (cellular) immunity and protection of the body against viruses?: T-CELLS
2.
The nurse is caring for a patient who has had an organ transplant. The patient inquires about rejection and medications used to
prevent it. On what knowledge will the nurse's response be based?: -immunosuppressive therapy is helpful in slowing the process
of graft rejection.
-antigenic determinants on the cells lead to graft rejection via the immune process.
-infection is a threat to the patient receiving immunosuppressive therapy.
3.
What is the highest priority nursing diagnosis for the patient experiencing anaphylaxis?: breathing pattern ineffective
4.
What is the most common type of a secondary immunodeficiency disorder?: Drug induced
5.
Autoimmune disorders fall into which category of "inappropriate responses of the immune system?": Failure to recognize the body
as self
6.
Which statement most accurately describes normal changes of aging to the thymus?: gland decreases in size and activity with age.
7.
What is the most effective treatment for a hypersensitivity disorder?: environmental control
8.
What is the most accurate statement regarding latex allergies?: A person with a latex allergy should be taught to wear a medic alert
bracelet and carry an epinephrine pen.
9.
What is the technique of assisting the body to develop immunity by way of injecting a diluted antigen, in a series of injections of
increasing strength, over a 1- to 3-year period?: Immunotherapy
10.
What are considered methods of improving safety for blood transfusions?: -Careful selection of blood donors
-Use of microaggregate filters for blood administration
-Close monitoring of the patient receiving a blood transfusion
-Carefully checking donor and recipient numbers before administering blood