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Medical-Surgical Nursing

Review Questions

Medical-Surgical NursingReview Questions

Review Questions

1 .
What is a component of the immune system? Select all that apply.
  1. cells
  2. blood vessels
  3. tissues
  4. organs
2 .
The nurse is educating a new mom on natural versus acquired immunity. What is an example of a statement by the mother that shows the nurse that she understood the teaching?
  1. “Natural immunity develops when my baby receives immunizations.”
  2. “Natural immunity is only present before the baby is born.”
  3. “Acquired immunity develops after birth.”
  4. “Acquired immunity develops only after exposure to an illness.”
3 .
What is a rationale that reflects the importance of the nurse asking a patient about their immunization history?
  1. to assess the patient’s immunity against diseases and determine the need for further immunizations
  2. to evaluate the patient’s dietary habits and potential nutrient deficiencies
  3. to identify any genetic predispositions to autoimmune diseases
  4. to determine the patient’s level of compliance for preventive care
4 .
What is a statement that correctly contrasts benign tumors and malignant tumors?
  1. Benign tumors are noncancerous and can spread to other cells; malignant tumors are cancerous and do not spread to other cells.
  2. Benign tumors are cancerous and can spread to other cells; malignant tumors are noncancerous and do not spread to other cells.
  3. Benign tumors are cancerous and do not spread to other cells; malignant tumors are noncancerous and can spread to other cells.
  4. Benign tumors are noncancerous and do not spread to other cells; malignant tumors are cancerous and can spread to other cells.
5 .
The nurse is reviewing the chart of a patient who has been prescribed tacrolimus to prevent organ rejection after a transplant. What category of immunosuppressant does this drug fall into?
  1. corticosteroid
  2. antimetabolite
  3. calcineurin inhibitor
  4. monoclonal antibody
6 .
What is the primary characteristic of an autoimmune disease?
  1. The immune system fails to recognize foreign pathogens.
  2. The immune system attacks the body’s own healthy tissues.
  3. The immune system is overactive and produces excessive antibodies.
  4. The immune system is suppressed and cannot fight infections effectively.
7 .
What disease is a common autoimmune disorder of the gastrointestinal system?
  1. Crohn disease
  2. Guillain-Barré syndrome
  3. Addison disease
  4. Sjögren syndrome
8 .
A patient has recently been diagnosed with psoriasis, and a nurse is educating them about the disorder. What is an example of a statement by the mother that shows the nurse that she understood the teaching?
  1. “Too much collagen is produced and deposited into the skin, leading to buildup.”
  2. “Uncontrolled keratinocyte proliferation causes plaque buildup.”
  3. “Inflammation from the joints spreads to the skin.”
  4. “Contact with allergens leads to inflammation of the skin.”
9 .
Primary immunodeficiencies are passed through what mechanism?
  1. IgM
  2. B cells
  3. antibodies
  4. autoantibodies
10 .
What disease is an example of secondary immunodeficiency?
  1. X-linked agammaglobulinemia
  2. severe combined immunodeficiency
  3. Addison disease
  4. AIDS
11 .
The nurse is reviewing blood results for an HIV patient. The nurse knows that the patient is at stage 2 when the CD4 count is at what level?
  1. 534 cells/µL
  2. 601 cells/µL
  3. 100 cells/µL
  4. 250 cells/µL
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