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NR507NP Midterm ExamWhich of the following are considered the "first responders" of the innate immune system? -
CORRECT ANSWER Neutrophils
Hives (urticaria) are an example of a: - CORRECT ANSWER Type I Hypersensitivity Reaction
Allergic contact dermatitis is an example of ______________________ hypersensitivity reaction. -
CORRECT ANSWER Type IV
Type 2 (Cytotoxic) hypersensitivity reactions are mediated by: - CORRECT ANSWER IgG or IgM
Anaphylaxis is a __________________ hypersensitivity reaction. - CORRECT ANSWER Type I
Which of the following is the underlying pathology for hay fever?
Formation of autoantibodies.
Activation of complement.
Destruction by T-cells.
Mast cell degranulation. - CORRECT ANSWER Mast Cell Degranulation
Which of the following assessment findings would be expected in a patient who presents with
urticaria?
Eosinophilia.
Decreased thyroid-stimulation hormone level.
Thrombocytopenia.
Leukopenia. - CORRECT ANSWER Eosinophilia
The diagnosis for an individual who presents to the office with sudden swollen lips and eyes,
shortness of breath and throat tightness after a bee sting is:
,Anaphylaxis.
Asthma.
Angioedema.
Reactive airway disease. - CORRECT ANSWER Anaphylaxis
Damage occurs with ABO incompatibility because:
Complement damages RBC membrane causing cell lysis.
Mast cell degranulation.
Autoantibodies specific for thyroid tissue impairs the receptors for TSH.
Antigen/Antibody complexes attack the RBC. - CORRECT ANSWER Complement damages RBC
membrane causing cell lysis
Which is true about a primary immunodeficiency?
It is the result of a single gene defect.
It appears primarily in older adults.
It is usually inherited.
It is the result of multiple gene defects. - CORRECT ANSWER It is the result of a single gene defect.
_____________________________ is a predominant cause of secondary immune deficiencies
worldwide. - CORRECT ANSWER Malnutrition
An example of a secondary immunodeficiency is:
Job Syndrome.
Common Variable Immunodeficiency.
Familial Mediterranean Fever.
Pneumocystis Carinii. - CORRECT ANSWER Pneumocystis Carinii.
An example of a primary immunodeficiency is:
, Sinus Infection.
Human Immunodeficiency virus.
Pneumonia.
Chronic Granulomatous Disease. - CORRECT ANSWER Chronic Granulomatous Disease
True or False: Cancer is a secondary immunodeficiency. - CORRECT ANSWER True
Sinusitis is considered a primary immunodeficiency.? - CORRECT ANSWER False
Select the best statement below that describes a primary immunodeficiency:
Are less common and occur due to a defect on the development of the immune system.
Conditions where the immune system becomes compromised because of something else. -
CORRECT ANSWER Are less common and occur due to a defect on the development of the immune
system.
A patient with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) was admitted to the acute care facility with
difficulty breathing. He is diagnosed with Pneumocytis carinii. Pneumocystis carinii an example of:
A primary immune disease.
A secondary immune disease. - CORRECT ANSWER A secondary immune disease
The major immune system change associated with Sjogren's Syndrome is:
Autoantibodies and auto-reactive T-cells against apoptotic cells.
Autoantibodies and auto-reactive T-cells and B-cells against joint-associated antigens.
Autoantibodies and auto-reactive T-cells against brain antigens.
Autoantibodies and auto-active T-cells against DNA and nucleoprotein antigens - CORRECT
ANSWER Autoantibodies and auto-reactive T-cells against apoptotic cells.
Which of the following findings can be used to diagnose Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)?
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