Medsurg Ch. 31 Immunologic System Introduction, Ch. 32 Immunologic Disorders Questions And Answers 2024
1. An 11-year-old girl is diagnosed with idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP). Which parental statement helps the nurse evaluate that teaching is successful?
a. "Our daughter can still be involved in gymnastics."
b. "When our daughter's hemoglobin falls below 3.5, she'll need blood."
c. "Our daughter will need genetic counseling before she marries."
d. "Our daughter should avoid drugs containing sulfonamides." - Correct Answer-"Our daughter should avoid drugs containing sulfonamides."
2. A nurse is assisting in preparing a presentation at a community center about systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The nurse should identify which of the following groups as having the highest risk for developing this disorder?
a. Asian men
b. Caucasian women
c. Native American men pg. 1 professoraxe l d. African American women - Correct Answer-African American women
3. A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who takes prednisone orally to prevent organ rejection following a kidney transplant. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
a. "I will stop taking the medication immediately if I develop a fever."
b. "I will avoid drinking grapefruit juice while taking this medication."
c. "I will plan to come to the clinic for periodic testing of my blood glucose."
d. "I will avoid crushing the prednisone tablet." - Correct Answer-"I will plan to come to the clinic for periodic testing of my blood glucose."
4. A 24-year-old woman is admitted to the hospital for a complete medical examination. Her current complaints are indicative of SLE. Which symptom would indicate this diagnosis?
a. Recent weight gain of 10 lb
b. Difficulty breathing in the morning pg. 2 professoraxe l c. Frequent episodes of diarrhea
d. Musculoskeletal pain in the hands - Correct Answer-
Musculoskeletal pain in the hands
5. A nurse is caring for a patient with thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura who is having plasmapheresis every day. Which assessment alerts the nurse of a complication?
a. Hypotension
b. Seizure activity
c. Diarrhea
d. Intense headache - Correct Answer-Hypotension
6. A hospitalized patient has been prescribed dexamethasone (Decadron) for an allergic reaction. Which teaching instruction
should the patient be given with discharge relative to this drug?
a. Report blurry vision.
b. Take the medication on an empty stomach.
c. Do not operate heavy machinery.
d. Take this medication with meals. - Correct Answer-Take this
medication with meals. pg. 3 professoraxe l
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