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NUR 172 Block 2, Exam 2 – Questions With SolutionsKaposi sarcoma (KS) is diagnosed through
A) visual assessment
B) biopsy
C) computed tomography
D) skin scraping Right Ans - B) biopsy
The nurse notes that an older adult was treated for a wound infection and
pneumonia within the last 6 months. Which factor will the nurse attribute to
this client's illnesses?
A) Decline in self-care activities
B) Polypharmacy
C) Reduced vitamin intake
D) Immunosenescence Right Ans - D) Immunosenescence
In a client infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), CD4+ levels are
measured to determine the:
A) level of the viral load.
B) resistance to antigens.
C) presence of opportunistic infections.
D) extent of immune system damage. Right Ans - D) extent of immune
system damage.
A nurse is taking the health history of a newly admitted client. Which of the
following conditions would NOT place the client at risk for impaired immune
function?
A) History of radiation therapy
B) Surgical removal of the appendix
C) Previous organ transplantation
D) Surgical history of a splenectomy Right Ans - B) Surgical removal of the
appendix
A patient comes to the clinic with pruritus and nasal congestion after eating
shrimp for lunch. The nurse is aware that the patient may be having an
, anaphylactic reaction to the shrimp. These symptoms typically occur within
how many hours after exposure?
A) 6 hours
B) 2 hours
C) 12 hours
D) 24 hours Right Ans - B) 2 hours
A nurse is managing the care of a client with osteoarthritis. What is the
appropriate treatment strategy the nurse will teach the about for
osteoarthritis?
A) administration of monthly intra-articular injections of corticosteroids.
B) administration of opioids for pain control.
C) administration of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
D) vigorous physical therapy for the joints. Right Ans - C) administration of
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
A client with a history of gout experiences an attack every 2 to 3 months
despite losing weight and stopping all alcohol intake. Which question will the
nurse ask when assessing this client?
A) "Are you taking the medication as prescribed?"
B) "Have you increased your intake of fat-soluble vitamins?"
C) "Are you taking frequent rest periods throughout the day?"
D) "Have you reduced the amount of daily exercise?" Right Ans - A) "Are
you taking the medication as prescribed?"
The nurse is preparing to administer a medication that has an affinity for H1
receptors. Which medication would the nurse administer?
A) Nizatidine
B) Cimetidine
C) Omeprazole
D) Diphenhydramine Right Ans - D) Diphenhydramine
A child has just been diagnosed with a primary immune deficiency. The
parents state, "Oh, no. Our child has AIDS." Which response by the nurse
would be most appropriate?
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