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Assessment of Immune Function NCLEX questionswith correct answers
1. A woman has been diagnosed with breast cancer and is being treated
aggressively with a chemotherapeutic regimen. As a result of this
regimen, she has an inability to fight infection due to the fact that her
bone marrow is unable to produce a sufficient amount of what?
A) Lymphocytes
B) Cytoblasts
C) Antibodies
D) Capillaries Correct Answer-Ans: A
Feedback:
The white blood cells involved in immunity (including lymphocytes) are
produced in the bone marrow. Cytoblasts are the protoplasm of the cell
outside the nucleus. Antibodies are produced by lymphocytes, but not in
the bone marrow. Capillaries are small blood vessels
2. During a mumps outbreak at a local school, a patient, who is a school
teacher, is exposed. She has previously been immunized for mumps.
What type of immunity does she possess?
A) Acquired immunity
B) Natural immunity
C) Phagocytic immunity
D) Humoral immunity Correct Answer-Ans: A
Feedback:
Acquired immunity usually develops as a result of prior exposure to an
antigen, often through immunization. When the body is attacked by
, bacteria, viruses, or other pathogens, it has three means of defense. The
first line of defense, the phagocytic immune response, involves the
WBCs that have the ability to ingest foreign particles. A second
protective response is the humoral immune response, which begins when
the B lymphocytes transform themselves into plasma cells that
manufacture antibodies. The natural immune response system is rapid,
nonspecific immunity present at birth.
6. A patient with a history of dermatitis takes corticosteroids on a regular
basis. The nurse should assess the patient for which of the following
complications of therapy?
A) Immunosuppression
B) Agranulocytosis
C) Anemia
D) Thrombocytopenia Correct Answer-Ans: A
Feedback:
Corticosteroids such as prednisone can cause immunosuppression.
Corticosteroids do not typically cause agranulocytosis, anemia, or low
platelet counts.
7. A nurse is planning the assessment of a patient who is exhibiting signs
and symptoms of an autoimmune disorder. The nurse should be aware
that the incidence and prevalence of autoimmune diseases is known to
be higher among what group?
A) Young adults
B) Native Americans
C) Women
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