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Pediatric Immunity NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Follows concentration gradient of chemokines to the site of infection
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Chemotaxis is the movement along chemokine gradients.
Question 2 of 5
Natural killer (NK) cells are excellent killers of cells infected by some They also have an additional role of stimulating the immune response.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: NK cells target virus-infected cells and stimulate the adaptive immune response via cytokine production.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following live vaccines is recommended for adults but not children?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Live attenuated influenza vaccine is recommended for certain adults, not routinely for children who receive inactivated versions.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following diseases affects mature T cells?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: BLS involves defective MHC expression, preventing mature T cell recognition of antigens.
Question 5 of 5
A young patient presents with severe infections from encapsulated bacteria and collagen vascular disease. Lab work confirms a diagnosis via CH50 and AP50. Which of the following is the most likely?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: C3 deficiency impairs opsonization, leading to infections with encapsulated bacteria and immune complex diseases.