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NCLEX Pediatric Immunization Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Of the following, the findings that are MOST suggestive of DiGeorge syndrome are
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hypocalcemia (from parathyroid hypoplasia) and congenital heart defects are hallmark features of DiGeorge syndrome due to thymic and parathyroid underdevelopment.
Question 2 of 5
Leukemoid reactions (WBC count >50,000/μL) are characterized by abundant
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Leukemoid reactions show a left shift with mature and immature neutrophils (e.g., metamyelocytes), unlike leukemia, which has blasts.
Question 3 of 5
All the following are characteristic in properdin deficiency EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Properdin deficiency impairs alternative complement pathway activity, reducing hemolytic complement activity, unlike the other features linked to it.
Question 4 of 5
B-cell antigen receptors can interact directly with antigen, whereas T-cell antigen receptors only recognize antigen when it is presented to them on the surface of another cell.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: B-cell receptors (BCRs) bind free antigens directly, while T-cell receptors (TCRs) require antigen presentation via MHC molecules on another cell's surface.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following components of the adaptive immune system secretes immunoglobulin (Ig)?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Plasma cells, which are activated B cells, secrete immunoglobulins (antibodies) as part of the adaptive immune response.