What effect does the action of the complement system have on inflammation?

Nurselytic

Home

ATI RN

ATI RN

ATI RN Test Bank

ATI Immune System Quizlet Questions

Question 1 of 5

What effect does the action of the complement system have on inflammation?

A. Modifies the inflammatory response to prevent stimulation of pain B. Increases body temperature, resulting in destruction of microorganisms C. Produces prostaglandins and leukotrienes that increase blood flow, edema, and pain D. Increases inflammatory responses of vascular permeability, chemotaxis, and phagocytosis

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

The new parents of an infant born with Down syndrome ask the nurse what happened to cause the chromosomal abnormality. What is the best response by the nurse?

A. During cell division of the reproductive cells there is an error causing an abnormal number of chromosomes. B. A mutation in one of the chromosomes created an autosomal recessive gene that is expressed as Down syndrome. C. An abnormal gene on one of the two chromosomes was transferred to the fetus, causing an abnormal chromosome. D. A process of translocation caused the exchange of genetic material between the two chromosomes in the cell, resulting in abnormal chromosomes.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

The National Marrow Donor Program obtains hematopoietic stem cells from donors for recipients in need. When discussing this donation with the donor, what should the nurse know about these stem cells?

A. They must come from an embryo or umbilical cord. B. These cells will form new blood cells for the recipient. C. Taking these cells will cause the donor to become anemic. D. These cells must be removed with a bone marrow aspiration.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

Which characteristic describes immunoglobulin E (select all that apply)?

A. Assists in parasitic infections B. Responsible for allergic reactions C. Present on the lymphocyte surface D. Protects body surfaces and mucous membranes

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

A 28-year-old male Gulf War veteran tells the nurse he gets a headache, sore throat, shortness of breath, and nausea when his girlfriend wears perfume and when he was painting her apartment. He is afraid he has cancer. What does the nurse suspect may be the patient’s problem?

A. He has posttraumatic stress disorder. B. He has multiple chemical sensitivities. C. He needs to wear a mask when he paints. D. He is looking for an excuse to break up with his girlfriend.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Access More Questions!

ATI RN Basic

$89/ 30 days

ATI RN Premium

$150/ 90 days

Similar Questions