ATI RN
Basic Immune System Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following is the best dietary advice to maximize the immune function in healthy people?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
In a client with AIDS,a CD4 cell count above ______ mm³ would indicate that antiretroviral therapy is being effective.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
You have suffered a needle stick injury after giving a patient an IM injection,but you have no information about the patient’s HIV status. What is the most appropriate method for obtaining this information about the patient?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The occupational health nurse is trained to handle situations involving potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens. They can appropriately discuss the need for HIV testing with the patient and ensure that the process is handled confidentially and professionally. The nurse manager and the injured nurse should not directly approach the patient about this sensitive issue.
Question 4 of 5
You assess a 24-year-old patient with RA who is considering using methotrexate (Rheumatrex) for treatment. Which information is most important to communicate with the physician?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Methotrexate is teratogenic and should not be used during pregnancy. If the patient is trying to get pregnant this is a critical consideration that must be discussed with the physician before starting the medication. The other information while important does not have the same immediate implications for treatment.
Question 5 of 5
Patients with rheumatoid arthritis typically have pain:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.