NCLEX-PN
Immune System NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The 26-year-old female client is complaining of a low-grade fever, arthralgias, fatigue, and a facial rash. Which laboratory tests should the nurse expect the HCP to order if SLE is suspected?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: CBC and ANA tests detect anemia, leukopenia, and autoantibodies, supporting SLE diagnosis. Metabolic, lipid, and renal tests are less specific initially.
Question 2 of 5
The client diagnosed with Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP) is being admitted to the intensive care unit. Which HCP's order should the nurse implement first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Oxygen administration addresses immediate hypoxia in PCP, a priority per ABCs. Labs, antibiotics, and sputum collection are secondary.
Question 3 of 5
Which collaborative health-care team member should the nurse refer the client to in the late stages of myasthenia gravis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Speech therapists address dysphagia and communication issues in late-stage myasthenia gravis. Other therapists are less relevant.
Question 4 of 5
The client diagnosed with an acute exacerbation of SLE is prescribed high-dose steroids. Which statement best explains the scientific rationale for using high-dose steroids in treating SLE?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Steroids suppress inflammation in SLE, reducing organ damage. They do not fight infection, prevent disease spread, or address skin scarring primarily.
Question 5 of 5
The client admitted with rule-out Guillain-Barré syndrome has just had a lumbar puncture. Which intervention should the nurse implement postprocedure?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Increasing fluid intake post-lumbar puncture prevents spinal headache. Hypotension is not a primary concern, pressure is applied during the procedure, and CSF testing is lab-based.