NCLEX-PN
Immune System NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The client diagnosed with multiple sclerosis is scheduled for a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of the head. Which information should the nurse teach the client about the test?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: MRI machines are loud, and head immobility is critical for clear images. Wires/lights describe EEG, oral contrast is not used for brain MRI, and the test is not repeated over hours.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is describing the HIV virus infection to a client who has been told he is HIV positive. Which information regarding the virus is important to teach?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: HIV is a retrovirus that persists in the host, integrating into DNA. It cannot be eradicated, is not a monkey virus, and infects CD4 cells, not red blood cells.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is assessing a 48-year-old client diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Which clinical manifestation warrants immediate intervention?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Congested cough and dysphagia indicate potential airway and swallowing issues, requiring immediate intervention to prevent aspiration or respiratory distress. Neurological symptoms like speech issues, diplopia, scotomas, weakness, and spasticity are expected in MS but less acute.
Question 4 of 5
The school nurse is preparing to teach a health class to ninth graders regarding sexually transmitted diseases. Which information regarding acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) should be included?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Abstinence is the only certain way to prevent sexually transmitted HIV. Birth control pills, vaccines, and immune status do not eliminate risk.
Question 5 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.