NCLEX-PN
Immune System NCLEX Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The client is prescribed a prick epicutaneous test to determine the cause of hypersensitivity reactions. Which result indicates the client is hypersensitive to the allergen?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A pruritic wheal and erythema at the prick site indicate a positive allergic response. Shortness of breath is systemic, dry skin is negative, and blood tests are separate.
Question 2 of 5
The client diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome is admitted to the rehabilitation unit after 23 days in the acute care hospital. Which interventions should the nurse implement? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,D,E
Rationale: Physical therapy, social worker consult, pain control, and foundation referral address mobility, psychosocial needs, comfort, and education. Speech therapy is unnecessary without communication issues.
Question 3 of 5
Which client problem is priority for a client diagnosed with RA?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Chronic pain (alteration in comfort) is a hallmark of RA, impacting quality of life. Activity intolerance, fluid balance, and nutrition are secondary.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is explaining Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS) to the client's significant other. Which statement best describes SIRS?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: SIRS is a systemic response to various insults (e.g., infection, trauma, surgery), not limited to specific causes. Burns, infections, and allergies are subsets.
Question 5 of 5
The client is diagnosed with Multi Organ Dysfunction Syndrome (MODS). Which is the most appropriate goal for the nurse to write when planning the client's care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Maintaining normal vital signs is a broad, achievable goal in MODS. Urine output is specific, elevated enzymes are undesirable, and high glucose is not a goal.