NCLEX-PN
Immune System NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which discharge instruction should the nurse implement for the client newly diagnosed with myasthenia gravis (MG)?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Avoiding fatigue and stress prevents myasthenia gravis exacerbations. Padding, pain therapies, and splenectomy are irrelevant.
Question 2 of 5
Which discharge instruction should the nurse implement for the client newly diagnosed with myasthenia gravis (MG)?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Avoiding fatigue and stress prevents myasthenia gravis exacerbations. Padding, pain therapies, and splenectomy are irrelevant.
Question 3 of 5
The client diagnosed with Multi Organ Dysfunction Syndrome (MODS) has renal, cardiovascular, and pulmonary dysfunction issues. Which statement by the nurse indicates an understanding of the client's prognosis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: MODS with three or more organ failures has a 70–80% mortality rate. Ventilator use, 2% recovery, and 80–90% recovery are inaccurate.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with suspected fibromyalgia. Which diagnostic test confirms the diagnosis of fibromyalgia?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fibromyalgia is diagnosed clinically, with no confirmatory test. ANA, MRI, and ESR are not diagnostic.
Question 5 of 5
The client is known to be HIV positive. Which data indicate to the nurse that the client has now progressed to the diagnosis of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A CD4 count below 200 defines AIDS in HIV-positive clients. Anemia, infiltrates, and headaches are non-specific.