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A young adult patient is being seen in the clinic with increased secretion of the anterior pituitary hormones. The nurse would expect the laboratory test results to show

A patient seen in the emergency department for severe headache and acute confusion has a serum sodium level of 118 mEq/L. The nurse will anticipate the need for which diagnostic test?

Which question from a nurse during a patient interview will provide focused information about a possible thyroid disorder?

A patient will be scheduled in the outpatient clinic for blood cortisol testing. Which instruction will the nurse provide?

A 61-yr-old female patient admitted with pneumonia has a total serum calcium level of 13.3 mg/dL (3.3 mmol/L). The nurse will anticipate the need to teach the patient about testing for _____ levels.

Which laboratory value should the nurse review to determine whether a patient’s hypothyroidism is caused by a problem with the anterior pituitary gland or with the thyroid gland?

A patient is taking spironolactone (Aldactone), a drug that blocks the action of aldosterone on the kidney, for hypertension. The nurse will monitor for

An 18-yr-old male patient with small stature is scheduled for a growth hormone stimulation test. In preparation for the test, the nurse will obtain

Which additional information will the nurse need to consider when reviewing the laboratory results for a patient’s total calcium level?

A patient is admitted with tetany. Which laboratory value should the nurse plan to monitor?

A registered nurse (RN) is caring for a patient with a goiter and possible hyperthyroidism. Which action by the RN indicates that the charge nurse needs to provide the RN with additional teaching?

The nurse is caring for a 45-yr-old male patient during a water deprivation test. Which finding is most important for the nurse to communicate to the health care provider?

A patient with a possible pituitary adenoma is scheduled for a computed tomography (CT) scan with contrast media. Which patient information is important for the nurse to communicate to the health care provider before the test?

The nurse is caring for a 63-yr-old with a possible pituitary tumor who is scheduled for a computed tomography scan with contrast. Which information about the patient is important to discuss with the health care provider before the test?

A public health nurse is teaching the community about health promotion. Which information should the nurse include for innate immunity? Innate immunity is gained:

A 20-year-old male received a knife wound to the arm during an altercation. Which of the following types of immunity was compromised?

Which of the following individuals would be at greatest risk for an opportunistic infection?

The directional migration of leukocytes along a chemical gradient is termed

A 20-year-old male shoots his hand with a nail gun while replacing roofing shingles. Which of the following cell types would be the first to aid in killing bacteria to prevent infection in his hand?

The predominant phagocyte of early inflammation is the:

A 10-year-old male is diagnosed with a parasite. Which lab result should the nurse check for a response to the parasite?

An infant develops a fever secondary to a bacterial infection. Which of the following most likely triggered the fever?

During inflammation, the liver is stimulated to release plasma proteins, collectively known as:

The nurse is reviewing the lab data of a newly admitted patient. The nurse notes the patient had an erythrocyte sedimentation done, and the results are quite elevated. The nurse would focus the care plan on which of the following conditions?

The nurse is assessing a patient with a diagnosis of inflammation. The nurse would expect to find which of the following signs and symptoms consistent with acute inflammation? (select all that apply)

The nurse identified each of the following clinical manifestations of inflammation. Which would the nurse classify as a local response? (select all that apply)

Physical barriers that offer the body protection from damage and infection are located in the: (select all that apply)

. Which patient will develop active immunity? A patient who:

. 6-year-old female is diagnosed with a bacterial infection of the respiratory system. Which of the following will most likely try to fight the antigen?

Which statement indicates a correct understanding of antibodies? The most abundant class of antibody in the serum is:

The predominant antibody of a typical primary immune response is:

An immunology nurse is caring for a patient. While planning care, which principle will the nurse remember? The primary role of IgA1 is to prevent infections in the:

A 23-year-old pregnant female visits her primary care provider for her final prenatal checkup. The primary care provider determines that the fetus has developed an infection in utero. Which of the following would be increased in the fetus at birth?

A patient is being evaluated for possible atopic dermatitis. The nurse expects elevation of which laboratory value?

Where do immune cells mature ?

Do the T lymphocytes mature in the Thymus

................. are a group of lipids with varying effects. Some cause inflammation, vasodilation, and increased permeability, and pain.

B and T cells are originally derived from the..........

The predominant antibody of a typical primary immune response is:

A 20-year-old female has been diagnosed with AIDS. Laboratory testing would reveal diminished levels of:

A patient has a disease state that results from the secretion of toxins by bacteria. Which medical diagnosis will the nurse see documented on the chart?

A person is given an attenuated antigen as a vaccine. When the person asks what was given in the vaccine, how should the nurse respond? The antigen is:

Which information indicates a good understanding of bacterial vaccines? Most bacterial vaccines contain

A 22-year-old was recently diagnosed with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Which decreased lab finding would be expected to accompany this virus?

Which of the following is a characteristic of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which causes AIDS?

A 35-year-old male is diagnosed with a hormone-secreting tumor of the adrenal medulla. He experiences elevated blood pressure and increased anxiety. Which of the following hormones is the predominant one released by the tumor?

Stress induces sympathetic stimulation of the adrenal medulla. This causes the secretion of catecholamines, which include:

Stress induces sympathetic stimulation of the adrenal medulla. This causes the secretion of catecholamines, which include:

The nurse assesses a patient’s surgical wound on the first postoperative day and notes redness and warmth around the incision. Which action by the nurse is appropriate?

When examining the ear with an otoscope, the nurse notes that the tympanic membrane should appear:

A patient with an open leg lesion has a white blood cell (WBC) count of 13,500/µL and a band count of 11%. What prescribed action should the nurse take first?

A young adult patient who is receiving antibiotics for an infected leg wound has a temperature of 101.8° F (38.7° C) The patient reports having no discomfort. Which action by the nurse is appropriate?

The nurse notes that a patient’s open abdominal wound widens as it extends deeper into the abdomen. How would the nurse document this characteristic?

The nurse should plan to use a wet-to-dry dressing for which patient?

A patient from a long-term care facility is admitted to the hospital with a sacral pressure ulcer. The base of the wound involves subcutaneous tissue. How should the nurse classify this pressure ulcer?

A young male patient with paraplegia has a stage II sacral pressure ulcer and is being cared for at home by his family. To prevent further tissue damage, what instructions are most important for the nurse to teach the patient and family?

. The nurse will perform which action when doing a wet-to-dry dressing change on a patient’s stage III sacral pressure ulcer?

A new nurse performs a dressing change on a stage II left heel pressure ulcer. Which action by the new nurse indicates a need for further teaching about pressure ulcer care?

A patient arrives in the emergency department with a swollen ankle after a soccer injury. Which action by the nurse is appropriate?

After the home health nurse teaches a patient’s family member about how to care for a sacral pressure ulcer, which finding indicates that additional teaching is needed?

A patient in the health care provider’s office for allergen testing using the cutaneous scratch method develops itching and swelling at the skin site. Which action should the nurse take first?

Which example should the nurse use to explain an infant’s “passive immunity” to a new mother?

The nurse is advising a clinic patient who was exposed a week ago to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) through unprotected sexual intercourse. The patient’s antigen and antibody test has just been reported as negative for HIV. What instructions should the nurse give to this patient?

. A patient who has a positive test for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) antibodies is admitted to the hospital with Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia (PCP) and a CD4+ T-cell count of less than 200 cells/L. Based on diagnostic criteria established by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which statement by the nurse is correct?

A patient who is human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected has a CD4+ cell count of 400/µL. Which factor is most important for the nurse to determine before the initiation of antiretroviral therapy (ART) for this patient?

The nurse is caring for a patient infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) who has just been diagnosed with asymptomatic chronic HIV infection. Which prophylactic measures will the nurse include in the plan of care (select all that apply)?

A patient with new-onset confusion and hyponatremia is being admitted. When making room assignments, the charge nurse should take which action?

A patient who was involved in a motor vehicle crash has had a tracheostomy placed to allow for continued mechanical ventilation. How should the nurse interpret the following arterial blood gas results: pH 7.48, PaO2 85 mm Hg, PaCO2 32 mm Hg, and HCO3 25 mEq/L?

The nurse notes that a patient who was admitted with diabetic ketoacidosis has rapid, deep respirations. Which action should the nurse take?

An older adult patient who is malnourished presents to the emergency department with a serum protein level of 5.2 g/dL. The nurse would expect which clinical manifestation?

A patient receives 3% NaCl solution for correction of hyponatremia. Which assessment is most important for the nurse to monitor for while the patient is receiving this infusion?

A patient who is lethargic and exhibits deep, rapid respirations have the following arterial blood gas (ABG) results: pH 7.32, PaO2 88 mm Hg, PaCO2 37 mm Hg, and HCO3 16 mEq/L. How should the nurse interpret these results?

A patient has a parenteral nutrition infusion of 25% dextrose. A student nurse asks the nurse why a peripherally inserted central catheter was inserted. Which response by the nurse is accurate?

An older patient receiving iso-osmolar continuous tube feedings develops restlessness, agitation, and weakness. Which laboratory result should the nurse report to the health care provider immediately

A nurse is assessing a newly admitted patient with chronic heart failure who forgot to take prescribed medications and seems confused. The patient has peripheral edema and shortness of breath. Which assessment should the nurse complete first

A patient has a serum calcium level of 7.0 mEq/L. Which assessment finding is most important for the nurse to report to the health care provider?

Following a thyroidectomy, a patient complains of “a tingling feeling around my mouth.” Which assessment should the nurse complete?

A patient is admitted to the emergency department with severe fatigue and confusion. Laboratory studies are done. Which laboratory value will require the most immediate action by the nurse?

A patient is receiving a 3% saline continuous IV infusion for hyponatremia. Which assessment data will require the most rapid response by the nurse?

The nurse notes a serum calcium level of 7.9 mg/dL for a patient who has chronic malnutrition. Which action should the nurse take next?

After receiving change-of-shift report, which patient should the nurse assess first?

A young adult patient is being seen in the clinic with increased secretion of the anterior pituitary hormones. The nurse would expect the laboratory test results to show

A patient seen in the emergency department for severe headache and acute confusion has a serum sodium level of 118 mEq/L. The nurse will anticipate the need for which diagnostic test?

. A 61-yr-old female patient admitted with pneumonia has a total serum calcium level of 13.3 mg/dL (3.3 mmol/L). The nurse will anticipate the need to teach the patient about testing for _____ levels.

Which laboratory value should the nurse review to determine whether a patient’s hypothyroidism is caused by a problem with the anterior pituitary gland or with the thyroid gland?

A patient is taking spironolactone (Aldactone), a drug that blocks the action of aldosterone on the kidney, for hypertension. The nurse will monitor for