Complete Question Bank

ATI LPN · Medical Surgical Nursing · Immune System Exam Questions

Full Question & Rationale Repository

Showing all 5 practice questions with expert explanatory rationales.

Question 1 of 5

Hydroxyurea:

A. Decreases nitric oxide

B. Increases neutrophil and monocytes

C. Inhibits DNA synthesis by acting as a ribonucleotide reductase inhibitor

D. Increases RBC lifespan

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Inhibits DNA synthesis by acting as a ribonucleotide reductase inhibitor

Question 2 of 5

Hypersensitivity to penicillin and hypersensitivity to poison oak are both

A. mediated by IgE antibody

B. mediated by IgG and IgM antibody

C. initiated by haptens

D. initiated by Th-2 cells

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: initiated by haptens

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is assessing the skin integrity of a client who has AIDS. When performing this inspection, the nurse should prioritize assessment of what skin surfaces.

A. Perianal region and oral mucosa

B. Sacral region and lower abdomen

C. Scalp and skin over the scapulae

D. Axillae and upper thorax

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Perianal region and oral mucosa

Question 4 of 5

2 days post op- findings should alert nurse that client is developing an infection?

A. WBC count 9,000/mm- within range

B. Erythema at the incision site- initial manifestation of a wound infection and requires intervention by the nurse

C. Clear drainage from the incision

D. Reduced pain at the site

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Erythema at the incision site- initial manifestation of a wound infection and requires intervention by the nurse

Question 5 of 5

A child with nephrotic syndrome has been placed on prednisone for several weeks. An important point of teaching with the parents should include:

A. Never stop the medication suddenly.

B. This drug is taken once a week on Sunday.

C. The child should always take the medication at night before bed.

D. This drug should be taken without food, on an empty stomach.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Never stop the medication suddenly.