COMPREHENSIVE EXAM REVIEWS TRANSITION
TO RN PRACTICE 2026 CERTIFICATION TEST
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS UPDATED
◉ The more neutrophils. Answer: the greater protection
◉ immature neutrophils. Answer: can't phagocytize, bandemia (a
shift to the left),
◉ when inflammation last longer then it should. Answer: immature
neutrophils are released
◉ macrophages. Answer: 2nd to arrive in inflammation,
phagocytizes, helps B and T cells form lasting immunity, very
involved in chronic inflammation- attacks healthy tissue
◉ basophils. Answer: responsible for S/S and released histamines
◉ eosinophils. Answer: most active during parasitic infections,
regulates WBCs in inflammation
◉ helper T lymphocytes. Answer: Labels antigens for destruction
, ◉ suppressor T lymphocytes. Answer: suppresses the production
and number of B cells
◉ Cytotoxic T lymphocytes. Answer: assassins, kill antigens
◉ B lymphocytes. Answer: form antibodies for specific antigens
◉ what labs are elevated in inflammation. Answer: ESR, CRP, WBC
◉ what happens with a chronic inflammatory response. Answer:
macrophages attack healthy tissue, no purpose, doesn't heal, last
weeks to months
◉ CD 4 cells. Answer: Helper T cells
◉ CD 8 cells. Answer: Cytotoxic T cells
◉ active immunity. Answer: A form of acquired immunity in which
the body produces its own antibodies against disease-causing
antigens.
TO RN PRACTICE 2026 CERTIFICATION TEST
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS UPDATED
◉ The more neutrophils. Answer: the greater protection
◉ immature neutrophils. Answer: can't phagocytize, bandemia (a
shift to the left),
◉ when inflammation last longer then it should. Answer: immature
neutrophils are released
◉ macrophages. Answer: 2nd to arrive in inflammation,
phagocytizes, helps B and T cells form lasting immunity, very
involved in chronic inflammation- attacks healthy tissue
◉ basophils. Answer: responsible for S/S and released histamines
◉ eosinophils. Answer: most active during parasitic infections,
regulates WBCs in inflammation
◉ helper T lymphocytes. Answer: Labels antigens for destruction
, ◉ suppressor T lymphocytes. Answer: suppresses the production
and number of B cells
◉ Cytotoxic T lymphocytes. Answer: assassins, kill antigens
◉ B lymphocytes. Answer: form antibodies for specific antigens
◉ what labs are elevated in inflammation. Answer: ESR, CRP, WBC
◉ what happens with a chronic inflammatory response. Answer:
macrophages attack healthy tissue, no purpose, doesn't heal, last
weeks to months
◉ CD 4 cells. Answer: Helper T cells
◉ CD 8 cells. Answer: Cytotoxic T cells
◉ active immunity. Answer: A form of acquired immunity in which
the body produces its own antibodies against disease-causing
antigens.
