Systemic Lupus Questions and Answers
(Top Grade Assured) 2026 Update
Which factor could trigger an exacerbation of systemic lupus
erythematosus (SLE)? - Correct Answers ✅UV Light
Which plasma proteins and blood cells are affected by the
autoimmune response in systemic lupus erythematosus
(SLE)? - Correct Answers ✅Platelets
Lymphocytes
Clotting Factors
A patient with suspected systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
asks the nurse which symptoms of the disease are likely to
occur. Which manifestations should the nurse include? -
Correct Answers ✅Blood in urine
Facial butterfly rash
A patient is undergoing diagnostic testing for suspected
systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Which assessment
findings may help confirm the diagnosis? - Correct Answers
✅Malar rash
Photosensitivity
Swollen painful joints
A female patient presents to the primary care clinic with a
reddened, raised rash over her nose and cheeks. The patient
also complains about painful joints in her left hand. Which
laboratory tests would the nurse anticipate being ordered by
, Systemic Lupus Questions and Answers
(Top Grade Assured) 2026 Update
the provider to confirm a diagnosis of systemic lupus
erythematosus (SLE)? - Correct Answers ✅Anti-DNA
Anti-phospholipid
Anti-nuclear antibody
A patient with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is
receiving nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)
therapy. Which side effect of NSAID therapy should the nurse
immediately report to the health care provider? - Correct
Answers ✅Melena
Which instructions should the nurse include in the teaching
plan when educating a patient and his or her caregiver about
systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)? - Correct Answers
✅Avoid excessive excercise
A patient with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) presents
with a malar and discoid rash. As the nurse is assessing the
patient, which question should the nurse ask? - Correct
Answers ✅Have you spent time outside
The nurse is caring for a newly admitted patient with an
exacerbation of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Which
interventions should the nurse perform? - Correct Answers
✅Urine samples
signs of hemorrhage
I&O
(Top Grade Assured) 2026 Update
Which factor could trigger an exacerbation of systemic lupus
erythematosus (SLE)? - Correct Answers ✅UV Light
Which plasma proteins and blood cells are affected by the
autoimmune response in systemic lupus erythematosus
(SLE)? - Correct Answers ✅Platelets
Lymphocytes
Clotting Factors
A patient with suspected systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
asks the nurse which symptoms of the disease are likely to
occur. Which manifestations should the nurse include? -
Correct Answers ✅Blood in urine
Facial butterfly rash
A patient is undergoing diagnostic testing for suspected
systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Which assessment
findings may help confirm the diagnosis? - Correct Answers
✅Malar rash
Photosensitivity
Swollen painful joints
A female patient presents to the primary care clinic with a
reddened, raised rash over her nose and cheeks. The patient
also complains about painful joints in her left hand. Which
laboratory tests would the nurse anticipate being ordered by
, Systemic Lupus Questions and Answers
(Top Grade Assured) 2026 Update
the provider to confirm a diagnosis of systemic lupus
erythematosus (SLE)? - Correct Answers ✅Anti-DNA
Anti-phospholipid
Anti-nuclear antibody
A patient with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is
receiving nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)
therapy. Which side effect of NSAID therapy should the nurse
immediately report to the health care provider? - Correct
Answers ✅Melena
Which instructions should the nurse include in the teaching
plan when educating a patient and his or her caregiver about
systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)? - Correct Answers
✅Avoid excessive excercise
A patient with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) presents
with a malar and discoid rash. As the nurse is assessing the
patient, which question should the nurse ask? - Correct
Answers ✅Have you spent time outside
The nurse is caring for a newly admitted patient with an
exacerbation of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Which
interventions should the nurse perform? - Correct Answers
✅Urine samples
signs of hemorrhage
I&O
