NUR3125 Module 2 Exam Questions With
Complete Answers
A client has just been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS). The nurse
recognizes that the client's condition is a result of: Degeneration of the lower
cell bodies of the lower motor neurons in the gray matter An immune-mediated
response that is caused by the demyelinization of the myelin sheath of the white
matter of the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerve Degenerative changes in the
musculoskeletal system Circulating antibodies attacking the postsynaptic
acetylcholine levels - ANSWER An immune-mediated response that is caused by
the demyelinization of the myelin sheath of the white matter of the brain, spinal
cord, and optic nerve
During a lecture on inflammation, the physiology instructor discusses the major
cellular components involved in the inflammation response. The instructor asks,
"Which cells arrive early in great numbers?" Which student response is correct?
Basophils
Neutrophils
Lymphocytes
Monocytes - ANSWER Neutrophils
A client experiences an allergic reaction. Select the immunoglobulin that would
bind to mast cells and release histamine. IgA IgD IgE IgG - ANSWER IgE
Select the function of the occipital lobe. Color, motion, and depth perception
Discrimination of sounds entering opposite ears Determination of objects
through the sense of touch Anticipation and prediction of consequences of
behavior - ANSWER Color, motion, and depth perception
Which body response to an acute inflammation will the nurse assess if the client
is experiencing a systemic response?
Bradycardia and hypertension
Fever and tachycardia
Decreased C-reactive protein
Positive nitrogen balance - ANSWER Fever and tachycardia
Adaptive immune responses, also called acquired or specific immunity, are
composed primarily of which type of cells?
Epithelial cells
Toll-like receptors
Granulocytes
Lymphocytes - ANSWER Lymphocytes
, Treponema pallidum is a spirochete bacterium that causes syphilis. Which of the
following is the mechanism that spreads T. pallidum from human to human?
Exposure to infected urine
Tick or lice vector bites
Inhaling airborne particles
Direct physical contact - ANSWER Direct physical contact
The course of any infectious disease progresses through several distinct stages
after the pathogen enters the host. Although the duration may vary, which
sign/symptom is the hallmark of the prodromal stage?
Tissue inflammation and damage
Initial appearance of symptoms
Containment of infectious pathogens
Progressive pathogen elimination - ANSWER Initial appearance of symptoms
In primary immune thrombocytopenia purpura (ITP), the client has which type of
disorder that primarily destroys which blood component?
Allergic; fibrinogen
Immunoglobulin; B cells
Autoimmune; platelets
Alloimmune; factor VIII - ANSWER Autoimmune; platelets
An older adult client is scheduled for outpatient cataract surgery. While taking a
presurgery history, which statement by the client correlates to the
manifestations of cataracts, thereby verifying the client has received
information about the condition?
"I have blurred vision in both my eyes and my vision is distorted."
"I feel like I have a buildup of pressure in my eyeball."
"One of my eyes has redness and purulent drainage."
"I had intense eye pain coupled with photosensitivity." - ANSWER "I have blurred
vision in both my eyes and my vision is distorted."
Which substance provides the majority of the fuel needs of the neurologic
system?
Glucose
Amino acids
Triglycerides
Glycogen - ANSWER Glucose
The parent of a toddler with Duchenne muscular dystrophy reports that the child
has an increase in muscle size but a decrease in strength. The nurse documents
this using which medical term?
Chorea
Fasciculations
Pseudohypertrophy
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A client has just been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS). The nurse
recognizes that the client's condition is a result of: Degeneration of the lower
cell bodies of the lower motor neurons in the gray matter An immune-mediated
response that is caused by the demyelinization of the myelin sheath of the white
matter of the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerve Degenerative changes in the
musculoskeletal system Circulating antibodies attacking the postsynaptic
acetylcholine levels - ANSWER An immune-mediated response that is caused by
the demyelinization of the myelin sheath of the white matter of the brain, spinal
cord, and optic nerve
During a lecture on inflammation, the physiology instructor discusses the major
cellular components involved in the inflammation response. The instructor asks,
"Which cells arrive early in great numbers?" Which student response is correct?
Basophils
Neutrophils
Lymphocytes
Monocytes - ANSWER Neutrophils
A client experiences an allergic reaction. Select the immunoglobulin that would
bind to mast cells and release histamine. IgA IgD IgE IgG - ANSWER IgE
Select the function of the occipital lobe. Color, motion, and depth perception
Discrimination of sounds entering opposite ears Determination of objects
through the sense of touch Anticipation and prediction of consequences of
behavior - ANSWER Color, motion, and depth perception
Which body response to an acute inflammation will the nurse assess if the client
is experiencing a systemic response?
Bradycardia and hypertension
Fever and tachycardia
Decreased C-reactive protein
Positive nitrogen balance - ANSWER Fever and tachycardia
Adaptive immune responses, also called acquired or specific immunity, are
composed primarily of which type of cells?
Epithelial cells
Toll-like receptors
Granulocytes
Lymphocytes - ANSWER Lymphocytes
, Treponema pallidum is a spirochete bacterium that causes syphilis. Which of the
following is the mechanism that spreads T. pallidum from human to human?
Exposure to infected urine
Tick or lice vector bites
Inhaling airborne particles
Direct physical contact - ANSWER Direct physical contact
The course of any infectious disease progresses through several distinct stages
after the pathogen enters the host. Although the duration may vary, which
sign/symptom is the hallmark of the prodromal stage?
Tissue inflammation and damage
Initial appearance of symptoms
Containment of infectious pathogens
Progressive pathogen elimination - ANSWER Initial appearance of symptoms
In primary immune thrombocytopenia purpura (ITP), the client has which type of
disorder that primarily destroys which blood component?
Allergic; fibrinogen
Immunoglobulin; B cells
Autoimmune; platelets
Alloimmune; factor VIII - ANSWER Autoimmune; platelets
An older adult client is scheduled for outpatient cataract surgery. While taking a
presurgery history, which statement by the client correlates to the
manifestations of cataracts, thereby verifying the client has received
information about the condition?
"I have blurred vision in both my eyes and my vision is distorted."
"I feel like I have a buildup of pressure in my eyeball."
"One of my eyes has redness and purulent drainage."
"I had intense eye pain coupled with photosensitivity." - ANSWER "I have blurred
vision in both my eyes and my vision is distorted."
Which substance provides the majority of the fuel needs of the neurologic
system?
Glucose
Amino acids
Triglycerides
Glycogen - ANSWER Glucose
The parent of a toddler with Duchenne muscular dystrophy reports that the child
has an increase in muscle size but a decrease in strength. The nurse documents
this using which medical term?
Chorea
Fasciculations
Pseudohypertrophy
