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NU350 Exam III Practice Questions
AUTOIMMUNE Questions with
Detailed Verified Answers
Question:A nurse assesses a 38-year-old patient with joint pain and stiffness
who was diagnosed with Stage III rheumatoid arthritis (RA). What
characteristics should the nurse expect to observe? SATA
A. Nodules present
B. Consistent muscle strength
C. Localized disease symptoms
D. No destructive changes on x-ray
E. Subluxation of joints without fibrous ankylosis
Ans: AE
In Stage III severe RA, there may be extraarticular soft tissue lesions or
nodules present, and there is subluxation without fibrous or bony ankylosis.
The muscle strength is decreased because there is extensive muscle atrophy.
The manifestations are systemic not localized. There is x-ray evidence of
cartilage and bone destruction in addition to osteoporosis.
Question: A patient with RA being seen in the clinic has nodules on the
elbows, which action will the nurse take?
A. draw blood for rheumatoid factor analysis
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B. teach pt about injections for the nodules
C. assess nodules for skin breakdown or infection
D. discuss the need for surgical removal of the nodules
Ans: C
Question: Which lab result will the nurse monitor to determine whether
Prednisone has been effective for a 30 year old patient with an acute
exacerbation of RA?
A. blood glucose test
B. liver function tests
C. C reactive protein level
D. serum electrolyte levels
Ans: C
Question: Enbrel is prescribed for a pt with stage 2 RA. The nurse determines
that this medication is effective if what is observed?
A. decreased lymphocyte count
B. absence of Rh factor in the blood
C. decreased CRP
D. increased serum immunoglobulin G
Ans: C
Question: A nurse working in an outpatient clinic is assessing a client who has
rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The client reports increased joint tenderness and
swelling. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? SATA
NU350 Exam III Practice Questions
AUTOIMMUNE Questions with
Detailed Verified Answers
Question:A nurse assesses a 38-year-old patient with joint pain and stiffness
who was diagnosed with Stage III rheumatoid arthritis (RA). What
characteristics should the nurse expect to observe? SATA
A. Nodules present
B. Consistent muscle strength
C. Localized disease symptoms
D. No destructive changes on x-ray
E. Subluxation of joints without fibrous ankylosis
Ans: AE
In Stage III severe RA, there may be extraarticular soft tissue lesions or
nodules present, and there is subluxation without fibrous or bony ankylosis.
The muscle strength is decreased because there is extensive muscle atrophy.
The manifestations are systemic not localized. There is x-ray evidence of
cartilage and bone destruction in addition to osteoporosis.
Question: A patient with RA being seen in the clinic has nodules on the
elbows, which action will the nurse take?
A. draw blood for rheumatoid factor analysis
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B. teach pt about injections for the nodules
C. assess nodules for skin breakdown or infection
D. discuss the need for surgical removal of the nodules
Ans: C
Question: Which lab result will the nurse monitor to determine whether
Prednisone has been effective for a 30 year old patient with an acute
exacerbation of RA?
A. blood glucose test
B. liver function tests
C. C reactive protein level
D. serum electrolyte levels
Ans: C
Question: Enbrel is prescribed for a pt with stage 2 RA. The nurse determines
that this medication is effective if what is observed?
A. decreased lymphocyte count
B. absence of Rh factor in the blood
C. decreased CRP
D. increased serum immunoglobulin G
Ans: C
Question: A nurse working in an outpatient clinic is assessing a client who has
rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The client reports increased joint tenderness and
swelling. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? SATA
