NR283 / NR 283 Exam 1 V2 (Latest Update 2026 /
2027) Pathophysiology | Questions and Verified
Answers | 100% Correct Elaborations | Grade A -
Chamberlain
A client receiving an influenza vaccine (flu shot) asks when the immunization will
be effective. The nurse response based on the knowledge that after receiving the
vaccine, the levels of immunoglobulin M (IgM) are high enough to provide
immunization (select all that apply)
a. immediately
b. 14 days
c. 10 days
d. 7 days
e. 48 hours
f. 24 hours
D. 7 days
IgM levels will peak approximately one week (7 days) after vaccination. The client
will continue to be susceptible to influenza prior to that time.
And elderly client is concerned about catching influenza. The nurse understands
that which immune system function changes occur with increased age? (select all
that apply)
A. Decreased levels of circulating autoantibodies
B. Increased thymic hormone production
C. Diminished T cell function
,NR283 / NR 283 Exam 1 V2 (Latest Update 2026 /
2027) Pathophysiology | Questions and Verified
Answers | 100% Correct Elaborations | Grade A -
Chamberlain
D. Reduced antibody response
C. Diminished T cell function
D. Reduced antibody response
Due to their age, elderly clients will have diminished T cell function and reduced
antibody response. The older adult will also have decreased thyme hormone
production and increased levels of circulating autoantibodies.
Antigen
foreign substance
antibody
humoral response protein
thymus
T lymphocytes maturation
, NR283 / NR 283 Exam 1 V2 (Latest Update 2026 /
2027) Pathophysiology | Questions and Verified
Answers | 100% Correct Elaborations | Grade A -
Chamberlain
Bone marrow
source of stem cells
neutrophils
nonspecific phagocyte
are phagocytic cells
Neutrophils are white blood cells for phagocytosis, nonspecific defenses, active in
the inflammatory process.
basophils
anaphylaxis
Eosinophils
parasites
monocyte
macrophages
2027) Pathophysiology | Questions and Verified
Answers | 100% Correct Elaborations | Grade A -
Chamberlain
A client receiving an influenza vaccine (flu shot) asks when the immunization will
be effective. The nurse response based on the knowledge that after receiving the
vaccine, the levels of immunoglobulin M (IgM) are high enough to provide
immunization (select all that apply)
a. immediately
b. 14 days
c. 10 days
d. 7 days
e. 48 hours
f. 24 hours
D. 7 days
IgM levels will peak approximately one week (7 days) after vaccination. The client
will continue to be susceptible to influenza prior to that time.
And elderly client is concerned about catching influenza. The nurse understands
that which immune system function changes occur with increased age? (select all
that apply)
A. Decreased levels of circulating autoantibodies
B. Increased thymic hormone production
C. Diminished T cell function
,NR283 / NR 283 Exam 1 V2 (Latest Update 2026 /
2027) Pathophysiology | Questions and Verified
Answers | 100% Correct Elaborations | Grade A -
Chamberlain
D. Reduced antibody response
C. Diminished T cell function
D. Reduced antibody response
Due to their age, elderly clients will have diminished T cell function and reduced
antibody response. The older adult will also have decreased thyme hormone
production and increased levels of circulating autoantibodies.
Antigen
foreign substance
antibody
humoral response protein
thymus
T lymphocytes maturation
, NR283 / NR 283 Exam 1 V2 (Latest Update 2026 /
2027) Pathophysiology | Questions and Verified
Answers | 100% Correct Elaborations | Grade A -
Chamberlain
Bone marrow
source of stem cells
neutrophils
nonspecific phagocyte
are phagocytic cells
Neutrophils are white blood cells for phagocytosis, nonspecific defenses, active in
the inflammatory process.
basophils
anaphylaxis
Eosinophils
parasites
monocyte
macrophages
