RN TARGETED MEDICAL SURGICAL
IMMUNE PRACTICE SOLUTION 2026
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ SLE (systemic lupus erythematosus) Answer: A chronic
inflammatory disease considered an autoimmune connective
disease that effects multiple systems, such as the skin, joints, kidney,
nervous and mucous membrane.
Maintenance of skin integrity, focusing on reduction of rashes and
skin lesions is a primary goal during acute exacerbation of SLE.
Symptoms:
*anemia,
*skin rashes,
*fever
*glomerulonephritis.
Tx:
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs corticosteroids.
,◉ A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a diagnosis
of hepatitis A. Which of the following statements by the client
indicates an understanding of the teaching? Answer: I should stop
eating raw clams
Hepatitis A is transmitted via the fecal-oral route through
consumption of contaminated fruits, vegetables, water, milk, or
uncooked shellfish. Individuals who eat raw or steamed shellfish are
at increased risk for acquiring hepatitis A.
Hepatitis B can be transmitted by shared needles or unclean tattoo
equipment. Hepatitis A is transmitted through fecal contamination
or contaminated food and water.
Passive immunity to hepatitis A can be conferred for 6 to 7 weeks by
the administration of immune serum globulin during the incubation
period if the treatment is instituted within 2 weeks of exposure. A
booster shot every year is not required.
"I am unable to donate blood."
There is no danger of contracting any form of hepatitis or any other
bloodborne pathogen from the sterile, single-donor blood collection
process used at blood banks.
, ◉ A nurse is reinforcing teaching with an assistive personnel (AP)
who is caring for a client who has active pulmonary tuberculosis,
was placed on airborne precautions, and is scheduled for a chest x-
ray. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in
the teaching? Answer: Have the client wear surgical mask
◉ A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results for a client who
reports bilateral pain and swelling in her finger joints, with stiffness
in the morning. The nurse should recognize that an increase in
which of the following laboratory values can indicate arthritis?
Answer: Rheumatoid factor
◉ AIDS Answer: Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome is a disease
characterized by infections from opportunistic organisms and
malignancies, such as Kaposi's sarcoma and non-Hodgkins
lymphoma;
it results from significant impairment of the immune system by a
previous infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
◉ A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is HIV positive
about the early manifestations of acquired immune deficiency
syndrome (AIDS). Which of the following statements should the
nurse include in the teaching? Answer: You can expect a persistent
fever and swollen glands
IMMUNE PRACTICE SOLUTION 2026
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ SLE (systemic lupus erythematosus) Answer: A chronic
inflammatory disease considered an autoimmune connective
disease that effects multiple systems, such as the skin, joints, kidney,
nervous and mucous membrane.
Maintenance of skin integrity, focusing on reduction of rashes and
skin lesions is a primary goal during acute exacerbation of SLE.
Symptoms:
*anemia,
*skin rashes,
*fever
*glomerulonephritis.
Tx:
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs corticosteroids.
,◉ A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a diagnosis
of hepatitis A. Which of the following statements by the client
indicates an understanding of the teaching? Answer: I should stop
eating raw clams
Hepatitis A is transmitted via the fecal-oral route through
consumption of contaminated fruits, vegetables, water, milk, or
uncooked shellfish. Individuals who eat raw or steamed shellfish are
at increased risk for acquiring hepatitis A.
Hepatitis B can be transmitted by shared needles or unclean tattoo
equipment. Hepatitis A is transmitted through fecal contamination
or contaminated food and water.
Passive immunity to hepatitis A can be conferred for 6 to 7 weeks by
the administration of immune serum globulin during the incubation
period if the treatment is instituted within 2 weeks of exposure. A
booster shot every year is not required.
"I am unable to donate blood."
There is no danger of contracting any form of hepatitis or any other
bloodborne pathogen from the sterile, single-donor blood collection
process used at blood banks.
, ◉ A nurse is reinforcing teaching with an assistive personnel (AP)
who is caring for a client who has active pulmonary tuberculosis,
was placed on airborne precautions, and is scheduled for a chest x-
ray. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in
the teaching? Answer: Have the client wear surgical mask
◉ A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results for a client who
reports bilateral pain and swelling in her finger joints, with stiffness
in the morning. The nurse should recognize that an increase in
which of the following laboratory values can indicate arthritis?
Answer: Rheumatoid factor
◉ AIDS Answer: Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome is a disease
characterized by infections from opportunistic organisms and
malignancies, such as Kaposi's sarcoma and non-Hodgkins
lymphoma;
it results from significant impairment of the immune system by a
previous infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
◉ A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is HIV positive
about the early manifestations of acquired immune deficiency
syndrome (AIDS). Which of the following statements should the
nurse include in the teaching? Answer: You can expect a persistent
fever and swollen glands
