NU350 EXAM III PRACTICE QUESTIONS AUTOIMMUNE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅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
C - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅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
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
C - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅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
, C - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅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
ABE - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅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
A. Recent influenza
B. Decreased range of motion
C. Hypersalivation
D. Increased blood pressure
E. Pain at rest
B - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Which statement by a pt with systemic lupus erythmatosus (SLE) indicates
that the patient has understood the nurse's teaching about the condition?
A. I will exercise even if I am tired
B. I will use sunscreen when I am outside
C. I should avoid taking birth control pills to keep from getting pregnant
D. I should avoid aspirin or NSAIDS
A - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅A nurse is teaching a client who has a new diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis.
Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
A. "you can experience morning stiffness when you get out bed."
B. "you can experience abdominal pain."
C. "you can experience weight gain."
D. "you can experience low blood sugar."
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅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
C - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅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
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
C - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅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
, C - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅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
ABE - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅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
A. Recent influenza
B. Decreased range of motion
C. Hypersalivation
D. Increased blood pressure
E. Pain at rest
B - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Which statement by a pt with systemic lupus erythmatosus (SLE) indicates
that the patient has understood the nurse's teaching about the condition?
A. I will exercise even if I am tired
B. I will use sunscreen when I am outside
C. I should avoid taking birth control pills to keep from getting pregnant
D. I should avoid aspirin or NSAIDS
A - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅A nurse is teaching a client who has a new diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis.
Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
A. "you can experience morning stiffness when you get out bed."
B. "you can experience abdominal pain."
C. "you can experience weight gain."
D. "you can experience low blood sugar."
