Question 1

A systemic, sometimes fatal reaction with airway obstruction and circulatory collapse is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   delayed
B)   T-cell mediated
C)   atopic
D)   antibody mediated
E)   systemic anaphylacticF) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 2

Any heightened or inappropriate immune response resulting in tissue damage is called a(n)  ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   autoimmune disease
B)   immunodeficiency
C)   hypersensitivity
D)   transfusion reaction
E)   desensitizationF) All of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 3

Fungal spores and animal dander are considered to be which type of allergen?

Accepted Answer

A)   Ingestant
B)   Inhalant
C)   Injectant
D)   Contactant
E)   None of the choices are correct.F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 4

After further investigation, it is learned that the father is Rh+, and so was the first child. The patient declines the RhoGAM injection, stating "there were no complications with my first pregnancy and delivery, how can you be sure there will be with this one?" She explains how unpleasant the RhoGAM injection was with her first pregnancy, and she would like to avoid it, if at all possible. What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?

Accepted Answer

A)   Because you received RhoGAM with your first pregnancy, it is not necessary during this pregnancy.
B)   It is important you receive your RhoGAM injection because this child will probably develop hemolytic disease of the newborn if you do not.
C)   It is important that we keep you from being sensitized to Rh factor, otherwise future pregnancies will be at risk for developing hemolytic disease of the newborn.
D)   You were probably sensitized to Rh factor with your first pregnancy, so the chances are decreased that this child will develop hemolytic disease of the newborn. I will ask the doctor if we can forego the injection.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 5

A secondary acquired immunodeficiency is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   AIDS
B)   adenosine deaminase (AD
A)   deficiency
C)   DiGeorge syndrome
D)   agammaglobulinemia
E)   SCIDF) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 6

Based on the patient's symptoms, which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

A)   Asthma
B)   Hay fever
C)   Seasonal allergy
D)   EczemaE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 7

Atopy and anaphylaxis are hypersensitivities in the category ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   type I only
B)   type I and type IV
C)   type IV only
D)   type I, type II, and type III
E)   type I, type II, type III, and type IVF) None of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 8

During graft rejection, cytotoxic T cells of the recipient recognize and respond to foreign class I MHC receptors on the grafted cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which event occurs with the sensitizing dose of allergen?

Accepted Answer

A)   Degranulation
B)   Bonding of allergen to adjacent IgE binding sites on mast cells and basophils
C)   Binding of IgE by the Fc region to mast cells and basophils
D)   Histamine acts on smooth muscle
E)   Prostaglandins cause vasodilation and increased vascular permeabilityF) C) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 10

Which event is the process of releasing chemical mediators?

Accepted Answer

A)   Degranulation
B)   Bonding of allergen to adjacent IgE binding sites on mast cells and basophils
C)   Binding of IgE by the Fc region to mast cells and basophils
D)   Histamine acts on smooth muscle
E)   Prostaglandins cause vasodilation and increased vascular permeabilityF) A) and D)
G) A) and B) A

Question 11

Which of the following is not a major organ that can be a target of immune complex deposition?

Accepted Answer

A)   Blood vessels and skin
B)   Heart and lungs
C)   Brain
D)   Joints
E)   KidneysF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 12

The chemical mediator that causes prolonged bronchospasm, vascular permeability, and mucus secretion of asthmatic patients is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   prostaglandin
B)   histamine
C)   leukotriene
D)   serotonin
E)   platelet-activating factorF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 13

Systemic anaphylaxis can quickly result in airway blockage, shock, and death.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A chronic, local allergy such as hay fever is considered ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   delayed
B)   T-cell mediated
C)   atopic
D)   antibody mediated
E)   systemic anaphylacticF) A) and E)
G) A) and D) C

Question 15

Type II hypersensitivities differ from type III in that ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   type II hypersensitivity involves the activation of complement proteins that attack and lyse cells, whereas type III involves the formation of immune complexes causing chronic inflammation
B)   type II hypersensitivity involves the formation of immune complexes causing chronic inflammation, whereas type III involves the activation of complement proteins that attack and lyse cells
C)   type II hypersensitivity involves the formation of IgM antibodies that attack tissues, whereas type III involves IgE causing degranulation of mast cells
D)   type II hypersensitivity involves B cells whereas type III involves the activation and sensitization of cytotoxic T cellsE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 16

Contact dermatitis involves ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   a sensitizing and provocative dose
B)   an allergen entering the skin
C)   T lymphocytes secreting inflammatory cytokines
D)   itchy papules and blisters
E)   All of the choices are correct.F) A) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 17

Allergic patients receiving small, controlled injections of specific allergens are undergoing ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   desensitization
B)   sensitization
C)   tissue matching
D)   degranulation
E)   None of the choices are correct.F) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 18

Eczema is an autoimmune disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following is not a possible symptom of type I hypersensitivity?

Accepted Answer

A)   Rhinitis
B)   Rashes
C)   Sneezing
D)   Diarrhea
E)   Contact dermatitisF) C) and D)
G) A) and E) E

Question 20

The patient's clinical status and lab values will be closely monitored for two weeks following his transplant. If he experiences graft rejection, what type of cells will be primarily responsible?

Accepted Answer

A)   T memory cells
B)   Natural killer cells
C)   T cytotoxic cells
D)   T helper cellsE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

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A systemic, sometimes fatal reaction with airway obstruction and circulatory collapse is ________.

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Any heightened or inappropriate immune response resulting in tissue damage is called a(n) ________.

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Fungal spores and animal dander are considered to be which type of allergen?

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A secondary acquired immunodeficiency is ________.

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Based on the patient's symptoms, which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

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Atopy and anaphylaxis are hypersensitivities in the category ________.

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During graft rejection, cytotoxic T cells of the recipient recognize and respond to foreign class I MHC receptors on the grafted cells.

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The chemical mediator that causes prolonged bronchospasm, vascular permeability, and mucus secretion of asthmatic patients is ________.

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Systemic anaphylaxis can quickly result in airway blockage, shock, and death.

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A chronic, local allergy such as hay fever is considered ________.

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Type II hypersensitivities differ from type III in that ________.

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Contact dermatitis involves ________.

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Allergic patients receiving small, controlled injections of specific allergens are undergoing ________.

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Eczema is an autoimmune disorder.

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Fungal spores and animal dander are considered to be which type of allergen?

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A secondary acquired immunodeficiency is ________.

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Atopy and anaphylaxis are hypersensitivities in the category ________.

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During graft rejection, cytotoxic T cells of the recipient recognize and respond to foreign class I MHC receptors on the grafted cells.

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The chemical mediator that causes prolonged bronchospasm, vascular permeability, and mucus secretion of asthmatic patients is ________.

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Systemic anaphylaxis can quickly result in airway blockage, shock, and death.

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A chronic, local allergy such as hay fever is considered ________.

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Type II hypersensitivities differ from type III in that ________.

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Contact dermatitis involves ________.

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Allergic patients receiving small, controlled injections of specific allergens are undergoing ________.

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Eczema is an autoimmune disorder.

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