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- The coronary ostia are located in the: (Points : 2) Left ventricle Aortic valve Coronary sinus Aorta
- Where in the respiratory tract do the majority of foreign objects aspirated by children finally lodge? (Points : 2) Trachea Left lung Bronchus Bronchioles
- Which type of antibody is involved in type I hypersensitivity reaction? (Points : 2) IgA IgE IgG
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IgM
- Hypersensitivity is best defined as a(an): (Points : 2) Disturbance in the immunologic tolerance of self-antigens Immunologic reaction of one person to the tissue of another person Altered immunologic response to an antigen that results in disease Undetectable immune response in the presence of antigens
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Benign tumors are not encapsulated. Benign tumors are fast growing. The cells are well-differentiated.
- It has been determined that a tumor is in stage 2. What is the meaning of this finding? (Points : 2) Cancer is confined to the organ of origin.
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Cancer has spread to regional structures. Cancer is locally invasive. Cancer has spread to distant sites
- What is the primary problem resulting from respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) of the newborn? (Points : 2) Consolidation Pulmonary edema Atelectasis Bronchiolar plugging
- Which statement is true concerning the IgM? (Points : 2) IgM is the first antibody produced during the initial response to an antigen. IgM mediates many common allergic responses. IgM is the most abundant class of immunoglobulins. IgM is capable of crossing the human placenta.
- Apoptosis is a(an): (Points : 2) Normal mechanism for cells to self-destruct when growth is excessive
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- Which organism is a common sexually transmitted bacterial infection? (Points :
- Staphylococcus aureus Clostridium perfringens Helicobacter pylori Treponema pallidum
- Which organ is stimulated during the alarm phase of the general adaptation syndrome (GAS)? (Points : 2) Adrenal cortex Hypothalamus Anterior pituitary Limbic system
- What is the role of caretaker genes? (Points : 2) Maintenance of genomic integrity Proliferation of cancer cells Secretion of growth factors Restoration of normal tissue structure
- Where are antibodies produced? (Points : 2)
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Helper T lymphocytes Thymus gland Plasma cells Bone marrow
- The lung is innervated by the parasympathetic nervous system via which nerve? (Points : 2) Vagus Phrenic Brachial
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- Which of the following is classified as a megaloblastic anemia? (Points : 2) Iron deficiency Pernicious Sideroblastic Hemolytic
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- How is most carbon dioxide (CO2) in the blood transported? (Points : 2) Attached to oxygen In the form of bicarbonate Combined with albumin Dissolved in the plasma
- Which immunoglobulin (Ig) is present in childhood asthma? (Points : 2) IgM IgG IgE IgA
- An individual is more susceptible to infections of mucous membranes when he or she has a seriously low level of which immunoglobulin antibody? (Points : 2) IgG IgM IgA IgE
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- Which laboratory test is considered adequate for an accurate and reliable diagnosis of gonococcal urethritis in a symptomatic man? (Points : 2) Ligase chain reaction (LCR) Gram-stain technique Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) DNA testing
- Which primary characteristic is unique for the immune response? (Points : 2) The immune response is similar each time it is activated. The immune response is specific to the antigen that initiates it. The response to a specific pathogen is short term. The response is innate, rather than acquired.
- When an individual aspirates food particles, where would the nurse expect to hear decreased or absent breath sounds? (Points : 2) Left lung Right lung Trachea Carina
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- What is the primary site for uncomplicated local gonococci infections in men? (Points : 2) Epididymis Lymph nodes Urethra Prostate
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maneuver Squatting Hyperventilating
- In a normal, nonmutant state, an oncogene is referred to as a: (Points : 2) Basal cell Target cell Caretaker gene Proto-oncogene
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- Infants are most susceptible to significant losses in total body water because of an infant’s: (Points : 2) High body surface–to–body size ratio Slow metabolic rate Kidneys are not mature enough to counter fluid losses Inability to communicate adequately when he or she is thirsty
- A person with type O blood is considered to be the universal blood donor because type O blood contains which of the following? (Points : 2) No antigens No antibodies Both A and B antigens Both A and B antibodies
- Which type of immunity is produced by an individual after either natural exposure to the antigen or after immunization against the antigen? (Points : 2) Passive-acquired immunity Active-acquired immunity
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- How is most of the oxygen in the blood transported? (Points : 2) Dissolved in plasma Bound to hemoglobin In the form of carbon dioxide (CO2) Bound to protein
- What is the action of urodilatin? (Points : 2) Urodilatin causes vasoconstriction of afferent arterioles. It causes vasodilation of the efferent arterioles. Urodilatin inhibits antidiuretic hormone secretion. It inhibits salt and water reabsorption.
- What is the chief predisposing factor for respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) of the newborn? (Points : 2)
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Low birth weight Alcohol consumption during pregnancy Premature birth Smoking during pregnancy
- What is the most common cause of insufficient erythropoiesis in children? (Points :
- Folic acid deficiency Iron deficiency Hemoglobin abnormality Erythrocyte abnormality
