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Question 1 of 81

The C3 convertase is

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Question 2 of 81

In order to grow, all microorganisms require:

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Question 3 of 81

Lymphokines are protein substances produced in small amounts by lymphocytes and move from cell to cell carrying message through the immune system. The most common lymphokine is:

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Question 4 of 81

Which photosynthetic pigments are found in all prokaryotic and eukaryotic photoautotrophs?

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Question 5 of 81

Which of the following is not required for full activation of a naÃƒÂ¯ve lymphocyte?

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Question 6 of 81

How many Toll-like receptors (TLRs) are found in humans?

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Question 7 of 81

You have suffered a needle stick injury after giving a patient an IM injection,but you have no information about the patientÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s HIV status. What is the most appropriate method for obtaining this information about the patient?

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Question 8 of 81

A couple lost a second baby to miscarriage. They are both considering having genetic testing done before trying to get pregnant again. What should the nurse include when teaching about genetic testing?

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Question 9 of 81

The nurse is caring for a patient who is experiencing an immune response involving B and T cells. Which type of immunity is the patient demonstrating?

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Question 10 of 81

In a client with AIDS,a CD4 cell count above ______ mmÃ‚Â³ would indicate that antiretroviral therapy is being effective.

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Question 11 of 81

What is the main function of the Membrane Attack Complex (MAC)?

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Question 12 of 81

Which of the following statements concerned with multiple sclerosis (MS) is correct?

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Question 13 of 81

Which of the following are not found in Cyanobacteria?

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Question 14 of 81

Before the patient receives a kidney transplant, a crossmatch test is ordered. What does a positive crossmatch indicate?

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Question 15 of 81

Who introduced the concept of discrimination between self and non-self?

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Question 16 of 81

the characteristic of blood types AB is

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Question 17 of 81

Which of the following is not a consequence of anaphylactic shock?

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Question 18 of 81

A patient is taking diuretic drugs that cause sodium loss from the kidney. Which fluid or electrolyte imbalance is most likely to occur in this patient?

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Question 19 of 81

Choose the best definition for effector T cells. They are cells that

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Question 20 of 81

What is the primary function of platelets?

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Question 21 of 81

Which of the following is NOT true about a potential vaccine that induces a strong cytotoxic T cell response to influenza virus but failed to induce neutralizing antibodies:

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Question 22 of 81

"Hamburger disease" is caused by

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Question 23 of 81

Which of the following is NOT a feature of adaptive immunity?

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Question 24 of 81

A nurse is teaching the client with systemic lupus erythematosus about prednisone. What information is the priority?

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Question 25 of 81

What describes the occurrence of a type IV or delayed hypersensitivity transplant reaction?

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Question 26 of 81

Which of the following restriction endonucleases produce fragments with blunt ends?

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Question 27 of 81

The current Influenza vaccine includes

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Question 28 of 81

What is the main role of neutrophils in the immune response?

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Question 29 of 81

A small lesion is discovered in a patientÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s lung when an x-ray is performed for cervical spine pain. What is the definitive method of determining if the lesion is malignant?

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Question 30 of 81

What is the primary effector cell in delayed-type hypersensitivity?

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Question 31 of 81

Protective immunity against Leishmania is best in individuals that make a:

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Question 32 of 81

Which enzyme catalyzes the addition of deoxynucleotides to the 3'OH ends of DNA molecules?

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Question 33 of 81

What is the role of angiogenesis in cancer progression?

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Question 34 of 81

The nurse provides care to older adults. What should the nurse recognize as being more likely to occur in an older adult than in a younger adult?

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Question 35 of 81

All of the following can be a consequence of the formation of NETS with the exception of:

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Question 36 of 81

Which symptom is NOT typically associated with anaphylaxis?

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Question 37 of 81

Which of the following statements concerned with the microbiota is NOT true?

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Question 38 of 81

The nurse is caring for a patient who works as a legal secretary. The patient asks the nurse about ways to avoid developing carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). Which action should the nurse suggest?

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Question 39 of 81

A 78-year-old patient has developed Haemophilus influenzae. In addition to standard precautions, what should the nurse use to protect herself and other patients when working within 3 feet of the patient?

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Question 40 of 81

When assessing a client with autoimmune disorder,what signs should the nurse look for in the client?

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Question 41 of 81

Epithelial cells at mucosal sites have barrier functions exerted through several mechanisms. These mechanisms do not include:

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Question 42 of 81

Adding adjuvants in Flu vaccines, such as AS03 used in Canada in the 2009 H1N1 vaccine is thought to

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Question 43 of 81

What type of receptor is found on B cells for antigen recognition?

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Question 44 of 81

What is the medical term for the breakdown of red blood cells?

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Question 45 of 81

Which of the following does not describe defensins?

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Question 46 of 81

A patient comes to the clinic and requests testing for HIV infection. Before administering testing, what is most important for the nurse to do?

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Question 47 of 81

What is the role of perforin released by NK cells?

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Question 48 of 81

Which of the following is NOT true about multiple sclerosis (MS)

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Question 49 of 81

The dark zone of germinal centers (GC) is composed of

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Question 50 of 81

The adaptive immune response:

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Question 51 of 81

Which of the following is a characteristic of the constant region of a T cell receptor?

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Question 52 of 81

When a B cell undergoes class switching it allows the cell to:

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Question 53 of 81

Which of the following is the best dietary advice to maximize the immune function in healthy people?

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Question 54 of 81

The nurse is instructing a patient with rheumatoid arthritis about a prescribed exercise program. Which information should the nurse include?

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Question 55 of 81

How does an antigen stimulate an immune response?

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Question 56 of 81

Which of the following is NOT an outcome of complement activation:

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Question 57 of 81

Which of the following statements best characterizes an antibody?

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Question 58 of 81

What is hypersensitivity in immunology?

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Question 59 of 81

Patients with rheumatoid arthritis typically have pain:

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Question 60 of 81

Identify the disease in which the person's immune system no longer recognizes its own tissues or organs.

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Question 61 of 81

Which of the following is NOT part of innate immunity?

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Question 62 of 81

A patient with a pH of 7.29 has metabolic acidosis. Which value is useful in determining whether the cause of the acidosis is an acid gain or a bicarbonate loss?

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Question 63 of 81

When a patient is undergoing brachytherapy, what is it important for the nurse to be aware of when caring for this patient?

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Question 64 of 81

Which disease is an example of Type V hypersensitivity?

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Question 65 of 81

T-cell receptors or antibodies react with antigens

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Question 66 of 81

What is Louis Pasteur's main contribution to immunology?

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Question 67 of 81

A nurse caring for clients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) plans care understanding the most common causes of death for these clients is which of the following? (Select one that does not apply.)

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Question 68 of 81

Which cell type bridges innate and adaptive immunity?

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Question 69 of 81

Which part of the antibody determines its physiological effects?

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Question 70 of 81

Which enzyme catalyzes the following reaction? Gap 5' - G G-A-T-C-CÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã¢â‚¬Â3' ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â‚¬Â¹Ã‚Â® ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â‚¬Â¹Ã‚Â® ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â‚¬Â¹Ã‚Â® ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â‚¬Â¹Ã‚Â® ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â‚¬Â¹Ã‚Â® 3' - C-C-T-A-G GÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã¢â‚¬Â5' Gap 5' - G-G-A-T-C-CÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã¢â‚¬Â3' ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â‚¬Â¹Ã‚Â® ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â‚¬Â¹Ã‚Â® ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â‚¬Â¹Ã‚Â® ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â‚¬Â¹Ã‚Â® ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â‚¬Â¹Ã‚Â® 3' - C-C-T-A-G-GÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã¢â‚¬Â5'

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Question 71 of 81

The PAMP recognized by NOD1 is

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Question 72 of 81

Which of the following statements is most correct? Immunoglobulin gene rearrangement:

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Question 73 of 81

During the healing phase of inflammation, which cells would be mostly likely to regenerate?

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Question 74 of 81

During an acute inflammatory response which of the following is the first event

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Question 75 of 81

What does the presence of carcinoembryonic antigens (CEAs) and ÃŽÂ±-fetoprotein (AFP) on cell membranes indicate has happened to the cells?

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Question 76 of 81

Which of the following statements is incorrect about allergic reactions?

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Question 77 of 81

Which of the following cells are 'professional' antigen presenting cells

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Question 78 of 81

Which patient is at the greatest risk for developing pressure ulcers?

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Question 79 of 81

Innate behaviors are

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Question 80 of 81

What is the role of pattern recognition in innate immunity, as proposed by Janeway?

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Question 81 of 81

You assess a 24-year-old patient with RA who is considering using methotrexate (Rheumatrex) for treatment. Which information is most important to communicate with the physician?

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