Question 1

In the theory for allergic desensitization,which immunoglobulin blocks the allergen from binding with IgE?

Accepted Answer

A) IgE 
B) IgG 
C) IgA 
D) IgD 
E) IgM 
A) IgE 
B) IgG 
C) IgA 
D) IgD 
E) IgM

Question 2

A viral infection can cause type I diabetes mellitus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

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. 
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.

Question 4

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 5

The potential for hemolytic disease of the newborn occurs when ________.

Accepted Answer

A) maternal Rh⁺ cells enter an Rh⁻ fetus 
B) fetal Rh⁺ cells enter an Rh⁻ mother 
C) maternal Rh˗ cells enter an Rh⁺ fetus 
D) fetal Rh˗ cells enter an Rh⁺ mother 
E) fetal Rh⁺ cells enter an Rh⁺ mother 
A) maternal Rh⁺ cells enter an Rh⁻ fetus 
B) fetal Rh⁺ cells enter an Rh⁻ mother 
C) maternal Rh˗ cells enter an Rh⁺ fetus 
D) fetal Rh˗ cells enter an Rh⁺ mother 
E) fetal Rh⁺ cells enter an Rh⁺ mother

Question 6

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 anaphylactic 
A) delayed 
B) T-cell mediated 
C) atopic 
D) antibody mediated 
E) systemic anaphylactic

Question 7

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 cells 
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 cells

Question 8

Each of the following is an autoimmune disease except ________.

Accepted Answer

A) systemic lupus erythematosus 
B) Graves' disease 
C) type I diabetes 
D) metastatic cancer 
E) rheumatic fever 
A) systemic lupus erythematosus 
B) Graves' disease 
C) type I diabetes 
D) metastatic cancer 
E) rheumatic fever

Question 9

A seasonal reaction to inhaled allergens is ________.

Accepted Answer

A) atopic dermatitis 
B) eczema 
C) allergic rhinitis 
D) asthma 
E) anaphylaxis 
A) atopic dermatitis 
B) eczema 
C) allergic rhinitis 
D) asthma 
E) anaphylaxis

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 permeability 
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 permeability

Question 11

Which type(s)of hypersensitivity is IgG involved with?

Accepted Answer

A) Anaphylaxis 
B) Antibody mediated 
C) Immune complex mediated 
D) Both anaphylaxis and antibody mediated 
E) Both antibody mediated and immune complex mediated 
A) Anaphylaxis 
B) Antibody mediated 
C) Immune complex mediated 
D) Both anaphylaxis and antibody mediated 
E) Both antibody mediated and immune complex mediated

Question 12

Which of the following is not a theory to explain the origin of autoimmune diseases?

Accepted Answer

A) Sequestered antigen theory 
B) Clonal selection theory 
C) Theory of immune deficiency 
D) Viral infection theory 
E) All of the choices are possible theories. 
A) Sequestered antigen theory 
B) Clonal selection theory 
C) Theory of immune deficiency 
D) Viral infection theory 
E) All of the choices are possible theories.

Question 13

A 28-year-old woman is 30 weeks pregnant with her second child and is being seen for a scheduled obstetric visit. Her first pregnancy and delivery was uncomplicated, and she has a healthy 2-year-old girl. It is known that the mother is Rh-, and this child could be at risk for hemolytic disease of the newborn. She received RhoGAM with her first pregnancy.
-What intervention would the RN expect during this visit?

Accepted Answer

A) Fetal blood type testing to determine if RhoGAM is indicated 
B) Administration of first dose of RhoGAM 
C) Nothing,since it is not known if the fetus is Rh+ 
D) Plan for first dose of RhoGAM immediately after birth 
A) Fetal blood type testing to determine if RhoGAM is indicated 
B) Administration of first dose of RhoGAM 
C) Nothing,since it is not known if the fetus is Rh+ 
D) Plan for first dose of RhoGAM immediately after birth

Question 14

Bee sting venom is considered to be which type of allergen?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

Histamine causes all of the following except ________.

Accepted Answer

A) increased sensitivity to pain 
B) constriction of smooth muscle of bronchi and the intestine 
C) relaxes vascular smooth muscle 
D) wheal and flare reaction in skin 
E) pruritus and headache 
A) increased sensitivity to pain 
B) constriction of smooth muscle of bronchi and the intestine 
C) relaxes vascular smooth muscle 
D) wheal and flare reaction in skin 
E) pruritus and headache

Question 16

A 9-year-old male presents to the emergency room complaining of "chest tightness" and difficulty breathing. The RN notes that he is frequently coughing and wheezes are ausculated in all lung fields. His chest x-ray shows a flattened diaphragm and overexpanded lungs. The patient's mother reports that he had five episodes like this one over the past few years, but none this bad. Recently, the patient has had more frequent episodes of difficulty breathing and coughing, each lasting for a few hours. He does not take any medications at home. 
-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) Eczema 
A) Asthma 
B) Hay fever 
C) Seasonal allergy 
D) Eczema

Question 17

A xenograft is graft tissue from a donor of one species transplanted to a recipient of another species.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

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

Question 19

Large quantities of antibodies that react to the second entry of antigen and lead to formation of antigen-antibody complexes occurs in ________.

Accepted Answer

A) serum sickness 
B) delayed hypersensitivity 
C) anaphylaxis 
D) hemolytic disease of the newborn 
E) All of the choices are correct. 
A) serum sickness 
B) delayed hypersensitivity 
C) anaphylaxis 
D) hemolytic disease of the newborn 
E) All of the choices are correct.

Question 20

What will be the immediate action of an allergen when it enters that body for a second time?

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 permeability 
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 permeability

In the theory for allergic desensitization,which immunoglobulin blocks the allergen from binding with IgE?

A viral infection can cause type I diabetes mellitus.

Contact dermatitis involves ________.

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

The potential for hemolytic disease of the newborn occurs when ________.

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

Type II hypersensitivities differ from type III in that ________.

Each of the following is an autoimmune disease except ________.

A seasonal reaction to inhaled allergens is ________.

Which event is the process of releasing chemical mediators?

Which type(s)of hypersensitivity is IgG involved with?

Which of the following is not a theory to explain the origin of autoimmune diseases?

Bee sting venom is considered to be which type of allergen?

Histamine causes all of the following except ________.

A xenograft is graft tissue from a donor of one species transplanted to a recipient of another species.

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

Large quantities of antibodies that react to the second entry of antigen and lead to formation of antigen-antibody complexes occurs in ________.

What will be the immediate action of an allergen when it enters that body for a second time?

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Exam 14: Disorders in Immunity

In the theory for allergic desensitization,which immunoglobulin blocks the allergen from binding with IgE?

A viral infection can cause type I diabetes mellitus.

Contact dermatitis involves ________.

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

The potential for hemolytic disease of the newborn occurs when ________.

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

Type II hypersensitivities differ from type III in that ________.

Each of the following is an autoimmune disease except ________.

A seasonal reaction to inhaled allergens is ________.

Which event is the process of releasing chemical mediators?

Which type(s)of hypersensitivity is IgG involved with?

Which of the following is not a theory to explain the origin of autoimmune diseases?

Bee sting venom is considered to be which type of allergen?

Histamine causes all of the following except ________.

A xenograft is graft tissue from a donor of one species transplanted to a recipient of another species.

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

Large quantities of antibodies that react to the second entry of antigen and lead to formation of antigen-antibody complexes occurs in ________.

What will be the immediate action of an allergen when it enters that body for a second time?

Introduction to Microbes and Their Building Blocks

Tools of the Laboratory: Methods for the Culturing and Microscopic Analysis of Microorganisms

Bacteria and Archaea

Eukaryotic Cells and Microorganisms

Viral Structure and Multiplication

Microbial Nutrition and Growth

Microbial Metabolism

Microbial Genetics and Genetic Engineering

Physical and Chemical Control of Microbes

Antimicrobial Treatment

Interactions Between Microbes and Humans

Host Defenses I: Overview and Nonspecific Defenses

Host Defenses II: Specific Immunity and Immunization

Diagnosing Infections

Infectious Diseases Affecting the Skin and Eyes

Infectious Diseases Affecting the Nervous System

Infectious Diseases Affecting the Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems

Infectious Diseases Affecting the Respiratory Systems

Infectious Diseases Affecting the Gastrointestinal Tract

Infectious Diseases Affecting the Genitourinary System

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