A spouse of a client with pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) receives a tuberculin skin test. The nurse reads the test and identifies an area of induration greater than 10 mm. What does this result indicate to the nurse?No further action is required.Additional tests are necessary.Repeating the skin test is indicated.Results are positive, indicating infection.Which age-related effects on the immune system are seen in the older client?Increased autoantibodies Increased expression of IL-2 receptors Increased delayed hypersensitivity reaction Increased primary and secondary antibody responses Which type of immunity is acquired through the transfer of colostrum from the mother to the child?Natural active immunity Artificial active immunity Natural passive immunity Artificial passive immunity Which disorder does the image illustrate?Angioedema Oral candidiasis Systemic sclerosis Systemic lupus erythematosus What should be used to clean needles and syringes between intravenous drug users (IDUs)?
Bleach Hot water Ammonia Rubbing alcohol Which cells are affected in DiGeorge syndrome?T-cells B-cells Monocytes Polymorphonuclear cells Which autoantigens are responsible for the development of Crohn’s disease?Crypt epithelial cells Thyroid cell surface Basement membranes of the lungs Basement membranes of the glomeruli Which statement is true regarding Sjögren’s syndrome?Sjögren’s syndrome increases lacrimation.Sjögren’s syndrome increases body secretions.Sjögren’s syndrome decreases the risk for infection.Sjögren’s syndrome decreases the digestion of carbohydrates.Which sexually transmitted disease is caused by the human papilloma virus?Gonorrhea Genital herpes Chlamydia infection Condylomata acuminata Which type of hepatitis virus spreads through contaminated food and water?Hepatitis A virus Hepatitis B virus Hepatitis C virus Hepatitis D virus What is the causative organism for syphilis?Treponema pallidum Campylobacter jejuni Trichomonas vaginalis Chlamydia trachomatis What is an example of a type I hypersensitivity reaction?Anaphylaxis
Serum sickness Contact dermatitis Blood transfusion reaction Which organism causes smallpox?Variola virus Yersinia pestis Bacillus anthracis Clostridium botulinum Which antimicrobial medication acts on susceptible pathogens by inhibiting nucleic acid synthesis?Penicillin Actinomycin Erythromycin Cephalosporin Which disease is caused by Escherichia coli?Tetanus Peritonitis Diphtheria Food poisoning What is a manifestation of tertiary syphilis?Chancre Alopecia Gummas Condylomata lata What is the most commonly reported sexually transmitted infection (STI)?Syphilis Chlamydia Gonorrhea Herpes simplex What causes condylomata acuminate?Chlamydia Gonorrhea Herpes simplex Human papillomavirus (HPV)
A school nurse is asked to develop a program for teachers about infection control, especially focusing on hand washing technique. What is the most effective way for the nurse to evaluate what the teachers have learned?Observe the teachers lecture the children about hand hygiene.Give an objective written final examination to the teachers.Schedule a seminar for the teachers to share their knowledge.Watch the teachers demonstrate infection control techniques.Which skin infection is caused by bacteria?Folliculitis Candidiasis Herpes zoster Dermatophytosis Which medication is beneficial for a client with pertussis?Antibiotics Antihistamines Corticosteroids Bronchodilators Which organism causes malaria?Vibrio Sporozoa Ringworm Spirochetes For which illness should airborne precautions be implemented?Influenza Chickenpox Pneumonia Respiratory syncytial virus Which term describes the practice of placing clients with the same infection in a semi-private room?Isolating Cohorting Colonizing Cross-referencing Which sexually transmitted infection is caused by Chlamydia trachomatis?Cervicitis Gonorrhea