NUR 326 Test 3

NUR 326 Test 3
1. T-cell deficiency occurs when which gland fails to develop normally during embryogenesis?
Answer
Thymus
2. Which body substance causes increased gastric secretion, dilation of cap- illaries, and
constriction of the bronchial smooth muscle?
Answer
Histamine
3. Which term refers to an incomplete antigen?
Answer
Hapten
4. The nurse knows the best strategy for latex allergy is
Answer
avoidance of la- tex-based products.
5. A client is diagnosed with atopic dermatitis and asksthe nurse why the skin isso dry and itchy.
What isthe nurse's best response?
Answer
Changesin lipid content
6. The nurse is evaluating the plan of care for a client with an allergic disorder who has a
nursing diagnosis of deficient knowledge related to measures
for allergy control. What client statement will indicate to the nurse that the outcome has been
met?
Answer
Client identifies methods for reducing exposure risk to allergens.
7. A client with an allergic disorder callsthe nurse and asks what treatment is available for
allergic disorders. The nurse explains to the client that there is more than one treatment
available.What treatments would the nurse tell the client about?
Answer
Desensitization
8. The nurse is working with a client with allergies.What will the nurse use to confirm allergies
and decrease the risk of anaphylaxis?
Answer
intradermal testing
9. In its attempt to suppress allergic responses, the body releases several chemicals which have
a role in mediating physical reactions. Epinephrine, which interferes with vasoactive chemical
release from mast cells, is instru- mental in suppressing which type of hypersensitivity
response?
Answer
type I