NUR 2214 Module 6 EAQs - Questions and Answers first-born 7-month-old of African-American heritage has a sudden onset of uncontrollable screaming and
... [Show More] crying and is brought to the emergency room. The infant and his or her parents are visiting from a country in the Caribbean. After determining that there is no injury present, what actions would the nurse expect to take? Ask the parents if their child had any recent vomiting, diarrhea, or fever recently The parent of a child with immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) asks the nurse what kind of sport activity will be beneficial for the child. How does the nurse respond? "Encourage swimming or walking." The nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a 1-year-old child who has been diagnosed with sickle cell anemia (SCA) during infancy and is now presenting with symptoms of the disease. The parent says to the nurse, "I don't understand. My child did not have any symptoms at all up until now." Which is the best response by the nurse? "Infants usually do not have symptoms, but the symptoms become apparent as children get older." An infant with sickle cell anemia (SCA) is prescribed the hemoglobin electrophoresis test. What is the purpose of this test? To detect different types of hemoglobin Which type of hypersensitivity is anaphylaxis? Rapid hypersensitivity The nurse is assessing a patient with allergic rhinitis. What assessment finding does the nurse anticipate? Runny nose with itchy, watery eyes The nurse is caring for a patient with a poison ivy skin rash. What type of hypersensitive reaction is the patient experiencing? Delayed reaction A patient is diagnosed with a type I hypersensitivity. Which antibody level increases during this type of allergy? IgE A patient is undergoing a skin test for allergies. Which symptoms are associated with an anaphylactic reaction? Select all that apply. Red blotches Itching and urticaria Erythema and angioedema A patient has developed a type II hypersensitivity reaction. Which condition is associated with this type of hypersensitivity? Autoimmune hemolytic anemia A patient has developed a type II hypersensitivity. Which mechanism is involved in this type of allergic reaction? Phagocytosis of self cells A patient presents with severe angioedema of the lips, face, and tongue. Which medication is most likely to have caused this hypersensitivity reaction? Benanzepril (Lotensin) Which is an example of a type I hypersensitivity reaction? Angioedema A patient has developed serum sickness. What is the most likely cause? antibiotic therapy What are the most common triggers for allergic rhinitis? Select all that apply. Plant pollens Animal dander Dust and molds The nurse is assessing a patient with suspected serum sickness. Which symptoms are consistent with serum sickness? Select all that apply. Malaise Arthralgia Lymphadenopathy A patient has developed a type IV hypersensitivity reaction. Which immune cells or components are involved in this type of reaction? T-cells Which type of hypersensitivity may be associated with rhinorrhea? Type I hypersensitivity Which type of hypersensitivity is a cell-mediated immunity with T-lymphocyte as the reactive cell? Delayed hypersensitivity During the physical examination, the patient reports a history of latex allergy. Which item may cause this reaction? Surgical gloves The nursing instructor asks the student nurse to explain a type IV hypersensitivity reaction. Which statement by the student best describes type IV hypersensitivity? [Show Less]