Deck 5: Immune System Diseases and Disorders

Question 1

Status asthmaticus is a severe asthmatic attack that may last several days.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

The four types of leukocytes are polymorphonuclear leukocytes,monocytes,macrophages,and lymphocytes.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Currently,AIDS is 100 percent fatal.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

The allergen that causes hay fever is perennial and is transmitted through physical contact.

Question 5

Food allergies are easily diagnosed.

Question 6

The thymus gland is located in the neck.

Question 7

Asthma is curable.

Question 8

The function of T cells is to stimulate B cells to produce antibodies.

Question 9

The Coombs' test is an indication of the formation of white blood cells.

Question 10

Transfusions of blood from one person to another are a type of tissue transplant.

Question 11

Rh-negative mothers with Rh-positive babies always have problems with antigens during their first pregnancy.

Question 12

Allergies are acquired hypersensitivity.

Question 13

Life expectancy after the diagnosis of AIDS is 10 to 20 years.

Question 14

Trauma to the immune system is generally limited to treatments or medications that suppress the system.

Question 15

Transmission of HIV through blood transfusions is still a huge threat.

Question 16

Delayed response allergies are the most harmful type of hypersensitivity.

Question 17

Anaphylaxis is a severe,life-threatening allergic response to an allergen.

Question 18

The best weapon against AIDS is education.

Question 19

B lymphocytes are responsible for humoral immunity.

Question 20

Hay fever is a reaction in the mucous membranes of the nose and upper respiratory tract to an allergen.

Question 21

Myasthenia gravis is characterized by hyperkinesis.

Question 22

Myasthenia gravis is a disease that affects the transmission of nerve signals at the neuromuscular junction to muscle.

Question 23

Individuals who are suspected of having rheumatoid arthritis may have which of the following to confirm the diagnosis?

A) UA
B) CPK
C) RF
D) ANA

Question 24

Respiratory symptoms of allergic reactions include:

A) sneezing.
B) wheezing.
C) runny nose.
D) all of the above.

Question 25

Common allergic reactions include:

A) AIDS.
B) contact dermatitis.
C) Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia.
D) scleroderma

Question 26

What type of immunity occurs when a person receives the MMR vaccination?

A) active natural immunity
B) active artificial immunity
C) passive natural immunity
D) passive artificial immunity

Question 27

Common diseases and disorders experienced during the late phase of HIV include:

A) gastric ulcer.
B) esophagitis.
C) fungal infections.
D) all of the above.

Question 28

Secondary organs of the immune system include:

A) the spleen.
B) the liver.
C) the lymph nodes.
D) all of the above.

Question 29

Antibodies received from maternal-fetal transmission are an example of:

A) active natural immunity.
B) active artificial immunity.
C) passive natural immunity.
D) passive artificial immunity.

Question 30

Having measles or mumps is an example of:

A) active natural immunity.
B) active artificial immunity.
C) passive natural immunity.
D) passive artificial immunity.

Question 31

Initially,myasthenia gravis affects the facial muscles.

Question 32

Rheumatoid arthritis causes chronic inflammation of cardiac tissue.

Question 33

Examples of tests used to diagnose allergies include:

A) subcutaneous injections.
B) scratch tests.
C) X-rays.
D) CBC.

Question 34

Primary organs of the immune system include the:

A) thymus gland.
B) spleen.
C) liver.
D) lymph nodes.

Question 35

A classic sign of rheumatoid arthritis is ulnar deviation.

Question 36

Treatment of hay fever includes:

A) antihistamines.
B) antibiotics.
C) bronchodilators.
D) cough suppressants.

Question 37

Hay fever is a seasonal allergic reaction that may be caused by:

A) medications.
B) ragweed pollen.
C) food.
D) laundry detergent.

Question 38

Nonseasonal allergies may be a result of:

A) food allergies.
B) grass pollen.
C) tree pollen.
D) ragweed pollen.

Question 39

Signs and symptoms of allergies include:

A) increased WBCs.
B) increased RBCs.
C) increased eosinophils.
D) decreased eosinophils.

Question 40

Seasonal allergens that may cause hay fever include:

A) ragweed pollen.
B) tree pollen.
C) grass pollen.
D) all of the above.

Question 41

Symptoms of food allergies may include:

A) cramping.
B) hair loss.
C) constipation.
D) elevated temperature

Question 42

Common causes of anaphylactic reactions include:

A) antibiotics.
B) insect stings.
C) latex.
D) all of the above.

Question 43

A life-threatening anaphylactic reaction may be treated with:

A) a tracheostomy.
B) antibiotics.
C) antihypertensives.
D) decongestants.

Question 44

Triggers of nonallergic asthma include:

A) stress.
B) changes in temperature.
C) exercise.
D) all of the above.

Question 45

Treatment of asthma includes all of the following EXCEPT:

A) desensitization.
B) sensitization.
C) avoidance of causative allergens.
D) medication.

Question 46

Common names for urticaria include:

A) hives.
B) nettle rash.
C) asthma.
D) a and b

Question 47

Urticaria may be caused by all of the following EXCEPT:

A) insect bites.
B) viruses.
C) drugs.
D) food.

Question 48

Bronchial asthma is also known as:

A) status asthmaticus.
B) seasonal asthma.
C) asthma.
D) perennial asthma.