Immune System
This type of immunity provides immediate, non-specific defense.
What is innate immunity?
This condition is caused by genetic defects in the immune system.
What are primary immunodeficiency diseases?
This acute complication is associated with Type I diabetes and leads to metabolic acidosis.
What is diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)?
This type of reaction may occur hours after initial anaphylaxis.
What is a biphasic reaction?
This is the highest priority intervention in any life-threatening emergency.
What are airway, breathing, and circulation (ABCs)?
A neutropenic patient undergoing chemotherapy develops a fever of 100.4°F (38°C); this is the nurse’s priority action to prevent rapid deterioration.
What is initiate neutropenic precautions and obtain blood cultures promptly, then administer broad-spectrum IV antibiotics as prescribed?
This therapy provides antibodies to patients with immune deficiencies.
What is IV immunoglobulin (IVIG)?
This is the first priority in treating DKA and HHS.
What is IV fluid replacement?
This hormone is the most sensitive indicator of thyroid function.
What is TSH?
This electrolyte imbalance can cause laryngospasm due to neuromuscular irritability. It presents as acute stridor, dyspnea, and involuntary vocal cord closure, often secondary to post-surgical hypoparathyroidism.
What is hypocalcemia?
A patient with frequent infections may have this type of disorder.
What is immunodeficiency?
This condition causes swelling of the face, lips, and airway.
What is angioedema?
An older adult with type 2 diabetes presents with extreme hyperglycemia (>600 mg/dL), profound dehydration, and altered mental status without ketosis, this condition is likely
What is Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic State (HHS)?
This condition causes weight loss, heat intolerance, and tachycardia.
What is hyperthyroidism?
This endocrine emergency involves fever and severe tachycardia.
What is thyroid storm?
This lab test measures different types of white blood cells.
What is a CBC with differential?
An infant diagnosed with severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID) is admitted with recurrent infections; this is the priority set of nursing interventions to reduce infection risk and improve survival.
What is implement strict protective (reverse) isolation, avoid live vaccines, ensure meticulous hand hygiene and limited exposure to pathogens, and prepare for definitive treatment such as hematopoietic stem cell transplantation?
Parathyroid disorders cause calcium imbalance; these two clinical signs indicate hypocalcemia.
What are Chvostek’s and Trousseau’s signs?
A patient with untreated hyperthyroidism presents with fever, severe tachycardia, agitation, and delirium; this is the priority sequence of nursing management to reduce mortality.
What is initiate beta blockers to control heart rate, administer antithyroid medications, provide cooling measures, and support with IV fluids and oxygen?
This emergency condition is associated with severe hypothyroidism.
What is myxedema coma?
These cells produce antibodies.
What are B lymphocytes?
A nurse is caring for a patient with primary immunodeficiency receiving IVIG; these are the priority nursing actions to ensure safe administration and prevent complications.
What is monitor for infusion reactions, assess vital signs frequently, premedicate if prescribed, and ensure infection prevention measures?
This mnemonic phrase describes symptoms of hypercalcemia.
What are “bones, stones, abdominal groans, and psychic moans”?
An older adult with hypothyroidism is admitted with hypothermia, bradycardia, hypotension, and decreased level of consciousness; this is the priority nursing management approach.
What is administer IV thyroid hormone replacement, provide ventilatory support as needed, initiate passive rewarming, and monitor cardiovascular status closely?
A patient with anaphylaxis develops stridor and hypotension after exposure to an allergen; this is the priority sequence of nursing interventions to prevent death.
What is administer IM epinephrine immediately, maintain airway (prepare for intubation), provide high-flow oxygen, and initiate IV fluids?