1. A patient with a history of chronic heart failure is admitted with signs
of increased immune response. Which type of hypersensitivity reaction is
most likely occurring?
A) Type I
B) Type II
C) Type III
D) Type IV
Answer: B) Type II
Rationale: Type II hypersensitivity reactions are antibody-mediated and
often involve the activation of complement in conditions such as chronic
heart failure, where the immune system may target the heart tissue.
2. During an infection, a patient's laboratory results show high levels of
neutrophils. This indicates:
A) Bacterial infection
B) Viral infection
C) Parasitic infection
D) Fungal infection
Answer: A) Bacterial infection
Rationale: Neutrophils are the body's primary defense against bacterial
infections, and an elevated count typically indicates a bacterial cause.
3. A nursing student is asked to identify the primary cell involved in cellmediated immunity. Which cell should they select?
A) B lymphocyte
B) Macrophage
C) T lymphocyte
D) Natural killer cell
Answer: C) T lymphocyte
Rationale: T lymphocytes are the main cells responsible for cell-mediated
immunity, which does not involve antibodies but rather direct cellular
response.
4. A patient is diagnosed with a deficiency in humoral immunity. Which
component of the immune system is most likely affected?
A) T cells
B) B cells
C) Macrophages
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