NCLEX-RN Immune & Burn Conditions Flashcards
Master 10 immune & burn conditions concepts for the NCLEX-RN.
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Complete the diagnostic criteria for AIDS:
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A client's ELISA screening test for HIV returns positive. Which action is required to confirm the diagnosis?
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What are the two classic dermatological signs of a Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) exacerbation?
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Differentiate the types of organ rejection by timeframe:
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Name one food item that poses a high risk for cross-reaction in patients with a latex allergy.
Think of fruits, specifically those with similar proteins to rubber.
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A patient has burns on their entire left arm and their entire anterior (front) trunk. According to the Rule of Nines, what is the estimated Total Body Surface Area (TBSA) burned?
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State the Parkland formula used to calculate the total volume of Lactated Ringer's solution required for a burn patient in the first 24 hours.
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During the emergent phase of a major burn, where does fluid shift, and what is the minimum hourly urine output goal?
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A burn patient presents with singed nasal hairs, hoarseness, and soot in the sputum. What is the nurse's priority action?
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Which assessment finding is characteristic of a full-thickness (third-degree) burn?