Question 1

In caring for the patient who is HIV positive,the nurse should:

Accepted Answer

A) wear gown, gloves, and mask at all times. 
B) limit visitors. 
C) monitor intake of salt. 
D) use Standard Precautions. 
A) wear gown, gloves, and mask at all times. 
B) limit visitors. 
C) monitor intake of salt. 
D) use Standard Precautions.

Question 2

To plan an effective "Education for Prevention of HIV" teaching outline,the nurse must assess the intended patient population for: (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A) likelihood of contracting HIV. 
B) level of understanding of the virus. 
C) approximate educational level. 
D) incidence of infection in area. 
E) risk factors practiced. 
A) likelihood of contracting HIV. 
B) level of understanding of the virus. 
C) approximate educational level. 
D) incidence of infection in area. 
E) risk factors practiced.

Question 3

The nurse describes the initial diagnostic test for HIV as the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA),which is performed to detect:

Accepted Answer

A) human immunodeficiency virus. 
B) depleted phagocytes. 
C) numbers of T helper cells. 
D) HIV antibodies. 
A) human immunodeficiency virus. 
B) depleted phagocytes. 
C) numbers of T helper cells. 
D) HIV antibodies.

Question 4

Matching
Arrange the process of HIV invasion in the proper sequence.

-Step: 1

Accepted Answer

A) HIV attaches to CD4 receptor sites on helper T cells. 
B) Opportunistic infection occurs. 
C) Infected cell replicates itself millions of times. 
D) T helper cells fail to activate phagocytes. 
E) Immune system is unable to respond effectively. 
A) HIV attaches to CD4 receptor sites on helper T cells. 
B) Opportunistic infection occurs. 
C) Infected cell replicates itself millions of times. 
D) T helper cells fail to activate phagocytes. 
E) Immune system is unable to respond effectively.

Question 5

The hospitalized patient with an HIV infection who is being treated for Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTb)demonstrates understanding of care when stating:

Accepted Answer

A) "I am fortunate that I will not need to be in transmission-based precautions for this infection." 
B) "My family will have to get special testing because the normal PPD test is not used to detect exposure to this infection." 
C) "It is important for me to take my rifampin medication for the next year." 
D) "This infection will only cause problems with my lungs." 
A) "I am fortunate that I will not need to be in transmission-based precautions for this infection." 
B) "My family will have to get special testing because the normal PPD test is not used to detect exposure to this infection." 
C) "It is important for me to take my rifampin medication for the next year." 
D) "This infection will only cause problems with my lungs."

Question 6

The nurse is aware that Pneumocystis jiroveci (P.carinii,or PCP)becomes a real threat when the immunosuppressed patient's CD4 count drops to _____ cells/mm³.

Accepted Answer

A) 200 
B) 400 
C) 600 
D) 1000 
A) 200 
B) 400 
C) 600 
D) 1000

Question 7

The nurse is working in a trauma unit and is accidentally stuck with an IV needle following venipuncture of the patient.What is the nurse's first action?

Accepted Answer

A) Immediately begin taking the two- or three-drug regimen. 
B) Report the stick to the charge nurse immediately so follow-up can be initiated. 
C) Wash the punctured area with soap and water. 
D) Complete an incident report so immediate testing of the patient and nurse can begin. 
A) Immediately begin taking the two- or three-drug regimen. 
B) Report the stick to the charge nurse immediately so follow-up can be initiated. 
C) Wash the punctured area with soap and water. 
D) Complete an incident report so immediate testing of the patient and nurse can begin.

Question 8

Matching
Arrange the process of HIV invasion in the proper sequence.

-Step: 2

Accepted Answer

A) HIV attaches to CD4 receptor sites on helper T cells. 
B) Opportunistic infection occurs. 
C) Infected cell replicates itself millions of times. 
D) T helper cells fail to activate phagocytes. 
E) Immune system is unable to respond effectively. 
A) HIV attaches to CD4 receptor sites on helper T cells. 
B) Opportunistic infection occurs. 
C) Infected cell replicates itself millions of times. 
D) T helper cells fail to activate phagocytes. 
E) Immune system is unable to respond effectively.

Question 9

Matching
Arrange the process of HIV invasion in the proper sequence.

-Step: 5

Accepted Answer

A) HIV attaches to CD4 receptor sites on helper T cells. 
B) Opportunistic infection occurs. 
C) Infected cell replicates itself millions of times. 
D) T helper cells fail to activate phagocytes. 
E) Immune system is unable to respond effectively. 
A) HIV attaches to CD4 receptor sites on helper T cells. 
B) Opportunistic infection occurs. 
C) Infected cell replicates itself millions of times. 
D) T helper cells fail to activate phagocytes. 
E) Immune system is unable to respond effectively.

Question 10

The nurse clarifies that the HIV virus enters and alters the DNA of the _____ cell lymphocyte.

Accepted Answer

A) B 
B) T 
C) CD4 
D) killer T 
A) B 
B) T 
C) CD4 
D) killer T

Question 11

A patient states that she has heard of two types of HIV and asks the nurse what the difference is between HIV type 1 and HIV type 2.Which response by the nurse is correct?

Accepted Answer

A) "HIV type 1 is the more severe classification of HIV." 
B) "HIV type 2 is a retrovirus." 
C) "There is only one type of HIV, not types 1 and 2." 
D) "HIV type 1 is the most common type seen in the United States." 
A) "HIV type 1 is the more severe classification of HIV." 
B) "HIV type 2 is a retrovirus." 
C) "There is only one type of HIV, not types 1 and 2." 
D) "HIV type 1 is the most common type seen in the United States."

Question 12

The patient with AIDS voices concern over the amount of money it will cost to manage his disease.The nurse is aware that it is estimated that medications and lab testing cost an average of $______ per year for the patient with AIDS.

Accepted Answer

25000
25,000
It is estimated t

Question 13

Matching
Arrange the process of HIV invasion in the proper sequence.

-Step: 3

Accepted Answer

A) HIV attaches to CD4 receptor sites on helper T cells. 
B) Opportunistic infection occurs. 
C) Infected cell replicates itself millions of times. 
D) T helper cells fail to activate phagocytes. 
E) Immune system is unable to respond effectively. 
A) HIV attaches to CD4 receptor sites on helper T cells. 
B) Opportunistic infection occurs. 
C) Infected cell replicates itself millions of times. 
D) T helper cells fail to activate phagocytes. 
E) Immune system is unable to respond effectively.

Exam 11: Care of Patient With Hiv/aids

In caring for the patient who is HIV positive,the nurse should:

To plan an effective "Education for Prevention of HIV" teaching outline,the nurse must assess the intended patient population for: (Select all that apply.)

The nurse describes the initial diagnostic test for HIV as the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA),which is performed to detect:

Matching Arrange the process of HIV invasion in the proper sequence. -Step: 1

The hospitalized patient with an HIV infection who is being treated for Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTb)demonstrates understanding of care when stating:

The nurse is aware that Pneumocystis jiroveci (P.carinii,or PCP)becomes a real threat when the immunosuppressed patient's CD4 count drops to _____ cells/mm³.

The nurse is working in a trauma unit and is accidentally stuck with an IV needle following venipuncture of the patient.What is the nurse's first action?

Matching Arrange the process of HIV invasion in the proper sequence. -Step: 2

Matching Arrange the process of HIV invasion in the proper sequence. -Step: 5

The nurse clarifies that the HIV virus enters and alters the DNA of the _____ cell lymphocyte.

A patient states that she has heard of two types of HIV and asks the nurse what the difference is between HIV type 1 and HIV type 2.Which response by the nurse is correct?

The patient with AIDS voices concern over the amount of money it will cost to manage his disease.The nurse is aware that it is estimated that medications and lab testing cost an average of $______ per year for the patient with AIDS.

Matching Arrange the process of HIV invasion in the proper sequence. -Step: 3

Caring for Medical surgical Patients

Critical Thinking and Nursing Process

Fluid, electrolytes, acid-base Balance, and Intravenous Therapy

Care of Preoperative and Intraoperative Surgical Patients

Care of Postoperative Surgical Patients

Infection Prevention and Control

Care of Patients With Pain

Care of Patients With Cancer

Chronic Illness and Rehabilitation

the Immune and Lymphatic Systems

Care of Patients With Immune and Lymphatic Disorders

the Respiratory System

Care of Patients With Disorders of the Upper Respiratory System

Care of Patients With Disorders of the Lower Respiratory System

the Hematologic System

Care of Patients With Hematologic Disorders

the Cardiovascular System

Care of Patients With Hypertension and Peripheral Vascular Disease

Care of Patients With Cardiac Disorders

Care of Patients With Coronary Artery Disease and Cardiac Surgery

the Neurologic System

Care of Patients With Head and Spinal Cord Injuries

Care of Patients With Disorders of the Brain

Care of Patients With Peripheral Nerve and Degenerative Neurologic Disorders

the Sensory System: Eye and Ear

Care of Patients With Disorders of the Eyes and Ears

the Gastrointestinal System

Care of Patients With Disorders of the Upper Gastrointestinal System

Care of Patients With Disorders of the Lower Gastrointestinal System

Care of Patients With Disorders of the Gallbladder,liver,and Pancreas

the Musculoskeletal System

Care of Patients With Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disorders

the Urinary System

Care of Patients With Disorders of the Urinary System

the Endocrine System

Care of Patients With Pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, and Adrenal Disorders

Care of Patients With Diabetes and Hypoglycemia

Care of Women With Reproductive Disorders

Care of Men With Reproductive Disorders

Care of Patients With Sexually Transmitted Infections

the Integumentary System

Care of Patients With Integumentary Disorders and Burns

Care of Patients in Disasters or Bioterrorism Attack

Care of Patients With Trauma or Shock

Care of Patients With Anxiety, mood, and Eating Disorders

Care of Patients With Substance Abuse Disorders

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Care of Patients With Thought and Personality Disorders

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