Question 1

A client suspected of having HIV has blood drawn for a screening test. What is the first test generally run to see if a client is, indeed, HIVpositive?

Accepted Answer

A)   Western Blot
B)   Schick
C)   ELISA
D)   CBCE) B) and D)
F) C) and D) C

Question 2

The school nurse is teaching a health class in the local high school. One topic covered in the class is the prevention of STIs includingHIV/AIDS. What are areas of HIV prevention the school nurse would emphasize to the high school students? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)   Use of spermicidal foams and jellies
B)   Sexual abstinence
C)   Safe sex
D)   Sexual activities in which body fluids are not exchanged
E)   Use of an IUDF) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 3

A healthcare worker has been exposed to the blood of an HIV-positive client and is awaiting the results of an HIV test. In the meantime, what precautions must the healthcare worker take to prevent the spread of infection?

Accepted Answer

A)   Limit interactions with people who are not HIV infected.
B)   Limit interactions with people who are already HIV infected.
C)   Follow the same sexual precautions as someone who has been diagnosed with AIDS.
D)   Quit their job and admit themselves to a hospital or a cancer treatment center.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 4

Which tests tell the physician what the viral load is in a client with HIV/AIDS? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)   T4/T8 ratio
B)   polymerase chain reaction
C)   Western blot
D)   p24 antigen test
E)   ELISA testF) A) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 5

A client who is HIV positive is taking zidovudine. Which adverse effects should the nurse closely monitor for in this client?

Accepted Answer

A)   Anemia and granulocytopenia
B)   Numbness in the extremities
C)   Alterations in the renal function
D)   PancreatitisE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

A client with suspected HIV has had two positive enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay tests. What diagnostic test would be run next?

Accepted Answer

A)   ELISA
B)   Western Blot
C)   T4/T8 ratio
D)   Polymerase chain reactionE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 7

You are caring for a client who has a diagnosis of HIV. Part of this client's teaching plan is educating the client about his or her medications. What is essential for the nurse to include in the teaching of this client regarding medications?

Accepted Answer

A)   The use of condoms
B)   What vaccinations to have
C)   Side effects of drug therapy
D)   The action of each antiretroviral drugE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 8

A 17-year-old client with a diagnosis of HIV presents at the public health clinic complaining of pharyngitis, rash on the palms and soles of his feet, and diarrhea. What would the nurse suspect the client is suffering from?

Accepted Answer

A)   ADC
B)   ARS
C)   DSP
D)   ARCE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 9

You are caring for a client diagnosed with HIV. The client wants to know when they will be started on medication for their disease. What would be the nurse's best response?

Accepted Answer

A)   If the client has a CD4 T-cell count less than 350 cells/mm3.
B)   When the client is coinfected with hepatitis
C)   If the client is diagnosed with HIV-associated liver disease.
D)   After the client has been cured of Kaposi's sarcoma.E) All of the above
F) B) and C) A

Question 10

A client with AIDS is brought to the clinic by their family. The family tells the nurse the client has become forgetful, with a limited attention span, decreased ability to concentrate, and delusional thinking. What condition is represented by these symptoms?

Accepted Answer

A)   Distal sensory polyneuropathy (DSP) 
B)   Candidiasis
C)   AIDS dementia complex (AD
C)  
D)   Cytomegalovirus (CMV) E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 11

A public health nurse is giving an informational presentation on HIV/AIDS at a nearby college. How would the nurse best explain AIDS?

Accepted Answer

A)   Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome is an infection by the human immunodeficiency virus.
B)   Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome is a fatal infection that profoundly weakens the immune system.
C)   Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome is a sexually transmitted disease.
D)   Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome is an infectious disease transmitted in blood and body fluids.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C) B

Question 12

There are many ethical issues in the care of clients with HIV or HIV/AIDS. What is an ethical issue healthcare providers deal with when caring for clients with HIV/AIDS?

Accepted Answer

A)   Sharing the diagnosis with a support group
B)   Caring for a client who can kill other people
C)   Disclosure of the client's condition
D)   Caring for a client with an infectious terminal diseaseE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 13

A client who is HIV positive has been prescribed antiretroviral drugs. The nurse explains the action of each antiretroviral drug and develops a schedule for the client's self-administration, including strong emphasis about rigidly adhering to the dosage, time and frequency of the administration of the drugs. Why is it important to adhere to the schedule of drug dosing developed for this client?

Accepted Answer

A)   To avoid overdosing on the drugs
B)   To avoid resistance to the drugs
C)   To maintain appropriate blood levels of the drugs
D)   To get the most benefit from the drugsE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

A client visits the nurse complaining of diarrhea every time they eat. The client has AIDS and wants to know what they can do to stop having diarrhea. What should the nurse advise?

Accepted Answer

A)   Avoid residue, lactose, fat, and caffeine.
B)   Encourage large, high-fat meals.
C)   Reduce food intake.
D)   Increase the intake of iron and zinc.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

A woman infected with HIV comes into the clinic. What symptoms may be the focus of a medical complaint in women infected with HIV?

Accepted Answer

A)   Rashes on the face, trunk, palms, and soles
B)   Muscle and joint pain
C)   Gynecologic problems
D)   Weight lossE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 16

A client who is HIV/AIDS positive has orders for laboratory tests to be performed. What precautions should the nurse observe whenever there is a risk of exposure to the blood and body fluids of an infected client?

Accepted Answer

A)   Avoid any physical contact with the client.
B)   Avoid cleaning the client's urine or stools.
C)   Wear barrier garments for as long as possible after leaving a client's room.
D)   Transport the specimens of body fluids in leakproof containers.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 17

The nursing instructor is talking about HIV/AIDS with their pre-nursing pathophysiology class. The instructor explains to the class that the virus that causes HIV/AIDS is called a retrovirus. What characteristics of this retrovirus would the instructor talk with the class about?

Accepted Answer

A)   Transmission of the virus
B)   HIV-1 and HIV-2 subtypes
C)   The fact that it is a mutated virus originally thought to be bovine in nature
D)   Cure rate of the virusE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 18

A client, who has an established HIV diagnosis, is thought to have converted to AIDS. What are the criteria for confirming a diagnosis ofAIDS? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)   A markedly decreased T4 cell count
B)   Development of opportunistic infections
C)   Falling into a CDC established category for AIDS diagnosis
D)   Responding to antiretroviral drugs
E)   Development of Kopi's sarcomaF) All of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 19

A 16-year-old client suspected of having HIV/AIDS asks the nurse what causes AIDS. What should the nurse say?

Accepted Answer

A)   The human immunodeficiency virus
B)   The streptococcal bacteria
C)   The Epstein-Barr virus
D)   The staphylococcal bacteriaE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 20

A client diagnosed with HIV asks the nurse how the doctor can know what their viral load is. What should the nurse respond?

Accepted Answer

A)   The doctor can have a sedimentary rate run.
B)   The doctor can have a basic metabolic panel run.
C)   The doctor can have an ELISA test run.
D)   The doctor can have a polymerase chain reaction test run.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Exam 35: Caring for Clients With Hivaids

A client suspected of having HIV has blood drawn for a screening test. What is the first test generally run to see if a client is, indeed, HIVpositive?

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The school nurse is teaching a health class in the local high school. One topic covered in the class is the prevention of STIs includingHIV/AIDS. What are areas of HIV prevention the school nurse would emphasize to the high school students? Select all that apply.

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A healthcare worker has been exposed to the blood of an HIV-positive client and is awaiting the results of an HIV test. In the meantime, what precautions must the healthcare worker take to prevent the spread of infection?

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Which tests tell the physician what the viral load is in a client with HIV/AIDS? Select all that apply.

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A client who is HIV positive is taking zidovudine. Which adverse effects should the nurse closely monitor for in this client?

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A client with suspected HIV has had two positive enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay tests. What diagnostic test would be run next?

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You are caring for a client who has a diagnosis of HIV. Part of this client's teaching plan is educating the client about his or her medications. What is essential for the nurse to include in the teaching of this client regarding medications?

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A 17-year-old client with a diagnosis of HIV presents at the public health clinic complaining of pharyngitis, rash on the palms and soles of his feet, and diarrhea. What would the nurse suspect the client is suffering from?

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You are caring for a client diagnosed with HIV. The client wants to know when they will be started on medication for their disease. What would be the nurse's best response?

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A client with AIDS is brought to the clinic by their family. The family tells the nurse the client has become forgetful, with a limited attention span, decreased ability to concentrate, and delusional thinking. What condition is represented by these symptoms?

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A public health nurse is giving an informational presentation on HIV/AIDS at a nearby college. How would the nurse best explain AIDS?

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There are many ethical issues in the care of clients with HIV or HIV/AIDS. What is an ethical issue healthcare providers deal with when caring for clients with HIV/AIDS?

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A client visits the nurse complaining of diarrhea every time they eat. The client has AIDS and wants to know what they can do to stop having diarrhea. What should the nurse advise?

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A woman infected with HIV comes into the clinic. What symptoms may be the focus of a medical complaint in women infected with HIV?

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A client who is HIV/AIDS positive has orders for laboratory tests to be performed. What precautions should the nurse observe whenever there is a risk of exposure to the blood and body fluids of an infected client?

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The nursing instructor is talking about HIV/AIDS with their pre-nursing pathophysiology class. The instructor explains to the class that the virus that causes HIV/AIDS is called a retrovirus. What characteristics of this retrovirus would the instructor talk with the class about?

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A client, who has an established HIV diagnosis, is thought to have converted to AIDS. What are the criteria for confirming a diagnosis ofAIDS? Select all that apply.

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A 16-year-old client suspected of having HIV/AIDS asks the nurse what causes AIDS. What should the nurse say?

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A client diagnosed with HIV asks the nurse how the doctor can know what their viral load is. What should the nurse respond?

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A client suspected of having HIV has blood drawn for a screening test. What is the first test generally run to see if a client is, indeed, HIVpositive?

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The school nurse is teaching a health class in the local high school. One topic covered in the class is the prevention of STIs includingHIV/AIDS. What are areas of HIV prevention the school nurse would emphasize to the high school students? Select all that apply.

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A healthcare worker has been exposed to the blood of an HIV-positive client and is awaiting the results of an HIV test. In the meantime, what precautions must the healthcare worker take to prevent the spread of infection?

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Which tests tell the physician what the viral load is in a client with HIV/AIDS? Select all that apply.

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A client who is HIV positive is taking zidovudine. Which adverse effects should the nurse closely monitor for in this client?

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A client with suspected HIV has had two positive enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay tests. What diagnostic test would be run next?

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You are caring for a client who has a diagnosis of HIV. Part of this client's teaching plan is educating the client about his or her medications. What is essential for the nurse to include in the teaching of this client regarding medications?

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A 17-year-old client with a diagnosis of HIV presents at the public health clinic complaining of pharyngitis, rash on the palms and soles of his feet, and diarrhea. What would the nurse suspect the client is suffering from?

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You are caring for a client diagnosed with HIV. The client wants to know when they will be started on medication for their disease. What would be the nurse's best response?

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A client with AIDS is brought to the clinic by their family. The family tells the nurse the client has become forgetful, with a limited attention span, decreased ability to concentrate, and delusional thinking. What condition is represented by these symptoms?

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A public health nurse is giving an informational presentation on HIV/AIDS at a nearby college. How would the nurse best explain AIDS?

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There are many ethical issues in the care of clients with HIV or HIV/AIDS. What is an ethical issue healthcare providers deal with when caring for clients with HIV/AIDS?

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A client visits the nurse complaining of diarrhea every time they eat. The client has AIDS and wants to know what they can do to stop having diarrhea. What should the nurse advise?

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A woman infected with HIV comes into the clinic. What symptoms may be the focus of a medical complaint in women infected with HIV?

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A client who is HIV/AIDS positive has orders for laboratory tests to be performed. What precautions should the nurse observe whenever there is a risk of exposure to the blood and body fluids of an infected client?

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The nursing instructor is talking about HIV/AIDS with their pre-nursing pathophysiology class. The instructor explains to the class that the virus that causes HIV/AIDS is called a retrovirus. What characteristics of this retrovirus would the instructor talk with the class about?

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A client, who has an established HIV diagnosis, is thought to have converted to AIDS. What are the criteria for confirming a diagnosis ofAIDS? Select all that apply.

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A 16-year-old client suspected of having HIV/AIDS asks the nurse what causes AIDS. What should the nurse say?

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A client diagnosed with HIV asks the nurse how the doctor can know what their viral load is. What should the nurse respond?

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