Question 1

The nurse reminds a group of high school students that although homosexual men are stereotyped as victims of HIV,the disease is also observed in: (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

Sharing living quarters without intimate contact does not expose a person to HIV infection.

Question 2

The nurse cautions a patient with HIV infection who has been prescribed highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART)that inconsistent administration of the drug can result in the:

Accepted Answer

Inconsistent administration of HAART drugs can cause the HIV strain to become resistant to the drug.

Question 3

The factors that may explain the increase in HIV infections in persons over the age of 50 years include the fact that older persons: (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

Individuals over 50 years of age are less likely to be questioned by health care professionals relative to sex activities or illicit drug use.Older adults are less likely to seek HIV screening and frequently accept the symptoms of HIV as part of increasing age.

Question 4

The nurse lists the opportunistic fungal disease that threatens patients with HIV,which include: (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

Aspergillosis and Pneumocystis are caused by fungi.Herpes simplex and leukoplakia are caused by viruses.Tuberculosis is caused by bacteria.

Question 5

In designing a teaching plan for a patient with AIDS,relative to food preparation precautions,the nurse would include the need to: (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

Using food before the expiration date and avoiding leftovers reduce the risk of food contamination.Individuals with AIDS should wash all fresh produce to get rid of contaminants,eat several small meals daily,and avoid alcohol and caffeine.

Question 6

The nurse would suspect an infection by CMV when the patient with AIDS says:

Accepted Answer

Visual changes indicate the presence of CMV retinitis,which will eventually lead to blindness.Diarrhea is indicative of a fungal infection,and decreases in weight and energy are expected manifestations of AIDS.

Question 7

The nurse explains to a pregnant patient with AIDS that her baby will be treated with antiretroviral drugs for ____________________ weeks after birth.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The nurse explains to a pregnant patient...

Question 8

The nurse explains that HIV is introduced to the systemic circulation by the ____________________,which is found in the mucous membranes.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The nurse explains that HIV is introduced...

Question 9

If the first ELISA is positive,then:

Accepted Answer

If the ELISA is positive,the ELISA is repeated.If the second ELISA is positive,a Western blot test is performed.

Question 10

When caring for the patient with AIDS who has cutaneous Kaposi sarcoma,the nurse would report signs of:

Accepted Answer

Abdominal pain may be an indication of organ involvement from Kaposi sarcoma.

Quiz 34: Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome