Quiz 7 HIV/AIDS

A client who abused IV drugs was diagnosed with HIV several years ago. The nurse explains that the diagnostic criterion for AIDS has been met when the client: 1. contracts HIV-specific antibodies 2. develops an acute retroviral syndrome 3. is capable of transmitting the virus to others 4. has a CD4 T lymphocyte level of less than 200 cells/uL

Has a CD4 T lymphocyte level of less than 200 cells/uL

A nurse is caring for a client with a diagnosis of IDS. The IV infiltrates and needs to be restarted. What is necessary to protect the nurse when restarting the IV? Select all that apply. 1. mask 2. gown 3. gloves 4. face shield 5. hand hygiene

gloves & hand hygiene

A mother with the diagnosis of acquired immunodeficiency disease (AIDS) states that she has been caring for her baby even though she has not been feeling well. What important information should the nurse determine? 1. If she has kissed the baby 2. if the baby is breastfeeding 3. when the baby last received antibiotics 4. how long she has been caring for the baby

if the baby is breastfeeding

During an AIDS education class a client states, "Vaseline works great when I use condoms." Which conclusion about the client's knowledge of condom use can the nurse draw from this statement? 1. an understanding of safer sex 2. an ability to assume responsibility 3. ignorance related to correct condom use 4. ignorance concerning the transmission of HIV

ignorance related to correct condom use

A nurse is caring for a client who is HIV positive. For which complication associated with this diagnosis is it most important for the nurse to teach prevention strategies? 1. infection 2. depression 3. social isolation 4. kaposi sarcoma

infection

A nurse is planning to provide discharge teaching to the family of a client with AIDS. Which statement should the nurse include in the teaching plan? 1. "Wash used dishes in hot, soapy water." 2. "Let dishes soak in hot water for 24 hours before washing." 3. "You should boil the client's dishes for 30 minutes after use." 4. "Have the client eat from paper plates so taht they can be discarded."

"wash used dishes in hot, soapy water"

A client asks the nurse, "should I tell my partner that I just found out that I'm HIV positive?" What is the nurse's most appropriate response? 1. "this is a decision you alone can make" 2. "do not tell your partner unless asked" 3. "you are having difficulty deciding what to say." 4. "tell your partner that you don't know how you became sick"

"you are having difficulty deciding what to say"