MS ch 37
A client who has AIDS is being treated in the hospital and admits to having periods of extreme anxiety. What would be the most appropriate nursing intervention? A) Teach the client guided imagery. B) Give the client more control of her antiretroviral regimen. C) Increase the client's activity level. D) Collaborate with the client's physician to obtain an order for hydromorphone.
A
A client with HIV has a nursing diagnosis of Risk for Impaired Skin Integrity. What nursing intervention best addresses this risk? A) Utilize a pressure-reducing mattress. B) Limit the patient's physical activity. C) Apply antibiotic ointment to dependent skin surfaces. D) Avoid contact with synthetic fabrics.
A
A clinic nurse is caring for a patient admitted with AIDS. The nurse has assessed that the patient is experiencing a progressive decline in cognitive, behavioral, and motor functions. The nurse recognizes that these symptoms are most likely related to the onset of what complication? A) HIV encephalopathy B) B-cell lymphoma C) Kaposi's sarcoma D) Wasting syndrome
A
A nurse is addressing the incidence and prevalence of HIV infection among older adults. What principle should guide the nurse's choice of educational interventions? A) Many older adults do not see themselves as being at risk for HIV infection. B) Many older adults are not aware of the difference between HIV and AIDS. C) Older adults tend to have more sex partners than younger adults. D) Older adults have the highest incidence of intravenous drug use.
A
A nurse is assessing the skin integrity of a client who has AIDS. When performing this inspection, the nurse should prioritize assessment of what skin surfaces? A) Perianal region and oral mucosa B) Sacral region and lower abdomen C) Scalp and skin over the scapulae D) Axillae and upper thorax
A
A nurse is planning the care of a client with AIDS who is admitted to the unit with Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP). Which nursing diagnosis has the highest priority for this client? A) Ineffective Airway Clearance B) Impaired Oral Mucous Membranes C) Imbalanced Nutrition: Less than Body Requirements D) Activity Intolerance
A
Since the emergence of HIV/AIDS, there have been significant changes in epidemiologic trends. Members of what group currently have the greatest risk of contracting HIV? A) Gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men B) Recreational drug users C) Blood transfusion recipients D) Health care providers
A
A client with HIV is admitted to the hospital because of chronic severe diarrhea. The nurse caring for this client should expect the health care provider to prescribe what medication for the management of the client's diarrhea? A) Azithromycin B) Octreotide acetate C) Levofloxacin D) Clarithromycin
B
A hospital nurse has experienced percutaneous exposure to an HIV-positive patient's blood as a result of a needlestick injury. The nurse has informed the supervisor and identified the client. What action should the nurse take next? A) Flush the wound site with chlorhexidine. B) Report to the emergency department or employee health department. C) Apply a hydrocolloid dressing to the wound site. D) Follow up with the nurse's primary care provider.
B
A nurse is assessing a client with HIV who has been admitted with pneumonia. In assessing the patient, which of the following observations takes immediate priority? A) Oral temperature of 37.2°C (99°F) B) Tachypnea and restlessness C) Frequent loose stools D) Weight loss of 0.45 kg (1 pound) since yesterday
B
A nurse is working with a client who was diagnosed with HIV several months earlier. This client will be considered to have AIDS when the CD4+ T-lymphocyte cell count drops below what threshold? A) 75 cells/mm3 of blood B) 200 cells/mm3 of blood C) 325 cells/mm3 of blood D) 450 cells/mm3 of blood
B
A public health nurse is preparing an educational campaign to address a recent local increase in the incidence of HIV infection. The nurse should prioritize what intervention? A) Lifestyle actions that improve immune function B) Educational programs that focus on control and prevention C) Appropriate use of standard precautions D) Screening programs for youth and young adults
B
A client with a recent diagnosis of HIV infection expresses an interest in exploring alternative and complementary therapies. How should the nurse best respond? A) "Complementary therapies generally have not been approved, so clients are usually discouraged from using them." B) "Researchers have not looked at the benefits of alternative therapy for clients with HIV, so we suggest that you stay away from these therapies until there is solid research data available." C) "Many clients with HIV use some type of alternative therapy and, as with most health treatments, there are benefits and risks." D) "You'll need to meet with your doctor to choose between an alternative approach to treatment and a medical approach."
C
A nurse is caring for a client hospitalized with AIDS. A friend comes to visit the client and privately asks the nurse about the risk of contracting HIV when visiting the patient. What is the nurse's best response? A) "Do you think that you might already have HIV?" B) "Your immune system is likely very healthy." C) "AIDS isn't transmitted by casual contact." D) "You can't normally contract AIDS in a hospital setting."
C
A nurse would identify that a colleague needs additional instruction on standard precautions when the colleague exhibits what behavior? A) The nurse wears face protection, gloves, and a gown when irrigating a wound. B) The nurse performs hand hygiene with a waterless antiseptic agent after removing a pair of soiled gloves. C) The nurse puts on a second pair of gloves over soiled gloves while performing a bloody procedure. D) The nurse places a used needle and syringe in the puncture-resistant container without capping the needle.
C
The mother of two young children has been diagnosed with HIV and expresses fear of dying. How should the nurse best respond to the patient? A) "Would you like me to have the chaplain come speak with you?" B) "You'll learn much about the promise of a cure for HIV." C) "Can you tell me what concerns you most about dying?" D) "You need to maintain hope because you may live for several years."
C
The nurse care plan for a client with AIDS includes the diagnosis of Risk for Impaired Skin Integrity. What nursing intervention should be included in the plan of care? A) Maximize the client's fluid intake. B) Provide total parenteral nutrition (TPN). C) Keep the client's bed linens free of wrinkles. D) Provide the client with snug clothing at all times.
C
The nurse educator is differentiating primary immunodeficiency diseases from secondary immunodeficiencies. What is the defining characteristic of primary immunodeficiency diseases? A) They require IVIG as treatment. B) They are the result of intrauterine infection. C) They have a genetic origin. D) They are communicable.
C
A 16 year old has come to the clinic and asks to talk to a nurse. The teen states that she has become sexually active and is concerned about getting HIV. The teen asks the nurse what she can do to keep from getting HIV. What would be the nurse's best response? A) "There's no way to be sure you won't get HIV except to use condoms correctly." B) "Only the correct use of a female condom protects against the transmission of HIV." C) "There are new ways of protecting yourself from HIV that are being discovered every day." D) "Other than abstinence, only the consistent and correct use of condoms is effective in preventing HIV."
D
A client has a diagnosis of AIDS complicated by chronic diarrhea. What nursing intervention would be appropriate? A) Position the client in the high Fowler position whenever possible. B) Temporarily eliminate animal protein from the client's diet. C) Make sure the client eats at least two servings of raw fruit each day. D) Obtain a stool culture to identify possible pathogens.
D
A client has come into the free clinic asking to be tested for HIV infection. The client asks the nurse how the test works. The nurse responds that if the testing shows that antibodies to the AIDS virus are present in the blood, this indicates what? A) The client is immune to HIV. B) The client's immune system is intact. C) The client has AIDS-related complications. D) The client has been infected with HIV.
D
A client's current antiretroviral regimen includes enfuvirtide (T-20). What dietary counseling will the nurse provide based on the client's medication regimen? A) Avoid high-fat meals while taking this medication. B) Limit fluid intake to 2 L/day. C) Limit sodium intake to 2 g/day. D) Take this medication without regard to meals.
D
An 18-year-old pregnant female has tested positive for HIV and asks the nurse if her baby is going to be born with HIV. What is the nurse's best response? A) "There is no way to know that for certain, but we do know that your baby has a one in four chance of being born with HIV." B) "Your physician is likely the best one to ask that question." C) "If the baby is HIV positive there is nothing that can be done until it is born, so try your best not to worry about it now." D) "It's possible that your baby could contract HIV, either before, during, or after delivery."
D
During the admission assessment of an HIV-positive patient whose CD4+ count has recently fallen, the nurse carefully assesses for signs and symptoms related to opportunistic infections. What is the most common life-threatening infection? A) Salmonella infection B) Mycobacterium tuberculosis C) Clostridium difficile D) Pneumocystis pneumonia
D
The nurse is addressing condom use in the context of a health promotion workshop. When discussing the correct use of condoms, what should the nurse tell the attendees? A) Apply the condom prior to erection. B) A condom may be reused with the same partner if ejaculation has not occurred. C) Use skin lotion as a lubricant if alternatives are unavailable. D) Grasp the condom by the cuff after withdrawal.
D
