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IMMUNITY AND MALIGNANCY NCOI EXAM 4 ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE ALREADY GRADED A+ A patient was exposed to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) 2 weeks ago through sharing needles with other substance users. What symptoms will the nurse teach the patie...

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IMMUNITY AND MALIGNANCY NCOI EXAM 4 ACTUAL

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE ALREADY GRADED A+

A patient was exposed to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) 2 weeks ago

through sharing needles with other substance users. What symptoms will the

nurse teach the patient to report that would indicate the patient has developed an

acute HIV infection?

Flu-like symptoms such as fever, sore throat, swollen lymph glands, nausea, or diarrhea



2 - 4 weeks after exposure

A heterosexual patient is concerned that they may contract human

immunodeficiency virus (HIV) from a bisexual partner. What should the nurse

include when teaching about preexposure prophylaxis?

Use condoms for risk-reducing sexual relations.

Take emtricitabine and tenofovir (Truvada) regularly.

Have regular HIV testing for herself and her husband.

A patient is admitted to the emergency department (ED) with fever, swollen lymph

glands, sore throat, headache, malaise, joint pain, and diarrhea. What nursing

actions will help identify the need for further assessment of the cause of this

patient’s manifestations if the nurse suspects the patient is at risk for HIV

infection?

,Assessment of sexual behavior

Assessment of drug and syringe use

The nurse is monitoring the effectiveness of antiretroviral therapy (ART) for a

patient with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). What laboratory study result

indicates the medications are effective?

Increased CD4+ T-cell count

A patient was recently diagnosed with a sinus infection and prescribed a 10 day

course of an antibiotic. After 3 days the patient felt back to normal and informed

the nurse that he decided to stop the antibiotics and save the rest of the

antibiotics in case he gets another infection. Which statement by the nurse would

be correct in providing education to the patient?

"If you are prescribed antibiotics, you should complete the entire course of treatment

because you may create drug resistance by stopping early."

A patient has human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and the viral load is

reported as undetectable. What patient teaching should be provided by the nurse

related to this laboratory study result?

The patient has the virus but the infection is well controlled

The nurse is providing care for a patient who has been living with human

immunodeficiency virus (HIV) for several years. Which assessment finding most

clearly indicates an acute exacerbation of the disease?

A sharp decrease in the patient's CD4+ count

, When teaching a patient infected with HIV about transmission of the virus to

others, which statement made by the patient would indicate a need for further

teaching?

"I will need to isolate any tissues I use so as not to infect my family."

The nurse manager has noted a recent increase in the incidence of hospital care-

associated infections (HAIs) on the unit. Which nursing action should be

prioritized in the response to this trend?

Frequent and thorough hand washing

What should the nurse teach the patients in the assisted living facility to decrease

their risk for antibiotic-resistant infection?

Wash hands frequently.

Take antibiotics as prescribed.

Take the antibiotic until it is gone.

A patient who is infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is being

taught by the nurse about health promotion activities such as good nutrition;

avoiding alcohol, tobacco, drug use, and exposure to infectious agents; keeping

up to date with vaccines; getting adequate rest; and stress management. What is

the rationale for these interventions?

Delaying disease progression

The nurse is providing postoperative care for a patient with human

immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection after an appendectomy. What type of

precautions should the nurse observe to prevent the transmission of this

disease?

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