HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS INFECTION EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
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HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS INFECTION EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
Which finding in the patient's medical record indicates that the patient with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection has developed acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)?
A. Fever of 101° F and chills
B. Onset of wa...
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HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS INFECTION
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
Which finding in the patient's medical record indicates that the patient with
human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection has developed acquired
immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)?
A. Fever of 101° F and chills
B. Onset of wasting syndrome
C. CD4 T-cell count of 1000 cells/µL
D. Persistent generalized lymphadenopathy
B. Onset of wasting syndrome
The nurse is caring for an HIV+ patient whose laboratory reports indicate a
normal CD4 T-cell count and no physical symptoms. What should the nurse infer
from this finding?
A. The patient is in the early stage of HIV infection.
B. The patient is in the crisis stage of HIV infection.
C. The patient is in the latent stage of HIV infection.
D. The patient is in the incubation stage of HIV infection.
D. The patient is in the incubation stage of HIV infection.
, Which manifestation would the nurse expect to find when assessing the
gastrointestinal tract of an HIV+ patient in the crisis stage?
A. Diarrhea
B. Constipation
C. Abdominal distention
D. Hypoactive bowel sounds
A. Diarrhea
The nurse is caring for a patient who is HIV+ and has been admitted to the
hospital for treatment of community-acquired pneumonia. Which intervention will
prevent complications related to the patient's HIV infection?
A. Assign the patient to a private room
B. Administer antiretroviral drugs on time
C. Instruct the patient to cough up secretions
D. Provide three full meals a day plus snacks
B. Administer antiretroviral drugs on time
The nurse is reviewing the laboratory test results for a patient who is HIV+. The
results show no viral load. Which information should the nurse include in patient
education?
A. "Use barrier contraception during sexual contact."
B. "You can discontinue your antiretroviral drugs."
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