HIV/AIDS NCLEX Questions and Answers Latest Version Already Passed

HIV/AIDS NCLEX Questions and
Answers Latest Version Already Passed
A nurse is educating a patient about HIV transmission. Which statement by the patient requires

further teaching?

A) "HIV is spread through blood and sexual fluids."


✔✔B) "I can get HIV from sharing utensils."


C) "Using condoms helps prevent HIV transmission."

D) "Needle sharing increases the risk of HIV infection."




A patient with HIV is starting antiretroviral therapy (ART). Which statement by the patient

indicates a need for more education?

A) "I should take my medications at the same time every day."


✔✔B) "I can skip doses if I feel fine."


C) "Regular follow-ups are important to monitor my health."

D) "Missing doses could lead to drug resistance."




A nurse is assessing a patient with advanced HIV. Which finding suggests progression to AIDS?

A) CD4+ count of 600 cells/mm³


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,B) Occasional flu-like symptoms

C) Mild fatigue and headache


✔✔D) CD4+ count of 180 cells/mm³ with persistent infections




A pregnant woman with HIV asks about ways to prevent transmission to her baby. Which

response by the nurse is incorrect?

A) "Taking ART during pregnancy can lower the risk."

B) "A C-section may be recommended if your viral load is high."


✔✔C) "Breastfeeding is completely safe if your viral load is low."


D) "Your baby may receive ART after birth to reduce transmission risk."




A patient with HIV reports frequent diarrhea. Which dietary choice suggests the need for further

teaching?

A) "I eat small, frequent meals."


✔✔B) "I drink unpasteurized milk daily."


C) "I avoid raw or undercooked meats."

D) "I stay hydrated with plenty of fluids."




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,A nurse is providing discharge instructions to an HIV-positive patient. Which statement requires

correction?

A) "I will take my medications as prescribed."

B) "I need regular lab tests to monitor my health."


✔✔C) "I don’t need to use protection if my partner also has HIV."


D) "I will let my healthcare provider know about any new symptoms."




A patient asks how HIV is diagnosed. Which response by the nurse requires correction?


✔✔A) "A single negative test means you don’t have HIV."


B) "An HIV test may need to be repeated after a few weeks to confirm results."

C) "A positive test should be followed by additional testing to confirm diagnosis."

D) "There is a window period when recent HIV infection might not show up in tests."




A nurse is teaching a group about post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP). Which statement requires

clarification?

A) "PEP should be started within 72 hours of exposure."


✔✔B) "PEP is a lifelong treatment to prevent HIV after exposure."


C) "PEP is taken for 28 days to reduce infection risk."



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, D) "Healthcare workers should use PEP if exposed to HIV at work."




A patient on ART therapy develops yellowing of the skin and eyes. What should the nurse do

first?

A) Encourage increased fluid intake.

B) Document the finding and continue monitoring.


✔✔C) Report to the healthcare provider immediately.


D) Suggest increasing medication dosage.




A patient with HIV is prescribed prophylactic trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX).

Which statement indicates the need for more education?


✔✔A) "I can stop taking this medication when I feel better."


B) "This medication helps prevent a serious lung infection."

C) "I should take it as directed, even if I have no symptoms."

D) "I will inform my provider if I have any allergic reactions."




A nurse is providing education about HIV prevention. Which patient statement needs correction?


✔✔A) "HIV can be spread through hugging and kissing."



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