Med Surg 119 Exam 1 Questions AND Correct Answers
Explain the pathophysiology of HIV/AIDS? - ✔✔large amounts
of the virus at first(very contagious).
normal adult levels 800-1200 cells/mm (Lewis)
eventual decrease CD4 T cells level
immune problems with CD4 T cells levels 500 and below
severe immune problems with CD4 T cells under 200 (AIDs)
and/or opportunistic infection/cancer
How is HIV transmitted? - ✔✔infected blood, semen, vaginal
secretions, breast milk, unprotected sexual intercourse with
someone infected,puncture wounds, shared needles.
How is progression of HIV monitored? - ✔✔CD4+ T-cell counts
a marker of immune function
Viral load
The lower the viral load the less active the disease
How often do you monitor vitals for a patient that's
administered an antibiotic they have never had before? -
✔✔the first 15 minutes and 30 minutes for a local reaction.
Can NOT be delegated.
, Identify the Diagnostic Criteria for Acquired
Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) - ✔✔Less than 200 or
opportunistic infection/cancer, Wasting syndrome, AIDS
dementia complex
What are abnormal blood tests commonly found in patients
with HIV? - ✔✔Decreased WBC counts
Low platelet counts
Anemia associated with ART(antivretroviral therapy)
Altered liver function
What are antibodies? - ✔✔Immune globulins produced by
lymphocytes in response to antigens
What are antigens? - ✔✔Substances the body recognizes as
foreign that elicit an immune response
Most are composed of protein
What are attributes to using clinical judgment as a Nurse. -
✔✔Involves a holistic view of the patient situation.
Has a process orientation (a circular process).
Explain the pathophysiology of HIV/AIDS? - ✔✔large amounts
of the virus at first(very contagious).
normal adult levels 800-1200 cells/mm (Lewis)
eventual decrease CD4 T cells level
immune problems with CD4 T cells levels 500 and below
severe immune problems with CD4 T cells under 200 (AIDs)
and/or opportunistic infection/cancer
How is HIV transmitted? - ✔✔infected blood, semen, vaginal
secretions, breast milk, unprotected sexual intercourse with
someone infected,puncture wounds, shared needles.
How is progression of HIV monitored? - ✔✔CD4+ T-cell counts
a marker of immune function
Viral load
The lower the viral load the less active the disease
How often do you monitor vitals for a patient that's
administered an antibiotic they have never had before? -
✔✔the first 15 minutes and 30 minutes for a local reaction.
Can NOT be delegated.
, Identify the Diagnostic Criteria for Acquired
Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) - ✔✔Less than 200 or
opportunistic infection/cancer, Wasting syndrome, AIDS
dementia complex
What are abnormal blood tests commonly found in patients
with HIV? - ✔✔Decreased WBC counts
Low platelet counts
Anemia associated with ART(antivretroviral therapy)
Altered liver function
What are antibodies? - ✔✔Immune globulins produced by
lymphocytes in response to antigens
What are antigens? - ✔✔Substances the body recognizes as
foreign that elicit an immune response
Most are composed of protein
What are attributes to using clinical judgment as a Nurse. -
✔✔Involves a holistic view of the patient situation.
Has a process orientation (a circular process).
