Final Exam: NR324/ NR 324 (New 2024/ 2025 Update) Adult Health I Review with Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | A Grade - Chamberlain

Final Exam: NR324/ NR 324 (New 2024/ 2025 Update) Adult Health I Review with Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | A Grade - Chamberlain QUESTION HIV Transmitted through contact with body fluids: -Blood, semen, vaginal secretions, and breast milk -Sexual contact with an infected partner QUESTION After teaching a patient with HIV infection about using antiretroviral drugs, the nurse recognizes that further teaching is needed when the patient says a."I should never skip doses of medication, even if I develop side effects." b."If my viral load becomes undetectable, I will no longer be able to transmit HIV to others." c. "I should not use any over-the-counter drugs without checking with my health care provider." d."If I develop a constant headache that is not relieved with aspirin or ac- etaminophen, I should report it within 24 hours." Answer: b."If my viral load becomes undetectable, I will no longer be able to transmit HIV to others." QUESTION Name some opportunistic infections or cancers of HIV. Answer: -PCP pneumonia -candidiasis -cervical CA -TB -lymphoma -CMV -HSV -herpes zoster -karposi sarcoma QUESTION After interviewing an HIV-positive patient who is considering starting high- ly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART), which patient information concerns you the most? a.The patient has been HIV positive for 8 years and has never taken any drug therapy for HIV infection. b.The patient tells you "I have never been consistent about taking medica- tions." c. The patient is sexually active with multiple partners and says "I always use a condom." d.The patient has many questions and concerns regarding the effectiveness and safety of the medications." Answer: b.The patient tells you "I have never been con- sistent about taking medications." QUESTION Neutropenic precautions Answer: -Mask for vistors -Hand washing -Monitor for increased WBCs -Monitor for fever -avoid crowds -private room -limit visitors and staff -no fresh flowers or potted plants -no raw fruits, veggies, salads, no undercooked meat -use disposable plates, cups, straws, etc QUESTION WBC Answer: WBC 5,000-11,000 Below Normal: -neutropenic precautions -leukopenia -asymptomatic -Risk of infection Above Normal: -chills/sweats/fever