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A patient was exposed to human Flu-like symptoms such as fever, sore throat, swollen lymph glands, nausea, or
immunodeficiency virus (HIV) 2 weeks ago diarrhea
through sharing needles with other
substance users. What symptoms will the 2 - 4 weeks after exposure
nurse teach the patient to report that
would indicate the patient has developed
an acute HIV infection?
A heterosexual patient is concerned that Use condoms for risk-reducing sexual relations.
they may contract human Take emtricitabine and tenofovir (Truvada) regularly.
immunodeficiency virus (HIV) from a Have regular HIV testing for herself and her husband.
bisexual partner. What should the nurse
include when teaching about preexposure
prophylaxis?
A patient is admitted to the emergency Assessment of sexual behavior
department (ED) with fever, swollen Assessment of drug and syringe use
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?
The nurse is monitoring the effectiveness Increased CD4+ T-cell count
of antiretroviral therapy (ART) for a
patient with human immunodeficiency
virus (HIV). What laboratory study result
indicates the medications are effective?
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A patient was recently diagnosed with a "If you are prescribed antibiotics, you should complete the entire course of
sinus infection and prescribed a 10 day treatment because you may create drug resistance by stopping early."
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?
A patient has human immunodeficiency The patient has the virus but the infection is well controlled
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 nurse is providing care for a patient A sharp decrease in the patient's CD4+ count
who has been living with human
immunodeficiency virus (HIV) for several
years. Which assessment finding most
clearly indicates an acute exacerbation of
the disease?
When teaching a patient infected with HIV "I will need to isolate any tissues I use so as not to infect my family."
about transmission of the virus to others,
which statement made by the patient
would indicate a need for further
teaching?
The nurse manager has noted a recent Frequent and thorough hand washing
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?
What should the nurse teach the patients Wash hands frequently.
in the assisted living facility to decrease Take antibiotics as prescribed.
their risk for antibiotic-resistant infection? Take the antibiotic until it is gone.
A patient who is infected with human Delaying disease progression
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?
The nurse is providing postoperative care Standard precautions
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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Immunity and Malignancy NCOI Exam 4
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A patient was exposed to human Flu-like symptoms such as fever, sore throat, swollen lymph glands, nausea, or
immunodeficiency virus (HIV) 2 weeks ago diarrhea
through sharing needles with other
substance users. What symptoms will the 2 - 4 weeks after exposure
nurse teach the patient to report that
would indicate the patient has developed
an acute HIV infection?
A heterosexual patient is concerned that Use condoms for risk-reducing sexual relations.
they may contract human Take emtricitabine and tenofovir (Truvada) regularly.
immunodeficiency virus (HIV) from a Have regular HIV testing for herself and her husband.
bisexual partner. What should the nurse
include when teaching about preexposure
prophylaxis?
A patient is admitted to the emergency Assessment of sexual behavior
department (ED) with fever, swollen Assessment of drug and syringe use
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?
The nurse is monitoring the effectiveness Increased CD4+ T-cell count
of antiretroviral therapy (ART) for a
patient with human immunodeficiency
virus (HIV). What laboratory study result
indicates the medications are effective?
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A patient was recently diagnosed with a "If you are prescribed antibiotics, you should complete the entire course of
sinus infection and prescribed a 10 day treatment because you may create drug resistance by stopping early."
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?
A patient has human immunodeficiency The patient has the virus but the infection is well controlled
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 nurse is providing care for a patient A sharp decrease in the patient's CD4+ count
who has been living with human
immunodeficiency virus (HIV) for several
years. Which assessment finding most
clearly indicates an acute exacerbation of
the disease?
When teaching a patient infected with HIV "I will need to isolate any tissues I use so as not to infect my family."
about transmission of the virus to others,
which statement made by the patient
would indicate a need for further
teaching?
The nurse manager has noted a recent Frequent and thorough hand washing
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?
What should the nurse teach the patients Wash hands frequently.
in the assisted living facility to decrease Take antibiotics as prescribed.
their risk for antibiotic-resistant infection? Take the antibiotic until it is gone.
A patient who is infected with human Delaying disease progression
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?
The nurse is providing postoperative care Standard precautions
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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