Nur200 HIV Exam Questions with 100% Correct Answers

Nur200 HIV Exam Questions with 100%
Correct Answers
What is HIV?

Attacks CD4 T-cells, weakening the immune system.

What are we most concerned about regarding HIV?

Increased infection risk, without treatment it progresses to aids

High Risk of Transmission in HIV

-Unprotected sex

-Occupational

-Blood transfusions

-IV drug use

-Mother-Baby Transmission

First Manifestations of HIV

-Fever, chills

-Swollen lymph nodes

-Mouth Ulcers

-Muscle Aches

When do the first manifestations of HIV occur?

2 weeks after exposure

Symptoms of the Acute viral Infection/Seroconversion stage

Fever, sore throat, swollen lymph nodes, rash, muscle aches, headache

CD4 count of Acute Viral Infection/Seroconversion Stage

, over 500 (often temporarily drops)

When do symptoms occur during acute viral infection/seroconversion stage

2-4 weeks after exposure

High viral load; very infectious

Asymptomatic Chronic Infection symptoms

Usually none

CD4 count of the Asymptomatic Chronic Infection stage

500-200

Symptomology of Asymptomatic Chronic Infection stage

Virus still active, slowly damages immune system, patient feels well

Symptoms of the Symptomatic Chronic Infection Stage

Fatigue, weight loss, frequent infections, skin rashes, oral thrush

CD4 count of Symptomatic Chronic Infection stage

200-500

Symptomology of Symptomatic Chronic Infection stage

Immune system weakens; opportunistic infections start to appear

Symptoms of the AIDS stage

Opportunistic infections (PCP, TB, Kaposi Sarcoma), chronic diarrhea

CD4 count that shows AIDS

Under 200