Hesi peds exam pack 2020

An HIVpositive woman delivers an infant. The pediatrician prescribes testing for the newborn, and the nurse prepares for which action? A. Ask the laboratory to perform virologic testing Traditional HIV antibody measurement by ELISA or Westernblot assay is not accurate in infants younger than 18 months because of the persistence of maternal antibodies. Because of the potential for maternal contamination during delivery, umbilical cord blood should not be used for testing. HIVexposed infants should undergo virologic testing within 48 hours of birth and followup testing, depending on the initial results. A nurse providing home care instructions to a mother of a HIVpositive child discusses measures to prevent transmission of the virus. Which statement by the mother indicates a need for further instruction? I’ll wash up blood spills with soap and hot water and allow them to air dry.” The correct method of cleaning up blood spills is to wash the area with soap and water, rinse with bleach, and let the area air dry