Exam 2: Med/Surg Practice Questions with
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A student nurse obtains a used needle stick during a clinical rotation. After a Rapid HIV test is
negative, the student asks the progression of the HIV illness should the virus have been
contracted. List the sequence of events in order based on the illness progression.
- Acute Viral Infection 1-2 weeks
- Viral Transmission
- Asymptomatic chronic infection average = 3-10 years
- Seroconversion
- Death
- Symptomatic/Aids average = 2 years - ANS-1. Viral Transmission
2. Acute viral infection 1-2 weeks
3. Seroconversion
4. Asymptomatic chronic infection average = 3-10 years
5. Symptomatic/AIDS average = 2 years
6. Death
A nurse checks the medication administration record of a client with HIV and finds that protease
inhibitors (PIs) have been prescribed. Which adverse effects should the nurse be monitoring
for? Select all that apply.
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Neutropenia
- Hyperlipidemia
- Lactic acidosis
- Lipodystrophy - ANS-- Diabetes mellitus
- Hyperlipidemia
- Lipodystrophy
A nurse is accidentally stuck with a needle used on an HIV-positive client. Which action of the
nurse is most important for the nurse to take?
- Wipe the Skin with a clean cloth
- Squeeze the affected area and pat dry it
, - Refrain from taking ART if the seropositivity test is negative
- Ensure that an HIV test is conducted to ascertain seropositivity - ANS-- Ensure that an HIV
test is conducted to ascertain seropositivity
A nurse is working at a booth at a community wellness fair and focusing on prevention of
transmission. Which comment made by a participant requires correction?
- "HIV can be transmitted through sexual intercourse"
- "HIV can be transmitted through a blood transfusion"
- HIV can be transmitted from a pregnant or breastfeeding woman to her child"
- " HIV is seldom transmitted through IV drug use" - ANS-- " HIV is seldom transmitted through
IV drug use"
A patient who is exposed to animal dander reports nasal discharge and watering eyes. The
nurse observes edema around the mouth and eyes. Which medications would be most
beneficial in relieving the patient's symptoms? Select all that apply.
- Steroids
- Decongestants
- Antihistamines
- Bronchodilators
- Vasoactive drugs - ANS-- Decongestants
- Antihistamines
The condition of a patient with type I hypersensitivity progresses to anaphylactic shock and then
respiratory arrest. Which intervention is of highest priority for this patient?
- Elevating HOB
- Administering vasopressors
- Administering corticosteroids
- Performing endotracheal intubation - ANS-Performing endotracheal intubation
What is the first intervention that should be provided to treat a type III hypersensitivity reaction?
- Administer epinephrine
- Administer corticosteroids
- Provide comfort measures
- Removal of the offending medication - ANS-Removal of the offending medication
The nurse is assessing an infant at a well-baby clinic. Which assessment finding does the nurse
identify as a warning sign of primary immune deficiency?
- The infant is overweight
- The infant was treated for diarrhea once
correct Answers 2025/2026 A+ Graded
100% Verified
A student nurse obtains a used needle stick during a clinical rotation. After a Rapid HIV test is
negative, the student asks the progression of the HIV illness should the virus have been
contracted. List the sequence of events in order based on the illness progression.
- Acute Viral Infection 1-2 weeks
- Viral Transmission
- Asymptomatic chronic infection average = 3-10 years
- Seroconversion
- Death
- Symptomatic/Aids average = 2 years - ANS-1. Viral Transmission
2. Acute viral infection 1-2 weeks
3. Seroconversion
4. Asymptomatic chronic infection average = 3-10 years
5. Symptomatic/AIDS average = 2 years
6. Death
A nurse checks the medication administration record of a client with HIV and finds that protease
inhibitors (PIs) have been prescribed. Which adverse effects should the nurse be monitoring
for? Select all that apply.
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Neutropenia
- Hyperlipidemia
- Lactic acidosis
- Lipodystrophy - ANS-- Diabetes mellitus
- Hyperlipidemia
- Lipodystrophy
A nurse is accidentally stuck with a needle used on an HIV-positive client. Which action of the
nurse is most important for the nurse to take?
- Wipe the Skin with a clean cloth
- Squeeze the affected area and pat dry it
, - Refrain from taking ART if the seropositivity test is negative
- Ensure that an HIV test is conducted to ascertain seropositivity - ANS-- Ensure that an HIV
test is conducted to ascertain seropositivity
A nurse is working at a booth at a community wellness fair and focusing on prevention of
transmission. Which comment made by a participant requires correction?
- "HIV can be transmitted through sexual intercourse"
- "HIV can be transmitted through a blood transfusion"
- HIV can be transmitted from a pregnant or breastfeeding woman to her child"
- " HIV is seldom transmitted through IV drug use" - ANS-- " HIV is seldom transmitted through
IV drug use"
A patient who is exposed to animal dander reports nasal discharge and watering eyes. The
nurse observes edema around the mouth and eyes. Which medications would be most
beneficial in relieving the patient's symptoms? Select all that apply.
- Steroids
- Decongestants
- Antihistamines
- Bronchodilators
- Vasoactive drugs - ANS-- Decongestants
- Antihistamines
The condition of a patient with type I hypersensitivity progresses to anaphylactic shock and then
respiratory arrest. Which intervention is of highest priority for this patient?
- Elevating HOB
- Administering vasopressors
- Administering corticosteroids
- Performing endotracheal intubation - ANS-Performing endotracheal intubation
What is the first intervention that should be provided to treat a type III hypersensitivity reaction?
- Administer epinephrine
- Administer corticosteroids
- Provide comfort measures
- Removal of the offending medication - ANS-Removal of the offending medication
The nurse is assessing an infant at a well-baby clinic. Which assessment finding does the nurse
identify as a warning sign of primary immune deficiency?
- The infant is overweight
- The infant was treated for diarrhea once
