HIV/AIDS Practice Questions

Which microorganism is known to cause retinitis in people with HIV/AIDS?

When assisting the client to interpret a negative HIV test result, the nurse informs the client that the results mean that

Which stage of HIV infection is indicated when the results are more than 500 CD4+ lymphocytes/mm?

The term used to define the amount of virus in the body after the initial immune response subsides is

When do most perinatal HIV infections occur?

A nurse is preparing to administer an antiretroviral medication to a client who is positive for HIV. The nurse identifies the drug as a nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI). Which drug might this be?

The nurse identifies a nursing diagnosis of ineffective airway clearance related to pneumocystis pneumonia and increased bronchial secretions for a client with AIDS. Which of the following would be appropriate for the nurse to include in the client's plan of care?

A client is suspected of having an immune system disorder. The physician wants to perform a diagnostic test to confirm the diagnosis. What test might the physician order?

A client taking fosamprenavir reports "getting fat." What is the nurse's best action?

What test will the nurse assess to determine the client's response to antiretroviral therapy?

A client receiving antiretroviral therapy reports "not urinating enough." What is the nurse's best action?

A patient is on highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) for the treatment of HIV. What does the nurse know would be an adequate CD4 count to determine the effectiveness of treatment for a patient per year?

A patient had unprotected sex with an HIV-infected person and arrives in the clinic requesting HIV testing. Results determine a negative HIV antibody test and an increased viral load. What stage does the nurse determine the patient is in?

A patient is diagnosed with pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP). What medication does the nurse anticipate educating the patient about for treatment?

The nurse is discussing sexual activity with a patient recently diagnosed with HIV. The patient states, "As long as I have sex with another person who is already infected, I will be okay." What is the best response by the nurse?

Postexposure prophylaxis (PEP) medications should be started within __________ after exposure, but no longer than __________, to offer any benefit. It must be taken for __________.

A nurse is working in a support group for clients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Which point is most important for the nurse to stress?

The nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who is positive for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The nurse notes that the client is classified as HIV asymptomatic based on which CD4+ T lymphocyte count?

A client with AIDS is exhibiting shortness of breath, cough, and fever. The nurse most likely would suspect infection with which of the following?

A client is receiving ganciclovir as part of his treatment for cytomegalovirus retinitis. The nurse would monitor the results of the client's laboratory tests for which of the following?

A client who is HIV positive has been prescribed antiretroviral drugs. The nurse explains the action of each antiretroviral drug and develops a schedule for the client's self-administration, including strong emphasis about rigidly adhering to the dosage, time and frequency of the administration of the drugs. Why is it important to adhere to the schedule of drug dosing developed for this client?

Which nursing action is essential before an EIA test is performed?

What intervention is a priority when treating a client with HIV/AIDS?

A client who is HIV positive is experiencing severe diarrhea. Which laboratory test result would the nurse expect to find?

The nurse is gathering data from laboratory studies for a client who has HIV. The clients T4-cell count is 200/mm³, and the client has been diagnosed with pneumocystis pneumonia. What does this indicate to the nurse?

Which stage of HIV infection is indicated when the results are more than 500 CD4+ lymphocytes/mm?

A client in a late stage of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) shows signs of AIDS-related dementia. Which nursing diagnosis takes highest priority?

A client has discussed therapy for his HIV-positive status. What does the nurse understand is the goal of antiretroviral therapy?

A woman infected with HIV comes into the clinic. What symptoms may be the focus of a medical complaint in women infected with HIV?

Which condition is an early manifestation of HIV encephalopathy?

The period from infection with HIV to the development of antibodies to HIV is known as which of the following?