Question 1

In administering antiretroviral therapy medications to patients with HIV infections, the nurse correlates the mechanism of action of preventing viral RNA from becoming viral DNA by impacting the enzyme reverse transcriptase to which classes of medication? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

Non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTIs) and Nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs) both work by directly inhibiting the activity of the reverse transcriptase enzyme, preventing the conversion of viral RNA into DNA, which is a crucial step in the HIV replication process.

Question 2

The nurse is providing care to a patient diagnosed with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Which patient statement indicates the need for further education regarding HIV management?

Accepted Answer

Adherence to HIV medication is crucial for effective management of the virus. Patients are advised to take their medications as prescribed, aiming for 100% adherence to prevent viral resistance and maintain viral suppression. Saying medications should be taken at least 90% of the time indicates a misunderstanding of the importance of strict adherence to the treatment regimen.

Question 3

In providing care to an HIV-positive patient, the nurse correlates which finding to a therapeutic response to antiretroviral therapy (ART) medications?

Accepted Answer

Increased CD4+ count is a sign of a therapeutic response to antiretroviral therapy (ART) in HIV-positive patients, indicating a strengthening immune system.

Question 4

Place the progression of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in sequential order. (Enter the number of each step in the proper sequence; do not use punctuation or spaces. Example: 1234)
A) Symptomatic/AIDS
B) Death
C) Seroconversion
D) Viral transmission
E) Acute viral infection 
F) Asymptomatic chronic infection

Accepted Answer

The answer of Place the progression of human immunodeficiency virus...

Question 5

The nurse is planning care for a patient diagnosed with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The nurse selects Risk for Infection as a priority nursing diagnosis for this patient. Based on this nursing diagnosis, which actions by the nurse are appropriate? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

Teaching proper food-handling techniques, assessing the health status of visitors, and monitoring hand-washing techniques are appropriate actions to reduce the risk of infection for a patient with HIV.

Question 6

The nurse correlates which comorbidities as impacting length of time from infection to death in patients who are not receiving treatment for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The nurse correlates which comorbidities as impacting...

Question 7

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which states in the United States have the highest incidence of HIV infections? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to the Centers for Disease Control...

Question 8

In preparing an education program for staff about human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), the nurse includes which information? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In preparing an education program for staff...

Question 9

In providing care to a patient with HIV who initially weighed 50 kg, at what weight does the nurse determine that the patient's condition is deteriorating and requires immediate attention regarding weight loss? (Express as the number of kilograms.)

Accepted Answer

The answer of In providing care to a patient with...

Question 10

The nurse provides care to a patient diagnosed with HIV. Which clinical manifestations cause the nurse to ask the patient if sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim (Bactrim) was prescribed prophylactically within the last 2 weeks? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

Sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim (Bactrim) can cause anemia and skin rash as side effects. Anemia is due to its effect on bone marrow leading to reduced red blood cell production, and skin rash can occur as an allergic reaction to the medication.

Quiz 22: Coordinating Care for Patients With Hiv

In administering antiretroviral therapy medications to patients with HIV infections, the nurse correlates the mechanism of action of preventing viral RNA from becoming viral DNA by impacting the enzyme reverse transcriptase to which classes of medication? Select all that apply.

The nurse is providing care to a patient diagnosed with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) . Which patient statement indicates the need for further education regarding HIV management?

In providing care to an HIV-positive patient, the nurse correlates which finding to a therapeutic response to antiretroviral therapy (ART) medications?

The nurse is planning care for a patient diagnosed with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) . The nurse selects Risk for Infection as a priority nursing diagnosis for this patient. Based on this nursing diagnosis, which actions by the nurse are appropriate? Select all that apply.

The nurse correlates which comorbidities as impacting length of time from infection to death in patients who are not receiving treatment for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection? Select all that apply.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which states in the United States have the highest incidence of HIV infections? Select all that apply.

In preparing an education program for staff about human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) , the nurse includes which information? Select all that apply.

In providing care to a patient with HIV who initially weighed 50 kg, at what weight does the nurse determine that the patient's condition is deteriorating and requires immediate attention regarding weight loss? (Express as the number of kilograms.)

The nurse provides care to a patient diagnosed with HIV. Which clinical manifestations cause the nurse to ask the patient if sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim (Bactrim) was prescribed prophylactically within the last 2 weeks? Select all that apply.