4092 3 HIV

Question 1

Transmission Through these body fluids (not the obvious ones)

Answer 1

• Rectal fluids
• Vaginal fluids
• Breast milk

Question 2

the only accepted barrier to prevent std & HIV transmission

Answer 2

condom

Question 3

Number 1 type of sex to spread HIV

Answer 3

anal

Question 4

If stuck by needle, a nurse should

Answer 4

• wash with soap and water,
• contact supervisor,
• seek immediate medical attention,
• complete incident report

Question 5

A procedure that is recommended for mothers who are HIV positive

Answer 5

C section

Question 6

Transmission from infected mother can happen during

Answer 6

pregnancy, birth, or breast feeding

Question 7

Can you get HIV in a blood transfusion

Answer 7

Yesy, if the blood transfusion is done before antibodies can be detected in donated blood

Question 8

How long does it take for symptoms to occur and what’s something else of note

Answer 8

2 to 4 weeks after infected) Not all people have symptoms

Question 9

Most common symptoms

Answer 9

fever

Question 10

HIV symptoms: CD4 cells

Answer 10

drop and then return to normal

Question 11

ELISA test: if positive

Answer 11

repeat the test. If it’s positive again, do a western blot

Question 12

Western Blot confirms diagnosis by

Answer 12

detecting viral load in blood

Question 13

Category A: T cell count

Answer 13

500

Question 14

Category B: T cell count

Answer 14

200 to 499

Question 15

Category C: T cell count

Answer 15

less than 200

Question 16

Category A description

Answer 16

HIV positive with one or more of the following:

• Asymptomatic
• Persistent lymph adenopathy
• Symptoms formerly known as (anorexia, weight loss, fever, night sweats, rash, lowered resistance to infection)

Question 17

HIV dementia: Minor Cognitive Motor Disorder symptoms

Answer 17

• Difficulty concentrating
• Forgetfulness
• Slowed movements
• Changes in personality
• Lack of coordination

Question 18

HIV dementia: AIDS Dementia Complex is usually seen

Answer 18

in the late stages of HIV/AIDS

Question 19

HIV dementia: AIDS Dementia Complex symptoms

Answer 19

• Poor concentration
• Mental slowness
• Difficulty learning new things
• Changes in behavior
• Forgetfulness/Memory loss
• Confusion
• Difficulty finding words
• Withdrawal from hobbies or social activities
• Depression

Question 20

Symptoms of worsening dementia can include:

Answer 20

• Speech problems
• Balance problems
• Muscle weakness
• Vision problems
• Loss of bladder/bowel control

Question 21

HIV nursing dx

Answer 21

Risk for Infection
Risk for deficient fluid volume
Risk for activity intolerance
Risk for impaired skin integrity
Risk for impaired oral mucosa

Question 22

Besides blood, 2 fluids tested for HIV

Answer 22

saliva and urine

Question 23

What are 6 diseases to watch out for as complications

Answer 23

Pneumocystis 
Mycobacterium 
Tuberculosis (TB)
Respiratory infections
Traveler’s diarrhea
Cytomegalovirus

Question 24

Another nursing dx: Risk for Ineffective

Answer 24

Therapeutic Regimen Management

Question 25

An event, such as cofactors (____ ____ or _____), can stimulate HIV replication.

Answer 25

herpes simplex and cytomegalovirus

Question 26

Individuals with fewer than ___ CD4 T cells are at risk for opportunistic infections

Answer 26

200

Question 27

Normal CD4 T-cell count is

Answer 27

600 to 1200

Question 28

Initially, an individual commonly suffers an acute infection that is quite similar to m______

Answer 28

mononucleosis

Question 29

Initial symptoms usually occur within 3 weeks of first | exposure to HIV, after which the person become

Answer 29

asymptomatic

Question 30

When can people infected with HIV can transmit the virus to others

Answer 30

any time after infection has occurred, whether they are symptomatic or asymptomatic

Question 31

the definition of AIDS (end-stage infection) includes persons with specific serious opportunistic infections such as

Answer 31

PCP, CMV, or Kaposi sarcoma.

Question 32

Risk group: IV drug abusers and those who have had

Answer 32

tattoos or acupuncture

Question 33

Risk group: Recipients of blood products prior to

Answer 33

1985

Question 34

Risk group: Those taking medications such as s____ or

Answer 34

steroids or other agents that cause immunosuppression

Question 35

Primary infection stage: T-cell count of at least

Answer 35

at least 800

Question 36

Asymptomatic stage can last for

Answer 36

10 years or more

Question 37

Symptomatic stage: finding of the oral cavity

Answer 37

hairy leukoplakia

Question 38

Polymerase chain reaction test

Answer 38

it's used for newborns; it tells you if the newborn is producing its own antibodies or if you're detecting the mother's antibodies

Question 39

How much weight loss might the person have in the symptomatic time

Answer 39

more than 10 pounds in 2 months

Question 40

What kind of food should the client avoid

Answer 40

fatty foods

Question 41

Standard precaution: even if gloves were worn you should

Answer 41

wash your hands

Question 42

Standard precaution: wear gloves when

Answer 42

touching fluids or broken skin

Question 43

Standard precaution: gown

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when there might me splashing

Question 44

Standard precaution: use mouth piece for

Answer 44

resuscitation