AIDS

Question 1

The AIDS virus invades helper ____ ______.

Answer 1

T-lymphocytes (CD4 cells)

Question 2

AIDS is transmissible through what four routes?

Answer 2

Blood, sexual contact, breastfeeding, across placenta in utero.

Question 3

HIV is present in all body fluids(T/F)

Answer 3

Yes, but not transmitted by all- only blood, semen and breast milk

Question 4

Name the five risk group for AIDS

Answer 4

Homosexual/bisexual men, IV drug users, Hemophiliacs, heterosexual partners of infected people, newborn children of infected women

Question 5

What is the first test for HIV antibodies?

Answer 5

ELISA

Question 6

What test confirms the ELISA?

Answer 6

Western Blot

Question 7

Which test is the best indicator of the progress of HIV disease?

Answer 7

The CD4 count

Question 8

A CD4 count of under ____ is associated with the oneset of AIDS-related symptoms.

Answer 8

500

Question 9

A CD4 count under _____ is associated with the onset of opportunistic infections.

Answer 9

200

Question 10

Give 6 symptoms of HIV disease?

Answer 10

Anorexia, fatigue, weakness, night sweats, fever, diarrhea

Question 11

What virus causes AIDS?

Answer 11

HIV

Question 12

Which two classes of drugs are given in combination for HIV seri-positivity?

Answer 12

NTRI’s and PI’s

Question 13

What do these drugs do?

Answer 13

To prevent viral replication

Question 14

What’s is the most common NRTI used?

Answer 14

AZT (zidovudine)

Question 15

What is the most challenging aspect of combination of drug therapy for HIV disease?

Answer 15

The number of pills that must be taken in 24 hrs can be overwhelming. The frequency also makes it hard to remember- am alarm wristwatch is used.

Question 16

Clients with AIDS (gain/lose) weight?

Answer 16

Lose

Question 17

The typical pneumonia of AIDS is caused by _____ ______.

Answer 17

Pneumocystis carinii

Question 18

What type of oral/esophageal infections do AIDS patients get?

Answer 18

Candida

Question 19

What’s the #1 cancer AIDS patients get?

Answer 19

Kaposi’s sarcoma

Question 20

Kaposi’s sarcoma is a cancer of the_____.

Answer 20

Skin

Question 21

Can AIDS patients also get lymphomas?

Answer 21

Yes

Question 22

What lab findings are present in AIDS?

Answer 22

Decreased RBC, WBC, platelets

Question 23

If the AIDS patient has leukopenia they will be on _____ ______.

Answer 23

Protective (reverse) isolation

Question 24

Without leukopenia the AIDS patient will be on ______ precautions.

Answer 24

Standard precautions or blood and body fluid precautions.

Question 25

When the AIDS patient has a low platelet count, what is indicated?

Answer 25

Bleeding precautions: No IM’s, no rectal temperatures, other bleeding precautions

Question 26

Dose AIDS require a single room?

Answer 26

Yes- if WBC counts are low

Question 27

When do you need a gown with AIDS?

Answer 27

If you are going to get contaminated with secretions.

Question 28

When do you wear a mask with AIDS?

Answer 28

Not usually necessary unless they have an infection caused by an airborne bug

Question 29

When do you need goggle with AIDS?

Answer 29

Suctioning, central line start, arterial procedures

Question 30

If an AIDS patient’s blood contaminates a counter top, with what do you clean?

Answer 30

1:10 solution of bleach and water

Question 31

Are all articles used by AIDS patients double- bagged?

Answer 31

No-only contaminated with secretions

Question 32

Can AIDS patients leave the floor?

Answer 32

Yes, unless WBC’s are very low