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Adult Health 2 Final Exam 2026/2027 BANK QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS EXAM QUESTIONS WILL
COME FROM HERE (100% CORRECT ANSWERS A+ GRADED
Scenario: A patient asks, "What happens to my immune system
because of HIV?"
Which response by the nurse best explains the pathophysiology of HIV?
A. "HIV destroys all types of white blood cells, making you prone to
infections.
B. "HIV changes the DNA in CD4 cells, preventing your immune system
from responding effectively."
C. "HIV directly damages your bone marrow, reducing blood cell
production."
D. "HIV causes an overactive immune response, leading to organ
failure. - ANSWERS--HIV changes the DNA in CD4 cells, preventing your
immune system from responding effectively
Scenario: A patient with HIV has a CD4 count of 180 and recurrent
episodes of oral thrush and pneumonia.
Based on this information, what stage of HIV is the patient likely in?
A. Asymptomatic period
B. Early symptomatic period
C. AIDS
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D. Seroconversion - ANSWERS--AIDS
Scenario: A patient on HAART reports missing several doses in the past
week due to nausea.
How should the nurse address this concern?
A. Advise the patient to stop taking HAART until the nausea resolves.
B. Emphasize the importance of adherence to prevent viral resistance
and discuss managing side effects.
C. Switch the patient to a single-drug regimen to reduce side effects.
D. Reassure the patient that occasional missed doses will not affect
their treatment - ANSWERS--Emphasize the importance of adherence
to prevent viral resistance and discuss managing side effects.
Scenario: A pregnant woman with HIV asks about the likelihood of
transmitting the virus to her baby.
What is the nurse's best response?
A. "Transmission to your baby is unavoidable, even with treatment."
B. "If you take your medications as prescribed and deliver via C-section,
the risk can be very low."
C. "Your baby will not be at risk if you avoid breastfeeding."
D. "The virus cannot be transmitted to your baby during pregnancy." -
ANSWERS--"If you take your medications as prescribed and deliver via
C-section, the risk can be very low."
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Scenario: A patient with HIV is experiencing wasting syndrome, with
significant weight loss and swelling in their lower extremities.
Which intervention should the nurse prioritize?
A. Encourage daily exercise to rebuild muscle mass.
B. Monitor albumin levels and consult a dietitian for a high-protein,
high-calorie diet plan.
C. Administer diuretics to reduce fluid retention.
D. Restrict fluids to decrease edema. - ANSWERS--Monitor albumin
levels and consult a dietitian for a high-protein, high-calorie diet plan.
Breast Self-Examination
At what age should women start performing regular breast self-
examinations?
A. 15
B. 20
C. 30
D. 40 - ANSWERS--20
Pap Smear Frequency
How often should Pap smears be performed after age 21 if results are
normal?
A. Annually
B. Every 2 years
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C. Every 3 years
D. Every 5 years - ANSWERS--Every 3 Years
What is the primary complication of untreated pelvic inflammatory
disease (PID)?
A. Endometriosis
B. Uterine prolapse
C. Fallopian tube scarring and infertility
D. Fibrocystic breast disease - ANSWERS--Fallopian tube scarring and
infertility
After a mastectomy with lymph node involvement, why is it important
to avoid blood pressure readings and IVs in the affected arm?
A. To prevent excessive bleeding.
B. To minimize the risk of lymphedema.
C. To reduce pain in the surgical area.
D. To avoid damaging the pressure dressing. - ANSWERS--To minimize
the risk of lymphedema.
Which of the following best describes the pathophysiology of
endometriosis?
A. Overgrowth of the endometrial tissue inside the uterus, causing
heavy menstrual bleeding.
Adult Health 2 Final Exam 2026/2027 BANK QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS EXAM QUESTIONS WILL
COME FROM HERE (100% CORRECT ANSWERS A+ GRADED
Scenario: A patient asks, "What happens to my immune system
because of HIV?"
Which response by the nurse best explains the pathophysiology of HIV?
A. "HIV destroys all types of white blood cells, making you prone to
infections.
B. "HIV changes the DNA in CD4 cells, preventing your immune system
from responding effectively."
C. "HIV directly damages your bone marrow, reducing blood cell
production."
D. "HIV causes an overactive immune response, leading to organ
failure. - ANSWERS--HIV changes the DNA in CD4 cells, preventing your
immune system from responding effectively
Scenario: A patient with HIV has a CD4 count of 180 and recurrent
episodes of oral thrush and pneumonia.
Based on this information, what stage of HIV is the patient likely in?
A. Asymptomatic period
B. Early symptomatic period
C. AIDS
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D. Seroconversion - ANSWERS--AIDS
Scenario: A patient on HAART reports missing several doses in the past
week due to nausea.
How should the nurse address this concern?
A. Advise the patient to stop taking HAART until the nausea resolves.
B. Emphasize the importance of adherence to prevent viral resistance
and discuss managing side effects.
C. Switch the patient to a single-drug regimen to reduce side effects.
D. Reassure the patient that occasional missed doses will not affect
their treatment - ANSWERS--Emphasize the importance of adherence
to prevent viral resistance and discuss managing side effects.
Scenario: A pregnant woman with HIV asks about the likelihood of
transmitting the virus to her baby.
What is the nurse's best response?
A. "Transmission to your baby is unavoidable, even with treatment."
B. "If you take your medications as prescribed and deliver via C-section,
the risk can be very low."
C. "Your baby will not be at risk if you avoid breastfeeding."
D. "The virus cannot be transmitted to your baby during pregnancy." -
ANSWERS--"If you take your medications as prescribed and deliver via
C-section, the risk can be very low."
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Scenario: A patient with HIV is experiencing wasting syndrome, with
significant weight loss and swelling in their lower extremities.
Which intervention should the nurse prioritize?
A. Encourage daily exercise to rebuild muscle mass.
B. Monitor albumin levels and consult a dietitian for a high-protein,
high-calorie diet plan.
C. Administer diuretics to reduce fluid retention.
D. Restrict fluids to decrease edema. - ANSWERS--Monitor albumin
levels and consult a dietitian for a high-protein, high-calorie diet plan.
Breast Self-Examination
At what age should women start performing regular breast self-
examinations?
A. 15
B. 20
C. 30
D. 40 - ANSWERS--20
Pap Smear Frequency
How often should Pap smears be performed after age 21 if results are
normal?
A. Annually
B. Every 2 years
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C. Every 3 years
D. Every 5 years - ANSWERS--Every 3 Years
What is the primary complication of untreated pelvic inflammatory
disease (PID)?
A. Endometriosis
B. Uterine prolapse
C. Fallopian tube scarring and infertility
D. Fibrocystic breast disease - ANSWERS--Fallopian tube scarring and
infertility
After a mastectomy with lymph node involvement, why is it important
to avoid blood pressure readings and IVs in the affected arm?
A. To prevent excessive bleeding.
B. To minimize the risk of lymphedema.
C. To reduce pain in the surgical area.
D. To avoid damaging the pressure dressing. - ANSWERS--To minimize
the risk of lymphedema.
Which of the following best describes the pathophysiology of
endometriosis?
A. Overgrowth of the endometrial tissue inside the uterus, causing
heavy menstrual bleeding.
