NUR 265 – EXAM 4 | Questions and Answers |
2026 Update | 100% Correct – Galen.
1. A nurse working in the emergency department is performing triage on a client
who arrives with complaints of chest pain, shortness of breath, productive cough,
and night sweats. The client's medical history reveals acquired immune deficiency
syndrome (AIDS) along with a recent lab result showing a low CD4+ count. After
initiating airborne precautions, which action should the nurse perform next?
• Evaluate the client for shingles
• Collect a throat culture
• Obtain the client's temperature
• Get the client ready for chest tube placement
2. A recently hired nurse is creating a care plan for a client diagnosed with
acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) who has also been diagnosed
with Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia (PJP) and is experiencing pain. Which of the
following planned interventions should the nurse preceptor question?
• Encouraging the client to consume at least 2-3 liters of fluid each day (p354)
• Instructing the client to keep the room door closed at all times (p354)
• Providing the client with foods high in calories and protein (p354)
• Putting the client on a pressure-reducing mattress (p353)
3. A nurse is caring for a client with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)
who has just received a diagnosis of cryptococcal meningitis. Which of the
following actions should the nurse implement?
, • Give pentamidine isethionate
• Thicken the client's fluids to honey consistency
• Implement seizure precautions and pad the side rails
• Begin airborne precautions for the next 72 hours
4. A nurse has educated a client with HIV who has been prescribed combination
antiretroviral therapy (cART) about the medication regimen. Which of the
following client statements demonstrates correct understanding of the
instructions?
• "I will be less likely to develop opportunistic infections once I start my
prescribed medications."
• "I can prevent drug resistance by taking 90% of my medications on time."
• "I should stop my medication if I have severe diarrhea."
• "I understand that this drug combination will eliminate the virus."
5. A nurse working at a community health center has educated a group of clients
diagnosed with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) regarding infection
prevention strategies. Which of the following client statements would indicate
that further teaching is needed?
• "I will eat plenty of fresh fruits and raw vegetables."
• "I will wear gloves and wash my hands right away if I need to change my
cat's litter box."
• "I will make sure no one uses my deodorant or toothpaste."
• "I will not plant vegetables or flowers in our garden."
2026 Update | 100% Correct – Galen.
1. A nurse working in the emergency department is performing triage on a client
who arrives with complaints of chest pain, shortness of breath, productive cough,
and night sweats. The client's medical history reveals acquired immune deficiency
syndrome (AIDS) along with a recent lab result showing a low CD4+ count. After
initiating airborne precautions, which action should the nurse perform next?
• Evaluate the client for shingles
• Collect a throat culture
• Obtain the client's temperature
• Get the client ready for chest tube placement
2. A recently hired nurse is creating a care plan for a client diagnosed with
acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) who has also been diagnosed
with Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia (PJP) and is experiencing pain. Which of the
following planned interventions should the nurse preceptor question?
• Encouraging the client to consume at least 2-3 liters of fluid each day (p354)
• Instructing the client to keep the room door closed at all times (p354)
• Providing the client with foods high in calories and protein (p354)
• Putting the client on a pressure-reducing mattress (p353)
3. A nurse is caring for a client with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)
who has just received a diagnosis of cryptococcal meningitis. Which of the
following actions should the nurse implement?
, • Give pentamidine isethionate
• Thicken the client's fluids to honey consistency
• Implement seizure precautions and pad the side rails
• Begin airborne precautions for the next 72 hours
4. A nurse has educated a client with HIV who has been prescribed combination
antiretroviral therapy (cART) about the medication regimen. Which of the
following client statements demonstrates correct understanding of the
instructions?
• "I will be less likely to develop opportunistic infections once I start my
prescribed medications."
• "I can prevent drug resistance by taking 90% of my medications on time."
• "I should stop my medication if I have severe diarrhea."
• "I understand that this drug combination will eliminate the virus."
5. A nurse working at a community health center has educated a group of clients
diagnosed with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) regarding infection
prevention strategies. Which of the following client statements would indicate
that further teaching is needed?
• "I will eat plenty of fresh fruits and raw vegetables."
• "I will wear gloves and wash my hands right away if I need to change my
cat's litter box."
• "I will make sure no one uses my deodorant or toothpaste."
• "I will not plant vegetables or flowers in our garden."
