NUR 265 EXAM 4 PRACTICE
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Question 1:
An emergency room nurse is evaluating a patient during triage who presents with
chest pain, difficulty breathing, a productive cough, and a history of night sweats.
The patient has a known medical history of Acquired Immunodeficiency
Syndrome (AIDS) and recent blood work indicating a low CD4+ count.
Respiratory isolation using airborne precautions has already been put into place.
What is the most appropriate next step for the nurse?
✔✔ Answer: Assess the patient's current body temperature.
Question 2:
A preceptor is evaluating a newly licensed nurse's care plan for a patient with
advanced AIDS who has just been diagnosed with both Pneumocystis jirovecii
pneumonia and acute pain. Which of the proposed nursing interventions should the
preceptor flag for correction?
✔✔ Answer: Implementing a pressure-relieving mattress protocol (as this is not a
priority intervention for acute respiratory infection and pain management).
Question 3:
A nurse is managing the care of a patient with AIDS who has newly developed
cryptococcal meningitis. Which safety measure should the nurse prioritize to
protect the patient from potential neurological complications?
✔✔ Answer: Establish comprehensive seizure precautions, ensuring the bed's side
rails are fully padded.
The nurse had provided medication instructions to a client who has human
immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and has been prescribed combination antiretroviral
, therapy (cART). Which of the following client statements indicates a correct
understanding of the teaching?
I can avoid developing drug resistance if I take 90% of my drugs on time.
The nurse working in a community health center has instructed a group of clients
who have acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) about ways to prevent
infection. Which of the following statements, if made by a client, would indicate
the need for additional teaching?
"I will wear a surgical mask when I change my cat's litter box."
The nurse is precepting a newly hired nurse who is caring for a client who has
AIDS and has developed Kaposil's sarcoma. It requires additional teaching by the
preceptor if the newly hired nurse
Applies a surgical mask before entering the client's room.
The nurse is caring for a client who had a heart transplant 24 hours ago. Which of
the following findings indicates the clients developing a complication?
Hypotension
The nurse is caring for a client who had a lung transplant 10 days ago. It would be
a priority for the nurse to notify the PHCP if the client has
Developed sputum that is yellow tinged
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 100%
CORRECT!!!
Question 1:
An emergency room nurse is evaluating a patient during triage who presents with
chest pain, difficulty breathing, a productive cough, and a history of night sweats.
The patient has a known medical history of Acquired Immunodeficiency
Syndrome (AIDS) and recent blood work indicating a low CD4+ count.
Respiratory isolation using airborne precautions has already been put into place.
What is the most appropriate next step for the nurse?
✔✔ Answer: Assess the patient's current body temperature.
Question 2:
A preceptor is evaluating a newly licensed nurse's care plan for a patient with
advanced AIDS who has just been diagnosed with both Pneumocystis jirovecii
pneumonia and acute pain. Which of the proposed nursing interventions should the
preceptor flag for correction?
✔✔ Answer: Implementing a pressure-relieving mattress protocol (as this is not a
priority intervention for acute respiratory infection and pain management).
Question 3:
A nurse is managing the care of a patient with AIDS who has newly developed
cryptococcal meningitis. Which safety measure should the nurse prioritize to
protect the patient from potential neurological complications?
✔✔ Answer: Establish comprehensive seizure precautions, ensuring the bed's side
rails are fully padded.
The nurse had provided medication instructions to a client who has human
immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and has been prescribed combination antiretroviral
, therapy (cART). Which of the following client statements indicates a correct
understanding of the teaching?
I can avoid developing drug resistance if I take 90% of my drugs on time.
The nurse working in a community health center has instructed a group of clients
who have acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) about ways to prevent
infection. Which of the following statements, if made by a client, would indicate
the need for additional teaching?
"I will wear a surgical mask when I change my cat's litter box."
The nurse is precepting a newly hired nurse who is caring for a client who has
AIDS and has developed Kaposil's sarcoma. It requires additional teaching by the
preceptor if the newly hired nurse
Applies a surgical mask before entering the client's room.
The nurse is caring for a client who had a heart transplant 24 hours ago. Which of
the following findings indicates the clients developing a complication?
Hypotension
The nurse is caring for a client who had a lung transplant 10 days ago. It would be
a priority for the nurse to notify the PHCP if the client has
Developed sputum that is yellow tinged
