Nursing II Midterm Questions with
Accurate Ansewers
The nurse is teaching a group of older adults about prevention of HIV. Which statement
made by the patient indicates an understanding of the teaching? - ANSWERS"I will use
a condom with each sexual contact."
The nurse is caring for a group of patients. Which patient is at highest risk for
contracting
HIV? - ANSWERSA 60-year-old homosexual male who has had two partners
The nurse is caring for a patient with cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis. The nurse should
plan to teach the patient about which medication? - ANSWERSGanciclovir (Cytovene)
The nurse is preparing to teach a group of patients about the pre-exposure prophylaxis
(PrEP) to prevent HIV transmission. The nurse should plan to teach the group about
which medication? - ANSWERSFosamprenavir calcium (Lexiva)
The nurse is reviewing the CD4 count results of a patient with AIDS. What can the
nurse expect to find? - ANSWERSA CD4 count of 800/μL
The licensed practical nurse/licensed vocational nurse (LPN/LVN) is watching a nursing
student administer medications to a patient with HIV. Which action by the student
requires correction by the nurse? - ANSWERSThe student recaps the needle and
places it in the sharps container.
The nurse is providing care to a patient who has had diagnostic testing for HIV. Which
test should the nurse review to monitor the response to antiretroviral therapy? -
ANSWERSViral load testing
The nurse is preparing to care for a patient who is HIV positive. Which action should the
nurse take when following standard precautions for protection from HIV exposure? -
ANSWERSPut on gloves before touching body fluids.
A patient who has HIV asks the nurse why blood work has to be done so frequently.
Which
response should the nurse make to the patient? - ANSWERS"CD4+ lymphocyte counts
are monitored to determine the progression of the
disease."
The nurse is contributing to a teaching plan. What should the nurse emphasize as being
the
, most effective method known to control the spread of HIV infection? -
ANSWERSEducation about preventive behaviors
The nurse is teaching a patient about antiretroviral therapy. Which statement made by
the
patient indicates an understanding of the teaching? - ANSWERS"I should set an alarm
so I remember to take my pills."
The nurse is providing care for a patient who is experiencing nausea and vomiting.
Which pathological manifestation is unlikely to occur with prolonged vomiting? -
ANSWERSAnemia
The licensed practical nurse/licensed vocational nurse (LPN/LVN) is watching a nursing
student administer medications to a patient with HIV. Which action by the student
requires correction by the nurse? - ANSWERSThe student recaps the needle and
places it in the sharps container.
The nurse is preparing to administer a cyanocobalamin (B12) injection 1,000 mcg IM to
a patient with B12 deficiency. Available vials are 1,000 mcg/mL. How many mL will the
nurse administer? Enter the numeral only. - ANSWERS1
The nurse is providing support for a client who just finished a hemodialysis session.
Which patient symptom is considered to be a complication of hemodialysis? -
ANSWERSCardiac arrhythmias and angina from fluid loss
The nurse is caring for a patient with chronic episodes of hypoxia secondary to chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease. The nurse will monitor the patient's laboratory results for
increased RBCs due to the low oxygen levels. Which of the following blood disorders
will the nurse expect to find? - ANSWERSAplastic anemia
The nurse is collecting data for a patient who is taking lansoprazole for peptic ulcer
disease. Which data collection finding requires immediate intervention? -
ANSWERSTarry stools
The nurse is caring for a patient in sickle cell crisis. What is the rationale for providing
warm compresses and blankets for this patient? - ANSWERSHeat increases circulation
by preventing vasoconstriction.
Which patient will the nurse consider to be at greatest risk for cancer of the kidney? -
ANSWERSA 50-year-old male with a 20-year history of smoking and works in a
chemical laboratory
The nurse is collecting health information from a patient. Which patient statement will
cause the nurse the most concern? - ANSWERS"Lately, I've had two or three loose,
sticky, black stools every day."
Accurate Ansewers
The nurse is teaching a group of older adults about prevention of HIV. Which statement
made by the patient indicates an understanding of the teaching? - ANSWERS"I will use
a condom with each sexual contact."
The nurse is caring for a group of patients. Which patient is at highest risk for
contracting
HIV? - ANSWERSA 60-year-old homosexual male who has had two partners
The nurse is caring for a patient with cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis. The nurse should
plan to teach the patient about which medication? - ANSWERSGanciclovir (Cytovene)
The nurse is preparing to teach a group of patients about the pre-exposure prophylaxis
(PrEP) to prevent HIV transmission. The nurse should plan to teach the group about
which medication? - ANSWERSFosamprenavir calcium (Lexiva)
The nurse is reviewing the CD4 count results of a patient with AIDS. What can the
nurse expect to find? - ANSWERSA CD4 count of 800/μL
The licensed practical nurse/licensed vocational nurse (LPN/LVN) is watching a nursing
student administer medications to a patient with HIV. Which action by the student
requires correction by the nurse? - ANSWERSThe student recaps the needle and
places it in the sharps container.
The nurse is providing care to a patient who has had diagnostic testing for HIV. Which
test should the nurse review to monitor the response to antiretroviral therapy? -
ANSWERSViral load testing
The nurse is preparing to care for a patient who is HIV positive. Which action should the
nurse take when following standard precautions for protection from HIV exposure? -
ANSWERSPut on gloves before touching body fluids.
A patient who has HIV asks the nurse why blood work has to be done so frequently.
Which
response should the nurse make to the patient? - ANSWERS"CD4+ lymphocyte counts
are monitored to determine the progression of the
disease."
The nurse is contributing to a teaching plan. What should the nurse emphasize as being
the
, most effective method known to control the spread of HIV infection? -
ANSWERSEducation about preventive behaviors
The nurse is teaching a patient about antiretroviral therapy. Which statement made by
the
patient indicates an understanding of the teaching? - ANSWERS"I should set an alarm
so I remember to take my pills."
The nurse is providing care for a patient who is experiencing nausea and vomiting.
Which pathological manifestation is unlikely to occur with prolonged vomiting? -
ANSWERSAnemia
The licensed practical nurse/licensed vocational nurse (LPN/LVN) is watching a nursing
student administer medications to a patient with HIV. Which action by the student
requires correction by the nurse? - ANSWERSThe student recaps the needle and
places it in the sharps container.
The nurse is preparing to administer a cyanocobalamin (B12) injection 1,000 mcg IM to
a patient with B12 deficiency. Available vials are 1,000 mcg/mL. How many mL will the
nurse administer? Enter the numeral only. - ANSWERS1
The nurse is providing support for a client who just finished a hemodialysis session.
Which patient symptom is considered to be a complication of hemodialysis? -
ANSWERSCardiac arrhythmias and angina from fluid loss
The nurse is caring for a patient with chronic episodes of hypoxia secondary to chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease. The nurse will monitor the patient's laboratory results for
increased RBCs due to the low oxygen levels. Which of the following blood disorders
will the nurse expect to find? - ANSWERSAplastic anemia
The nurse is collecting data for a patient who is taking lansoprazole for peptic ulcer
disease. Which data collection finding requires immediate intervention? -
ANSWERSTarry stools
The nurse is caring for a patient in sickle cell crisis. What is the rationale for providing
warm compresses and blankets for this patient? - ANSWERSHeat increases circulation
by preventing vasoconstriction.
Which patient will the nurse consider to be at greatest risk for cancer of the kidney? -
ANSWERSA 50-year-old male with a 20-year history of smoking and works in a
chemical laboratory
The nurse is collecting health information from a patient. Which patient statement will
cause the nurse the most concern? - ANSWERS"Lately, I've had two or three loose,
sticky, black stools every day."
