PYC2605- HIV/AIDS Care And Counselling
Assignments & Exam Q&A Graded A+ Latest Version
1. Which stage of HIV infection is indicated when the results are more than 500 CD4+
lymphocytes/mm?
HIV asymptomatic (latent stage)
2. A client with AIDS is exhibiting shortness of breath, cough, and fever. The nurse most
likely would suspect infection with which of the following?
Pneumocystis jiroveci
3. A client is receiving ganciclovir as part of his treatment for cytomegalovirus retinitis. The
nurse would monitor the results of the client's laboratory tests for which of the
following?
Neutropenia
4. A client who is HIV positive has been prescribed antiretroviral drugs. The nurse explains
the action of each antiretroviral drug and develops a schedule for the client's self-
administration, including strong emphasis about rigidly adhering to the dosage, time and
frequency of the administration of the drugs. Why is it important to adhere to the
schedule of drug dosing developed for this client?
To avoid resistance to the drugs
5. Which nursing action is essential before an EIA test is performed?
Obtaining a general consent for medical care from the client
, 6. What intervention is a priority when treating a client with HIV/AIDS?
Assessing fluid and electrolyte balance
7. A client who is HIV positive is experiencing severe diarrhea. Which laboratory test result
would the nurse expect to find?
hypokalemia
8. The nurse is gathering data from laboratory studies for a client who has HIV. The clients
T4-cell count is 200/mm³, and the client has been diagnosed with pneumocystis
pneumonia. What does this indicate to the nurse?
the client has converted from HIV infection to AIDS
9. A client in a late stage of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) shows signs of
AIDS-related dementia. Which nursing diagnosis takes highest priority?
risk for injury
10. A client has discussed therapy for his HIV-positive status. What does the nurse
understand is the goal of antiretroviral therapy?
bring the viral load to a virtually undetectable level
11. A woman infected with HIV comes into the clinic. What symptoms may be the focus of a
medical complaint in women infected with HIV?
gynecological problems
such as abnormal results of Papanicolaou tests, genital warts, pelvic inflammatory
disease, and persistent vaginitis
12. Which condition is an early manifestation of HIV encephalopathy?
headache
Assignments & Exam Q&A Graded A+ Latest Version
1. Which stage of HIV infection is indicated when the results are more than 500 CD4+
lymphocytes/mm?
HIV asymptomatic (latent stage)
2. A client with AIDS is exhibiting shortness of breath, cough, and fever. The nurse most
likely would suspect infection with which of the following?
Pneumocystis jiroveci
3. A client is receiving ganciclovir as part of his treatment for cytomegalovirus retinitis. The
nurse would monitor the results of the client's laboratory tests for which of the
following?
Neutropenia
4. A client who is HIV positive has been prescribed antiretroviral drugs. The nurse explains
the action of each antiretroviral drug and develops a schedule for the client's self-
administration, including strong emphasis about rigidly adhering to the dosage, time and
frequency of the administration of the drugs. Why is it important to adhere to the
schedule of drug dosing developed for this client?
To avoid resistance to the drugs
5. Which nursing action is essential before an EIA test is performed?
Obtaining a general consent for medical care from the client
, 6. What intervention is a priority when treating a client with HIV/AIDS?
Assessing fluid and electrolyte balance
7. A client who is HIV positive is experiencing severe diarrhea. Which laboratory test result
would the nurse expect to find?
hypokalemia
8. The nurse is gathering data from laboratory studies for a client who has HIV. The clients
T4-cell count is 200/mm³, and the client has been diagnosed with pneumocystis
pneumonia. What does this indicate to the nurse?
the client has converted from HIV infection to AIDS
9. A client in a late stage of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) shows signs of
AIDS-related dementia. Which nursing diagnosis takes highest priority?
risk for injury
10. A client has discussed therapy for his HIV-positive status. What does the nurse
understand is the goal of antiretroviral therapy?
bring the viral load to a virtually undetectable level
11. A woman infected with HIV comes into the clinic. What symptoms may be the focus of a
medical complaint in women infected with HIV?
gynecological problems
such as abnormal results of Papanicolaou tests, genital warts, pelvic inflammatory
disease, and persistent vaginitis
12. Which condition is an early manifestation of HIV encephalopathy?
headache
