NURSING II MIDTERM EXAM
WITH ELABORATED QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 2026/2027
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? - Answer-"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? - Answer-A 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? - Answer-Ganciclovir (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? - Answer-
Fosamprenavir calcium (Lexiva)
The nurse is reviewing the CD4 count results of a patient with AIDS. What can the nurse expect to find? -
Answer-A 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? - Answer-The 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? - Answer-Viral 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? - Answer-Put 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? - Answer-"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? - Answer-Education about
preventive behaviors
The nurse is teaching a patient about antiretroviral therapy. Which statement made by the
patient indicates an understanding of the teaching? - Answer-"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? - Answer-Anemia
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? - Answer-The 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. - Answer-1
WITH ELABORATED QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 2026/2027
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? - Answer-"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? - Answer-A 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? - Answer-Ganciclovir (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? - Answer-
Fosamprenavir calcium (Lexiva)
The nurse is reviewing the CD4 count results of a patient with AIDS. What can the nurse expect to find? -
Answer-A 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? - Answer-The 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? - Answer-Viral 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? - Answer-Put 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? - Answer-"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? - Answer-Education about
preventive behaviors
The nurse is teaching a patient about antiretroviral therapy. Which statement made by the
patient indicates an understanding of the teaching? - Answer-"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? - Answer-Anemia
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? - Answer-The 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. - Answer-1
