Infection/HIV EXAM LATEST
QUESTONS AND VERIFED
CORRECT ANSWERS100%
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Which infection would the nurse suspect in a patient who presents with symptoms of infection
and who was recently on an extended outdoor expedition, camping outside each night?
Ebola
West Nile virus
Influenza
Coronavirus - CORRECT ANSWER-West Nile virus
Which patient action could contribute to the development of drug resistance? Select all that
apply.
Avoiding antibiotics for viral infections
Taking antibiotics prescribed to another individual
Saving unused antibiotics
Skipping doses of antibiotics
Not taking the full prescription of antibiotics - CORRECT ANSWER-Taking antibiotics prescribed
to another individual
Saving unused antibiotics
Skipping doses of antibiotics
,Not taking the full prescription of antibiotics
Which infection was most likely contracted by a hospitalized patient showing signs of infection?
Herpes
Influenza
Escherichia coli
West Nile virus - CORRECT ANSWER-Escherichia coli
Which category of microorganisms is being examined when looking through a microscope and
classifying them by shape? - CORRECT ANSWER-Bacteria
Which strategy would the nurse use to best establish a trusting relationship with a new patient
recently diagnosed with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection?
Introduce the interdisciplinary team.
Take time in collecting initial health history.
Allow family and support members to be present.
Provide a comprehensive health assessment. - CORRECT ANSWER-Take time in collecting initial
health history.
Which patient outcome would the nurse include in the nursing care plan for a patient with
nutritional compromise due to a recent diagnosis with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
infection?
Adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART)
Maintains activities and productivity
Adoption of a healthy lifestyle
, Improved coping skills - CORRECT ANSWER-Adoption of a healthy lifestyle
Which lab value would the nurse expect to see when a patient with a history of unsafe sexual
practices reports chronic fatigue, diarrhea, difficulty swallowing, and consistent oral lesions with
infection? Select all that apply.
Positive human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) antibody/antigen assay
Detectable viral load
Decreased CD4 cell count
Increased white blood cell (WBC) count
Decreased liver function tests
Increased cholesterol and triglycerides - CORRECT ANSWER-Positive human immunodeficiency
virus (HIV) antibody/antigen assay
Detectable viral load
Decreased CD4 cell count
Increased cholesterol and triglycerides
Which action would the nurse encourage in a patient with a negative human immunodeficiency
virus (HIV)/antigen test to help address risk and prevention?
Regularly schedule HIV testing.
Use barrier protection whenever having sex with a new partner.
Avoid sharing drug equipment.
Increase social engagement and activities. - CORRECT ANSWER-Avoid sharing drug equipment.
Which information would the nurse provide regarding reducing risks for a patient who reports
engaging in a new same-sex relationship and is concerned about possible human
immunodeficiency virus (HIV) exposure?
QUESTONS AND VERIFED
CORRECT ANSWERS100%
GUARANTEED PASS
Which infection would the nurse suspect in a patient who presents with symptoms of infection
and who was recently on an extended outdoor expedition, camping outside each night?
Ebola
West Nile virus
Influenza
Coronavirus - CORRECT ANSWER-West Nile virus
Which patient action could contribute to the development of drug resistance? Select all that
apply.
Avoiding antibiotics for viral infections
Taking antibiotics prescribed to another individual
Saving unused antibiotics
Skipping doses of antibiotics
Not taking the full prescription of antibiotics - CORRECT ANSWER-Taking antibiotics prescribed
to another individual
Saving unused antibiotics
Skipping doses of antibiotics
,Not taking the full prescription of antibiotics
Which infection was most likely contracted by a hospitalized patient showing signs of infection?
Herpes
Influenza
Escherichia coli
West Nile virus - CORRECT ANSWER-Escherichia coli
Which category of microorganisms is being examined when looking through a microscope and
classifying them by shape? - CORRECT ANSWER-Bacteria
Which strategy would the nurse use to best establish a trusting relationship with a new patient
recently diagnosed with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection?
Introduce the interdisciplinary team.
Take time in collecting initial health history.
Allow family and support members to be present.
Provide a comprehensive health assessment. - CORRECT ANSWER-Take time in collecting initial
health history.
Which patient outcome would the nurse include in the nursing care plan for a patient with
nutritional compromise due to a recent diagnosis with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
infection?
Adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART)
Maintains activities and productivity
Adoption of a healthy lifestyle
, Improved coping skills - CORRECT ANSWER-Adoption of a healthy lifestyle
Which lab value would the nurse expect to see when a patient with a history of unsafe sexual
practices reports chronic fatigue, diarrhea, difficulty swallowing, and consistent oral lesions with
infection? Select all that apply.
Positive human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) antibody/antigen assay
Detectable viral load
Decreased CD4 cell count
Increased white blood cell (WBC) count
Decreased liver function tests
Increased cholesterol and triglycerides - CORRECT ANSWER-Positive human immunodeficiency
virus (HIV) antibody/antigen assay
Detectable viral load
Decreased CD4 cell count
Increased cholesterol and triglycerides
Which action would the nurse encourage in a patient with a negative human immunodeficiency
virus (HIV)/antigen test to help address risk and prevention?
Regularly schedule HIV testing.
Use barrier protection whenever having sex with a new partner.
Avoid sharing drug equipment.
Increase social engagement and activities. - CORRECT ANSWER-Avoid sharing drug equipment.
Which information would the nurse provide regarding reducing risks for a patient who reports
engaging in a new same-sex relationship and is concerned about possible human
immunodeficiency virus (HIV) exposure?
