CH 21 HIV

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CH 21 HIV Which member of the health care team demonstrates reducing the risk for infection for the client with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)? A. The dietary worker hands the disposab... le meal trays to the LPN assigned to the client. B. The social worker encourages the client to verbalize about stressors at home. C. Housekeeping thoroughly cleans and disinfects the hallways near the client's room. D. The health care provider orders vital signs including temperature every 8 hours. - answer--A. The dietary worker hands the disposable meal trays to the LPN assigned to the client. The nurse is instructing an unlicensed health care worker on care of the client with human immune deficiency virus (HIV) who also has active genital herpes. Which statement by the health care worker indicates effective teaching of Standard Precautions? A. "I need to know my HIV status, so I must get tested before caring for any clients."' B. "Putting on a gown and gloves will cover up the itchy sores on my elbows." C. "Washing my hands and putting on a gown and gloves is what I must do before starting care." D. "I will wash my hands before going into the room, and then will put on gown and gloves only for direct contact with the client's genitals."' - answer--C. "Washing my hands and putting on a gown and gloves is what I must do before starting care." Which statement made to the nurse by a health care worker assigned to care for the client with HIV indicates a breach of confidentiality and requires further education by the nurse? A. "I told family members they need to wash their hands when they enter and leave the room." B. "The other health care worker and I were out in the hallway discussing how we were concerned about getting HIV from our client, so no one could hear us in the client's room." C. "Yes, I understand the reasons why I have to wear gloves when I bathe my client." D. "The client's spouse told me she got HIV from a blood transfusion." - answer--B. "The other health care worker and I were out in the hallway discussing how we were concerned about getting HIV from our client, so no one could hear us in the client's room." When preparing the newly diagnosed client with HIV and the significant other for discharge, which explanation by the nurse accurately describes proper condom use? A. "Condoms should be used when lesions are present on the penis." B. "Always position the condom with a space at the tip of an erect penis." C. "Make sure it fits loosely to allow for penile erection." D. "Use adequate lubrication such as petroleum jelly." - answer--B. "Always position the condom with a space at the tip of an erect penis." The nurse presents a seminar on HIV testing to a group of seniors and their caregivers in an assisted-living facility. Which responses fit the recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regarding HIV testing? Select all that apply. A. 78 years old, and I was treated and cured of syphilis many years ago." B. "In 1986, I received a transfusion of platelets." C. "Seven years ago, I was released from a penitentiary." D. "I used to smoke marijuana 30 years ago, but I have not done any drugs since that time." E. "At 68, I am going to get married for the fourth time." - answer--A. 78 years old, and I was treated and cured of syphilis many years ago." C. "Seven years ago, I was released from a penitentiary." E. "At 68, I am going to get married for the fourth time." [Show More]

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