Infection/Immunity

You are caring for an infant that has antibodies via the mother's breastmilk. This is an example of:

• Naturally Acquired Active Immunity

• Naturally Acquired Passive Immunity

• Artificially Acquired Active Immunity

• Artificially Acquired Passive Immunity

You are caring for a patient with HIV. What is the most important point to emphasize?

• Keep your CD4 count below 200

• Palliative care will likely be necessary soon

• Medication adherence is essential for positive outcomes

• Keep your viral load high

At what stage of HIV are we likely to see presentation of one or more opportunistic infections?

• Stage 1

• Stage 2

• Stage 3

• Stage 4

A nurse is assessing a client for HIV. The nurse should identify that which of the following are risk factors associated with HIV?

• Perinatal exposure

• Pregnancy

• Monogamous sex partner

• Older adult woman

• Occupational exposure

A 35 year old healthcare worker presents with cough, night sweats, and general malaise. What might be going on?

• Lupus Erythematosus

• Tuberculosis

• HIV

• Pneumothorax

An elderly patient that is hospitalized with an indwelling catheter has the following VS: Temp: 39.4, BP: 84/50, HR: 126, RR: 26. Upon assessment, she appears confused and drowsy. What could be going on?

• Pyelonephritis

• Dehydration

• Incontinence

• Septic shock

What are potential causes for meningitis? Select all that apply.

• Direct trauma to the head

• Pneumonia

• Ibuprofen

• Otitis media

A nurse is assessing for the presence of Brudzinski's sign in a client who has suspected meningitis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take when performing the technique? Select all that apply.

• Place client in a supine position

• Flex client's hip and knee

• Bend client's head toward chest

• Straighten the client's flexed leg at the knee

You are caring for a patient with septic shock. You can anticipate all of the following orders except:

• Antibiotics

• Vasopressor

• Methotrexate

• Crystalloid fluids

A nurse is caring for a patient who has a urinary tract infection. Which of the following is the priority nursing intervention?

• Offer a warm sitz bath

• Recommend drinking cranberry juice

• Encourage fluid intake

• Administer antibiotic