Chapter 20: Nursing Care of Patients with HIV disease and AIDS

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What causes Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)?

  • Exposure to bacterial infections
  • Exposure to HIV (correct)
  • Genetic conditions
  • Exposure to cytomegalovirus

What is the primary function of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)?

  • To diagnose infections
  • To protect against direct transmission of organisms (correct)
  • To enhance immunocompetence
  • To treat viral infections

Which of the following conditions is primarily associated with individuals who are immunocompromised due to AIDS?

  • Influenza
  • Pneumonia caused by *Streptococcus pneumoniae*
  • Common cold
  • Acute pneumonia caused by *Pneumocystis jiroveci* (correct)

What does an undetectable viral load indicate?

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What can species-specific herpesviruses cause in individuals with AIDS?

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Flashcards

HIV

A virus causing AIDS, a weakened immune system.

AIDS

A condition caused by HIV, suppressing the immune response.

Pneumocystis Pneumonia

Lung infection from a fungus, dangerous for those with weak immune systems

Undetectable Viral Load

HIV level too low to be detected accurately.

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PPE

Protective equipment for preventing infections.

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