Self-Assessment Quiz Question #6 Monica should include in her teaching which of the following? a. Education regarding treatment, prevention, and transmission of HIV. b. The specific treatment regimen that has been prescribed. c. A referral for marital counseling and helps to work through a variety of emotions and fears. d. All of the above. Conclusion HIV has been known for decades. It has been diagnosed in people in every country in the world. It affects far more people than those who are infected. It has an impact on other members of the household, family, friends, and coworkers. In addition to dealing with an infection that has the potential to be life threatening, patients and their support networks must deal with how HIV is often accompanied by stigma and discrimination. Nurses and other healthcare professionals have an obligation to support patients and their support systems. Families and friends can be a source of great comfort as well as facilitators of consistent, accurate treatment regimens. They can also have a negative impact if they do not receive the proper education and support. Patients cannot be treated and counseled in isolation. They are part of a family and of their respective communities. This means that community education and related support services are critical to the facilitation of treatment, prevention of transmission, and elimination of the stigma and discrimination that can be associated with a diagnosis of HIV infection.
It is imperative that nurses maintain up-to-date knowledge of the status of HIV treatment, as well as transmission modes and the incidence and prevalence of infection. They are essential providers of patient/family education and emotional support for persons coping with an incurable, life- long, and life-threatening disease.
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Self-Assessment Answers and Rationales
5. The correct answer is A. Rationale: In this case, the crucial action that Janet should have taken to prevent a needle stick injury during the injection process is to double-check the condition of the gloves before administering the injection (option A). Proper inspection of gloves is important to ensure that there are no tears or damage that could lead to exposure to blood or bodily fluids. Rushing through the injection due to being tired and in a hurry (option B) is unsafe and can lead to mistakes and accidents. Disposing of the needle and syringe immediately after administering the injection (option C) is a good practice for safe disposal, but the critical issue in this scenario is to ensure the gloves are intact before use. Ignoring the tear in the glove and proceeding with the injection (option D) is unsafe and increases the risk of a needle stick injury. 6. The correct answer is D. Rationale: HIV education should include information about treatment, prevention, transmission, specific regimen use, and counseling for emotional effects.
1. The correct answer is B. Rationale: A person infected by HIV can remain
asymptomatic for eight or more years (HIV.gov, 2020). This may decrease the likelihood of screening, since people may believe that no symptoms equal no infection. 2. The correct answer is D. Rationale: Despite the progress made over the past several decades in the prevention and treatment of HIV infection, these data show that thousands of people continue to be infected every day. However, new HIV infections are thought to be on the decline. New HIV infections among children have decreased by 50% since 2010. 3. The correct answer is A. Rationale: Anal sex is the most high-risk type of sex for getting or transmitting HIV. Furthermore, the receptive partner is at higher risk of acquiring HIV because of the thin nature of the rectal lining (CDC, 2019a). 4. The correct answer is A. Rationale: Candidiasis is not a particularly serious illness for most people and is associated with alterations of normal defense mechanisms. In people with HIV infection, Candida often affects the mouth and vagina. However, when it causes infection of the esophagus and/or lower respiratory tract (e.g., trachea and bronchi), it is considered an opportunistic infection (CDC, 2020b).
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