A Patient Is Advised to Be Tested for HIV Because

question 27

Multiple Choice

A patient is advised to be tested for HIV because of his multiple sexual partners and injectable drug use. The nurse should ensure that this patient understands the test by informing him that:

• A) The blood is tested with the highly sensitive test called the Western blot.
• B) The blood is tested with an ELISA; if positive, it is tested again with an ELISA, followed by a Western blot if the second ELISA is positive.
• C) A series of HIV tests is performed to confirm if the patient has AIDS.
• D) If the HIV tests are seronegative, John can be assured that he is not infected.

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Definitions:

Agnosia

A neurological condition where a person cannot interpret sensations correctly despite having normal sensory functions.

Apraxia

A motor disorder caused by damage to the brain, resulting in difficulty with executing voluntary movements despite having the desire and physical ability to perform them.

Memory Impairment

A decline in the ability to remember information, which can occur due to various causes such as aging, neurological conditions, or injuries.

Compulsive Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by repetitive, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and behaviors (compulsions) that the individual feels the urge to perform.