A nurse is assigned a patient diagnosed with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Which type of precaution should be used when providing direct care?

Standard

Droplet

Contact

Behavioral

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

A. Standard precautions should be used for all patients, including those with AIDS, as they are designed to prevent the transmission of infections regardless of the patient's diagnosis. This includes the use of gloves, hand hygiene, and proper disposal of sharps.

B. Droplet precautions are specific to diseases that are spread through respiratory droplets, which is not the primary concern in AIDS management.

C. Contact precautions are used for infections that can be transmitted through direct contact with the patient or contaminated surfaces, but are not routinely required for AIDS patients unless they have co-infections.

D. Behavioral precautions are not a recognized category for infection control in clinical settings.

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Posterior cord injury usually affects proprioception rather than causing a distinctive pattern of motor and sensory loss.

B. Anterior cord injury generally impacts motor function and temperature and pain sensation bilaterally, not in a hemisection pattern.

C. Central cord injury primarily affects motor function in the upper extremities and is not characterized by ipsilateral motor and contralateral sensory loss.

D. Brown-Sequard syndrome typically presents with motor function loss on the same (ipsilateral) side of the injury and loss of pain and temperature sensation on the opposite (contralateral) side, making this the most likely diagnosis.

A. Drug dependence B. Cardiac rhythm C. Pulse oximetry D. Pain level

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. While drug dependence can be a concern with long-term use, it is not the immediate priority in an emergency setting where the goal is to stabilize the patient in status epilepticus.

B. Cardiac rhythm monitoring is important when administering certain medications, but lorazepam primarily affects the central nervous system and respiratory system, making oxygen saturation monitoring more critical.

C. Pulse oximetry is the priority assessment as IV lorazepam can depress the respiratory system, leading to hypoxia. Monitoring oxygen saturation helps ensure the patient maintains adequate respiratory function during administration.

D. Assessing pain is important in patient care, but it is not the priority in managing a patient in status epilepticus, where stabilization is essential.

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A nurse is assigned a patient diagnosed with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Which type of precaution should be used when providing direct care?

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Correct Answer is D

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Correct Answer is C

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