Which blood test confirms the presence of antibodies to HIV?

a) Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)

b) Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)

c) p24 antigen

d) Reverse transcriptase

Answer: Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)

The client comes to the clinic to obtain the results from the test to determine if he is infected with HIV. The physician informs the client that he has a CD4 cell count of 300 cells/mm3 and a high viral load. What does the nurse anticipate the physician will discuss with the client?

a) The initiation of antiretroviral therapy

b) The initiation of antibiotic therapy to prevent the development of an opportunistic infection

c) The administration of an antifungal medication to prevent the development of an opportunistic fungal infection

d) Retroviral therapy is not warranted at this time.

Answer: The initiation of antiretroviral therapy

Which of the following indicates that a client with HIV has developed AIDS?

a) Weight loss of 10 lb over 3 months

b) Pain on standing and walking

c) Severe fatigue at night

d) Herpes simplex ulcer persisting for 2 months

Answer: Herpes simplex ulcer persisting for 2 months

The balance between the amount of HIV in the body and the immune response is the:

a) Anergy

b) Window period

c) Viral set point

d) Viral load test

Answer: Viral set point