Author Question: You are with a 29-year-old woman who has signs of imminent delivery. She tells you that she has a ... (Read 76 times)

jilianpiloj · **on:** Jul 2, 2018

You are with a 29-year-old woman who has signs of imminent delivery. She tells you that she has a history of HIV infection. Compared to a patient who has no infectious disease, how will Standard Precautions differ for this patient?

a. Gloves, a gown, and goggles should be used for this patient; only gloves and a gown are required for a noninfectious patient in labor.
b. Gloves are needed for a noninfectious patient in labor; goggles and gloves must be worn for a patient with HIV.
c. A HEPA filter mask should be used for a patient with HIV, but not for a noninfectious patient.
d. Gloves, a gown, and goggles must be worn for both patients with HIV and noninfectious patients.

Question 2

When assessing a 27-year-old woman who is pregnant, which of the following statements would concern you the most?

a. I had some cramps two weeks ago.
b. I was a drug addict when I was a teenager.
c. I have not been able to see a doctor during this pregnancy.
d. My last baby came two weeks late.