Nurse Jaja is giving an injection to Ms. X. After giving an injection, the nurse accidentally stuck her finger with the needle when the client became very agitated. To determine if the nurse became infected with HIV when is the best time to test her for HIV antibodies?
a. Immediately and repeat the test after 12 weeks
b. Immediately and repeat the test after 4 weeks
c. After a week and repeat the test in 4 months
d. After a weeks and repeat the test in 6 months
Answer A.
Keyword: BEST TIME. Rationale: To determine if a preexisting infection is present a test should be done immediately and is repeated again in 3 months time (12 weeks) to detect seroconversion as a result of the needle stick.
a. Immediately and repeat the test after 12 weeks
b. Immediately and repeat the test after 4 weeks
c. After a week and repeat the test in 4 months
d. After a weeks and repeat the test in 6 months
Answer A.
Keyword: BEST TIME. Rationale: To determine if a preexisting infection is present a test should be done immediately and is repeated again in 3 months time (12 weeks) to detect seroconversion as a result of the needle stick.
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