ACRN Study Guide 2026
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📋 ACRN Exam Format at a Glance
📚 ACRN Topics to Study (21)
✍️ Sample ACRN Questions & Answers
1. "Linkage to care" for a newly diagnosed HIV patient is best defined as:
Linkage to care refers to a newly diagnosed person attending their first HIV medical care appointment, ideally within 30 days of diagnosis.
2. Health insurance literacy for PLWH requires case managers to understand which coverage options?
ACRN case managers must be knowledgeable about all coverage options available to PLWH, including Medicaid, Medicare, ACA plans, and ADAP, to facilitate access to care.
3. When coordinating care for a PLWH with multiple comorbidities, the case manager should prioritize:
Effective HIV case management requires an integrated, individualized plan that addresses the full spectrum of medical, psychosocial, and social determinants affecting each patient.
4. When can PCP prophylaxis be safely discontinued in an HIV patient on ART?
PCP prophylaxis can be safely stopped when the CD4 count has sustained above 200 cells/mm³ for at least 3 months on effective ART, indicating immune reconstitution.
5. Kaposi's sarcoma (KS) in HIV-positive patients is associated with co-infection by which virus?
Kaposi's sarcoma is caused by Human herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8), also known as Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV), which promotes vascular tumor development.
6. In AIDS Certified Registered Nurse, how should diagnostic procedures & interpretation results be communicated to stakeholders?
Clear, structured reports with actionable recommendations ensure stakeholders understand findings and can take appropriate action.