ACRN ACRN Psychosocial Support & Mental Health

Question 1

Which screening tool is most commonly used to assess depression severity in HIV-positive patients?

Accepted Answer

PHQ-9

Answer

The PHQ-9 (Patient Health Questionnaire-9) is a validated, widely used tool for screening and monitoring depression severity in PLWH.

Question 2

What is the most prevalent psychiatric comorbidity in people living with HIV (PLWH)?

Accepted Answer

Depression

Answer

Depression is the most common psychiatric comorbidity in PLWH, affecting approximately 30–40% of this population.

Question 3

When a patient with HIV discloses suicidal ideation, the nurse's FIRST priority is to:

Accepted Answer

Assess the immediacy and lethality of the plan

Answer

The nurse must first assess the immediacy and lethality of the suicidal plan to determine the level of risk and guide the appropriate intervention.

Question 4

Which factor significantly increases the risk of HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders (HAND)?

Accepted Answer

Substance use disorders

Answer

Substance use disorders, particularly methamphetamine and cocaine use, markedly increase the risk of developing HAND in HIV-positive individuals.

Question 5

An ACRN cares for a newly diagnosed HIV patient expressing shame and fear of rejection. Which therapeutic approach is MOST appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Provide stigma reduction counseling and peer support resources

Answer

Stigma reduction counseling and peer support help newly diagnosed patients manage internalized shame and fear while building a supportive network.

ACRN - AIDS Certified Registered Nurse Practice Test