Formative Quiz: HIV/AIDS

What typr of lymphocytes does the HIV virus attack?

When the CD4 cell count falls below ____ it makes the person vulnerable to opportunistic infections and may be defined as AIDS.

Undetectable means untransmissible.

• True

• False

Give examples of how HIV is transmitted.

Pulmonary compromise is the major cause of morbidity and mortality for HIV patients.

• True

• False

Kaposi's Sarcoma is the most common AIDS related cutaneous problem.

• True

• False

Patients who are diagnosed with AIDS and do not get treatment will probably die within 2 years.

• True

• False

There are no precautions needed when treating a patient with HIV.

• True

• False

PT helps with HIV patient's self esteem, emotional wellbeing, and confidence.

• True

• False

Most common barrier in patients with HIV recieving proper care are financial barriers.

• True

• False