Formative Quiz: HIV/AIDS

What typr of lymphocytes does the HIV virus attack?

(a)  

When the CD4 cell count falls below (a)   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.

(a)  

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