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HIV & AIDS

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 6hrs 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Can HIV/AIDS be cured?

a)

Yes

b)

No

2.

The HIV/AIDS can weaken and destroy which body system?

a)

Immune

b)

Endocrine

c)

Digestive

d)

Respiratory

3.

How is HIV transmitted? Choose 2 options

a)

Anal Sex

b)

Vaginal or Oral Sex

c)

Kissing

d)

Genital to genital (skin to skin) contact

4.

HIV is found in which bodily fluids?

a)

Sweat & vaginal fluids

b)

Tears & blood

c)

Saliva & semen

d)

Blood, semen, & vaginal fluids

5.

A person has AIDS once their T-cell count reaches

a)

1,000

b)

500

c)

200

d)

50

6.

Which of the following is a true statement about HIV?

a)

You can tell by looking at people whether or not they are infected with HIV.

b)

One can be infected for years before symptoms are experienced

c)

Opportunistic infections/diseases attack immune system

7.

The Word "AIDS" is an acronym. It's letters stand for?

a)

Acquired Infectious Delivery Syndrome

b)

Acquired Influenza Deficiency Synthesis

c)

Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome

d)

Acquired Infection Discrepancy Syndrome

8.

How long can it take for HIV to turn into AIDS?

a)

1 week

b)

10 months

c)

2 years

d)

7 years or more

9.

HIV first attaches to this type of cell where it replicates/reproduces itself creating more HIV cells.

a)

C- Cells

b)

W- Cells

c)

Heart cells

d)

T- Cells

10.

Which of the following are opportunistic infections that occur in patients with AIDS?

a)

Kaposi's sarcoma

b)

Wasting syndrome

c)

Pneumocystis pneumonia

d)

All the above

11.

ART is a treatment that:

a)

Cures AIDS

b)

Cures HIV if it taken during the earlier stages

c)

Allows AIDS patients to live a longer life

12.

What substance can kill HIV + blood outside of the body?

a)

Soap detergent

b)

Peroxide

c)

Chlorine bleach

d)

Baby wipes

13.

Which type of blood cells are responsible for defending the body against infection?

a)

Red blood cells

b)

DNA

c)

White blood cells

d)

Platelets

14.

If a person does develop symptoms of HIV, which of the following symptoms may develop?

a)

Loss of weight & appetite

b)

Constant cough & fever

c)

Feeling weak & tired

d)

All the above

15.

Sharing needles or razors with someone infected with HIV can spread HIV to you.

a)

True

b)

False

16.

If a person suspects that they have been infected with HIV, they should

a)

Be tested for HIV and seek additional medical advice from a medical professional.

b)

Wait until symptoms appear before seeking testing and medical care.

c)

Continue high-risk behaviors until they know for sure that they have been infected.

d)

Tell no one, since they may encounter discrimination.

17.

It may take how long after exposure for a blood test to detect HIV antibodies?

a)

1 week

b)

1 month

c)

3

18.

An HIV+ mother can transmit HIV to her baby. Medications taken during pregnancy can reduce chances of mother to child transmission by what fraction?

a)

1/4

b)

1/3

c)

1/2

d)

2/3

19.

The only 100% effective way to prevent HIV from being sexually transmitted is through ____________?

a)

Sterilization

b)

Abstinence, to not have sex

c)

Condom use

20.

HIV is a..

a)

Virus

b)

Disease

c)

Antibody

d)

Infection

21.

An infected person can pass HIV to others:


a)

Only when HIV signs/symptoms are present

b)

At any time, once infected with HIV

c)

When he/she has developed full blown AIDS

d)

One year after becoming infected with HIV

22.

HIV & AIDS has been in the US since:

a)

Late 1960's

b)

Late 1970's

c)

Early 1980's

d)

Early 1990's

23.

A type of white blood cell that makes antibodies that help to destroy an invader (germ/infection) that has entered the body.

a)

Z-cell

b)

B-cell

c)

D-cell

d)

G-cell

24.

This can kill HIV in the blood if it is spilled or dripped on a surface outside of the body.

a)

Gasoline

b)

Rubbing Alcohol

c)

Chlorine Bleach

d)

WD-40

25.

Where in the body may someone with AIDS develop the opportunistic disease toxoplasmosis ?

a)

Throat

b)

Lungs

c)

Brain

d)

Heart