WorksheetsHIV & AIDS
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 6hrs 15mins
Can HIV/AIDS be cured?
Yes
No
The HIV/AIDS can weaken and destroy which body system?
Immune
Endocrine
Digestive
Respiratory
How is HIV transmitted? Choose 2 options
Anal Sex
Vaginal or Oral Sex
Kissing
Genital to genital (skin to skin) contact
HIV is found in which bodily fluids?
Sweat & vaginal fluids
Tears & blood
Saliva & semen
Blood, semen, & vaginal fluids
A person has AIDS once their T-cell count reaches
1,000
500
200
50
Which of the following is a true statement about HIV?
You can tell by looking at people whether or not they are infected with HIV.
One can be infected for years before symptoms are experienced
Opportunistic infections/diseases attack immune system
The Word "AIDS" is an acronym. It's letters stand for?
Acquired Infectious Delivery Syndrome
Acquired Influenza Deficiency Synthesis
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
Acquired Infection Discrepancy Syndrome
How long can it take for HIV to turn into AIDS?
1 week
10 months
2 years
7 years or more
HIV first attaches to this type of cell where it replicates/reproduces itself creating more HIV cells.
C- Cells
W- Cells
Heart cells
T- Cells
Which of the following are opportunistic infections that occur in patients with AIDS?
Kaposi's sarcoma
Wasting syndrome
Pneumocystis pneumonia
All the above
ART is a treatment that:
Cures AIDS
Cures HIV if it taken during the earlier stages
Allows AIDS patients to live a longer life
What substance can kill HIV + blood outside of the body?
Soap detergent
Peroxide
Chlorine bleach
Baby wipes
Which type of blood cells are responsible for defending the body against infection?
Red blood cells
DNA
White blood cells
Platelets
If a person does develop symptoms of HIV, which of the following symptoms may develop?
Loss of weight & appetite
Constant cough & fever
Feeling weak & tired
All the above
Sharing needles or razors with someone infected with HIV can spread HIV to you.
True
False
If a person suspects that they have been infected with HIV, they should
Be tested for HIV and seek additional medical advice from a medical professional.
Wait until symptoms appear before seeking testing and medical care.
Continue high-risk behaviors until they know for sure that they have been infected.
Tell no one, since they may encounter discrimination.
It may take how long after exposure for a blood test to detect HIV antibodies?
1 week
1 month
3
An HIV+ mother can transmit HIV to her baby. Medications taken during pregnancy can reduce chances of mother to child transmission by what fraction?
1/4
1/3
1/2
2/3
The only 100% effective way to prevent HIV from being sexually transmitted is through ____________?
Sterilization
Abstinence, to not have sex
Condom use
HIV is a..
Virus
Disease
Antibody
Infection
An infected person can pass HIV to others:
Only when HIV signs/symptoms are present
At any time, once infected with HIV
When he/she has developed full blown AIDS
One year after becoming infected with HIV
HIV & AIDS has been in the US since:
Late 1960's
Late 1970's
Early 1980's
Early 1990's
A type of white blood cell that makes antibodies that help to destroy an invader (germ/infection) that has entered the body.
Z-cell
B-cell
D-cell
G-cell
This can kill HIV in the blood if it is spilled or dripped on a surface outside of the body.
Gasoline
Rubbing Alcohol
Chlorine Bleach
WD-40
Where in the body may someone with AIDS develop the opportunistic disease toxoplasmosis ?
Throat
Lungs
Brain
Heart
