WorksheetsHIV Literacy Quizzes
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 22mins
What is HIV?
The virus that causes AIDS
The bacteria that causes AIDS
What is AIDS?
A fungal infection
A rare blood cancer caused by HIV
A group of diseases caused by HIV
The final stage of HIV
How does HIV become AIDS?
HIV attacks T cells.
HIV destroys cells in the body
HIV makes multiple copies of itself
All of the above
Which is NOT considered a common method of transmission for HIV?
Blood
Breast milk
Genital secretions
Urine
What does it mean to be “HIV-positive”?
It means that you have AID
It means the virus cannot be passed to another person
It means that two tests have been identified positive for HIV
None of the above
Is HIV manageable? (YES/NO)
(a)
Can HIV be cured? (YES/NO)
(a)
How does HIV treatment work?
Acts as a painkiller
Reduces the amount of HIV in the body and boosts the immune system
Destroys all HIV in the body
Makes your nervous system more effective
What should you do if your medicine isn't agreeing with you?
Look for alternative herbal medicines - these are often more gentle on your body
Keep taking the medicines you have been given - these are the only option Stop taking your medicatio
Speak to you doctor about your symptoms - there might be other treatment options
Stop taking your medication
Having HIV is the same thing as having AIDS?
Yes
No
Maybe
I don't know
Women can pass HIV to their babies during pregnancy or birth.
YES
NO
HIV can be transmitted by using common eating utensils, toilet seats, swimming pools, telephones, and by mosquitoes.
TRUE
FALSE
You can tell if someone has HIV/AIDS by looking at them
TRUE
FALSE
What is worn on World AIDS Day to show support to people living with HIV?
A pink ribbon
A yellow ribbon
A red ribbon
A blue ribbon
Which of the following images is the HIV virus?
There are _________ stages of HIV infection.
ONE
TWO
THREE
FOUR
Antiretroviral therapy ART will cure an HIV Positive person?
TRUE
FALSE
What is the risk of transmitting the infection in the chronic stage of HIV infection?
Zero
Low
Medium
High
What is Acute HIV Syndrome?
The stage immediately after HIV infection when the patient falls ill
When HIV progresses into AIDS
The final fatal disease for the AIDS patient
None of the above
Which is the correct arrangement of stages for HIV infection?
AIDS, Chronic HIV, Acute HIV
Chronic HIV, AIDS, Acute HIV
Acute HIV, Chronic HIV, AIDS
Why is treating AIDS difficult?
AIDS is undetectable
We don’t know what causes AIDS
There are no medicine to treat AIDS
The HIV virus often mutates
It is necessary to isolate a patient affected by HIV from the public?
YES
NO
If you’re HIV-positive, you should start treatment...
When you reach the AIDS stage
Once you show symptoms
As soon as possible
How is HIV infection treated?
HAART (Highly Active Anti-Retroviral Therapy)
Ask for support from family and friends
Healthy living practices
All of above
What are the benefits of HIV treatment?
It prevents sickness
It suppresses the virus so that you can’t pass it on
Gives you a normal life expectancy
All of the above
What might happen if a person with HIV caught a cold?
She would recover quickly
She might become extremely sick
Her T cells count might decreases
Her red blood cell count might increases
If your body has fewer T cells than it should, what might happen?
You’ll be well protected from getting sick
Your red blood cell count increases
Pathogen can invade your body more easily
P cells will step up and perform the function of the missing T cell
Normally, how long should you wait to get an HIV test to get an accurate reading?
1-3 months after incident
1 week after incident
1-3 weeks after the incident
Which is NOT one of the acute symptoms of HIV?
Chills
Fever
Joint pain
Coughs
A person can be infected with HIV and not show any symptoms early on. (TRUE/FALSE)
(a)
What does AIDS stand for?
Acquired Infection Deficiency Syndrome
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
Accepted Immunodeficiency Syndrome
Acquired Internal Deficiency Syndrome
What body system is attacked by the HIV virus?
The reproductive system
The endocrine system
The respiratory system
The immune system
HIV can infect which of the following groups.
All of below
Teens, the elderly, and newborns
Bisexuals, homosexuals, and heterosexuals
College professors, the homeless, men, women, and all ethnic groups
So long as long as you use a clean needle to inject drugs there is no risk of getting HIV... (TRUE/FALSE)
(a)
What is Post-Exposure Prophylaxis?
An emergency contraceptive - to stop you from getting pregnant
Another name for HIV treatment, which you take if you have HIV
A way of preventing HIV after you have been at risk
What does Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) do?
Protects you from getting HIV
Prevents someone with HIV from passing on the virus
Act as an emergency prevention method, when taken up to 72 hours after exposure.
Is it possible for parents living with HIV to have an HIV-negative baby?
YES
NO
Which of the following prevents HIV?
Washing after sex
Condom
The contraceptive pill
The pull out method
Is HIV dangerous?
YES
NO
What is the myth of HIV?
Early detection could change everything
HIV is a death sentence
In the early stages of HIV, you can take antiretroviral therapy (ART)
Not all HIV-positive individuals will develop AIDS
