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WorksheetsLesson 10 - HIV/AIDS
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
HIV is...
a virus that attacks the immune system
the virus that causes AIDS
a sexually transmitted virus
all of the statements listed are correct
All are ways of transmitting the HIV virus except...
kissing
mother to baby
blood
semen
AIDS does not develop until the Helper T-cell (white blood cell) count drops below what number?
200
800
500
300
HIV stands for...
Human Inflammatory Virus
Hyper Immunodeficiency Virus
Human Immunodeficiency Virus
Hyper Inflammatory Virus
Which of the following occurs during the asymptomatic stage of HIV infections?
The infected person cannot transmit the virus to others during this stage
The infected person can take medications to stop the virus from being transmitted
This stage can last for years showing no outward signs of infection
The virus takes over Helper T-cells and symptoms are very clear
Which of the following fluids is the HIV virus NOT detected in?
tears
it is found in all of these
saliva
sweat
it is found in none of these
The name of the treatment regimen commonly used to treat HIV/Aids is...
highly active antiretroviral therapy
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay
antibiotics
HIV is transmitted when the _______________ of an infected person comes into contact with the blood or mucous membranes of a healthy person.
blood or other body fluids
clothing or skin
blood or hair
drugs or alcohol
During this HIV stage, the Helper T-cells drop to between 200-400 and the person experiences flu-like symptoms.
asymptomatic stage
middle stage
symptomatic stage
AIDS stage
What body system does the HIV infection directly affect?
immune system
cardiovascular system
muscular system
digestive system
nervous system
People who are infected with HIV/Aids, but don't know it...
can unknowingly spread the virus to others
won't become as ill as those who know they have the virus
don't need to practice abstinence
don't need to change their high-risk behaviors
During the course of HIV/AIDS, the infected person...
should not hug anyone or shake hands with anyone
becomes vulnerable to opportunistic illnesses
gets stronger
needs less and less medication
If the initial test produces positice results twice, a ____________________ test is run to confirm it.
PAP
Western Blot
ELIZA
ELISA
What is the normal Helper T-cell count per cubic millimeter of blood of a healthy person?
1,000-2,000
400-800
200-400
800-1,300
HIV is an aggressive virus that if not diagnosed right away, will quickly turn to AIDS.
True
False
A person who is HIV positive should not participate in a contact sport because he/she could transmit the infection through sweat droplets.
True
False
HIV is spread today mostly by blood transfusions.
True
False
A baby can become infected by his/her mother with HIV while inside the womb.
True
False
If someone gets HIV, they will not live for a long time.
True
False
There is a new vaccine available to prevent someone from getting HIV.
True
False
