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VSM Nursing Students Quiz on HIV/AIDS

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is full form of AIDS

a)

Acquired Immuno diffect syndrome

b)

Acquired Immuno direct syndrome

c)

Acquired Immuno disease syndrome

d)

Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome

2.

What is the causative organism of AIDS

a)

Bacteria

b)

Fungus

c)

Virus

d)

Parasite

3.

HIV weakens the immune system giving way for __________.

a)

Kidney failure

b)

Opportunistic infections

c)

Retinopathy

d)

Decreased creatinine clearance

4.

HIV can be transmitted through all the following body fluids except

a)

Semen

b)

Vaginal fluid

c)

Breast milk

d)

Saliva

5.

Which medications are used for HIV?

a)

HIV inhibitors

b)

HIV blockers

c)

Antiretroviral drugs

d)

Antibiotics

6.

Which of the following best describes AIDS?

a)

A virus that slowly destroys the immune system

b)

A disease that is due to a weakened immune system

c)

A bacterial infection that causes opportunistic infections

d)

A virus similar to HIV

7.

If a person suspects he/she has been infected with HIV, he/she 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.

8.

A patient consulted an immunologist about diarrhea, weight loss within several months, low-grade fever, enlarged lymph nodes. The doctor suspected HIV infection. What immunocompetent cells must be studied in the first place?

a)

Helper T-lymphocytes

b)

Suppressor T-lymphocytes

c)

B-lymphocytes

d)

Monocytes

e)

Plasma cells

9.
What body system is attacked by the HIV virus?
a)
The reproductive system
b)
The respiratory system
c)
The endocrine system
d)
The immune system
10.
Once you have HIV in your blood, you will ALWAYS have HIV in your blood. There is no cure.
a)
True
b)
False
11.
You can get HIV by donating blood.
a)
Fact
b)
Myth
12.
You can get HIV from an infected person's sneeze.
a)
Fact
b)
Myth
13.
You can get HIV from sharing needles to inject drugs or for tattoos.
a)
Fact
b)
Myth
14.
It's safe to be friends with someone who has HIV.
a)
Fact
b)
Myth
15.
When CD4 cells (immune system cells) drop below a certain number, what happens?
a)
The person now has HIV
b)
HIV has now become AIDS
c)
The person is cured
16.
Sharing needles could transmit HIV/AIDS
a)
True
b)
False
17.
Mothers CANNOT give spread HIV/AIDS to their child during child birth.
a)
True
b)
False
18.

What does the Acronym HIV stand for?

a)

Human Infection Virus

b)

Human Immunodeficiency Venom

c)

Hormone Infection Virus

d)

Human Immunodeficiency Virus

19.

HIV can be transmitted by sharing drinking containers with an infected person.

a)

True

b)

False

20.
Compared to 20 years ago, today, people with AIDS
a)
Are living longer, healthier lives
b)
Have a worse chance of survival
c)
Have fewer effective treatment options available
d)
Have about the same chance of survival