AIDS/HIV
HIV has divided into tow primary strains: HIV-1 and HIV-2
true
If I know I have HIV and deliberately infect someone I could go to jail
true
What is the name of the period after the acute stage of HIV infection where people infected with HIV continue to look and feel completely well for long periods,usually for many years
asymptomatic period
Body fluids such as urine,feces and vomitus are considered OPIM unless visibly contaminated by blood
false
Due to confidentiality laws new HIV cases do not need to be reported
false
Everyone who tests negative needs no counseling or follow-up
false
HBV and HCV infections can have serious consequences to someone living with HIV
false
It is not helpful for HIV-infected women to take AZT during pregnancy and delivery but after the baby is born it is effective
false
It is not important to start babies born to HIV positive mothers on antiviral until they begin showing signs of HIV
false
It is not possible to infect another individual with HIV if both individuals are HIV/AIDS symptom free
false
It is not required to have an exposure control plan as long as your dental practice is located in a low risk area
false
Kaposi sarcoma only creates skin lesions
false
Lab coats and scrubs are generally considered to be full protection from blood borne pathogens?
false
Only oil based lubricants should be used to prevent tearing of latex condoms,when used correctly and consistently during sexual intercourse(anal,vaginal,and oral)are highly effective in preventing the transmission of HIV
false
The concept of window period does not apply to a rape victim
false
The rate of new infection of HIV/AIDS has lowed consistently in WA state due to the medical treatments that are available
false
a vaccine is currently available to stop the spread of HIV infection in the body
false
employers are not responsible for providing reasonable worksite accommodations for HIV employee due to the expense and burden to the employer
false
grief is experienced in stages and patients struggling with grief clearly from one stage to the other
false
health care providers caring for pregnant clients are not required by WA state law to ensure HIV counseling and testing for each pregnant woman who is seeking prenatal care
false
isolation is good for caregivers as it keeps them from becoming too busy
false
it it critical a caregiver knows all the answers so they can help their HIV infected patient
false
people who are infected with HIV come from mostly third world countries, have no-typical sexual orientations and are mostly men
false
reporting new HIV/AIDS infected patients is not mandatory for health care workers due to patient confidentiality laws
false
the term complicated grief refers to grief experienced by children
false
HIV infects and destroys the T-helper lymphocytes and damages their ability to signal for antibody production
True
the CDC estimates that there are between 1,039,000 to 1,185,000 persons infected with HIV in the US
True
What is the name of the newer system that considers all body fluids,except sweat should be considered to be potentially infectious?
standard precautions
All pregnant women are to be offered an HIV test and should be tested unless they refuse the HIV test.Those who refuse HIV testing must sign a form saying that they "opt-out" of the HIV test
true
Within how many days must a new employee be offered Hepatitis B immunization?
ten days
According to CDC,the odds of HIV infection from a sexual assault in the U.S.are 2 in 1,000
true
Pre-test counseling should be based on the Federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC)Revised guidelines for HIV counseling
true
Primary HIV infection is the first stage of HIV disease, typically lasting only a week or tow, when the virus first establishes itself in the body
true
T.B.virus can be spread through the air
true
The risks of HIV infection through splashes of blood to the eyes,nose,or mouth is even smaller approximately 1 in 1,000
true
To follow HIV testing guidelines HIV testing results are kept in locked files, with only a few appropriate staff members having access to them
true
a presumptive diagnosis of active TB is made when there are positive test results or acid-fast bacilli(AFB)in sputum or other bodily fluids
true
anyone in the state of WA having HIV has access to free medication and treatment
true
base on existing crime report data, an estimated 40%of female rape victims are under age 18
true
confidentiality of medical information means that a persons medical information(including HIV testing and HIV results)may not be disclosed to anyone unless the individual signs a release of information form
true
currently, if the infection is untreated, the average time from HIV infection to death is 10-12 years
true
eating,drinking,smoking,apllying cosmetics balm and handling contact lenses are prohibited in work areas that carry occupational exposure
true
employers must make a confidential post-exposure medical evaluation available to employees who report an exposure incident
true
grief is experienced by caregivers working with HIV positive patients
true
hemophilia patients sometimes are angry in that they believe companies manufacturing their needed blood concentrates knew their products might be contaminated but distributed them anyway
true
many people find that after time, the virus becomes resistant to the medication and they must change medications
true
many sexually transmitted disease can cause serious problems in the HIV infected individual including making it more likely they could infect someone during intercourse and having serious effects from what normally would be a simple to treat STD
true
once therapy is discontinued,the viral load will increase again for the HIV patient
true
one of the sufferings of HIV positive individuals is guilt they may feel over having unwittingly infected some one else
true
opportunistic infections could result in death for the HIV infected patient
true
people living with HIV face a multitude of difficult realities which may cause them to experience grief
true
people of color are considered a special population when it comes to the HIV epidemic
true
people with AIDS and HIV are also protected by federal law under title II of the Americans with disability act of 1990(ADA)and section 504 of the federal rehabilitation act of 1973,as amended
true
persons with HIV infection and/or AIDS who feel discriminated against on the basis of their disease may file a complaint with the office for civil rights
true
some state and federal laws do not cover all employers in regard to disability and accommodation for an HIV positive patient
true
unlike emergency contraception to prevent pregnancy, there are no good studies to show that PEP works for post-sexual exposure
true
violation of patient confidentiality regarding HIV status could result in a misdemeanor and may result in civil liability actions for reckless or intention disclosure up to $10,000 or actual damages
true
women are considered a special population when it comes to the HIV epidemic
true
employers are required to provide and maintain a working environment free of discrimation
ture
What is the name of the period of time between when the body first becomes infected with HIV and when the body is able to produce antibodies to HIV?
window period
