HIV Module Test Questions - Study Guide

In Washington State, beginning at what age can a minor independently access HIV testing?

14

The key component of the immune system that HIV attacks is the

CD4+ T cell

Which is a true statement about the complications of ART?

Comorbid conditions increase risk for adverse effects.

In 2020, Washington State passed a bill reforming the state's HIV criminalization law by:

Decreasing the penalty for HIV exposure from a felony to a misdemeanor

The most commonly known and reported psychiatric disorder among those with HIV is:

Depression

A Washington State exposure control plan requires that the employer:

Establish a procedure for evaluating the circumstances surrounding exposure incidents.

Washington State and the CDC recommend which people be tested for HIV at least once?

Everyone between the ages of 13 and 64

Which is a correct statement regarding HIV testing?

If a screening test is positive, additional testing is needed for confirmation.

Which statement correctly describes HIV?

Once infected with HIV, the person has it for life

The 2018 increase in new HIV diagnoses among King County residents has been attributed to:

Persons who inject drugs

Which is a correct statement concerning requirements for HIV counseling in Washington State?

Post-test counseling is required for all HIV positive results and HIV diagnoses.

Which is a true statement about antiretroviral HIV prevention interventions?

PrEP has been demonstrated to greatly reduce HIV infection if taken consistently

In the United States, which behavior carries the greatest estimated risk of acquiring HIV?

Receptive anal intercourse

Washington State HIV reporting requirements include:

Reporting by laboratories of all tests confirming HIV infection

The clinical stage of HIV infection in which seroconversion occurs is called:

Acute infection.

Antiretroviral therapy (ART) is recommended for:

All HIV-infected patients, including infants and children.

The type of testing that does not tie the test results to the person is called:

Anonymous testing.

Neuropsychiatric effects that result from HIV infection are caused by:

Major inflammation within the body

The population with the highest risk for acquiring HIV is:

Men who have sex with men

One of the most important factors influencing the risk of HIV transmission is:

The viral load in the host's blood.