HED 366 Lesson 9 Exam Questions
with 100% Correct Answers
Which one is not given as a reason for the growing problem of HIV infection among
adolescents?
the high rate of other STDs in the teen population
sexual activity without condoms
Many teenagers have multiple sexual partners.
Teens have not been informed about how to avoid HIV infections. - Answer- Teens
have not been informed about how to avoid HIV infections
Over the past decade, the overall incidence of AIDS has ________ among men and
________ among women.
increased; increased
decreased; decreased
increased; decreased
decreased; increased - Answer- Decreased ; increased
Which one of the following is not true concerning HIV infection rates in Africa?
In Botswana more than one in three adults is HIV positive.
African men's dislike of barrier contraceptives is contributing to the problem.
They are a problem, in part, because there have been few other STDs and the
countries have had no need to deal with this.
Several African countries are currently experiencing negative population growth
because of HIV/AIDS. - Answer- Several African countries are currently experiencing
negative population growth because of HIV/AIDS
The primary mode of HIV transmission in Africa is ________.
heterosexual contact
homosexual contact
intravenous drug use
blood transfusions - Answer- Heterosexual contact
Which one is not true with respect to HIV transmission?
A small percentage of people appear to be resistant to HIV infection.
, There is no evidence that hugging, shaking hands, or eating with an infected person
will transmit the virus.
The world's blood supply is now largely safe from HIV.
There is no risk of getting HIV from being a blood donor. - Answer- The world's blood
supply is now largely safe from HIV
All of the following are symptoms of HIV infection except ________.
night sweats
high blood pressure
skin rash
severe headaches - Answer- High blood pressure
Most people who are exposed to the virus develop antibodies to HIV ________ after the
initial infection.
two weeks
one month
within six months
one year - Answer- Within 6 months
The most common severe disease affecting people with AIDS is ________.
Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia
lymphomas
lung cancer
colon cancer - Answer- Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia
The average time between HIV infection and the onset of a disease associated with
impairment of the immune system is between ________.
six months and one year
one and five years
eight and eleven years
twelve and fifteen years - Answer- Eight and eleven years
With respect to AIDS in the United States, ________.
the majority of those who have developed AIDS have already died
deaths due to AIDS have steadily increased
deaths due to AIDS have slightly dropped since 1996 because of new drug therapies
the most common cause of death is encephalitis - Answer- The majority of people who
have developed AIDS have already died
In 2001, AIDS was ranked in the United States as the fifth leading cause of death for
males and females aged ________.
, 15-20
25-44
40-50
45-65 - Answer- 25-44
Which one is not true concerning HAART therapy?
This regimen may reduce transmission of HIV.
When on HAART, the virus is eliminated from the body.
HAART treatment failure has occurred even for people who have correctly adhered to
the regimen.
Some people cannot use HAART because of toxicity reactions. - Answer- When on
HAART, the virus is eliminated from the body.
Mother-to-child transmission of HIV can be reduced ________ with the administration of
zidovudine to the infected mother and newborn child.
about 1/4
by half
by 2/3
by 90% - Answer- By 2/3
Each year an estimated ________ infants throughout the world contract HIV via mother
to child transmission.
310,000
590,000
800,000
one million or more - Answer- 800,000
Which one is true concerning an HIV vaccine?
To date, the vaccines which have been tested have been ineffective.
A prophylactic vaccine is likely to be developed, but it seems a decade or so away.
Vaccines have yet to be tested, although they are still being developed.
It appears that it would be most cost effective to depend on drug therapies rather than
on vaccines. - Answer- To date, the vaccines which have already been tested have
been ineffective
Suggestions for avoiding HIV infection include all but which of the following?
Avoid anal intercourse.
Avoid sexual intercourse during menstruation.
Engage in oral-genital contact instead of penile-vaginal contact.
with 100% Correct Answers
Which one is not given as a reason for the growing problem of HIV infection among
adolescents?
the high rate of other STDs in the teen population
sexual activity without condoms
Many teenagers have multiple sexual partners.
Teens have not been informed about how to avoid HIV infections. - Answer- Teens
have not been informed about how to avoid HIV infections
Over the past decade, the overall incidence of AIDS has ________ among men and
________ among women.
increased; increased
decreased; decreased
increased; decreased
decreased; increased - Answer- Decreased ; increased
Which one of the following is not true concerning HIV infection rates in Africa?
In Botswana more than one in three adults is HIV positive.
African men's dislike of barrier contraceptives is contributing to the problem.
They are a problem, in part, because there have been few other STDs and the
countries have had no need to deal with this.
Several African countries are currently experiencing negative population growth
because of HIV/AIDS. - Answer- Several African countries are currently experiencing
negative population growth because of HIV/AIDS
The primary mode of HIV transmission in Africa is ________.
heterosexual contact
homosexual contact
intravenous drug use
blood transfusions - Answer- Heterosexual contact
Which one is not true with respect to HIV transmission?
A small percentage of people appear to be resistant to HIV infection.
, There is no evidence that hugging, shaking hands, or eating with an infected person
will transmit the virus.
The world's blood supply is now largely safe from HIV.
There is no risk of getting HIV from being a blood donor. - Answer- The world's blood
supply is now largely safe from HIV
All of the following are symptoms of HIV infection except ________.
night sweats
high blood pressure
skin rash
severe headaches - Answer- High blood pressure
Most people who are exposed to the virus develop antibodies to HIV ________ after the
initial infection.
two weeks
one month
within six months
one year - Answer- Within 6 months
The most common severe disease affecting people with AIDS is ________.
Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia
lymphomas
lung cancer
colon cancer - Answer- Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia
The average time between HIV infection and the onset of a disease associated with
impairment of the immune system is between ________.
six months and one year
one and five years
eight and eleven years
twelve and fifteen years - Answer- Eight and eleven years
With respect to AIDS in the United States, ________.
the majority of those who have developed AIDS have already died
deaths due to AIDS have steadily increased
deaths due to AIDS have slightly dropped since 1996 because of new drug therapies
the most common cause of death is encephalitis - Answer- The majority of people who
have developed AIDS have already died
In 2001, AIDS was ranked in the United States as the fifth leading cause of death for
males and females aged ________.
, 15-20
25-44
40-50
45-65 - Answer- 25-44
Which one is not true concerning HAART therapy?
This regimen may reduce transmission of HIV.
When on HAART, the virus is eliminated from the body.
HAART treatment failure has occurred even for people who have correctly adhered to
the regimen.
Some people cannot use HAART because of toxicity reactions. - Answer- When on
HAART, the virus is eliminated from the body.
Mother-to-child transmission of HIV can be reduced ________ with the administration of
zidovudine to the infected mother and newborn child.
about 1/4
by half
by 2/3
by 90% - Answer- By 2/3
Each year an estimated ________ infants throughout the world contract HIV via mother
to child transmission.
310,000
590,000
800,000
one million or more - Answer- 800,000
Which one is true concerning an HIV vaccine?
To date, the vaccines which have been tested have been ineffective.
A prophylactic vaccine is likely to be developed, but it seems a decade or so away.
Vaccines have yet to be tested, although they are still being developed.
It appears that it would be most cost effective to depend on drug therapies rather than
on vaccines. - Answer- To date, the vaccines which have already been tested have
been ineffective
Suggestions for avoiding HIV infection include all but which of the following?
Avoid anal intercourse.
Avoid sexual intercourse during menstruation.
Engage in oral-genital contact instead of penile-vaginal contact.
