HIV AIDS Competency Quiz Questions
and Answers Latest Version 100% Pass
What does an undetectable viral load mean?
✔✔The virus is present in such low amounts that it cannot be detected by standard tests.
Can a person with an undetectable viral load transmit HIV?
✔✔The risk of transmission is effectively zero when the viral load remains undetectable.
Why is it important for HIV-positive individuals to take antiretroviral therapy (ART)
consistently?
✔✔To suppress the virus, maintain a strong immune system, and prevent transmission.
What is the difference between HIV and AIDS?
✔✔HIV is the virus that causes AIDS, which is the advanced stage of the disease when the
immune system is severely weakened.
What is the window period for HIV testing?
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,✔✔The time between exposure to HIV and when it can be detected by a test, which can range
from 2 weeks to 3 months.
Why is regular HIV testing important?
✔✔To detect the virus early and start treatment as soon as possible.
Can HIV be transmitted through casual contact like hugging or sharing utensils?
✔✔No, HIV is not spread through casual contact.
What should someone do if they believe they have been exposed to HIV?
✔✔Seek medical attention immediately and start post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) within 72
hours.
What is PrEP, and who should take it?
✔✔Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is medication for people at high risk of HIV to prevent
infection.
How can mother-to-child transmission of HIV be prevented?
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, ✔✔By taking ART during pregnancy, having a safe delivery, and avoiding breastfeeding.
What is an opportunistic infection?
✔✔An infection that occurs more frequently in people with weakened immune systems, such as
those with HIV.
Why is adherence to ART critical?
✔✔Skipping doses can lead to drug resistance and make treatment less effective.
What are some common early symptoms of HIV?
✔✔Fever, fatigue, swollen lymph nodes, and flu-like symptoms.
Can HIV be cured?
✔✔No, but it can be effectively managed with lifelong treatment.
Why is it important to use condoms even if one partner is on PrEP?
✔✔To provide additional protection against HIV and other sexually transmitted infections.
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and Answers Latest Version 100% Pass
What does an undetectable viral load mean?
✔✔The virus is present in such low amounts that it cannot be detected by standard tests.
Can a person with an undetectable viral load transmit HIV?
✔✔The risk of transmission is effectively zero when the viral load remains undetectable.
Why is it important for HIV-positive individuals to take antiretroviral therapy (ART)
consistently?
✔✔To suppress the virus, maintain a strong immune system, and prevent transmission.
What is the difference between HIV and AIDS?
✔✔HIV is the virus that causes AIDS, which is the advanced stage of the disease when the
immune system is severely weakened.
What is the window period for HIV testing?
1
,✔✔The time between exposure to HIV and when it can be detected by a test, which can range
from 2 weeks to 3 months.
Why is regular HIV testing important?
✔✔To detect the virus early and start treatment as soon as possible.
Can HIV be transmitted through casual contact like hugging or sharing utensils?
✔✔No, HIV is not spread through casual contact.
What should someone do if they believe they have been exposed to HIV?
✔✔Seek medical attention immediately and start post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) within 72
hours.
What is PrEP, and who should take it?
✔✔Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is medication for people at high risk of HIV to prevent
infection.
How can mother-to-child transmission of HIV be prevented?
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, ✔✔By taking ART during pregnancy, having a safe delivery, and avoiding breastfeeding.
What is an opportunistic infection?
✔✔An infection that occurs more frequently in people with weakened immune systems, such as
those with HIV.
Why is adherence to ART critical?
✔✔Skipping doses can lead to drug resistance and make treatment less effective.
What are some common early symptoms of HIV?
✔✔Fever, fatigue, swollen lymph nodes, and flu-like symptoms.
Can HIV be cured?
✔✔No, but it can be effectively managed with lifelong treatment.
Why is it important to use condoms even if one partner is on PrEP?
✔✔To provide additional protection against HIV and other sexually transmitted infections.
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