HIV AIDS Quiz

HIV can be controlled with proper medical care.

In the Clinical Latency Stage, how long will it generally take HIV to progress to AIDS if the person is NOT taking proper medication?

People who are infected with HIV carry the virus in certain body fluids. Examples of these include:

Antibodies start to appear in the blood soon after a person gets infected with the virus, but can only be tested for when they reach high enough concentrations. It can take _____________ for antibodies to show up in tests. During this period, tests are likely to be negative for HIV even if a person is infected.

What are the primary ways HIV is transmitted?

Antiretroviral therapy – referred to as ART, can drastically improve the lifespan of people infected with HIV, even to the point that lifespan is very similar to those who do not have HIV.

The Center for Disease Control estimates that in the United States, there are about __________  people over the age of 13 living with HIV –  including an estimated 161,000 who had not yet been diagnosed.

One of the ways to discuss prevention with an at-risk client is to make sure that you are __________________ when discussing risky behaviors and how to change them.

An individual’s culture does not play a role or influence how a person views HIV and AIDS, nor does it impact how they understand and feel about prevention.

There is still much stigma and discrimination associated with HIV/AIDS. As mental health professionals, it is our responsibility to act as role models in helping to combat this stigma and prevent isolation of people living with HIV/AIDS.

Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is a way for people who do not have HIV but who are at substantial risk of getting it to prevent HIV infection by taking a pill _______________.

A mixed-status couple is one in which one partner is HIV positive and the other partner is HIV ____________.

At-risk clients should get tested for HIV at least _____________ so that they are sure about their HIV status and can take action to keep healthy?

When talking to children about HIV/AIDS, what is the most important thing to remember?

Which of the following is an effective way to make sure that you are providing effective treatment to someone with HIV / AIDS?

Those with mental illness are at a(n) _______________ risk for HIV.

Individuals with which mental health symptom experience more extreme challenges with risky behaviors, such as impulse control, substance abuse, and sexual activity?

For those living with HIV or AIDS, common needs are:

People with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia  are much more likely than the general population to have HIV.

Families who are impacted by AIDS often struggle with _____________________ and challenges related to belonging to an ethnic minority or ostracized group.

In the end, loved ones of those who are HIV positive need many of the same things that those who are actually infected with HIV, including acceptance, support, love, and skills and resources needed to manage HIV-related needs.

If a client reveals that they have HIV/AIDS you should immediately refer them to a pastor.

Due to the stigma associated with HIV and AIDS, you might encounter a situation where it is believed that HIV and AIDS are God’s punishment for sinful behavior. In these cases, it is helpful to:

The Affordable Care Act has been helpful in securing quality care and coverage for those living with HIV. However, under the ACA, Americans can be dropped because they are HIV positive or have another chronic health condition.

Under the Affordable Care Act, most new health insurance plans must cover certain recommended preventive services—including HIV testing for _______________________, and for people of other ages at increased risk—without additional cost-sharing, such as copays or deductibles.