Understanding HIV and AIDS

Question 1

HIV infection through blood transfusions is very rare in the US because all donated blood is carefully screened.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

T

Question 2

Which of the following fluids CANNOT transmit HIV?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

tears

Question 3

Can a person be exposed to HIV by washing his or her clothes with the clothes of an infected person?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

no, because the virus is only contained in certain bodily fluids and survives for a limited time outside of the body

Question 4

How does HIV harm the body?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It destroys immune cells, leaving the body defenseless.

Question 5

If a person has had unprotected sex and, within a few weeks, develops flu-like symptoms that include sore muscles and joints and swollen lymph nodes, what is the BEST reaction?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It could be the flu, but it could also be an HIV infection. It is very important to be tested at a medical facility.

Question 6

Which of the following methods has the highest risk of transmitting HIV?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

sharing needles

Question 7

After extended use of the drugs that treat HIV, the virus often becomes resistant and the drugs no longer work.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

T

Question 8

It is impossible for infants to contract the HIV virus from their mothers during childbirth. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

F

Question 9

Which of the following can be a symptom of AIDS?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

severe weight loss

Question 10

When can HIV NOT be passed from mother to infant?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

when sharing utensils

Understanding HIV and AIDS Answers

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