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1. Which one of the following is an indicator of the status of the immune system as a
function of advanced AIDS infection?
Select one:
a. The number of B cells
b. The number of macrophages
c. The number of neutrophils
d. The number of helper T cells
e. The number of helper B cells
The correct answer is: The number of helper T cells
2. The predominant theory as to the origins of AIDS is that a variant of the virus infected;
Select one:
a. Chimpazees
b. Monkeys
c. Gorillas
d. Bats
e. Baboons
The correct answer is: Chimpazees
3. What is the international symbol of solidarity with people living with HIV and AIDS?
Select one:
a. Red ribbon
b. A black rose
c. Pink ribbon
d. Black ribbon
e. A snake coiled around a staff
The correct answer is: Red ribbon
4. All of the following are tenets of Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC)
EXCEPT?
Select one:
a. Informed consent
b. Absence of coercion
c. Ritualization
d. Assurance
e. Confidentiality
The correct answer is: Ritualization
5. Which of the following enzymes are responsible for processing HIV proteins during the
production of new viruses?
Select one:
QUIZ 2
1. Which of these is not a challenge faced by children affected by HIV and AIDS?
Select one:
a. Lack of income pushing them to prostitution
b. Child trafficking
c. Psychological trauma following death of parents
d. Being forced to participate in child labour to support family
e. Being separated from family to go and stay with other relatives
The correct answer is: Child trafficking
2. Which of the following statements about HIV and AIDS is TRUE?
Select one:
a. Traditional birth attendants can enhance the spread of HIV and AIDS
b. Safe sex means using condoms only
c. Traditional circumcision cannot lead to the spread of HIV and AIDS
d. Wife inheritance is not a problem
e. Having sex with virgins can cleanse a person infected with HIV and AIDS
The correct answer is: Traditional birth attendants can enhance the spread of HIV and AIDS
3. The following are some common myths about HIV and AIDS. Which is the fact?
Select one:
a. I’m not worried about becoming HIV positive, new drugs will heal me
b. HIV/AIDS is a gay disease
c. I’m straight and don’t use IV drugs so I won’t become HIV-positive
QUIZ 3
1. Which of the following is NOT a direct impact of HIV/AIDS on the health of
households:
Select one:
a. Reduced ability of care-givers to work
b. Loss of income
c. RISE in the number of dependants
d. Reduced food production
e. Rise in medical expenses
The correct answer is: Reduced food production
2. The following are socio-cultural and religious practices in the fight against HIV and
AIDS. Which one is likely to be a source of controversy?
Select one:
a. Knowing ones status
b. Use of condoms Correct !
c. Abstinence
d. Faithfulness
The correct answer is: Use of condoms
3. Some cultural practices that enhance the spread of HIV cut across both the youth and
elderly. Identify one such cultural practice that is specific to the youth
Select one:
a. Wife inheritance
b. Body piercing
c. Polygamy
d. Initiation Correct
The correct answer is: Initiation
QUIZ 4
1. Vertical transmission (VT) of HIV from mother to child can occur in the following ways
EXCEPT
Select one:
a. Before delivery
b. During delivery
c. During child weaning
d. After delivery
The correct answer is: During child weaning
2. The following factors contribute to an increased risk of HIV infection due to occupational
exposure in developing countries. Which one is
NOT?
Select one:
a. Unfamiliar practice conditions and equipment
b. Limited resources for post-exposure evaluation and treatment
QUIZ 5
Question 1
Following a prolonged infection of THelper cells by HIV, the host immune response fails, viral
levels rise, and the patient develops opportunistic infections. Which of the following would you
NOT consider an opportunistic infection?
QUIZ 7
1. Routine HIV screening is recommended for patients in which of the following settings?
Select one:
a. All patients in all settings only upon request
b. Only for adults in primary care practices
c. Prenatal care settings for at-risk women
d. Emergency department patients who are bleeding
e. All patients aged >13 years in all health care settings
The correct answer is: All patients aged >13 years in all health care settings
2. Counseling messages to individuals who have been potentially exposed to HIV during the
“window period” should include which of the following?
Select one:
a. A negative antibody during this period does not guarantee that HIV transmission has not
occurred.
b. A negative antibody during this period means you do not HIV.
QUIZ 8
1. Which one of the following does NOT describe interpersonal communication?
Select one:
a. Help people make their own decisions
b. Can be done on a one-to-one basis
c. Encourages dialogue
d. Employs mass media methods
e. Can promote sharing information
Check
The correct answer is: Employs mass media methods
2. You have charged to design a message to encourage students with hearing impairment at
Maseno University to go for VCT. Which of the IEC material below will you not use?
Select one:
a. Billboards
b. DVD/VC
c. Radio
d. Posters
e. Television
Check
The correct answer is: Billboards
3. World AIDS day is an approach that has been used annually as part of the Information,
Education and Communication campaign (IEC). In which category of IEC materials and
activities does it fall under?
Select one:
a. Mass media
b. Innovative ideas
c. Community awareness events
d. Giveaways
e. Printed materials
Check
The correct answer is: Community awareness events
QUIZ 9
1. Which of the following is NOT an effect of nutrition on HIV and AIDS
Select one:
a. Further decrease in immunity
b. Nausea and vomiting
c. Cost of treatment
d. Healing process is fast
e. Healing process is slow
The correct answer is: Nausea and vomiting
2. Which of the following is NOT an effect of HIV and AIDS on nutrition
Select one:
a. Adverse drug effects
b. Frequent diarrhea episodes & mouth sore
c. Reduced or increased disease progression
d. Increase energy and nutrients requirements
e. Abdominal metabolic responses
The correct answer is: Reduced or increased disease progression
3. Malnutrition and HIV and AIDS are synergetic and together create a vicious cycle that
does NOT;
Select one:
a. Increases progression of HIV to AIDS
b. Increases nutrient requirement
c. Increases the risk of opportunistic infection
d. Increase nutrient intake and absorption
e. Increases the risk of malnutrition
The correct answer is: Increase nutrient intake and absorption
4. The elements of comprehensive care continuum for home based care are a full range of
care and referral services which are needed for the delivery of optimum care at the
community level. Which of the following is NOT a key element?
Select one:
a. Psychosocial support
b. OVC care support
c. Family care support
d. Clinical care support
e. Life skills development
The correct answer is: OVC care support
5. Home and Community Based Care