Deck 20: Human Immunodeficiency Virus Hiv Infection

Question 1

The HIV virus can be transmitted by all of the following routes except:

A) sexual contact
B) shared unsterilized hypodermic needles
C) casual social interactions
D) from mother to child through breastmilk

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Individuals with HIV infection:

A) are ineligible for rehabilitation services due to the terminal nature of their condition
B) are very often able to remain in the work setting and maintain productivity during much of the course of the condition
C) should be in strict isolation and therefore can no longer work in most jobs after the diagnosis has been made
D) are not appropriate for rehabilitation since they usually have little motivation

Answer 2

B

Question 3

How long does the eclipse phase of HIV infection last:

A) 30-45 days
B) 0-7 days
C) 7-21 days
D) 21-30 days

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Your client, Ms. A, who originally was referred to you for rehabilitation counseling because of rheumatoid arthritis, has now learned that she is also HIV positive. What specific considerations would you make with regard to her new diagnosis of HIV?

A) Ms. A. will no longer be able to work in the public sector because of her diagnosis of HIV
B) Frequent blood transfusions will be needed as the HIV condition progresses
C) Although no special considerations need to be made at this time, you should consider that Ms. A's HIV condition may progress in the future causing decreased stamina, and there may be a need at that time to modify activities accordingly
D) Ms. A's condition will deteriorate rapidly, therefore rehabilitation services are no longer needed

Question 5

Much of the treatment for individuals with HIV is:

A) geared toward preventing crisis, which can result in organ necrosis
B) geared toward supportive care and prevention of opportunistic infections
C) directed toward relief of pain
D) directed toward keeping individuals isolated so they do not spread the infection

Question 6

In recent years there have been advances in the management of HIV infection. Since 1995, the deaths in the United States from HIV infection have declined. Now HIV is considered:

A) a chronic condition that needs to be managed
B) a terminal illness
C) an acute illness only needing medication
D) a private condition that does not need to be discussed with a doctor

Question 7

This is the most common form of the HIV virus worldwide and is responsible for most of the cases of HIV infection.

A) HIV-1
B) HIV-2
C) HIV-3
D) HIV-4

Question 8

What type of cell does the HIV virus destroy?

A) B cells
B) Killer T cells
C) Regulatory T cells
D) Helper T cells

Question 9

Some individuals with HIV have a weakened immune system and become more susceptive to developing an infection. This type of infection is one that would not occur in individuals with sufficient immune system function.

A) Allergic
B) Convenience
C) Opportunistic
D) Bacterial

Question 10

What is the treatment plan that uses a combination of HIV medications called?

A) Antihistamines
B) Antiretroviral therapy (ART)
C) Antibiotics
D) None of these

Question 11

List specific ways the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) can be transmitted.

Question 12

Discuss how you would manage care for an individual who is in the late stages of HIV/AIDS but still chooses to live at home. Address treatments, complications, and psychosocial issues.

Question 13

HIV infection is caused by a retrovirus called human immunodeficiency virus. Explain how the retrovirus reproduces.

Question 14

What methods are used to confirm an individual has HIV?

Question 15

Prevention of HIV

Question 16

Discuss the neurologic complications of HIV.

Question 17

Explain what Kaposi's sarcoma is.

Question 18

What are the vocational implications of HIV infection?

Question 19

What factors contribute to medication resistance?

Question 20

What are the pulmonary complications of HIV?