Deck 21: Providing Sexual and Reproductive Care and Services in Resource-Constrained Countries: Ghana

Question 1

Which population is the most affected by the HIV epidemic in Ghana?

A) The elderly.
B) Young children.
C) People with impaired immune systems.
D) People in the reproductive age group.

Answer 1

D
Explanation: People in the reproductive age group are the most affected by the HIV epidemic in Ghana, resulting in depletion of the workforce.

Question 2

Which is not a contributing factor to the HIV epidemic in Ghana?

A) Monogamous marriage.
B) Scarification with non-sterilized needles.
C) Inconsistent condom use.
D) Intragenerational intercourse.

Answer 2

A
Explanation: Monogamous marriage is not a contributing factor to the HIV epidemic in Ghana.

Question 3

Which is not a key component of the Ministry of Health (MOH) HIV/AIDS activities?

A) Increasing access to HIV/AIDS education to all clients.
B) Increasing the vulnerability of employees to HIV.
C) Creating an enabling policy environment for the HIV/AIDS response within the health sector.
D) Strengthening the collaboration between the MOH and other sectors.

Answer 3

B
Explanation: The MOH aims to decrease the vulnerability of employees to HIV.

Question 4

Which action by the nurse would not help reduce new HIV infection rates in Ghana?

A) Provide information on the modes of transmission.
B) Encourage clients to use condoms with new partners only.
C) Provide information on the current HIV infection rates.
D) Discuss how HIV impacts quality of life.

Question 5

How is an individual most likely to contract HIV in Ghana?

A) Heterosexual intercourse.
B) Homosexual intercourse.
C) Premarital intercourse.
D) Oral sex.

Question 6

Which is considered a high-risk group for contracting HIV?

A) Police officers.
B) Children with bronchitis.
C) Clients with pneumonia.
D) Nurses.

Question 7

Which type of HIV testing is considered diagnostic?

A) Testing initiated by the client.
B) Testing completed when the client shows signs and symptoms of disease.
C) Testing completed during a prenatal visit.
D) Testing completed on blood products.

Question 8

Which type of HIV testing should a pregnant client expect to complete?

A) Diagnostic
B) Mandatory
C) Routine
D) Voluntary

Question 9

Which is considered a barrier to HIV testing in Ghana?

A) Cost of testing.
B) Amount of time to complete testing
C) Availability of testing sites
D) Frequent weather disruptions

Question 10

Which is not a component of HIV prevention in Ghana?

A) Stabilizing the number of unwanted pregnancies to HIV positive women.
B) Preventing HIV in parents-to-be.
C) Preventing HIV transmission from women living with HIV to their children.
D) Providing treatment, care, and support to women living with HIV, their children, and families.