Question 1

In 2015, the area most affected by HIV/AIDS, in terms of percentage of total cases, was ________.

Accepted Answer

Sub-Saharan Africa has been the most affected region by HIV/AIDS, with the highest percentage of total cases globally. This region carries a disproportionately high share of the global HIV/AIDS burden.

Question 2

Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) cannot be transmitted via ________.

Accepted Answer

STIs are primarily transmitted through sexual contact and can also be spread through the sharing of needles, from mother to child during childbirth or breastfeeding, but not through casual contact such as hugging, shaking hands, or sharing food.

Question 3

________ is also known as clinical latency or asymptomatic HIV.

Accepted Answer

Chronic HIV infection, also known as clinical latency or asymptomatic HIV, is a stage where the virus is present in the body and can be transmitted to others, but the infected individual may not show any symptoms for a prolonged period.

Question 4

In the US, a person whose CD4⁺ T-lymphocyte count is less than ________ per microlitre of blood will receive an AIDS diagnosis.

Accepted Answer

In the US, a person will receive an AIDS diagnosis if their CD4+ T-lymphocyte count falls below 200 per microlitre of blood. This is a critical threshold used in the clinical diagnosis of AIDS.

Question 5

Scabies is categorized as a ________.

Accepted Answer

Scabies is caused by the mite Sarcoptes scabiei, which burrows into the skin to live and deposit eggs, making it a parasitic infection.

Question 6

________ is/are a symptom of primary-stage syphilis.

Accepted Answer

Sores, specifically painless sores known as chancres, are a hallmark symptom of primary-stage syphilis.

Question 7

In the US, the most commonly transmitted STI is ________.

Accepted Answer

Genital human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most commonly transmitted STI in the United States, with millions of new cases each year, affecting both men and women.

Question 8

________ can be acquired outside of sexual contact.

Accepted Answer

Hepatitis A can be acquired through the consumption of contaminated food or water, not just through sexual contact.

Question 9

The Insite safe injection site in Vancouver, BC has been shown to ________.

Accepted Answer

Insite, the safe injection site in Vancouver, BC, has been shown to decrease rates of HIV risk behaviour among its users. This is because it provides a supervised and hygienic environment for drug injection, reducing the sharing of needles and other risky behaviors associated with HIV transmission.

Question 10

________ can lead to liver cancer or cirrhosis.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ can lead to liver cancer or...

Question 11

Many people living with HIV and other STIs experience ________.

Accepted Answer

Many people living with HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) experience stigmatization, which refers to the discrimination and negative attitudes they face from society. This stigma can lead to various adverse outcomes, including mental health issues and reluctance to seek treatment or disclose their status.

Question 12

________ cannot be cured with antibiotics.

Accepted Answer

Antibiotics are effective against bacterial infections, such as Gonorrhea, Syphilis, and Chlamydia, but not against viral infections like Genital herpes.

Question 13

HIV stigma is associated with ________.

Accepted Answer

HIV stigma is associated with higher-risk HIV transmission behavior because it can lead to fear of disclosure, reduced access to healthcare services, and less likelihood of seeking or adhering to treatment, thereby increasing the risk of transmitting the virus to others.

Question 14

A potentially ethically problematic condom negotiation skill is ________.

Accepted Answer

Using false pretenses to deceive a partner into condom use is ethically problematic because it involves dishonesty and manipulation in a situation that requires trust and consent.

Question 15

The following statement regarding HIV disclosure and the law is not true: ________.

Accepted Answer

In many US states, non-disclosure of HIV-positive status before engaging in activities that could transmit the virus is indeed considered a criminal offense, contrary to the claim made in option C.

Question 16

AIDS is diagnosed when an individual has HIV and a(n) ________ infection.

Accepted Answer

AIDS is diagnosed when an individual with HIV develops one or more opportunistic infections, which are infections that occur more frequently or are more severe in individuals with weakened immune systems, such as those with HIV.

Question 17

HIV-associated dementia (HAD) typically occurs during ________ of HIV infection when CD4+ T-lymphocyte counts ________.

Accepted Answer

HIV-associated dementia (HAD) typically occurs during the late stages of HIV infection when CD4+ T-lymphocyte counts drop to low levels, reflecting the advanced immunodeficiency state.

Question 18

Depression in HIV patients is associated with ________.

Accepted Answer

Depression in HIV patients is associated with poor adherence to therapeutic regimens, higher mortality, and faster disease progression, making all of the options correct.

Question 19

It is difficult to diagnose depression in HIV patients because ________.

Accepted Answer

The physiological symptoms of depression, such as fatigue and weight loss, can overlap with symptoms of HIV, making it challenging to distinguish between the two conditions based on symptoms alone.

Question 20

Researchers have applied the theory of reasoned action and the theory of planned behaviour to explain ________.

Accepted Answer

The theory of reasoned action and the theory of planned behavior have been applied to explain condom use, as these theories focus on the relationship between attitudes, intentions, and behaviors, making them relevant for understanding health-related behaviors such as condom use.

Quiz 11: HIV and Sexually Transmitted Infections

In 2015, the area most affected by HIV/AIDS, in terms of percentage of total cases, was ________.

Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) cannot be transmitted via ________.

________ is also known as clinical latency or asymptomatic HIV.

In the US, a person whose CD4⁺ T-lymphocyte count is less than ________ per microlitre of blood will receive an AIDS diagnosis.

Scabies is categorized as a ________.

________ is/are a symptom of primary-stage syphilis.

In the US, the most commonly transmitted STI is ________.

________ can be acquired outside of sexual contact.

The Insite safe injection site in Vancouver, BC has been shown to ________.

________ can lead to liver cancer or cirrhosis.

Many people living with HIV and other STIs experience ________.

________ cannot be cured with antibiotics.

HIV stigma is associated with ________.

A potentially ethically problematic condom negotiation skill is ________.

The following statement regarding HIV disclosure and the law is not true: ________.

AIDS is diagnosed when an individual has HIV and a(n) ________ infection.

HIV-associated dementia (HAD) typically occurs during of HIV infection when CD4+ T-lymphocyte counts .

Depression in HIV patients is associated with ________.

It is difficult to diagnose depression in HIV patients because ________.

Researchers have applied the theory of reasoned action and the theory of planned behaviour to explain ________.

Quiz 11: HIV and Sexually Transmitted Infections

In 2015, the area most affected by HIV/AIDS, in terms of percentage of total cases, was ________.

Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) cannot be transmitted via ________.

________ is also known as clinical latency or asymptomatic HIV.

In the US, a person whose CD4+ T-lymphocyte count is less than ________ per microlitre of blood will receive an AIDS diagnosis.

Scabies is categorized as a ________.

________ is/are a symptom of primary-stage syphilis.

In the US, the most commonly transmitted STI is ________.

________ can be acquired outside of sexual contact.

The Insite safe injection site in Vancouver, BC has been shown to ________.

________ can lead to liver cancer or cirrhosis.

Many people living with HIV and other STIs experience ________.

________ cannot be cured with antibiotics.

HIV stigma is associated with ________.

A potentially ethically problematic condom negotiation skill is ________.

The following statement regarding HIV disclosure and the law is not true: ________.

AIDS is diagnosed when an individual has HIV and a(n) ________ infection.

HIV-associated dementia (HAD) typically occurs during ________ of HIV infection when CD4+ T-lymphocyte counts ________.

Depression in HIV patients is associated with ________.

It is difficult to diagnose depression in HIV patients because ________.

Researchers have applied the theory of reasoned action and the theory of planned behaviour to explain ________.

In the US, a person whose CD4⁺ T-lymphocyte count is less than ________ per microlitre of blood will receive an AIDS diagnosis.

HIV-associated dementia (HAD) typically occurs during of HIV infection when CD4+ T-lymphocyte counts .