HIV / AIDS Course
1)

How is HIV most accurately described in the modern treatment era?
 
Always a fatal illness A curable condition A minor infection A manageable chronic condition with antiretroviral therapy (ART)
 
2)

What was the major impact of HAART introduced in 1996?
 
Caused more infections Suppressed HIV and extended life Replaced all prevention methods Ended HIV stigma
 
3)

How did stigma and media affect the HIV epidemic?
 
They eliminated fear They improved access They shaped public perception and policy They ended discrimination
 
4)

What remains a major barrier to HIV testing and treatment in 2025?
 
Stigma and misinformation Universal healthcare access Low treatment costs Absence of media campaigns
 
5)

What key message does the U=U movement promote?
 
HIV is untreatable ART has no effect Testing is unnecessary Undetectable means untransmittable
 
6)

Which law first prohibited discrimination against people with HIV?
 
HIPAA Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Ryan White CARE Act Affordable Care Act
 
7)

Which program remains the backbone of HIV care funding in the U.S.?
 
Medicaid Expansion Social Security Act Ryan White CARE Act Affordable Care Act
 
8)

Which immune cells are primarily targeted by HIV?
 
CD4 T lymphocytes Red blood cells Platelets Neurons
 
9)

Which of the following does not transmit HIV?
 
Blood Semen Breast milk Casual contact
 
10)

When is HIV transmission risk highest?
 
Chronic infection Acute infection AIDS stage After treatment begins
 
11)

What defines an AIDS diagnosis according to the CDC?
 
High viral load Flu-like symptoms CD4 count <200 or opportunistic infection Use of antiretroviral therapy
 
12)

What is the difference between HIV and AIDS?
 
HIV is the virus, AIDS is the advanced stage HIV and AIDS are identical AIDS comes before HIV ART causes AIDS
 
13)

What factors contribute to higher HIV rates among Black and Latino MSM?
 
Racism, healthcare barriers, and stigma Stronger immune systems Higher biological risk Better access to services
 
14)

Which sexual activity carries the highest risk of HIV transmission?
 
Oral sex Insertive vaginal sex Insertive anal sex Receptive anal sex
 
15)

What is the most important factor influencing HIV sexual transmission risk?
 
Age of partners Type of relationship Viral load Frequency of testing
 
16)

What does the U=U message mean in HIV care?
 
HIV is curable Undetectable viral load prevents transmission ART eliminates stigma completely High viral load is harmless
 
17)

Why is correcting misconceptions about HIV transmission important?
 
It increases stigma It reduces testing It lowers treatment use It reduces fear and supports clients
 
18)

Which two markers are routinely monitored in HIV care?
 
Blood pressure and cholesterol CD4 count and viral load Weight and body mass index Heart rate and temperature
 
19)

How can professionals reduce fear when clients confuse HIV with AIDS?
 
Avoid discussing treatment Emphasize imminent decline Explain that ART prevents progression Ignore misconceptions
 
20)

What makes curing HIV so difficult?
 
Latent reservoirs that hide the virus ART increases viral load HIV cannot infect CD4 cells HIV disappears after treatment
 
21)

What happens if ART is stopped while HIV remains in latent reservoirs?
 
The virus is cured CD4 cells increase Immunity becomes permanent The virus reemerges
 
22)

How should professionals respond when clients ask about HIV cures or vaccines?
 
Promise a quick cure Provide hope while explaining progress is ongoing Avoid the discussion Dismiss research as irrelevant
 
23)

What is the main advantage of PCR testing for HIV?
 
Detects infection within 10–14 days Measures only antibodies Requires no lab equipment Replaces all other tests
 
24)

What is a key benefit of rapid HIV tests?
 
They cure HIV They replace ART They need weeks for results They give results in 20–30 minutes
 
25)

What do modern HIV testing guidelines recommend?
 
Only test people at high risk Test only if symptoms appear Routine testing for everyone at least once No testing unless requested
 
26)

Who should receive repeat HIV testing according to CDC guidelines?
 
People with ongoing risk factors Everyone once per lifetime Only those with symptoms No one under age 30
 
27)

What is a “warm handoff” in HIV care?
 
Giving written instructions only Ending contact after testing Referring clients without support Directly connecting clients to a care team
 
28)

What law protects the confidentiality of HIV test results?
 
ADA HIPAA Ryan White Act CDC Guidelines
 
29)

Why are positive HIV test results reported to state health departments?
 
For insurance billing To advertise new treatments For surveillance and partner notification To publish client names
 
30)

What is the main focus of post-test counseling for clients who test negative?
 
Prevention strategies like PrEP and condom use Starting ART immediately Confidentiality laws Partner notification services
 
31)

What is a key goal of post-test counseling for clients who test positive?
 
Avoid discussing treatment Emphasize imminent decline Delay emotional support Provide support, education, and reassurance
 
32)

What do current HIV guidelines recommend regarding ART initiation?
 
Delay until CD4 drops Start treatment for all people with HIV Begin only after symptoms appear Reserve ART for advanced AIDS
 
33)

How does the U=U message benefit clients emotionally?
 
It increases stigma It prevents ART use It relieves fear of transmission It discourages disclosure
 
34)

What is a common challenge with daily oral HIV treatment?
 
Forgetfulness and stigma Lack of available pills Too many injection visits ART being curative
 
35)

How do long-acting injectable ART regimens help clients?
 
Require daily dosing Increase pill burden Eliminate all side effects Reduce reminders, improve quality of life
 
36)

What is cabotegravir used for in HIV prevention?
 
Daily oral PrEP Long-acting PrEP injection Vaccine development Antibody testing
 
37)

What are common side effects of modern ART?
 
Gastrointestinal upset and sleep issues Complete loss of immunity Permanent paralysis HIV cure
 
38)

How can professionals best support clients experiencing ART side effects?
 
Dismiss their concerns Avoid medical collaboration Tell them to stop ART Validate concerns and adjust regimens with the care team
 
39)

Which approaches can help clients process an HIV diagnosis?
 
Ignoring stigma Strict confrontation Motivational interviewing, trauma-informed care, narrative therapy Withholding education
 
40)

What should professionals emphasize when discussing condom use?
 
Sensitivity to relationships, stigma, and culture Teaching only the physical technique Ignoring client concerns Promoting abstinence only