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Introduction To Hiv/ Aids (Hsci 225) Question Paper

Introduction To Hiv/ Aids (Hsci 225)

Course:Nursing Sciences

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2011

TIME : 3 HOURS

Instructions:
Answer all questions
SECTION 1: MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS

Question One
In AIDs disease the word deficiency means?
Overwhelming opportunistic infections
Weakened immune system
A variety of different symptoms
Infection with HIV

Question Two
The HIV antibody test
Detects antibodies immediately after infection
Tests for the presence of HIV in the lining cells of the host
Yields a conclusive result within 48-72 hours after infections
Can give a false positive and a false negative result

Question Three
In stage II of HIV infection
Level of the vital load is low
There is sudden and unexplained weight loss
The HIV antibodies cannot be detected
The host is symptomatic

Question Four
To prevent the spread of HIV it is vital to
Take a balanced diet
Promote and respect all types of sexual orientation
To disregard the myths about HIV/AIDS
Know the ways by which HIV is spread

Question Five
HIV 1:-
Is more prevalent is sub-Saharan Africa
Is less virulent
Remains active for a long time outside the hosts body
Is predominant in west Africa
Indicate whether true or false

Question Six
HIV/AIDS is
One of the greatest challenges facing the world in the 21st century
A major cause of poverty
Not related to gender inequality
Undoing most of the development gains made in recent decades

Question Seven
In mother to child transmission of HIV
All babies born to HIV positive mothers test positive
Delivery through caesarian section increases the risk
An antibody test must be done to confirm at birth
The baby has a 70% risk

Question Eight
Human immunodeficiency virus
Is found in high levels in cell five serum
Becomes inactivated after a short while of exposure to air
Has been isolated in urine
Can be transmitted through causal contact

SECTION B:
Question one
Describe the WHO guidelines on diagnosis of paediatrics HIV infection (10mks)

Question Two
Discuss social vaccination as a strategy of HIV prevention (10mks)

Question Three
Discuss the impact of HIV/AIDS on business sector (10mks)

Question Four
Describe the risk factors associated with the sexual transmission route (10mks)

SECTION C
Question One
Discuss the strategies that can be used to prevent mother to child transmission of HIV (10mks)

Question Two
Explain the higher rate of infection amongst women compared to their male counterparts (10mks)

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