Hsci 225:Hiv/Aids Question Paper
Hsci 225:Hiv/Aids
Course:Nursing
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2013
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 3''RD ''TRIMESTER 2013 (PT) EXAMINATION
SCHOOL : MEDICINE & HEALTH SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : NURSING
UNIT CODE : HSCI 225
UNIT TITLE : HIV/AIDS
TIME : 3 HOURS
Instructions:
For question 1- 15 select the most appropriate response and write it on the answer booklet.
A correct response earns a mark
SECTION I: MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
Question One
AIDs is;
A group of symptoms
An opportunistic infection
The virus that cause HIV infection
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
Acquired immunity diseases
Question Two
HIV has a protein coat and a genetic material which is
Double stranded DNA
Single stranded RNA
Double stranded RNA
Single stranded DNA
Question Three
Window period is;
Period before infection by HIV
Period from the time HIV antibodies appears in the body to the time opportunistic infections start
Period from the time of infection to the time HIV antibodies appear
The period when the virus is dormant in the body
Question Four
During the primary infection stage of HIV;
HIV cannot be detected in the blood
The viral load is very high
There is no symptoms of HIV infection
The person cannot transmit the virus
Question Five
The following is not an attribute of HIV
High mutation rate
Fragility
Dormancy in the cell
Ability to live outside the body
Question Six
When living with a relative who is HIV positive;
You can eat or drink from the same plate or cup.
You should not use the same toilet seat
All the items used by the HIV positive relative should be sterilized before use by any other person
To decrease risk of tuberculosis transmission, HIV positive persons should be isolated in a bedroom
Question Seven
HIV replicates in;
B- cells
Cytotoxic T – cells
Helper T – cells
Lymph nodes
Question Eight
For a male condom to be effective against HIV transmission
Two condoms should be used at the same time
Must be correctly and consistently used
After use, can be cleaned, dried and lubricated for re-use
It should be flavoured and spiked.
Question Nine
The geographical region most affected by HIV/AIDs is
Latin America
South Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa
South East Asia
Question Ten
What are the two main targets correctly used in anti-HIV therapy
Reverse transcriptase and protease
Reverse transcriptase and integrase
Protease and integrase
The viral glycoprotein 120 and gp41
Question Eleven
Which of the following enzymes is responsible for processing HIV proteins during the production of new viruses?
Integrase
Protease
Reverse transcriptase
DNA polymerase
Question Twelve
Which subtype of the M group of HIV-1 viruses is most common in Europe, Australia and America?
A subtype of M group of HIV -1
B subtype of M group of HIV -1
C subtype of M group of HIV -1
D subtype of M group of HIV – 1
Question Thirteen
The decision to begin antiretroviral therapy is based on:
The CD4 cell count
The plasma viral 1oad
The intensity of the patient’s clinical symptoms
All of the above
Question Fourteen
Giardiasis, an opportunistic infection in AIDs patients is a
Parasitic infection
Bacterial infection
Viral infection
Fungal infection
Question Fifteen
HIV can be transmitted by
Kissing a person who is HIV positive
Bite from a bed bug which has just sacked blood from a HIV positive patient
Hugging
None of the above
SECTION II: SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS (40 marks)
Question One
Explain why anal sex carries a high risk of HIV transmission. (6 marks)
Question Two
State six advantages of voluntary counseling and testing of HIV to those who are already HIV positive. (6 marks)
Question Three
Describe the blood to blood transmission of HIV. (6 marks)
Question Four
Explain how you would assist a young woman who has just been raped. (6 marks)
Question Five
Explain four cultural factors that may influence HIV transmission. (6 marks)
Question Six
Describe how drug and alcohol consumption influences HIV/AIDs transmission. (6 marks)
Question Seven
Briefly explain the information which should be given to a patient who test HIV positive. (4 marks)
SECTION III: ESSAY QUESTIONS
Question One
Discuss the impact of female genital mutilation (FGM) on the individual. (20 marks)
Question Two
Discuss the impact of HIV on the following sectors
Health
Education
Agriculture
Family set up
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