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 1''ST ''TRIMESTER 2013 (EVENING) EXAMINATION
SCHOOL : MEDICINE & HEALTH SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : NURSING
UNIT CODE : HSCI 225
UNIT TITLE : HIV/AIDS MANAGEMENT
TIME : 3HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer Question ONE Compulsory and ANY Other
SECTION A (Multiple Choice Questions, Select the most Appropriate Answer 15marks)
Question 1
Health care workers should not be at risk contracting HIV because:
They are well educated
Know the patients they deal with
Should follow strict safety guidelines
They can easily get treatment.
Question 2
Informed concent means:
Counseled on HIV/AIDS
Given information about HIV testing and agree to be tested
A person understands what testing means
Agreeing with a health worker to be tested.
Question 3
One of the following tests should be performed on an individual reporting high risk behaviour in the past days:
Unigold
ELISA
PCE
Western immunoblot
Question 4
It is recommend for all pregnant mothers to have a HIV test so as to:
Treat the mother
Treat the baby before birth
Lower the risk of infecting the baby
Know their status.
Question 5
If an HIV positive mother chooses to breast feed, it is best for her to:
Breast feed exclusively
Also use traditional porridge
Also include fruits
Also use good quality milk.
Question 6
The 1st case of HIV was detected in Kenya in:
1981
1985
1991
1995
Question 7
The word pandemic as used in HIV/AIDS means
A disease frequently observed in a given region
An epidemic that is geographically wide spread
A disease affecting many individuals in a community
A disease occurring on and off.
Question 8
In some regions religion plays a crucial role in management of HIV/AIDS but the number of infections keeps on increasing because:-
Increased promiscuity
Decreased use of ARVs
People refusing to go for testing
Increased use of ARVs.
Question 9
An individual with loose bowels should
Not drink too much fluids as these will increase the diarrhea
Be encouraged eat more whole meal foods
Eat small meals more often
Do all the above.
Question 10
Differences in time lapse between infection and manifestation of AIDs is influenced by all of the following except:-
Nutrition
Mode of transmission
Virus subtype
Genetic makeup.
(True or False: State whether the following statements are
true or false. Each Correct answer carries
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a mark (5marks)
Question 1
Some traditional herbs/medication have been proven to cure HIV/AIDS.
Question 2
No matter what the CD4 count is, WHO stage iv is a sound basis for starting ART.
Question 3
Voluntary counseling and testing is best used only with persons who are fairly sure they are not infected and need reassurance.
Question 4
The difference between female and male condoms is that female condoms can be lubricated with water or oil based lubricants.
Question 5
A person with an undetectable viral load with no symptoms of HIV can pass the virus to others.
Question 6
Heat treatment of blood is one of the methods used to destroy HIV virus in donated blood.
Question 7
Discordant couples may stay safe if they remain faithful to each other.
Question 8
HIV-2 was discovered in West African in 1995
Question 9
One coping strategy employed by people living with HIV/AIDS who are economically challenged is to sell off their assets.
Question 10
Empowering women is a major step in reducing HIV infection.
SECTION B (Short Answer Questions 15marks)
Question 1
Explain FIVE risk factors which expose adolescents to HIV infection. (5marks)
Question 2
One of the main obstacles in fighting the spread of HIV/AIDS is stigma and discrimination. Explain. (5marks)
Question 3
List FIVE set backs that may prevent early initiation of an HIV patient treatment. (5marks)
SECTION C (Long Answer Questions 30marks)
Question 1
Describe the challenges faced by people living with HIV/AIDS by PLWHA in achieving nutritional adequacy. (10marks)
Question 2
Heterosexual intercourse is the most common mode of HIV transmission in poverty stickered countries like Kenya
a) List factors which contribute to this. (5marks)
b) Briefly explain how this mode of transmission can be reduced. (5marks)
Question 3
What do you understand by home based care? Briefly explain the advantages and challenges posed by this programme. (10marks)
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