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Szl 2111: Hiv/Aids Question Paper

Szl 2111: Hiv/Aids

Course:Bachelor Of Commerce

Institution: Dedan Kimathi University Of Technology question papers

Exam Year:2014

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DEDAN KIMATHI UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2013/2014
FIRST YEAR FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE IN
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE, BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION,
BACHELOR OF PURCHASING AND SUPPLIES MANAGEMENT, BACHELOR OF
BUSINESS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
SZL 2111 : HIV/ AIDS
DATE: 14TH APRIL 2014 TIME: 2.00PM – 4.00PM
INSTRUCTIONS:
ANSWER QUESTION ONE AND ANY OTHER TWO QUESTIONS
Question 1
i) Distinguish viral load and CD4 count. (4marks)
ii) Define the term ‘opportunistic infection’. (1mark)
iii) Describe any five opportunistic infections. (10marks)
iv) Explain the role of anti-retroviral therapy in prevention and control of HIV/AIDS in Kenya.
(5marks)
v) Explain five strategies used to promote adherence to anti-retroviral treatment.
(10marks)
Question 2
Explain 2 impacts of HIV infection on each of the following:
i) Population growth
ii) Health care system
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iii) Economy
iv) Family and social system (20 marks)
Question 3
i) Alcohol and substance abuse make individuals highly vulnerable to HIV. Discuss this
statement. (10marks)
ii) Describe five modes of HIV transmission. (10marks)
Question 4
i) Describe using examples, the concept of ‘Most At Risk Populations (MARPS)’ and its
contribution to spread of HIV-AIDS in Kenya. (15mks)
ii) State five benefits of referral and networking in caring for people living with HIV-AIDS
(5mks)
Question 5
i) List four (4) clinical indications for HIV testing. (4marks)
ii) Explain four (4) strategies used to promote HIV testing in Kenya. (8marks)
iii) Describe the WHO staging of HIV-AIDS. (8marks)

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