More About HIV

Question 0

But a negative result may not always be _____.

Answer 0

Accurate

Question 1

Studies have proven that both conventional and rapid HIV tests are highly _______.

Answer 1

accurate when they show an HIV-positive result.

Question 2

Accuracy depends on_______.

Answer 2

when you might have been exposed to HIV and when you took the test.

Question 3

It takes time for __________ to occur.

Answer 3

Seroconversion

Question 4

seroconversion is when _________.

How long_________?

Answer 4

your body begins to produce the antibodies an HIV test is looking for.

anywhere from 2 weeks to 6 months after infection.

Question 5

Stay positive, Lori!

Answer 5

You can do this

Question 6

if you have an HIV test with a negative result within 3 months of your last possible exposure to HIV, the CDC recommends ________.

Answer 6

that you be retested 3 months after that

Question 7

A negative result is only accurate if you have had any risks for HIV infection in -__________.

Answer 7

The last 6 months

Question 8

a negative result is only good for

Answer 8

Past exposure

Question 9

If you get a negative test result, but continue to engage in high-risk behaviors, you are still _____.

Answer 9

At risk for HIV.

Question 10

If you get a negative test result, but continue to engage in high-risk behaviors, you_____.

Answer 10

you are still at risk for HIV infection.

Question 11

If your initial HIV test comes back positive, you will

Answer 11

you will automatically be offered a confirmatory test.

If the confirmatory test is also positive, you will be diagnosed as “HIV-positive.”

Question 12

If HIV positive…the following should be done…

Answer 12

Get screened for other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and for TB (tuberculosis). Undetected co-infections, such as STDs and TB, can cause serious health complications—and having HIV makes you more vulnerable to those complications.

Question 13

Having HIV MAKES YOU

Answer 13

more vulnerable to other infections.

Question 14

Why is a healthy lifestyle important when you have HIV?

Answer 14

Maintain a healthy lifestyle. This is crucial for success in treating HIV. Smoking, drinking too much, or taking illegal drugs can weaken your immune system, allowing the virus to replicate and grow.

Question 15

What is effective for preventing HIV transmission when used correctly and consistently.

Answer 15

Condemns

Question 16

Who are HIV RESULTS REPORTED TO?

Answer 16

State health department, many states report to the CDC-identity is usually concealed.

Question 17

The CDC recommends that opt-out HIV screening be a part of routine clinical care for

Answer 17

all patients aged 13-64.
In other words, you should have an HIV test during a medical check-up—just like you have a blood test or a urine test to be sure you are healthy.

Question 18

You should get tested for HIV every at least every year if you:

Answer 18

Share needles/syringes or other equipment (“works”) for injecting drugs

Have a history of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)

Have had unprotected sex (vaginal, anal, or oral) with multiple or anonymous partners.

Or if you have had had unprotected sex with a partner who did not know their own HIV status.

Question 19

Some healthcare providers may recommend testing every ________.

Answer 19

3-6 months if you have certain risk factors, including injection drug use and/or unprotected sex with others who engage in high-risk behaviors.

Question 20

All women who are pregnant should be tested during the

Answer 20

First trimester

Question 21

Does The CDC also recommend another HIV test in the third trimester of pregnancy?

Answer 21

YES,……..The CDC also recommends another HIV test in the third trimester of pregnancy ……….for women who live in areas where there are high rates of HIV infection among pregnant women or among women aged 15-44.

Question 22

I had sex with someone I think could be at risk for HIV, and the condom broke? What should I do?

Answer 22

If it’s been less than 72 hours since the condom broke, you may be able to take medication that could keep you from getting infected with HIV, even if your partner is HIV-positive.
Call your doctor or your local health department immediately and ask about post-exposure prophylaxis, or PEP.

Question 23

PEP will not protect you from HIV if _______.

Answer 23

If it’s been longer than 72 hours.PEP will not protect you from HIV, and you will need to explore HIV testing options.

Question 24

How long before I get my HIV RESULTS?

Answer 24

In most cases, you will have to wait at least 2 weeks after a possible exposure before an HIV test can provide accurate results.

Question 25

Name 2 type of HIV antibody tests….

Answer 25

Enzyme immunoassay (EIA) tests 
use blood, oral fluid, or urine to detect HIV antibodies. Results for these tests can take up to two weeks.

Rapid HIV antibody tests
also use blood, oral fluid, or urine to detect HIV antibodies. Results for these tests can take 10–20 minutes.

Question 26

The 
Enzyme immunoassay (EIA) tests uses\_\_\_\_\_.

Results in________.

Answer 26

blood, oral fluid, or urine to detect HIV antibodies.

Results for these tests can take up to two weeks.

Question 27

Rapid HIV antibody tests uses________.

Results in _________.

Answer 27

blood, oral fluid, or urine to detect HIV antibodies.

Results for these tests can take 10–20 minutes.

Question 28

If you get a positive result from either of these antibody tests, you will need to take another test, called a _______.

How long to results_______?

Answer 28

a Western blot test, to confirm that result.

It can take up to two weeks to confirm a positive result.

Question 29

Antigen tests for HIV are _________.

How long to result?

Answer 29

not as common as antibody tests, but they can be used to diagnose HIV infection earlier—

from 1-3 weeks after you are first infected with HIV.

Antigen tests require a blood sample.

Question 30

PCR Test (Polymerase chain reaction test)
detects the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ .

How sensitive?

Answer 30

genetic material of HIV itself,

and can identify HIV in the blood within 2-3 weeks of infection.

Question 31

How are babies tested and why?

Answer 31

Babies born to HIV-positive mothers are tested with a special PCR test, because their blood contains their mother’s HIV antibodies for several months.

This means they would test HIV-positive on a standard antibody test—but a PCR test can determine whether the babies have HIV themselves.

Question 32

Blood supplies in most developed countries are screened for HIV using _________.

Answer 32

PCR tests.

Question 33

PCR tests are also used to measure ________for people who are HIV-positive.

Answer 33

Viral loads

Question 34

When would you NOT have the right to refuse HIV testing?

Answer 34

(Exceptions include blood and organ donors, military applicants and active duty personnel, Federal and state prison inmates under certain circumstances, newborns in some states, and immigrants.)

Question 35

“Opt-out testing” does not mean that you _____.

Answer 35

MUST take an HIV test. In general, you have the right to refuse an HIV test.

Question 36

The CDC believes that opt-out screening for HIV:

Answer 36

Will help more people find out if they have HIV
Will help those infected with HIV find out earlier, when treatment works best
Can further decrease the number of babies born with HIV
Can reduce stigma associated with HIV testing
Will enable those who are infected to take steps to protect the health of their partners

Question 37

Why are pretest/prevention counseling and informed consent no longer recommended in healthcare settings?

Answer 37

According to the CDC, the intention behind eliminating prevention counseling was to reduce or end barriers to testing in healthcare settings.

CDC believes HIV testing can be covered under a general permission form (consent form) that is signed for all medical care.

Question 38

Stay calm and focused, Lori .

Answer 38

You can do this! You can make 100%!!!!!!!

Question 39

Don’t forget Elijah!

Answer 39

He stopped the rain!! God actually gave him authority to stop the rain….a common man..like you. All he did was ASK! He asked!!