HA-101 Word Scramble
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Question | Answer |
Where do you find white blood cells? | Bloodstream |
Bacteria, fungi and viruses can all be referred to as what? | Microorganisms |
What does ARC stand for? | Aids Related Complex |
What does HIV stand for? | Human Immunodeficiency Virus |
What does AIDS stand for? | Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome |
List 3 ways you can protect yourself from HIV through sexual intercourse. | 1.) Be faithful to your partner 2.) Discuss your partners health history 3.) Do no have unprotected sex |
What is the best way to prevent HIV infection? | Abstain from all high risk behaviors |
What does "universal precautions" mean? | Standard disease protection practices |
What does monogamy mean? | Having sex with only one other person |
If a person uses needles for injections, what can they do to protect themselves from HIV? | Don't share needles |
Which type of condom is best for protecting against HIV transmission? | Latex |
What kind of spermicide kills HIV? | Nonoxynol-9 |
List 7 ways HIV is not spread. | 1.) Eating/drinking after someone 2.) Giving blood 3.) Kissing 4.) Mosquito bites 5.) Shaking hands 6.) Sharing hot tubs/pools 7.) Spitting on someone |
What are the two ways an infected mother can pass HIV on to her baby? | 1.) Sharing the same blood supply 2.) Breast milk |
How is HIV spread through needle use? | Infected blood can be "trapped" inside the hollow part of the needle which is injected into the next user |
What are the two non-sexual ways HIV can be spread? | 1.) Needle sharing 2.) Pregnant mothers |
Are transfusions a non-sexual way HIV can be spread? | No |
Which 3 types of sexual intercourse can spread HIV? | 1.) Vaginal sex 2.) Anal sex 3.) Oral sex |
During unprotected sex, which body fluids can carry the HIV virus? | Semen, vaginal fluids and menstrual blood |
What two things must happen in order for the HIV virus to be spread? | 1.) The virus must be present in someones blood 2.) The infected person blood has to get into the bloodstream of a non-infected person |
What are two major high risk behaviors that put you at risk for HIV? | 1.) Sharing needles 2.) Unprotected sex |
What is an "opportunistic infection"? | An infection that takes advantage of a weak immune system |
Why is it difficult to develop an AIDS vaccine? | The cells that normally fight off infection are protecting the virus from antibodies |
List 3 reasons why condoms should be used? | 1.) You can transmit disease through unprotected sex 2.) Condoms are a good prevention 3.) Everyone must take responsibility to help stop AIDS |
List 3 things someone with AIDS can do to take care of their overall health? | (Remember 3 out of any of these 5 options) 1.) Get plenty of sleep 2.) Avoid stress 3.) Don't use drugs that slow down your immune system 4.) Get exercise, but don't over do it 5.) Maintain a healthy diet |
How long can someone with AIDS live for? | 2 years or longer |
What is the most widely known drug in treating AIDS? | AZT |
List 7 symptoms of AIDS. | 1.) Sudden weight loss 2.) Night sweats 3.) Unexplained chills or fevers 4.) Diarrhea that won't go away 5.) Rare form of pneumonia 6.) Hair loss 7.) Unexplained tiredness |
What are the 3 stages of HIV infection? | 1.) HIV 2.) ARC 3.) AIDS |
What are two ways that the HIV tests are handled? | 1.) Anonymous 2.) Confidential |
What are the 3 tests that are used to detect HIV infection? | 1.) Western blot 2.) ELISA 3.) Immunofluorescence assay |
Why is HIV different from other viruses? | The virus uses the immune system's cell to grow and reproduce. |
What does HIV use T-Helper cells for? | They are used by the virus to multiply itself |
What happens to white blood cells after HIV infection? | They are destroyed |
What function do T-helper cells serve? | Organize the body's immune defense |
What function do white blood cells serve? | Fight off infection |
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