HIV Quiz

HIV is passed on through 5 bodily fluids, except

HIV cannot be transmitted through which of the following ways

To a fetus or baby during pregnancy or birth

By sharing needles for piercing and tattooing

To a baby during breastfeeding

By insects and animals

In Canada, an person living with HIV is legally required to disclose their HIV status in which of the following situations

To a dentist who isn't wearing gloves and a mask

To an employer, if they work in the healthcare field

To their next of kin, as it needs to be listed on legal documents

To their sexual partner if they have a detectable viral load and aren't using a condom

Since 1985, all blood products in Canada are screened for HIV, so blood transfusions, orgn transplants, and donating blood are safe

True

False

How to know if you have HIV

Your doctor will let you know because they routinely test for HIV during an annual check up

You will have symptoms and feel sick

You will be aware that you were at risk for a possible transmission

You will request an HIV test and your results will be provided

How is an HIV test currently completed in NL

Oral swab

Blood draw

Finger prick

Rectal/Vaginal swab

There is no difference between HIV and AIDS, both words have the same meaning

True

False

It currently takes approx ____ to get test results back in NL

1-2 minutes

24-48 hours

1-2 weeks

1-2 months

One of the biggest barriers to accessing testing and treatment is stigma

True

False

HIV medication works by

Lowering HIV levels in your blood

Slowing the spread of the virus in your body

Helping your immune system fight off other illnesses

All of the above

PrEP involves a daily pill taken before an HIV exposure, whereas PEP is an emergency pill prescribed within 72 hours and taken for 28 days after an HIV exposure

True

False

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