Exam Preview for 35653: HIV/AIDS: Transmission & Infection Control

HIV/AIDS: Transmission & Infection Control Considerations

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1. HIV is mainly spread: Blood transfusion and organ/tissue transplants. At birth to newborns when the mother is HIV+. Via unprotected sex and/or sharing needs with someone HIV+. Occupationally via percutaneous injury.
2. Lymphocytes are: A sub-category of erythrocytes involved in adaptive immune responses. Responsible for managing both adaptive and cell-mediated immune responses. Responsible for mass-producing antigen. Both A & B
3. According to the CDC classification system, an HIV-infected adult is classified with AIDS when present with: No symptoms and a CD4+ T-cell count of 185/mm³ No symptoms and a CD4+ T-cell count of 500/mm³ Persistent generalized lymphadenopathy and a CD4+ T-cell count of 250/mm³ Oropharyngeal candidiasis (thrush) a CD4+ T-cell count of 325/mm³
4. Antiretroviral drugs designed to suppress HIV do so by: Preventing viral replication or entry to cell. Attacking HIV antibodies. Suppressing B-cell activity. Combination of any of the above.
5. Alcohol-based hand sanitizers effective for hand hygiene must contain the following active ingredients: 60% methanol 60% ethanol 70% isopropanol Both B & C