Deck 51: HIV Infection and Aids

Question 1

What marks the difference between the diagnosis of HIV positive and the diagnosis of AIDS?

A) Presence of peripheral neuropathy
B) Presence of lymphadenopathy
C) Seroconversion with presence of the HIV
D) A CD4+ count below 200 and an AIDS-defining illness

Answer 1

D

Question 2

OT services provided to persons infected with HIV for the purpose of promoting healthy lifestyles,preventing future opportunistic infections,and promoting balance or well-being are examples of which of the following?

A) Primary prevention
B) Secondary prevention
C) Tertiary prevention
D) Postoperative intervention

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Which statement is true?

A) Once a person is taking highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART), he or she is no longer able to transmit HIV.
B) Once a person is taking nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTIs), he or she is no longer able to transmit HIV.
C) There are no known medications to effectively block the enzyme required to replicate HIV.
D) Once a person has contracted the HIV virus, he or she can always transmit the virus during unprotected sex

Answer 3

D

Question 4

OT intervention that is delivered to a community,group,or individual with developmentally appropriate content intended to provide information on reducing the risk of HIV infection through safer sex practices and abstinence would best be described as an example of ____________.

A) Primary prevention
B) Secondary prevention
C) Tertiary prevention
D) nonOT prevention

Question 5

For occupational therapists working with clients who have AIDS,the use of adaptive equipment ______________________.

A) Should always be used to reduce the effort expended during daily living tasks
B) Should never be used because it represents a disabling condition
C) Should be discussed with the family members before introducing the equipment to the client
D) May be rejected by the client as a symbol of diminished abilities

Question 6

A 37-year-old man was diagnosed with AIDS five years ago and was prescribed a variety of medications.His physician has recently changed the medication regimen.This man has been referred for an occupational therapy (OT)assessment to establish baseline occupational performance and instruct in energy conservation techniques.You know that clients diagnosed with AIDS may have neurological compromises and other complications secondary to the medications.What potential problems may be seen with this client?

A) Peripheral neuropathy, osteoarthritis, and depression
B) Memory difficulties, anemia, and hepatotoxicity
C) Gastrointestinal problems, pancreatitis, and osteopenia
D) All of the above

Question 7

All of the following statements about HIV/AIDS OT assessment and intervention are true with the exception of the following:

A) Observing universal precautions when working with HIV positive clients is not recommended because it may interfere with therapeutic rapport.
B) OT may need to address the psychosocial aspects of HIV, including loss of friends as a result of the illness.
C) OT may need to address real or perceived discrimination experienced by the client.
D) Most clients with HIV/AIDS have an altered worker role.

Question 8

According to the Centers for Disease Control,which is the most common age group diagnosed with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)?

A) Under 15 years of age
B) Between 15 and 24 years old
C) Between 25 and 44 years old
D) Between 45 and 64 years old

Question 9

The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)can be transmitted through all but which of the following means?

A) Unprotected sex with an infected partner
B) Infected blood transfusion
C) Intact skin-to-skin contact with an infected person
D) During the birth process from infected mother to infant

Question 10

A 44-year-old man with AIDS has been referred to you for evaluation and intervention.He has been diagnosed with multiple opportunistic infections,including pneumocystis carinii pneumonia.While completing the occupational profile,you learn that he is easily fatigued and short of breath during activity.As a result of these deficits,he no longer engages in meaningful occupations in the community.One of your interventions involves providing instruction in energy conservation.This would be an example of which of the following approaches?

A) Primary prevention
B) Secondary prevention
C) Tertiary prevention
D) NonOT prevention