Test Your HIV/AIDS Knowledge

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1.  Which of the following symptoms are associated with HIV infection?

a) Night Sweats
b) Swollen Glands
c) Rapid Weight Loss
d) Repeated Yeast Infections
e) All of the Above

2.  Which of the following birth control methods protects against pregnancy, STD's, and HIV?

a) Birth Control Pills
b) Cervical Cap
c) Withdrawal Method
d) Condom
e) Depo-Provera Injection (Shot)

3.  HIV is transmitted through which body fluid?

a) Breast Milk
b) Blood
c) Semen (cum)
d) Vaginal Fluid
e) All of the Above

4.  Which of the following behaviors does not place one at risk for contracting HIV?

a) Sharing Needles
b) Unprotected Sex
c) Body Piercing
d) Tatooing
e) Deep Kissing
f) Sharing a hairbrush or comb

5.  Which of the following statements is a myth?

a) People get HIV because they are gay.
b) HIV is not passed through saliva, sweat, and tears.
c) HIV is not transmitted through casual contact.
d) People who are HIV positive may look healthy.
e) None of the Above

6.  AIDS is caused by a virus that attacks the:

a) Kidneys
b) Heart
c) Immune System
d) None of the Above

True of False: Circle the best answer for each question.

7.  Using latex condoms with nonoxynol-9 during intercourse reduces the risk for HIV infection.

True      or     False

8. It's not who you are, but what you do that puts you at risk for contracting HIV.

True      or     False

9. Contracting an STD greatly increases your chances of contracting HIV.

True      or     False

10. There is a cure for HIV/AIDS.

True      or     False

11. I will get tested if I believe that I am at risk for HIV infection.

True      or     False

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