1. The annual incidence rate of HIV/AIDS in Florida is:

• a. Half that of the national average.
• b. Decreasing in minority populations.
• c. More than 60% higher than the national average.
• d. Decreasing among seniors.

2. About rapid HIV testing, which one of the following is true?

• a. A negative result following recent sexual activity with an HIV-positive person confirms that HIV is not present.
• b. Some rapid HIV tests are performed on a urine sample.
• c. All positive rapid HIV tests require repeat testing for confirmation.
• d. ELISA is a rapid HIV test.

3. Transmission of HIV occurs through all of the following except:

• a. Anal, oral, and vaginal contact.
• b. Kissing and hugging.
• c. Needlesticks or direct contact with HIV-infected blood.
• d. Injection drug use with contaminated needles or syringes.

4. HAART is an acronym for:

• a. Highly acclaimed antiviral treatment.
• b. Highly active antiretroviral treatment.
• c. Highly advanced antiviral treatment.
• d. Highly adaptable antiretroviral treatment.

5. In 2006 the CDC announced the goal of reducing new HIV infections by 50 percent while focusing on what?

• a. Promotion of abstinence
• b. Widespread distribution of condoms
• c. Reducing racial and ethnic disparities in new infections
• d. Production of educational videos

6. STD screening and treatment reduce the spread of HIV by:

• a. Providing immunity to the HIV virus.
• b. Improving the overall health of individuals in the community.
• c. Improving compliance with safer sex practices.
• d. Decreasing viral shedding and reducing the concentration of the virus.

7. Pre-test and post-test counseling are legally required in:

• a. Any facility offering HIV testing.
• b. Hospital emergency departments.
• c. Doctors' offices.
• d. County health departments and registered testing sites.

8. Written consent is not required in private-sector doctors' offices if the medical records show the test was explained and consent was obtained.

• a. True
• b. False

9. "Superconfidential" means:

• a. Test results may not be transmitted by telephone.
• b. Test results are only made available to healthcare personnel on a need-to-know basis.
• c. Test results may only be shared with the patient's next of kin.
• d. Test results may not be faxed or emailed.

10. In Florida, in all but one of the following circumstances, HIV testing may occur without informed consent or a court order. Select the circumstance when a person would not be required to be tested for HIV.

• a. When a person is sent to prison
• b. When a person is charged with sexual offenses
• c. When donating blood, sperm, or tissue to specialty banks
• d. For infants whose parents cannot be located after reasonable attempts

11. Under the Florida Omnibus AIDS Act, what information about HIV testing is considered superconfidential?

• a. All tests, even if they cannot be traced to a particular individual
• b. Documentation in a person's medical record of an HIV test and its results
• c. Disclosure of a patient's HIV status based on an anonymous test or a home testing kit
• d. Use of the word AIDS throughout a chart, but without an HIV test result or report