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. Which body fluids have not been proven to transmit HIV infection?

• a. Blood and semen
• b. Vaginal and cervical secretions
• c. Saliva and tears
• d. Breast milk

3. Which STD appears to be a major risk factor for acquiring HIV infection, increasing the risk more than three-fold?

• a. Syphilis
• b. Gonorrhea
• c. Genital herpes
• d. Chlamydia

4. The most common and deadly infection for HIV-positive individuals is:

• a. Syphilis.
• b. Hepatitis C (HCV).
• c. Chlamydia.
• d. Tuberculosis (TB).

5. 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.

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

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

7. 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 safe sex practices.
• d. Decreasing viral shedding and reducing the concentration of the virus.

8. In Florida, 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.

9. 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

10. "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.

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

12. Depression related to HIV/AIDS can be addressed by which one of the following?

• a. Psychoactive medications
• b. Vigorous exercise
• c. Mood music
• d. Safer sex

13. Men who have sex with men (MSM) find that:

• a. Their grief and loss are not validated when relationships are judged unacceptable.
• b. Young men are convinced today that they can avoid AIDS.
• c. Their advocacy for AIDS research has fallen on deaf ears.
• d. Bisexual men are able to be more open about their sexuality.

14. HIV-infected injection-drug users:

• a. Are nevertheless relatively healthy emotionally.
• b. Can master multidrug regimens with minimal follow-up.
• c. Often lack access to inpatient treatment facilities.
• d. Can find syringe exchange programs virtually anywhere these days.

15. People of color have disproportionately higher rates of HIV/AIDS because:

• a. They are biologically more sensitive to the virus.
• b. Their general health may be compromised by poor socioeconomic conditions.
• c. They resist health education efforts.
• d. They fail to keep appointments for regular healthcare.