HIV History and Definitions
HIV was first recognized as a clinical syndrome in this decade
The 1980s
This population has been disproportionately affected by HIV since 2000 due to access, language, and cultural barriers
Hispanics
Blood donations in the US have been screened for HIV antibodies since when?
The 1980s
This viral protein (antigen) is detected early by HIV testing
The p24 antigen
This type of lubricant should be used with condoms to prevent breakage
water-based
This is the earliest documented case of HIV infection, found in a patient's preserved blood sample
1959
This group experiences HIV diagnosis rates ten times higher than others
African-American adults and adolescents
This is the estimated rate of perinatal HIV transmission in the US when the mother receives no treatment
25%
HIV infects this specific type of immune cell, eventually leading to immune collapse
CD4 T-helper cells
This prevention strategy involves staying sexually active with only one uninfected partner
Monogamy
This term describes HIV classification as a virus that integrates into host DNA and progresses slowly
Slow retrovirus
Undocumented residents often delay HIV treatment due to fear of
Deportation or legal consequences
True or false: It is perfectly fine to breastfeed the baby immediately after delivery because the risk of transmission is nearly zero
This is false! HIV can be transmitted through breastmilk at any time.
This test looks for HIV's genetic material and can detect infection earlier than antibody tests
Nucleic acid test (NAT)
This multidisciplinary team member plays a key role in helping clients address financial issues
Social worker
AIDS is defined by a CD4 count of 200 or lower, or the presence of this category of illnesses
Opportunistic infections/cancers
This nursing intervention should always be used instead of relying of family members to translate patient educations
Use of a certified professional interpreter
The nurse should educate mothers with HIV to avoid doing this postpartum, due to a high risk of transmission
Breastfeeding
Patients awaiting HIV test results often experience this emotional response
Fear or anxiety
True or false: HIV cannot be transmitted if the patient is on ART
False! Transmission risk increases as the viral load increases. ART can reduce the viral load, therefore reducing the risk of transmission
In this decade, the CDC first reported occupationally acquired HIV in healthcare workers
1980s
This psychosocial issue commonly emerges when family members misunderstand how HIV is transmitted and withdraw physical or emotional contact
Social isolation
True or false: The mother can stop ART during pregnancy if the side effects are too severe
False! ART should be continued during pregnancy to decrease the viral load and decrease the likelihood of transmission to the infant
This type of testing is essential before choosing a new ART regimen if treatment failure is suspected
Drug resistance testing
False! We should recommend testing to ALL pregnant patients