Whetstone Consultations Entrance Exam

This version is for study purposes only.  In order to apply for a workshop, the entrance exam must be completed on-line with the rest of the application.
 

1. What kind of male condom provides the greatest protection against HIV transmission? 
   1. Natural Skin
   2. Latex
   3. “Lamb” Skin 
2. HAART or (ART) refers to the antiretroviral treatments also known as the treatment “cocktail” since they are a combination of drugs.
   1. True
   2. False
3. CDC states that HIV antibodies sufficient to be detected are produced in the vast majority of people within …
   1. 6 months
   2. 3 months
   3. 12 months
   4. 1 month
4. Dementia is a common symptom of HIV infection
   1. True
   2. False
5. Chronic yeast infections in women can be a symptom of HIV infection.
   1. True
   2. False
6. When two people have sex, the person being penetrated is more at risk for HIV?  
   1. True
   2. False
7. People who are newly infected with HIV may experience the following symptom at the time of infection: 
   1. Fever
   2. Diarrhea
   3. Weakness
   4. All of the above
8. The acute stage of HIV disease is highly infectious. 
   1. True
   2. False
9. HIV is not transmitted in this body fluid? 
   1. Semen
   2. Tears
   3. Vaginal Secretions
   4. Breast Milk
10. Having syphilis increases the risk of HIV transmission? 
    1. True
    2. False
11. The “Female condom” is made of: 
    1. Latex
    2. Lamb Skin
    3. Polyurethane,
    4. none of the above
12. Many medications prescribed for HIV infected clients have severe side effects that may cause client to discontinue them.
    1. True
    2. False
13. The pre-ejaculation fluid of an HIV infected client is not infectious.
    1. True
    2. False
14. An AIDS diagnosis is determined by the presence of CDC specified opportunistic infections.
    1. True
    2. False
15. Place the following steps in their proper order: 
    1. Open the package,
    2. Roll down to the base of the penis,
    3. Hold the rim as you pull out,
    4. Check the expiration date
    5. Pinch the tip
16. Which of the following indicates the healthiest condition?
    • High viral load and low T-cell count
    • High viral load and high t-cell count
    • Low viral load and low t-cell count
    • Low viral load and high T-cell count
17. Current CDC recommendations place a higher priority on testing than counseling
    1. True
    2. False
18. While HIV may be found in saliva, it is not present in sufficient quantities likely to cause infection.
    1. True
    2. False
19. Most babies born to untreated HIV infected women will be HIV infected. 
    1. True
    2. False
20. HIV infection is significantly less difficult to get through sexual transmission than either Gonorrhea or Chlamydia.
    1. True
    2. False