NYSED & NYSDOH: Infection Control Quiz

Employers may NOT discriminate against HIV-positive people in employment.

HIV and AIDS are NOT considered disabilities under state and federal law.

Which of the following is NOT true about confidentiality requirements?

After diagnosing HIV, providers are NOT required to submit a confidential case report to the local health jurisdiction within 3 days.

Over time, a person with AIDS will experience white blood count decreasing and worsening health.

Which of the following is NOT true about AIDS, which is the final stage of the natural history of HIV infection

In the viral transmission stage of the natural history of HIV infection, there are generally no symptoms. True of false?

Which of the following is true about the Asymptomatic stage of the natural history of HIV infection?

In the symptomatic stage of HIV infection, the person begins to have noticeable signs of HIV. True or false?

What is the final stage of untreated HIV infection?

When giving a client with positive HIV test results, which of the following is NOT information that must be included?

HIV pre-test counseling is required for anyone who decides they want to take an HIV test

If a person takes an HIV antibody test and receive a positive test result, which of the following is NOT true?

Informed consent is not required for a person to be given an HIV test.

Which of the following is a location to get tested for HIV?

What is the purpose of an antibody screening test?

Since discrimination (including against people with HIV infection) is illegal, which of the following areas is covered by law?

Which of the following situations are exceptions to medical information confidentiality?