Southwest Care Center: HIV Game

HIV Quiz

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There are 25 questions in this game
Select the correct answer to each question.
Answers - either correct or incorrect will provide an explanation.
For each answer you get correct, our sponsors will donate $.20 to underwriting the 20th Anniversary AID & Comfort Gala.

Thanks for playing. Together We CAN stop this disease.

First Question: HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus.

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Q. HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus.
A. HIV is a virus that weakens the human immune system.

Q. HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus.
A. The correct response is True. HIV is a virus that weakens the human immune system.

Next Question: There is no difference between HIV and AIDS.

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Q. There is no difference between HIV and AIDS.
A. The HIV virus can cause AIDS. Just because you have HIV, it doesn’t mean you have AIDS or will get AIDS. However, everyone who has AIDS is HIV positive. HIV becomes AIDS after the number of T-cells in the body falls below 200 cells per 1 cubic millimeter of blood and/or when a person who is HIV positive gets an infection from germs that the body is normally able to kill.

Q. There is no difference between HIV and AIDS.
A. The answer is False. The HIV virus can cause AIDS. Just because you have HIV, it doesn’t mean you have AIDS or will get AIDS. However, everyone who has AIDS is HIV positive. HIV becomes AIDS after the number of T-cells in the body falls below 200 cells per 1 cubic millimeter of blood and/or when a person who is HIV positive gets an infection from germs that the body is normally able to kill.

Next Question: Another name for T-cell is CD4 + cell

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Q. Another name for T-cell is CD4 + cell
A. T-cells, also called CD4+ cells, are an important part of your immune system. T-cells are a type of white blood cell that helps fight the viruses and bacteria that causes disease. HIV destroys T-cells and weakens your immune system. HIV uses T-cells to make more of itself and kills them in the process. This is what damages your immune system.

Q. Another name for T-cell is CD4 + cell
A. The answer is True. T-cells, also called CD4+ cells, are an important part of your immune system. T-cells are a type of white blood cell that helps fight the viruses and bacteria that causes disease. HIV destroys T-cells and weakens your immune system. HIV uses T-cells to make more of itself and kills them in the process. This is what damages your immune system.

Next Question: People with HIV may be prone to Opportunistic Infections

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Q. People with HIV may be prone to Opportunistic Infections
A. Opportunistic Infections are illnesses that usually affect a person whose immune system is weakened (eg, by HIV/AIDS). These can include Cryptosporidiosis – an infection of the intestines caused by a parasite; Pneumocystis Carinii Pneumonia (PCP) - This is almost always a lung infection, but other organs can be involved -- lymph nodes, spleen, liver, and bone marrow’; and Toxoplasmosis - a brain infection caused by Toxoplasma gondii, to name a few.

Q. People with HIV may be prone to Opportunistic Infections
A. The answer is True. Opportunistic Infections are illnesses that usually affect a person whose immune system is weakened (eg, by HIV/AIDS). These can include Cryptosporidiosis – an infection of the intestines caused by a parasite; Pneumocystis Carinii Pneumonia (PCP) - This is almost always a lung infection, but other organs can be involved -- lymph nodes, spleen, liver, and bone marrow’; and Toxoplasmosis - a brain infection caused by Toxoplasma gondii, to name a few.

Next Question: The goal of HIV treatment is to make you feel sicker than just having HIV.

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Q. The goal of HIV treatment is to make you feel sicker than just having HIV.
A. Although many HIV medicines can cause uncomfortable side effects, (changes in body fat, headaches, diarrhea, etc), the goal of HIV treatment is to reduce the viral load while increasing the number of T-cells.

Q. The goal of HIV treatment is to make you feel sicker than just having HIV.
A. Heck no! Although many HIV medicines can cause uncomfortable side effects, (changes in body fat, headaches, diarrhea, etc), the goal of HIV treatment is to reduce the viral load while increasing the number of T-cells.

Next Question: A viral load is (choose one):

a. The amount of HIV in the blood
b. The weight of HIV
c. The number of T-cells in the blood

Q. A viral load is (choose one):
A. Viral load is usually measured as number of ‘copies’ of HIV in 1 milliliter of blood. You want to have as few copies of the virus as possible, or a ‘low’ viral load.

Q. A viral load is (choose one):
A. The answer is "a". Viral load is usually measured as number of ‘copies’ of HIV in 1 milliliter of blood. You want to have as few copies of the virus as possible, or a ‘low’ viral load.

Next Question: An 'undetectable viral load' means your body has cleared itself of HIV.

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Q. An 'undetectable viral load' means your body has cleared itself of HIV.
A. When a viral load becomes undetectable, HIV is still in the body, but it’s multiplying at a slower rate, a rate so slow that viral load tests cannot pick it up. It is desirable to have an undetectable viral load as that means your HIV is under control. 87% of Southwest CARE Center’s clients who are taking HIV treatment have an undetectable viral load!

Q. An 'undetectable viral load' means your body has cleared itself of HIV.
A. The answer is False. When a viral load becomes undetectable, HIV is still in the body, but it’s multiplying at a slower rate, a rate so slow that viral load tests cannot pick it up. It is desirable to have an undetectable viral load as that means your HIV is under control. 87% of Southwest CARE Center’s clients who are taking HIV treatment have an undetectable viral load!

Next Question: HIV can be spread by (choose one):

a. having unprotected sex with someone who has HIV
b. sharing needles to inject drugs
c. an HIV positive mother to her child during pregnancy or birth and possibly through breast feeding
d. all of the above

Q. HIV can be spread by (choose one):
A. You should always use a condom, you should never share needles, and if you are a woman with HIV, staying adherent to your medications can significantly lower the risk of passing HIV to your baby.

Q. HIV can be spread by (choose one):
A. Oops, the answer is "d." Always use a condom, don’t share needles, and if you are a woman with HIV, staying adherent to your medications can significantly lower the risk of passing HIV to your baby.

Next Question: You can get HIV from being sneezed on.

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Q. You can get HIV from being sneezed on.
A. The body fluids that contain enough HIV to be contagious are: semen, vaginal fluids, blood, and breast milk.

Q. You can get HIV from being sneezed on.
A. Uh-uh. The body fluids that contain enough HIV to be contagious are: semen, vaginal fluids, blood, and breast milk.

Next Question: Globally, nearly 40 million people are living with HIV or AIDS.

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Q. Globally, nearly 40 million people are living with HIV or AIDS.
A. Last year over 5 million people were newly infected with HIV. About half were under 24 years old.

Q. Globally, nearly 40 million people are living with HIV or AIDS.
A. The answer is True. Last year over 5 million people were newly infected with HIV. About half were under 24 years old.

Next Question: An estimated 1 million children worldwide are living with HIV.

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Q. An estimated 1 million children worldwide are living with HIV.
A. Worldwide, an estimated 2.3 million children are living with HIV. In 2006, approximately 380,000 children died of AIDS.

Q. An estimated 1 million children worldwide are living with HIV.
A. Sadly, the answer is false. Worldwide, an estimated 2.3 million children are living with HIV. In 2006, approximately 380,000 children died of AIDS.

Next Question: There is no such thing as a female condom.

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Q. There is no such thing as a female condom.
A. The female condom is a thin sheath or pouch worn by a woman during sex. It entirely lines the vagina and helps to prevent pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) including HIV. Two types of female condom are available. They are made of polyurethane and nitrile, which are less likely to cause an allergic reaction than latex. Female condoms can also be worn by men and women for anal sex.

Q. There is no such thing as a female condom.
A. The answer is False. The female condom is a thin sheath or pouch worn by a woman during sex. It entirely lines the vagina and helps to prevent pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) including HIV. Two types of female condom are available. They are made of polyurethane and nitrile, which are less likely to cause an allergic reaction than latex. Female condoms can also be worn by men and women for anal sex.

Next Question: People over the age of 50 do not have the same risk factors for HIV as people who are younger.

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Q. People over the age of 50 do not have the same risk factors for HIV as people who are younger.
A. Many older persons are sexually active but may not be practicing safer sex to reduce their risk for HIV infection. Some older persons, compared with those who are younger, may be less knowledgeable about HIV/AIDS and therefore less likely to protect themselves. Many do not perceive themselves as at risk for HIV, do not use condoms, and do not get tested for HIV. Physicians may miss a diagnosis of AIDS because some symptoms can mimic those of normal aging, for example, fatigue, weight loss, and mental confusion. Early diagnosis, which typically leads to the prescription of HAART and to other medical and social services, can improve a person’s chances of living a longer and healthier life. The stigma of HIV/AIDS may be more severe among older persons, leading them to hide their diagnosis from family and friends. Failure to disclose HIV infection may limit or preclude potential emotional and practical support.

Q. People over the age of 50 do not have the same risk factors for HIV as people who are younger.
A. The answer is False. Many older persons are sexually active but may not be practicing safer sex to reduce their risk for HIV infection. Some older persons, compared with those who are younger, may be less knowledgeable about HIV/AIDS and therefore less likely to protect themselves. Many do not perceive themselves as at risk for HIV, do not use condoms, and do not get tested for HIV. Physicians may miss a diagnosis of AIDS because some symptoms can mimic those of normal aging, for example, fatigue, weight loss, and mental confusion. Early diagnosis, which typically leads to the prescription of HAART and to other medical and social services, can improve a person’s chances of living a longer and healthier life. The stigma of HIV/AIDS may be more severe among older persons, leading them to hide their diagnosis from family and friends. Failure to disclose HIV infection may limit or preclude potential emotional and practical support.

Next Question: Symptoms of HIV infection are similar to the common cold or flu.

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Q. Symptoms of HIV infection are similar to the common cold or flu.
A. The following may be warning signs of advanced HIV infection: *Rapid weight loss *Dry cough *Recurring fever or profuse night sweats *Profound and unexplained fatigue *Swollen lymph glands in the armpits, groin, or neck *Diarrhea *White spots or unusual blemishes on the tongue, in the mouth, or in the throat

Q. Symptoms of HIV infection are similar to the common cold or flu.
A. The answer is False. The following may be warning signs of advanced HIV infection: *Rapid weight loss *Dry cough *Recurring fever or profuse night sweats *Profound and unexplained fatigue *Swollen lymph glands in the armpits, groin, or neck *Diarrhea *White spots or unusual blemishes on the tongue, in the mouth, or in the throat

Next Question: The only way to know for sure if you have HIV is to be tested.

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Q. The only way to know for sure if you have HIV is to be tested.
A. You cannot rely on symptoms to know whether or not you are infected. Many people who are infected with HIV do not have any symptoms at all for 10 years or more.

Q. The only way to know for sure if you have HIV is to be tested.
A. The answer is True. You cannot rely on symptoms to know whether or not you are infected. Many people who are infected with HIV do not have any symptoms at all for 10 years or more.

Next Question: The Center for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 1 out of every 10 people with HIV infection are unaware that they are infected.

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Q. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 1 out of every 10 people with HIV infection are unaware that they are infected.
A. The CDC estimates that one out of four HIV-positive Americans are unaware of their infection.

Q. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 1 out of every 10 people with HIV infection are unaware that they are infected.
A. The answer is False. The CDC estimates that one out of four HIV-positive Americans are unaware of their infection.

Next Question: Southwest CARE Center offers free and anonymous HIV rapid testing.

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Q. Southwest CARE Center offers free and anonymous HIV rapid testing.
A. You can get tested and know your results in 10 minutes! SCC provides free, anonymous rapid testing on Monday nights between 5:20 pm and 7:00 pm. To make an appointment, call 1-888-320-8200 x 0

Q. Southwest CARE Center offers free and anonymous HIV rapid testing.
A. The answer is True. You can get tested and know your results in 10 minutes! SCC provides free, anonymous rapid testing on Monday nights between 5:20 pm and 7:00 pm. To make an appointment, call 1-888-320-8200 x 0

Next Question: There is a vaccine against HIV.

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Q. There is a vaccine against HIV.
A. There is no vaccine or cure for HIV. Treatments are available that can help people live longer and delay the onset of AIDS. But side effects are serious and drug-resistant strains of the virus can make even the best medications ineffective. Prevention is the best defense against HIV/AIDS.

Q. There is a vaccine against HIV.
A. The answer is False. There is no vaccine or cure for HIV. Treatments are available that can help people live longer and delay the onset of AIDS. But side effects are serious and drug-resistant strains of the virus can make even the best medications ineffective. Prevention is the best defense against HIV/AIDS.

Next Question: Hispanics in the U.S. make up 22% of new HIV and AIDS cases.

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Q. Hispanics in the U.S. make up 22% of new HIV and AIDS cases.
A. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, despite the fact that Hispanics only make up 14% of the entire U.S. population, they make up 22% of new HIV and AIDS cases. The report, released by federal officials, included 33 states as well as Puerto Rico when coming up with the number. It did not, however, include California, which is made up of nearly 40% Hispanic people.

Q. Hispanics in the U.S. make up 22% of new HIV and AIDS cases.
A. The answer is True. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, despite the fact that Hispanics only make up 14% of the entire U.S. population, they make up 22% of new HIV and AIDS cases. The report, released by federal officials, included 33 states as well as Puerto Rico when coming up with the number. It did not, however, include California, which is made up of nearly 40% Hispanic people.

Next Question: A diagnosis of HIV or AIDS complicates and jeopardizes one's immigration status.

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Q. A diagnosis of HIV or AIDS complicates and jeopardizes one's immigration status.
A. For 20 years, HIV positive immigrants already in the country have been barred from achieving any recognized legal status except in extremely limited circumstances. They've also been barred from coming to the US to immigrate.

Q. A diagnosis of HIV or AIDS complicates and jeopardizes one's immigration status.
A. The answer is True. For 20 years, HIV positive immigrants already in the country have been barred from achieving any recognized legal status except in extremely limited circumstances. They've also been barred from coming to the US to immigrate.

Next Question: The theme of the 20th Anniversary AID & Comfort Gala is:

a. Diamonds & Ice
b. Studio 54
c. A Shakespearean Masquerade
d. Hollywood Reel Life

Q. The theme of the 20th Anniversary AID & Comfort Gala is:
A. This years theme is a Shakespearean Masquerade.

Q. The theme of the 20th Anniversary AID & Comfort Gala is:
A. The answer is "c". A Shakespearean Masquerade

Next Question: This year, the 20th Anniversary AID & Comfort Gala is being hosted by:

a. The Mayor’s Ball
b. The National Democratic Party
c. The Republican National Party
d. Miss Universe

Q. This year, the 20th Anniversary AID & Comfort Gala is being hosted by:
A. the Mayor’s Ball Southwest CARE Center is happy to be chosen by Mayor David Coss as the recipient of this year’s Mayor’s Ball and will work with his office to create the best Gala ever.

Q. This year, the 20th Anniversary AID & Comfort Gala is being hosted by:
A. The answer is "a." the Mayor’s Ball Southwest CARE Center is happy to be chosen by Mayor David Coss as the recipient of this year’s Mayor’s Ball and will work with his office to create the best Gala ever.

Next Question: The purpose of the AID & Comfort Gala is:

a. To create support in our community for people living with HIV/AIDS
b. To raise money for life-saving medications for people living with HIV/AIDS
c. To raise money for insurance co-pays for people living with HIV/AIDS in northern New Mexico
d. All of the above

Q. The purpose of the AID & Comfort Gala is:
A. d. All of the above

Q. The purpose of the AID & Comfort Gala is:
A. The answer is "d." All of the above

Next Question: The 20th Anniversary AID & Comfort Gala will be on November 1 this year instead of the Saturday following Thanksgiving.

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Q. The 20th Anniversary AID & Comfort Gala will be on November 1 this year instead of the Saturday following Thanksgiving.
A. We will be at the new Santa Fe Community Convention Center, a big beautiful space for the 20th Anniversary extravaganza! In addition, the Song Cycle, Orpheus & Euridice will be performed at the Lensic Performing Arts Center on November 2 at 7 pm. All proceeds from this lovely performance will go to the AID & Comfort Fund at Southwest CARE Center.

Q. The 20th Anniversary AID & Comfort Gala will be on November 1 this year instead of the Saturday following Thanksgiving.
A. The answer is True. We will be at the new Santa Fe Community Convention Center, a big beautiful space for the 20th Anniversary extravaganza! In addition, the Song Cycle, Orpheus & Euridice will be performed at the Lensic Performing Arts Center on November 2 at 7 pm. All proceeds from this lovely performance will go to the AID & Comfort Fund at Southwest CARE Center.

Last Question: You will attend this year’s 20th Anniversary Gala and imbibe in luscious food catered by Walter Burke, be stunned and amazed by Wise Fool performers, be happily entertained by the talented Catherine McGill and her band, dance to the grooves of DJ Pax, be delighted by Shakespearean actors, and bid on fantastic art and services in the auction.

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Q. You will attend this year’s 20th Anniversary Gala and imbibe in luscious food catered by Walter Burke, be stunned and amazed by Wise Fool performers, be happily entertained by the talented Catherine McGill and her band, dance to the grooves of DJ Pax, be delighted by Shakespearean actors, and bid on fantastic art and services in the auction.
A. Congratulations! This is the correct answer.

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