Post-test

Understanding HIV/AIDS Testing and Its Impact on Treatment

Post Test
A score of 70% must be achieved to receive continuing education credits.

1.

There are new sexually transmitted infections a year.
a. 23,000
b. 32,000
c. 43,000
d. 45,000

2.

There should be an Opt-out screening instead of opt-in.
True
False

3.

The laws concerning testing are the same from state to state
True
False

4.

A rapid test should be performed within 12 hours of birth of a newborn if the mother’s status of HIV is unknown.
True
False

5.

There are ____ rapid HIV tests available.
a. Four
b. Six
c. Nine
d. Twelve

6.

Positive rapid antibody tests are considered permanent.
True
False

7.

What are the prevention services for HIV-negative patients?
a. Risk screening
b. Prevention counseling
c. Both A & B
d. None of the above

8

Local health departments can not make notification without disclosing patient’s identity.
True
False

9

Implementing routine testing will dramatically increase the funding needs of screening program, including the cost of the test itself.
True
False

10

Studies show that expertise in HIV care improves:
a. Survival
b. Adoption of new antiretroviral regimens
c. Patient adherence to therapy
d. All of the above

Activity Evaluation

Please rate this activity on the following scale:
4 - Excellent 3 - Good 2 - Fair 1 - Poor

Due to the content of this activity, I will change my practice patterns by:

	Provide guidelines to providers.
	Provide Education to those that are at high risk.
	Encourage Primacy Care Physicians to test their patients.
	Encourage pregnant women to be tested.
	My practice patterns will not change
	Other

Continuing education implies quality improvement in behavior. As part of our quality improvement process, NAMCP/AAMCN will contact you 6 months from your post test submission to monitor change.