Author Question: Which of the following are methods in which children with AIDS could have contracted their disease? ... (Read 52 times)

mspears3

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 586
Which of the following are methods in which children with AIDS could have contracted their disease? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. During intrauterine life with an HIV-positive mother
  b. During the birth process of an HIV-positive mother
  c. From other children who are HIV positive
  d. From receiving a transfusion contaminated with the HIV virus
  e. From breastfeeding by an HIV-positive mother

Question 2

Why is seeking medical attention when any cancer warning signs occur frequently delayed?
 
  a. Difficulty accessing a physician or getting a referral consult.
  b. Lack of knowledge of the seven warning signs of cancer.
  c. Fear of the possible diagnosis of cancer and hoping signs will go away.
  d. Self-examination being complex and difficult to perform.



Amiracle

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 334
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B, D, E
In the United States, transfusion of infected blood and blood products and transplantation of infected tissues account for 1 of the total adult and adolescent AIDS cases and 2 of the total pediatric AIDS cases. HIV infection can be transmitted from a mother to her infant during pregnancy, at the time of delivery, or after birth, through breastfeeding. In the United States, it is estimated that approximately 30 of infected mothers will transmit HIV to their infants, with approximately 50 to 70 of the transmissions occurring late in utero or intrapartum. In the United States, among children who are less than 13 years old and have AIDS, 93 were infected at birth.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Seeking medical attention when any warning signs occur is frequently delayed because people fear the possible diagnosis of cancer and hope the signs and symptoms will just go away.



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
 

Did you know?

By definition, when a medication is administered intravenously, its bioavailability is 100%.

Did you know?

IgA antibodies protect body surfaces exposed to outside foreign substances. IgG antibodies are found in all body fluids. IgM antibodies are the first type of antibody made in response to an infection. IgE antibody levels are often high in people with allergies. IgD antibodies are found in tissues lining the abdomen and chest.

Did you know?

Alcohol acts as a diuretic. Eight ounces of water is needed to metabolize just 1 ounce of alcohol.

Did you know?

Egg cells are about the size of a grain of sand. They are formed inside of a female's ovaries before she is even born.

Did you know?

Acetaminophen (Tylenol) in overdose can seriously damage the liver. It should never be taken by people who use alcohol heavily; it can result in severe liver damage and even a condition requiring a liver transplant.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library