Occupational Health Risks

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Which of the following bodily fluids contains HIV in infectious quantities?

  • Sweat and tears
  • Mucus and phlegm
  • Blood, semen, and vaginal fluids (correct)
  • Saliva and urine

What is the primary cause of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)?

  • The attack of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) on the immune system (correct)
  • The presence of opportunistic infections and cancers
  • The inability of the body to produce new cells
  • The failure of the immune system

What is the result of HIV's attacks on the body's immune system?

  • A temporary suppression of the immune system
  • Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) (correct)
  • A mild immune response
  • A complete destruction of the immune system

What is the target of HIV's attack in the human body?

<p>CD4+ helper cells (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of virus is HIV?

<p>A retrovirus (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How easy is it to get HIV?

<p>Difficult, as it requires specific conditions to be met (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can transmission of the disease to other family members be prevented at home?

<p>Sleeping in a room by oneself (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of the Stop TB Strategy launched by WHO in 2006?

<p>Eradicating TB worldwide (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does DOTS stand for?

<p>Directly Observed Treatment Short course (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is essential for the DOTS strategy to be effective?

<p>Government commitment to provide resources (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the cure rate for patients treated under DOTS-based services?

<p>&gt;90% (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the fate of untreated TB patients in 5 years?

<p>About 70% will die (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is required for HIV infection to occur?

<p>One person must be infected with HIV (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What determines whether HIV infection can happen?

<p>The concentration of HIV (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which bodily fluid contains the highest concentration of HIV?

<p>Blood (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is an infant at risk from breast milk, but an adult may not be?

<p>Because an infant consumes vast quantities of breast milk (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can HIV enter the bloodstream?

<p>Through an open cut or sore (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is healthy, unbroken skin an excellent barrier to HIV infection?

<p>Because it prevents HIV from entering the bloodstream (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of reported HIV/AIDS cases are migrant workers?

<p>28% (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the percentage of HIV prevalence among men having sex with men (MSM) in 2013?

<p>7.7% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason why people with HIV must continuously take antiretroviral drugs?

<p>To maintain their health quality (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the percentage increase in HIV prevalence among freelance Female Sex Workers (FSW) from 2007 to 2011?

<p>0.68% (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main risk factor for HIV infection among men having sex with men (MSM)?

<p>High-risk behaviors (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is the Philippines at high risk for continued increase of new HIV infections?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What may happen to a worker with a liver disease working with solvents?

<p>Their liver functions may be compromised. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is a worker's medical history important in the workplace?

<p>To identify previous illnesses aggravated by workplace substances. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can alter a worker's natural defense mechanisms?

<p>Lifestyle factors such as smoking and alcohol consumption. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a health risk for a worker exposed to asbestos fibers who also smokes?

<p>Higher risk of lung cancer. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of hazards can cause ill-health among workers?

<p>Chemical hazards such as dusts, gases, vapors, and mists. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What may happen to an anemic worker exposed to lead?

<p>Their anemia may continue due to lead exposure. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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