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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of virus is HIV?

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

    How easy is it to get HIV?

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

    What does DOTS stand for?

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

    What is essential for the DOTS strategy to be effective?

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

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

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

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

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

    What is required for HIV infection to occur?

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

    What determines whether HIV infection can happen?

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

    Which bodily fluid contains the highest concentration of HIV?

    <p>Blood</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can HIV enter the bloodstream?

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

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

    <p>28%</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%</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</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%</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</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</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.</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.</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.</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.</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.</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.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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