PYC2605
EXAM PACK
,This paper consists of 21 pages plus instructions for completion of a mark reading sheet.
This examination paper remains the property of the University of South Africa and may not be
removed from the examination room.
Please complete the attendance register on the back page, tear off and hand to the invigilator.
This paper consists of 70 multiple-choice questions which must be answered on the mark reading
sheet.
Your mark for this examination will be converted to a mark out of 80. Note that your mark for
Assignment 01 and 02 will be converted to your year mark (a mark out of 20) which will be added
to the mark you obtain for this examination paper.
After completing your answers, you must hand in the following:
(i) The mark reading sheet.
(ii) This examination paper. (All the pages must be handed in.)
ENSURE THAT YOU HAVE WRITTEN YOUR STUDENT NUMBER, MODULE CODE AND UNIQUE
NUMBER ON THE MARK READING SHEET.
• ANSWER THE FOLLOWING SEVENTY MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS ON THE MARK
READING SHEET.
• FOLLOW THE ATTACHED INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.
• SUBMIT YOUR COMPLETED MARK READING SHEET TOGETHER WITH THIS EXAMINATION
PAPER.
NO STAPLES PLEASE!
, 2 PYC2605
May/June 2020
Note: Section A (Question 1 to 60) is compulsory for all students. Students may then
choose between Section B (Guidance track) and Section C (Care track).
SECTION A
QUESTION 1
The world first became aware of a new disease – which was later known as Aids - in (a) ___ when
(b) ___.
(1) (a) 1982; (b) heterosexual people in central Africa showed symptoms like severe diarrhoea
and weight loss – a disease that was referred to as ‘slim disease’at the time
(2) (a) 1980; (b) scientists were baffled by a new disease that was sexually transmitted
(3) (a) 1981; (b) a very rare form of pneumonia and an uncommon type of cancer were
diagnosed in homosexual men in Los Angeles
(4) (a) 1983; (b) a rare form of pneumonia (PCP) was diagnosed in people with haemophilia
QUESTION 2
Which HI virus type is predominant in Southern Africa?
(1) HIV 1 Subtype B
(2) HIV 1 Subtype C
(3) HIV 2 Subtype B and C in combination
(4) HIV 2 Subtype C
QUESTION 3
The defences of the immune system can be divided into two main groups namely the non-specific
defences and the specific defences. An example of the specific defences is ___.
(1) CD4+T cells
(2) the skin an mucous membranes
(3) plasma proteins
(4) macrophages
QUESTION 4
Which of the following features describe the HI virus?
(a) It is a retrovirus
(b) It is a very small organism
(c) It is roughly cirucular in shape
(d) It can only be seen with a microscope
The correct answer is:
(1) (a)
(2) (b) and (c)
(3) (a) (b) and (c)
(4) (a) (b) (c) and (d)
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QUESTION 5
One reason why HIV changes rapidly is because___.
(1) they become resistant against AR medications
(2) virusses that cause different illnesses combine
(3) there are several subtypes of HIV
(4) mutation occur during replication
QUESTION 6
There are various biological, epidemiological and socioeconomic factors that influence the spread
of HIV infection. Women are biologically more vulnerable to HIV infection than men, because
women ___.
(1) living in traditional African societies are usually forced to comply with cultural practices,
such as living with their in-laws and subjecting themselves to the practice of widow
cleansing
(2) are exposed to semen for a longer time during sex than men are to vaginal fluids, and
semen contains higher concentrations of HIV than vaginal fluids do
(3) living in poor and deprived conditions are often forced to become sex workers in order to
keep themselves and their children alive
(4) often have more sexual partners than men
QUESTION 7
It is the policy of the South African National Blood Service (SANBS) to test all donated blood for
the following:
(1) HIV only.
(2) HIV, hepatitis B and syphilis.
(3) HIV, hepatitis B, hepatitis C and syphilis.
(4) HIV, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, syphilis and herpes.
QUESTION 8
With the definition of ‘HIV-exposed’ in mind, which one of the following examples explains the
definition or concept the best?
(1) Nozuko was exposed to the blood of her mother at birth, and it is certain that she will be
HIV infected.
(2) Tony was born to an HIV infected mother, but an HIV test has to be done before it is certain
if he is HIV positive or negative.
(3) Amalia was born to an HIV infected mother who also breastfed her, and therefore her
exposure to HIV is very high.
(4) Peter was exposed to the blood of his mother during birth, but his mother was already on
ARVs during her pregnancy. He was therefore not exposed to HIV.
QUESTION 9
As a healthcare worker, you ask a client to compile examples of facts and myths about HIV
transmission. The client gave a correct answer by stating that transmission of HIV through (a)
____ is a fact, while transmission of HIV through (b) ____ is a myth.
(1) (a) unprotected sex; (b) breastmilk
(2) (a) swimming pools; (b) blood transfusions
(3) (a) contact with infected blood; (b) mosquito bites
(4) (a) coughing or sneezing; (b) handshaking or hugging
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EXAM PACK
,This paper consists of 21 pages plus instructions for completion of a mark reading sheet.
This examination paper remains the property of the University of South Africa and may not be
removed from the examination room.
Please complete the attendance register on the back page, tear off and hand to the invigilator.
This paper consists of 70 multiple-choice questions which must be answered on the mark reading
sheet.
Your mark for this examination will be converted to a mark out of 80. Note that your mark for
Assignment 01 and 02 will be converted to your year mark (a mark out of 20) which will be added
to the mark you obtain for this examination paper.
After completing your answers, you must hand in the following:
(i) The mark reading sheet.
(ii) This examination paper. (All the pages must be handed in.)
ENSURE THAT YOU HAVE WRITTEN YOUR STUDENT NUMBER, MODULE CODE AND UNIQUE
NUMBER ON THE MARK READING SHEET.
• ANSWER THE FOLLOWING SEVENTY MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS ON THE MARK
READING SHEET.
• FOLLOW THE ATTACHED INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.
• SUBMIT YOUR COMPLETED MARK READING SHEET TOGETHER WITH THIS EXAMINATION
PAPER.
NO STAPLES PLEASE!
, 2 PYC2605
May/June 2020
Note: Section A (Question 1 to 60) is compulsory for all students. Students may then
choose between Section B (Guidance track) and Section C (Care track).
SECTION A
QUESTION 1
The world first became aware of a new disease – which was later known as Aids - in (a) ___ when
(b) ___.
(1) (a) 1982; (b) heterosexual people in central Africa showed symptoms like severe diarrhoea
and weight loss – a disease that was referred to as ‘slim disease’at the time
(2) (a) 1980; (b) scientists were baffled by a new disease that was sexually transmitted
(3) (a) 1981; (b) a very rare form of pneumonia and an uncommon type of cancer were
diagnosed in homosexual men in Los Angeles
(4) (a) 1983; (b) a rare form of pneumonia (PCP) was diagnosed in people with haemophilia
QUESTION 2
Which HI virus type is predominant in Southern Africa?
(1) HIV 1 Subtype B
(2) HIV 1 Subtype C
(3) HIV 2 Subtype B and C in combination
(4) HIV 2 Subtype C
QUESTION 3
The defences of the immune system can be divided into two main groups namely the non-specific
defences and the specific defences. An example of the specific defences is ___.
(1) CD4+T cells
(2) the skin an mucous membranes
(3) plasma proteins
(4) macrophages
QUESTION 4
Which of the following features describe the HI virus?
(a) It is a retrovirus
(b) It is a very small organism
(c) It is roughly cirucular in shape
(d) It can only be seen with a microscope
The correct answer is:
(1) (a)
(2) (b) and (c)
(3) (a) (b) and (c)
(4) (a) (b) (c) and (d)
[TURN OVER]
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May/June 2020
QUESTION 5
One reason why HIV changes rapidly is because___.
(1) they become resistant against AR medications
(2) virusses that cause different illnesses combine
(3) there are several subtypes of HIV
(4) mutation occur during replication
QUESTION 6
There are various biological, epidemiological and socioeconomic factors that influence the spread
of HIV infection. Women are biologically more vulnerable to HIV infection than men, because
women ___.
(1) living in traditional African societies are usually forced to comply with cultural practices,
such as living with their in-laws and subjecting themselves to the practice of widow
cleansing
(2) are exposed to semen for a longer time during sex than men are to vaginal fluids, and
semen contains higher concentrations of HIV than vaginal fluids do
(3) living in poor and deprived conditions are often forced to become sex workers in order to
keep themselves and their children alive
(4) often have more sexual partners than men
QUESTION 7
It is the policy of the South African National Blood Service (SANBS) to test all donated blood for
the following:
(1) HIV only.
(2) HIV, hepatitis B and syphilis.
(3) HIV, hepatitis B, hepatitis C and syphilis.
(4) HIV, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, syphilis and herpes.
QUESTION 8
With the definition of ‘HIV-exposed’ in mind, which one of the following examples explains the
definition or concept the best?
(1) Nozuko was exposed to the blood of her mother at birth, and it is certain that she will be
HIV infected.
(2) Tony was born to an HIV infected mother, but an HIV test has to be done before it is certain
if he is HIV positive or negative.
(3) Amalia was born to an HIV infected mother who also breastfed her, and therefore her
exposure to HIV is very high.
(4) Peter was exposed to the blood of his mother during birth, but his mother was already on
ARVs during her pregnancy. He was therefore not exposed to HIV.
QUESTION 9
As a healthcare worker, you ask a client to compile examples of facts and myths about HIV
transmission. The client gave a correct answer by stating that transmission of HIV through (a)
____ is a fact, while transmission of HIV through (b) ____ is a myth.
(1) (a) unprotected sex; (b) breastmilk
(2) (a) swimming pools; (b) blood transfusions
(3) (a) contact with infected blood; (b) mosquito bites
(4) (a) coughing or sneezing; (b) handshaking or hugging
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