Qualified Medication Aides Practice Exam 2026 – Complete Test Preparation

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How is HIV primarily transmitted?

Touching an infected person

Saliva exchange

Sexual intercourse, shared needles, and transfusion of infected blood

HIV is primarily transmitted through specific high-risk activities, which include sexual intercourse, sharing of needles, and transfusion of infected blood. HIV is found in certain body fluids such as blood, semen, vaginal fluids, and breast milk. When these fluids come into direct contact with mucous membranes (found in the genital area, rectum, or urethra) or enter the bloodstream through sharing needles or transfusions, the virus can infect an individual.

Understanding the modes of transmission helps in recognizing how important it is to engage in safe practices, such as using condoms during sex and avoiding sharing needles, to reduce the risk of HIV transmission. Other modes of transmission like casual contact, touching, or saliva exchange are not conducive for the spread of HIV, making them less relevant when discussing the primary transmission routes.

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Casual contact with infected materials

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