All of the Following Guidelines Are Important When Considering HIV

question 54

Multiple Choice

All of the following guidelines are important when considering HIV testing,EXCEPT that the patient should

• A)know his or her testing options.
• B)understand the possible test results.
• C)be familiar with modes of transmission.
• D)wait for symptoms to appear.

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Definitions:

Labeling

The process of assigning a descriptor or category to individuals or groups which can influence how they are perceived and act.

Power Play

A strategic move or action taken by an individual or group to consolidate, assert, or increase their influence or control over others.

Screening

Screening involves the process of evaluating or testing individuals or groups to identify certain characteristics or disorders early on.

Paralanguage

The non-verbal elements of communication used to modify meaning and convey emotion, such as tone of voice, loudness, and pitch.