Question 1

Which of the following statements is true about the Tuskegee study?

Accepted Answer

A)  In a study by the U.S. Public Health Service, almost 400 African Americans were denied treatment for syphilis for 40 years. 
B)  An unethical study was conducted by the U.S. Public Health Service on African Americans involving the effects of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and AIDS. 
C)  Tuskegee students were purposely infected with Treponema pallidum and followed up for several years. 
D)  The federally funded Public Health Service intervened in a racist medical experiment conducted on African Americans. 
A)  In a study by the U.S. Public Health Service, almost 400 African Americans were denied treatment for syphilis for 40 years. 
B)  An unethical study was conducted by the U.S. Public Health Service on African Americans involving the effects of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and AIDS. 
C)  Tuskegee students were purposely infected with Treponema pallidum and followed up for several years. 
D)  The federally funded Public Health Service intervened in a racist medical experiment conducted on African Americans.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of hepatitis?

Accepted Answer

A)  jaundice 
B)  darkened urine 
C)  a papular rash 
D)  abdominal pain 
A)  jaundice 
B)  darkened urine 
C)  a papular rash 
D)  abdominal pain

Question 3

Which of the following statements is true of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)?

Accepted Answer

A)  It cannot be cured, but its symptoms can be treated. 
B)  It is one of the leading causes of female infertility. 
C)  It is only caused by the Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacterium. 
D)  It occurs when bacteria move downward from a woman's fallopian tubes into her uterus. 
A)  It cannot be cured, but its symptoms can be treated. 
B)  It is one of the leading causes of female infertility. 
C)  It is only caused by the Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacterium. 
D)  It occurs when bacteria move downward from a woman's fallopian tubes into her uterus.

Question 4

Kate, a sexually active 25-year-old woman, has blisters on her genitals. The blisters break and leave sores. Upon diagnosis, she is told that the infection cannot be cured but the symptoms can be treated. In this case, Kate is most likely to be infected with ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  chlamydia 
B)  genital herpes 
C)  syphilis 
D)  genital human papillomavirus (HPV) 
A)  chlamydia 
B)  genital herpes 
C)  syphilis 
D)  genital human papillomavirus (HPV)

Question 5

Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) occurs when ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  bacteria move upward from a woman's vagina into her uterus 
B)  high sexual activity results in the inflammation of a woman's cervix 
C)  a woman experiences ectopic pregnancy 
D)  a woman has a frothy, yellow-green vaginal discharge 
A)  bacteria move upward from a woman's vagina into her uterus 
B)  high sexual activity results in the inflammation of a woman's cervix 
C)  a woman experiences ectopic pregnancy 
D)  a woman has a frothy, yellow-green vaginal discharge

Question 6

The most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) in the United States is gonorrhea.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Genital candidiasis is a yeast infection.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is false about the ability of male condoms to protect against sexually transmitted infections (STIs)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Condoms lubricated with spermicide are no more effective than other lubricated condoms in protecting against the transmission of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). 
B)  Latex condoms can reduce the risk of transmission of gonorrhea if used consistently and correctly. 
C)  The use of male condoms may reduce the risk of cervical cancer. 
D)  Consistent and correct use of male latex condoms is 100 percent effective in protecting against HIV infection, but less so for chlamydia or gonorrhea. 
A)  Condoms lubricated with spermicide are no more effective than other lubricated condoms in protecting against the transmission of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). 
B)  Latex condoms can reduce the risk of transmission of gonorrhea if used consistently and correctly. 
C)  The use of male condoms may reduce the risk of cervical cancer. 
D)  Consistent and correct use of male latex condoms is 100 percent effective in protecting against HIV infection, but less so for chlamydia or gonorrhea.

Question 9

In the context of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), what does "biological sexism" mean?

Accepted Answer

A kind of "biological sexism" means that

Question 10

Gonorrhea is caused by a virus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is also known as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the clap 
B)  epididymitis 
C)  yeast infection 
D)  salpingitis 
A)  the clap 
B)  epididymitis 
C)  yeast infection 
D)  salpingitis

Question 12

Which of the following behaviors is likely to prevent the spread of sexually transmitted infections?

Accepted Answer

A)  Natalia engages in oral or anal sex rather than vaginal sex with her partners. 
B)  Jasmine avoids having sex but uses others' unwashed dildos. 
C)  Karen uses a female latex condom when having sex with an untested partner. 
D)  Mala engages in unprotected sex only a week after her menstrual period. 
A)  Natalia engages in oral or anal sex rather than vaginal sex with her partners. 
B)  Jasmine avoids having sex but uses others' unwashed dildos. 
C)  Karen uses a female latex condom when having sex with an untested partner. 
D)  Mala engages in unprotected sex only a week after her menstrual period.

Question 13

Who among the following most likely engages in an unsafe sex practice?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nina, who has vaginal intercourse with a latex condom 
B)  Philip, who masturbates 
C)  Mica, who uses a dildo without washing it 
D)  Deena, who performs fellatio with a latex condom 
A)  Nina, who has vaginal intercourse with a latex condom 
B)  Philip, who masturbates 
C)  Mica, who uses a dildo without washing it 
D)  Deena, who performs fellatio with a latex condom

Question 14

What is the significance of the Tuskegee study?

Accepted Answer

For 40 years, a large group of African A

Question 15

Which of the following statements is true of genital human papillomavirus (HPV)?

Accepted Answer

A)  There are over 40 HPV types that are sexually transmitted. 
B)  The principal symptom of HPV is the inflammation of the urethra. 
C)  The incubation period of HPV is usually 2 weeks. 
D)  There is no cure for HPV, although antiviral medications can relieve pain and reduce the symptoms. 
A)  There are over 40 HPV types that are sexually transmitted. 
B)  The principal symptom of HPV is the inflammation of the urethra. 
C)  The incubation period of HPV is usually 2 weeks. 
D)  There is no cure for HPV, although antiviral medications can relieve pain and reduce the symptoms.

Question 16

Cervicitis occurs when bacteria move upward from a woman's vagina or cervix into her uterus, fallopian tubes, and other reproductive organs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following is considered an "unsafe" sexual behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  deep, French kissing a woman who is menstruating 
B)  cunnilingus with a woman who is menstruating 
C)  vaginal intercourse with a latex condom 
D)  fellatio with a latex condom 
A)  deep, French kissing a woman who is menstruating 
B)  cunnilingus with a woman who is menstruating 
C)  vaginal intercourse with a latex condom 
D)  fellatio with a latex condom

Question 18

Which of the following statements about the latency stage of syphilis is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  If secondary syphilis is not treated, the symptoms disappear within 2-6 weeks, and no further symptoms are experienced in the latent stage, perhaps for years. 
B)  Pregnant women in this stage can transmit this sexually transmitted infection (STI) to their fetuses. 
C)  The only symptom in this stage is a skin rash that neither itches nor burns. 
D)  After about a year of infection, syphilis cannot be transmitted to sex partners. 
A)  If secondary syphilis is not treated, the symptoms disappear within 2-6 weeks, and no further symptoms are experienced in the latent stage, perhaps for years. 
B)  Pregnant women in this stage can transmit this sexually transmitted infection (STI) to their fetuses. 
C)  The only symptom in this stage is a skin rash that neither itches nor burns. 
D)  After about a year of infection, syphilis cannot be transmitted to sex partners.

Question 19

Early symptoms of chlamydia in women include all of the following EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  unusual vaginal discharge 
B)  burning sensation when urinating 
C)  unexplained vaginal bleeding 
D)  the presence of purpura on the labia 
A)  unusual vaginal discharge 
B)  burning sensation when urinating 
C)  unexplained vaginal bleeding 
D)  the presence of purpura on the labia

Question 20

What is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) among young, sexually active people, particularly women?

Accepted Answer

A)  chlamydia 
B)  acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) 
C)  genital human papillomavirus (HPV) infection 
D)  genital herpes 
A)  chlamydia 
B)  acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) 
C)  genital human papillomavirus (HPV) infection 
D)  genital herpes

Which of the following statements is true about the Tuskegee study?

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of hepatitis?

Which of the following statements is true of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)?

Kate, a sexually active 25-year-old woman, has blisters on her genitals. The blisters break and leave sores. Upon diagnosis, she is told that the infection cannot be cured but the symptoms can be treated. In this case, Kate is most likely to be infected with ________.

Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) occurs when ________.

The most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) in the United States is gonorrhea.

Genital candidiasis is a yeast infection.

Which of the following is false about the ability of male condoms to protect against sexually transmitted infections (STIs)?

In the context of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), what does "biological sexism" mean?

Gonorrhea is caused by a virus.

Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is also known as ________.

Which of the following behaviors is likely to prevent the spread of sexually transmitted infections?

Who among the following most likely engages in an unsafe sex practice?

What is the significance of the Tuskegee study?

Which of the following statements is true of genital human papillomavirus (HPV)?

Cervicitis occurs when bacteria move upward from a woman's vagina or cervix into her uterus, fallopian tubes, and other reproductive organs.

Which of the following is considered an "unsafe" sexual behavior?

Which of the following statements about the latency stage of syphilis is false?

Early symptoms of chlamydia in women include all of the following EXCEPT ________.

What is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) among young, sexually active people, particularly women?

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Exam 15: Sexually Transmitted Infections

Which of the following statements is true about the Tuskegee study?

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of hepatitis?

Which of the following statements is true of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)?

Kate, a sexually active 25-year-old woman, has blisters on her genitals. The blisters break and leave sores. Upon diagnosis, she is told that the infection cannot be cured but the symptoms can be treated. In this case, Kate is most likely to be infected with ________.

Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) occurs when ________.

The most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) in the United States is gonorrhea.

Genital candidiasis is a yeast infection.

Which of the following is false about the ability of male condoms to protect against sexually transmitted infections (STIs)?

In the context of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), what does "biological sexism" mean?

Gonorrhea is caused by a virus.

Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is also known as ________.

Which of the following behaviors is likely to prevent the spread of sexually transmitted infections?

Who among the following most likely engages in an unsafe sex practice?

What is the significance of the Tuskegee study?

Which of the following statements is true of genital human papillomavirus (HPV)?

Cervicitis occurs when bacteria move upward from a woman's vagina or cervix into her uterus, fallopian tubes, and other reproductive organs.

Which of the following is considered an "unsafe" sexual behavior?

Which of the following statements about the latency stage of syphilis is false?

Early symptoms of chlamydia in women include all of the following EXCEPT ________.

What is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) among young, sexually active people, particularly women?

Perspectives on Human Sexuality

Studying Human Sexuality

Female Sexual Anatomy, Physiology, and Response

Male Sexual Anatomy, Physiology, and Response

Gender and Gender Roles

Sexuality in Childhood and Adolescence

Sexuality in Adulthood

Love and Communication in Intimate Relationships

Sexual Expression

Variations in Sexual Behavior

Contraception and Abortion

Conception, Pregnancy, and Childbirth

The Sexual Body in Health and Illness

Sexual Function Difficulties, Dissatisfaction, Enhancement, and Therapy

Hiv and Aids

Sexual Coercion: Harassment, Aggression, and Abuse

Sexually Explicit Materials, Prostitution, and Sex Laws

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