Question 1

Paulo has a sexually transmitted infection (STI). The most reliable method for Paulo to prevent transmission of the STI is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  avoiding using male latex condom during every sexual intercourse 
B)  asking his partner to abstain from sexual exclusivity 
C)  abstinence from sexual intercourse 
D)  avoiding communication about his condition with his sexual partners 
A)  avoiding using male latex condom during every sexual intercourse 
B)  asking his partner to abstain from sexual exclusivity 
C)  abstinence from sexual intercourse 
D)  avoiding communication about his condition with his sexual partners

Question 2

Unlike hepatitis B, hepatitis A is not spread routinely through food or water.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Alice reads a patient's case sheet and concludes that the patient is infected with hepatitis A. Sean disagrees and says it the patient is suffering from candidiasis. Which of the following symptoms is most likely to confirm Alice's diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  The patient has a skin rash. 
B)  The patient has a watery discharge from the penis. 
C)  The patient has an enlarged liver. 
D)  The patient has genital warts. 
A)  The patient has a skin rash. 
B)  The patient has a watery discharge from the penis. 
C)  The patient has an enlarged liver. 
D)  The patient has genital warts.

Question 4

Hepatitis is a ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  bacterial disease 
B)  viral disease 
C)  parasitic disease 
D)  genetic disease 
A)  bacterial disease 
B)  viral disease 
C)  parasitic disease 
D)  genetic disease

Question 5

Which of the following is a principal symptom of the secondary syphilis?

Accepted Answer

A)  an unusual discharge from the penis or vagina 
B)  a skin rash that neither itches nor hurts 
C)  a painless sore 
D)  swollen lymph nodes 
A)  an unusual discharge from the penis or vagina 
B)  a skin rash that neither itches nor hurts 
C)  a painless sore 
D)  swollen lymph nodes

Question 6

Who among the following is likely to be infected with genital candidiasis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fred, who is suffering from jaundice 
B)  Mike, who has genital warts 
C)  Natalie, who is suffering from a vaginal yeast infection 
D)  Reema, who has a persistent cough and low-grade fever 
A)  Fred, who is suffering from jaundice 
B)  Mike, who has genital warts 
C)  Natalie, who is suffering from a vaginal yeast infection 
D)  Reema, who has a persistent cough and low-grade fever

Question 7

Symptoms of chlamydia usually occur within ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  6 months after exposure 
B)  1-3 weeks after exposure 
C)  3 months after exposure 
D)  6-8 weeks after exposure 
A)  6 months after exposure 
B)  1-3 weeks after exposure 
C)  3 months after exposure 
D)  6-8 weeks after exposure

Question 8

Among the several organisms that cause urinary tract infections, the most common and most serious is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  hepatitis A 
B)  Escherichia coli 
C)  human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) 
D)  chlamydia 
A)  hepatitis A 
B)  Escherichia coli 
C)  human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) 
D)  chlamydia

Question 9

Jamar has been feeling tired and nauseous. He has also noticed that his urine has darkened. This might indicate that Jamar has ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  a chlamydial infection 
B)  bacterial vaginitis 
C)  viral hepatitis 
D)  a genital human papillomavirus (HPV) infection 
A)  a chlamydial infection 
B)  bacterial vaginitis 
C)  viral hepatitis 
D)  a genital human papillomavirus (HPV) infection

Question 10

The most effective way to remove pubic lice is by keeping the infected area warm and moist.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a behavioral factor that contributes to the spread of sexually transmitted infections (STIs)?

Accepted Answer

A)  initiating intimate sexual activity at an early age 
B)  having multiple sex partners 
C)  using more forms of birth control and contraception 
D)  having high-risk sexual partners 
A)  initiating intimate sexual activity at an early age 
B)  having multiple sex partners 
C)  using more forms of birth control and contraception 
D)  having high-risk sexual partners

Question 12

Which of the following sexually transmitted infections (STIs) must be reported by health care providers to local or state health departments and to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention?

Accepted Answer

A)  trichomoniasis 
B)  human papillomavirus (HPV) 
C)  chancroid 
D)  lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) 
A)  trichomoniasis 
B)  human papillomavirus (HPV) 
C)  chancroid 
D)  lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV)

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a reason why young people are at greater risk for sexually transmitted infections (STIs)?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are more likely to have multiple sexual partners. 
B)  They are more likely to engage in risky behavior. 
C)  They are more likely to select partners who are at higher risk for acquiring an STI. 
D)  They are more likely to have lower immunity than more mature adults. 
A)  They are more likely to have multiple sexual partners. 
B)  They are more likely to engage in risky behavior. 
C)  They are more likely to select partners who are at higher risk for acquiring an STI. 
D)  They are more likely to have lower immunity than more mature adults.

Question 14

Epididymitis may indicate chlamydia in men.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is caused by a single-celled protozoan parasite?

Accepted Answer

A)  scabies 
B)  gonorrhea 
C)  trichomoniasis 
D)  candidiasis 
A)  scabies 
B)  gonorrhea 
C)  trichomoniasis 
D)  candidiasis

Question 16

Scabies is caused by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  a virus 
B)  a bacterium 
C)  lice 
D)  mites 
A)  a virus 
B)  a bacterium 
C)  lice 
D)  mites

Question 17

Keane has herpes infection and has developed lesions on his penis. Which of the following can Keane do to prevent spreading herpes to other parts of his body?

Accepted Answer

A)  He should follow a diet rich in proteins but low in carbohydrates. 
B)  He should wear tight clothes and avoid going out during the day. 
C)  He should avoid touching the sores developed on his body. 
D)  He should keep the infected area warm and moist. 
A)  He should follow a diet rich in proteins but low in carbohydrates. 
B)  He should wear tight clothes and avoid going out during the day. 
C)  He should avoid touching the sores developed on his body. 
D)  He should keep the infected area warm and moist.

Question 18

A person with syphilis in the latency stage may have no symptoms for years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Latoya has genital herpes. To minimize the number of outbreaks she gets, she should do all of the following EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  avoid stress 
B)  keep the sores warm and moist 
C)  avoid tight clothing 
D)  eat a balanced diet 
A)  avoid stress 
B)  keep the sores warm and moist 
C)  avoid tight clothing 
D)  eat a balanced diet

Question 20

Which of the following sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is caused by the bacterium Haemophilus ducreyi?

Accepted Answer

A)  molluscum contagiosum 
B)  candidiasis 
C)  chancroid 
D)  scabies 
A)  molluscum contagiosum 
B)  candidiasis 
C)  chancroid 
D)  scabies

Paulo has a sexually transmitted infection (STI). The most reliable method for Paulo to prevent transmission of the STI is ________.

Unlike hepatitis B, hepatitis A is not spread routinely through food or water.

Alice reads a patient's case sheet and concludes that the patient is infected with hepatitis A. Sean disagrees and says it the patient is suffering from candidiasis. Which of the following symptoms is most likely to confirm Alice's diagnosis?

Hepatitis is a ________.

Which of the following is a principal symptom of the secondary syphilis?

Who among the following is likely to be infected with genital candidiasis?

Symptoms of chlamydia usually occur within ________.

Among the several organisms that cause urinary tract infections, the most common and most serious is ________.

Jamar has been feeling tired and nauseous. He has also noticed that his urine has darkened. This might indicate that Jamar has ________.

The most effective way to remove pubic lice is by keeping the infected area warm and moist.

Which of the following is NOT a behavioral factor that contributes to the spread of sexually transmitted infections (STIs)?

Which of the following sexually transmitted infections (STIs) must be reported by health care providers to local or state health departments and to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention?

Which of the following is NOT a reason why young people are at greater risk for sexually transmitted infections (STIs)?

Epididymitis may indicate chlamydia in men.

Which of the following is caused by a single-celled protozoan parasite?

Scabies is caused by ________.

Keane has herpes infection and has developed lesions on his penis. Which of the following can Keane do to prevent spreading herpes to other parts of his body?

A person with syphilis in the latency stage may have no symptoms for years.

Latoya has genital herpes. To minimize the number of outbreaks she gets, she should do all of the following EXCEPT ________.

Which of the following sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is caused by the bacterium Haemophilus ducreyi?

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Exam 15: Sexually Transmitted Infections

Paulo has a sexually transmitted infection (STI). The most reliable method for Paulo to prevent transmission of the STI is ________.

Unlike hepatitis B, hepatitis A is not spread routinely through food or water.

Alice reads a patient's case sheet and concludes that the patient is infected with hepatitis A. Sean disagrees and says it the patient is suffering from candidiasis. Which of the following symptoms is most likely to confirm Alice's diagnosis?

Hepatitis is a ________.

Which of the following is a principal symptom of the secondary syphilis?

Who among the following is likely to be infected with genital candidiasis?

Symptoms of chlamydia usually occur within ________.

Among the several organisms that cause urinary tract infections, the most common and most serious is ________.

Jamar has been feeling tired and nauseous. He has also noticed that his urine has darkened. This might indicate that Jamar has ________.

The most effective way to remove pubic lice is by keeping the infected area warm and moist.

Which of the following is NOT a behavioral factor that contributes to the spread of sexually transmitted infections (STIs)?

Which of the following sexually transmitted infections (STIs) must be reported by health care providers to local or state health departments and to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention?

Which of the following is NOT a reason why young people are at greater risk for sexually transmitted infections (STIs)?

Epididymitis may indicate chlamydia in men.

Which of the following is caused by a single-celled protozoan parasite?

Scabies is caused by ________.

Keane has herpes infection and has developed lesions on his penis. Which of the following can Keane do to prevent spreading herpes to other parts of his body?

A person with syphilis in the latency stage may have no symptoms for years.

Latoya has genital herpes. To minimize the number of outbreaks she gets, she should do all of the following EXCEPT ________.

Which of the following sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is caused by the bacterium Haemophilus ducreyi?

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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