Question 1

In which areas of the world did the number of people living with HIV infections nearly triple since 2000?

Accepted Answer

A)  The United States and Europe 
B)  The United States and Africa 
C)  Central and South America 
D)  Eastern Europe and Central Asia 
A)  The United States and Europe 
B)  The United States and Africa 
C)  Central and South America 
D)  Eastern Europe and Central Asia

Question 2

Someone who is HIV-positive might initially experience flulike symptoms, followed by a period of time with no obvious symptoms. The seriousness of the disease becomes apparent only after more severe symptoms develop. What other STI has a similar pattern of symptomology?

Accepted Answer

A)  herpes 
B)  chlamydia 
C)  syphilis 
D)  trichomoniasis 
A)  herpes 
B)  chlamydia 
C)  syphilis 
D)  trichomoniasis

Question 3

The term for when an already present infection causes a secondary infection within the body is________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  autoinoculate 
B)  contagion 
C)  punishment concept 
D)  asymptomatic 
A)  autoinoculate 
B)  contagion 
C)  punishment concept 
D)  asymptomatic

Question 4

Which therapy is found to decrease the risk of viral shedding and infections?

Accepted Answer

A)  cryotherapy 
B)  antiretroviral therapy 
C)  drug therapy 
D)  suppressive therapy 
A)  cryotherapy 
B)  antiretroviral therapy 
C)  drug therapy 
D)  suppressive therapy

Question 5

Who is at greater risk for acquiring HIV?

Accepted Answer

A)  person who has viral hepatitis 
B)  person who has cervical dysplasia 
C)  person who has STI 
D)  person infected with herpes 
A)  person who has viral hepatitis 
B)  person who has cervical dysplasia 
C)  person who has STI 
D)  person infected with herpes

Question 6

The release of viral infections between outbreaks from infected skin is called __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  herpes 
B)  viral shedding 
C)  public lice 
D)  scabies 
A)  herpes 
B)  viral shedding 
C)  public lice 
D)  scabies

Question 7

Differentiate between "high-risk" and "low-risk" HPV and explain long-term consequences of these risk types.

Accepted Answer

There are more than 100 types of human p

Question 8

Explain why chlamydia is considered one of the most damaging sexually transmitted infections.

Accepted Answer

Chlamydia is one of the most prevalent S

Question 9

What is a common symptom of gonorrhea in men?

Accepted Answer

A)  itching of the scrotal region 
B)  painful erections 
C)  an inability to ejaculate 
D)  painful or frequent urination 
A)  itching of the scrotal region 
B)  painful erections 
C)  an inability to ejaculate 
D)  painful or frequent urination

Question 10

All of these are main modes of HIV transmission in Western and Central Africa EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  circumcision 
B)  injection drug use. 
C)  clients of sex workers and their partners 
D)  MSM 
A)  circumcision 
B)  injection drug use. 
C)  clients of sex workers and their partners 
D)  MSM

Question 11

People infected with scabies typically experience immediate relief from itching after treatment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Bisexual women have a significantly higher rate of STIs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which STI cases need to be reported by health care providers to respective local or state departments in United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  chlamydia 
B)  chancroid 
C)  gonorrhea 
D)  All of these are correct. 
A)  chlamydia 
B)  chancroid 
C)  gonorrhea 
D)  All of these are correct.

Question 14

Which STIs must be reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention?

Accepted Answer

A)  syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and HIV 
B)  herpes, HPV, and HIV 
C)  only syphilis and HIV 
D)  Doctors and health centers are required by law to report information on all STIs. 
A)  syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and HIV 
B)  herpes, HPV, and HIV 
C)  only syphilis and HIV 
D)  Doctors and health centers are required by law to report information on all STIs.

Question 15

What can be an important tool in decreasing STIs?

Accepted Answer

A)  communication 
B)  ignorance 
C)  positive diagnosis of STIs 
D)  early detection of STIs 
A)  communication 
B)  ignorance 
C)  positive diagnosis of STIs 
D)  early detection of STIs

Question 16

What does the term latency mean in relation to STIs?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is used in relation to STIs that have the worst health outcomes. 
B)  It refers to STIs that show no symptoms. 
C)  It refers to the period of time when a person with an STI does not test positive for it. 
D)  It refers to STIs that are treated with antibiotics. 
A)  It is used in relation to STIs that have the worst health outcomes. 
B)  It refers to STIs that show no symptoms. 
C)  It refers to the period of time when a person with an STI does not test positive for it. 
D)  It refers to STIs that are treated with antibiotics.

Question 17

African orphans are at an increased risk for which of the following problems?

Accepted Answer

A)  physical problems 
B)  psychological problems 
C)  socioeconomic problems 
D)  All of these are correct. 
A)  physical problems 
B)  psychological problems 
C)  socioeconomic problems 
D)  All of these are correct.

Question 18

A highly contagious viral infection that causes eruptions of the skin or mucous membranes is called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  herpes 
B)  viral shedding 
C)  public lice 
D)  scabies 
A)  herpes 
B)  viral shedding 
C)  public lice 
D)  scabies

Question 19

Which of the following defines the types of illnesses that cause further deterioration of a person's immune system, such as those who have been diagnosed with AIDS?

Accepted Answer

A)  secondary diseases 
B)  opportunistic diseases 
C)  autoimmune diseases 
D)  inoculatory diseases 
A)  secondary diseases 
B)  opportunistic diseases 
C)  autoimmune diseases 
D)  inoculatory diseases

Question 20

A parasitic sexually transmitted infection that affects the skin and is spread during skin-to-skin contact during both sexual and nonsexual contact:

Accepted Answer

A)  gonorrhea 
B)  scabies 
C)  latency 
D)  contagion 
A)  gonorrhea 
B)  scabies 
C)  latency 
D)  contagion

In which areas of the world did the number of people living with HIV infections nearly triple since 2000?

Someone who is HIV-positive might initially experience flulike symptoms, followed by a period of time with no obvious symptoms. The seriousness of the disease becomes apparent only after more severe symptoms develop. What other STI has a similar pattern of symptomology?

The term for when an already present infection causes a secondary infection within the body is________________.

Which therapy is found to decrease the risk of viral shedding and infections?

Who is at greater risk for acquiring HIV?

The release of viral infections between outbreaks from infected skin is called __________.

Differentiate between "high-risk" and "low-risk" HPV and explain long-term consequences of these risk types.

Explain why chlamydia is considered one of the most damaging sexually transmitted infections.

What is a common symptom of gonorrhea in men?

All of these are main modes of HIV transmission in Western and Central Africa EXCEPT:

People infected with scabies typically experience immediate relief from itching after treatment.

Bisexual women have a significantly higher rate of STIs.

Which STI cases need to be reported by health care providers to respective local or state departments in United States?

Which STIs must be reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention?

What can be an important tool in decreasing STIs?

What does the term latency mean in relation to STIs?

African orphans are at an increased risk for which of the following problems?

A highly contagious viral infection that causes eruptions of the skin or mucous membranes is called ________.

Which of the following defines the types of illnesses that cause further deterioration of a person's immune system, such as those who have been diagnosed with AIDS?

A parasitic sexually transmitted infection that affects the skin and is spread during skin-to-skin contact during both sexual and nonsexual contact:

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Exam 15: Sexually Transmitted Infections and Hivaids

In which areas of the world did the number of people living with HIV infections nearly triple since 2000?

Someone who is HIV-positive might initially experience flulike symptoms, followed by a period of time with no obvious symptoms. The seriousness of the disease becomes apparent only after more severe symptoms develop. What other STI has a similar pattern of symptomology?

The term for when an already present infection causes a secondary infection within the body is________________.

Which therapy is found to decrease the risk of viral shedding and infections?

Who is at greater risk for acquiring HIV?

The release of viral infections between outbreaks from infected skin is called __________.

Differentiate between "high-risk" and "low-risk" HPV and explain long-term consequences of these risk types.

Explain why chlamydia is considered one of the most damaging sexually transmitted infections.

What is a common symptom of gonorrhea in men?

All of these are main modes of HIV transmission in Western and Central Africa EXCEPT:

People infected with scabies typically experience immediate relief from itching after treatment.

Bisexual women have a significantly higher rate of STIs.

Which STI cases need to be reported by health care providers to respective local or state departments in United States?

Which STIs must be reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention?

What can be an important tool in decreasing STIs?

What does the term latency mean in relation to STIs?

African orphans are at an increased risk for which of the following problems?

A highly contagious viral infection that causes eruptions of the skin or mucous membranes is called ________.

Which of the following defines the types of illnesses that cause further deterioration of a person's immune system, such as those who have been diagnosed with AIDS?

A parasitic sexually transmitted infection that affects the skin and is spread during skin-to-skin contact during both sexual and nonsexual contact:

Exploring Human Sexuality: Past and Present

Understanding Human Sexuality: Theory and Research

Communication and Sexuality

Gender Development, Gender Roles, and Gender Identity

Female Sexual Anatomy and Physiology

Male Sexual Anatomy and Physiology

Love and Intimacy

Childhood and Adolescent Sexuality

Adult Sexual Relationships

Sexual Expression

Sexual Orientation

Pregnancy and Birth

Contraception and Abortion

Challenges to Sexual Functioning

Varieties of Sexual Expression

Power and Coercion

Sexual Images and Selling Sex

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