Question 1

All of the following statements are true regarding human papillomavirus (HPV), EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  There are more than 100 different types of HPV. 
B)  The majority of people who are infected develop symptoms such as genital warts. 
C)  Some strains of HPV can lead to cervical cancer. 
D)  Some types of HPV can lead to oral, head, and neck cancers. 
A)  There are more than 100 different types of HPV. 
B)  The majority of people who are infected develop symptoms such as genital warts. 
C)  Some strains of HPV can lead to cervical cancer. 
D)  Some types of HPV can lead to oral, head, and neck cancers. B

Question 2

Which of the following may be successfully treated with antibiotics?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pubic lice 
B)  Herpes 
C)  HPV 
D)  Chlamydia 
A)  Pubic lice 
B)  Herpes 
C)  HPV 
D)  Chlamydia D

Question 3

What is the name for compounds that are applied to the vagina or rectum to protect against STIs and work by providing a physical barrier to keep STIs from reaching certain cells?

Accepted Answer

A)  Condoms 
B)  Microbicides 
C)  Antiretrovirals 
D)  Lactobacillus 
A)  Condoms 
B)  Microbicides 
C)  Antiretrovirals 
D)  Lactobacillus B

Question 4

The main mode of HIV transmission in Asian countries isunprotected sex, both with intimate partners and paid sex workers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A person is experiencing "viral shedding" but no other symptoms. What is this person's most likely STI diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Herpes and contagious 
B)  Herpes but not contagious 
C)  Genital warts and contagious 
D)  Genital warts but not contagious 
A)  Herpes and contagious 
B)  Herpes but not contagious 
C)  Genital warts and contagious 
D)  Genital warts but not contagious

Question 6

What is the main mode of HIV transmission in sub‐Saharan Africa?

Accepted Answer

A)  Heterosexual intercourse 
B)  Males having sex with males 
C)  Intravenous drug use 
D)  Prostitution 
A)  Heterosexual intercourse 
B)  Males having sex with males 
C)  Intravenous drug use 
D)  Prostitution

Question 7

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 8

What group is at higher risk of contracting hepatitis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Women who have sex with women 
B)  People with fair skin 
C)  Housemates of someone with hepatitis 
D)  All of these 
A)  Women who have sex with women 
B)  People with fair skin 
C)  Housemates of someone with hepatitis 
D)  All of these

Question 9

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 10

What areas of the world have seen the greatest increase in HIV infections?

Accepted Answer

A)  The U.S. and Europe 
B)  The U.S. and Africa 
C)  Central and South America 
D)  Eastern Europe and Central Asia 
A)  The U.S. and Europe 
B)  The U.S. and Africa 
C)  Central and South America 
D)  Eastern Europe and Central Asia

Question 11

What is a serious complication commonly associated with viral hepatitis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Diabetes 
B)  Brain damage 
C)  Liver damage 
D)  Infertility 
A)  Diabetes 
B)  Brain damage 
C)  Liver damage 
D)  Infertility

Question 12

When a woman has a Pap test, the test is also screening for STIs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

If people have a "punishment concept" of STIs, they:

Accepted Answer

A)  Believe that STIs are the primary cause of sexual disorders. 
B)  Think those who develop STIs deserve them. 
C)  Believe it is okay not to tell ex‐lovers when they find out they have an STI. 
D)  Feel that people who commit sex crimes should be infected with STIs as their consequence. 
A)  Believe that STIs are the primary cause of sexual disorders. 
B)  Think those who develop STIs deserve them. 
C)  Believe it is okay not to tell ex‐lovers when they find out they have an STI. 
D)  Feel that people who commit sex crimes should be infected with STIs as their consequence.

Question 14

What can trigger herpes outbreaks?

Accepted Answer

A)  Exposure to sunlight 
B)  Fatigue 
C)  Chapped lips 
D)  All of these 
A)  Exposure to sunlight 
B)  Fatigue 
C)  Chapped lips 
D)  All of these

Question 15

If a woman has a "high‐risk" form of human papillomavirus (HPV), what should she be especially concerned about?

Accepted Answer

A)  Developing genital warts 
B)  Developing hepatitis 
C)  Developing cervical cancerand possibly vaginal,vulvar, and anal cancers 
D)  Developing neurological impairment 
A)  Developing genital warts 
B)  Developing hepatitis 
C)  Developing cervical cancerand possibly vaginal,vulvar, and anal cancers 
D)  Developing neurological impairment

Question 16

What is viral load testing used for in people who are HIV positive?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is measuring the severity of the viral infection by estimating the amount of virus in bodily fluid. 
B)  It is measuring the T‐cell count which is useful in predicting life expectancy of a person who is HIV positive. 
C)  It is testing for the likelihood the person will pass the virus on to a sex partner. 
D)  It is testing for the likelihood that a pregnant woman will pass the virus on to her unborn child. 
A)  It is measuring the severity of the viral infection by estimating the amount of virus in bodily fluid. 
B)  It is measuring the T‐cell count which is useful in predicting life expectancy of a person who is HIV positive. 
C)  It is testing for the likelihood the person will pass the virus on to a sex partner. 
D)  It is testing for the likelihood that a pregnant woman will pass the virus on to her unborn child.

Question 17

What is the most common bacterial STI in the U.S.?

Accepted Answer

A)  Herpes 
B)  Gonorrhea 
C)  Syphilis 
D)  Chlamydia 
A)  Herpes 
B)  Gonorrhea 
C)  Syphilis 
D)  Chlamydia

Question 18

Because STIs typically require treatment at a health clinic, the number of reported STIs is an accurate prediction of the overall STI problem in the U.S.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What are common causes and long‐term effects of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)?

Accepted Answer

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Question 20

What happened when the first identified cases of HIV were gay men and intravenous drug users?

Accepted Answer

A)  People assumed gay men also used drugs. 
B)  People became more compassionate towards the gay population. 
C)  Scientists overlooked the high rates of infection in the lesbian community. 
D)  As many as 1 out of 5 believed that people infected with HIV got what they deserved. 
A)  People assumed gay men also used drugs. 
B)  People became more compassionate towards the gay population. 
C)  Scientists overlooked the high rates of infection in the lesbian community. 
D)  As many as 1 out of 5 believed that people infected with HIV got what they deserved.

All of the following statements are true regarding human papillomavirus (HPV), EXCEPT:

Which of the following may be successfully treated with antibiotics?

What is the name for compounds that are applied to the vagina or rectum to protect against STIs and work by providing a physical barrier to keep STIs from reaching certain cells?

The main mode of HIV transmission in Asian countries isunprotected sex, both with intimate partners and paid sex workers.

A person is experiencing "viral shedding" but no other symptoms. What is this person's most likely STI diagnosis?

What is the main mode of HIV transmission in sub‐Saharan Africa?

What does the term latency mean in relation to STIs?

What group is at higher risk of contracting hepatitis?

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?

What areas of the world have seen the greatest increase in HIV infections?

What is a serious complication commonly associated with viral hepatitis?

When a woman has a Pap test, the test is also screening for STIs.

If people have a "punishment concept" of STIs, they:

What can trigger herpes outbreaks?

If a woman has a "high‐risk" form of human papillomavirus (HPV), what should she be especially concerned about?

What is viral load testing used for in people who are HIV positive?

What is the most common bacterial STI in the U.S.?

Because STIs typically require treatment at a health clinic, the number of reported STIs is an accurate prediction of the overall STI problem in the U.S.

What are common causes and long‐term effects of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)?

What happened when the first identified cases of HIV were gay men and intravenous drug users?

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Exam 15: Sexually Transmitted Infections and Hivaids

All of the following statements are true regarding human papillomavirus (HPV), EXCEPT:

Which of the following may be successfully treated with antibiotics?

What is the name for compounds that are applied to the vagina or rectum to protect against STIs and work by providing a physical barrier to keep STIs from reaching certain cells?

The main mode of HIV transmission in Asian countries isunprotected sex, both with intimate partners and paid sex workers.

A person is experiencing "viral shedding" but no other symptoms. What is this person's most likely STI diagnosis?

What is the main mode of HIV transmission in sub‐Saharan Africa?

What does the term latency mean in relation to STIs?

What group is at higher risk of contracting hepatitis?

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?

What areas of the world have seen the greatest increase in HIV infections?

What is a serious complication commonly associated with viral hepatitis?

When a woman has a Pap test, the test is also screening for STIs.

If people have a "punishment concept" of STIs, they:

What can trigger herpes outbreaks?

If a woman has a "high‐risk" form of human papillomavirus (HPV), what should she be especially concerned about?

What is viral load testing used for in people who are HIV positive?

What is the most common bacterial STI in the U.S.?

Because STIs typically require treatment at a health clinic, the number of reported STIs is an accurate prediction of the overall STI problem in the U.S.

What are common causes and long‐term effects of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)?

What happened when the first identified cases of HIV were gay men and intravenous drug users?

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

Sexuality in the Media and the Arts

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