Question 1

Which of the following statements is true regarding AIDS and its impact on the world?

Accepted Answer

A)  The number of childrenwho have lost their parents to AIDS has increased worldwide. 
B)  Access to AIDS treatments around the world has decreased. 
C)  Increased condom use in sex workers has been unsuccessfulin Cambodia and Thailand. 
D)  Both a and c are correct 
A)  The number of childrenwho have lost their parents to AIDS has increased worldwide. 
B)  Access to AIDS treatments around the world has decreased. 
C)  Increased condom use in sex workers has been unsuccessfulin Cambodia and Thailand. 
D)  Both a and c are correct

Question 2

Which racial/ethnic group experiences the highest rates of STIs in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  White 
B)  Black 
C)  Hispanic 
D)  Native American 
A)  White 
B)  Black 
C)  Hispanic 
D)  Native American

Question 3

How many stages does syphilis progress through?

Accepted Answer

A)  Two 
B)  Three 
C)  Four 
D)  Five 
A)  Two 
B)  Three 
C)  Four 
D)  Five

Question 4

Tyson was diagnosed with an STI but never had any symptoms. What STI was he likely to have been diagnosed with?

Accepted Answer

A)  Herpes 
B)  HPV 
C)  Chlamydia 
D)  It could have been any of these. 
A)  Herpes 
B)  HPV 
C)  Chlamydia 
D)  It could have been any of these.

Question 5

Which of the following statements is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  Children born to HIV‐positive mothers will need to take antiretroviral medications for life. 
B)  A pregnant woman who is HIV‐positive can take steps to reduce the risk ofinfecting her child with HIV. 
C)  Bacterial STIs can be treated during pregnancy with antibiotics,and if treatment is begun immediately, there is less chance that the newborn will become infected. 
D)  Physicians typically test all pregnant women for herpes, syphilis, HIV, gonorrhea, and chlamydia to reduce the risks of transmission to a newborn. 
A)  Children born to HIV‐positive mothers will need to take antiretroviral medications for life. 
B)  A pregnant woman who is HIV‐positive can take steps to reduce the risk ofinfecting her child with HIV. 
C)  Bacterial STIs can be treated during pregnancy with antibiotics,and if treatment is begun immediately, there is less chance that the newborn will become infected. 
D)  Physicians typically test all pregnant women for herpes, syphilis, HIV, gonorrhea, and chlamydia to reduce the risks of transmission to a newborn.

Question 6

Severe genital itching caused by parasites is a common symptom of which STI?

Accepted Answer

A)  Scabies 
B)  Chlamydia 
C)  Genital warts 
D)  Herpes 
A)  Scabies 
B)  Chlamydia 
C)  Genital warts 
D)  Herpes

Question 7

Since the discovery of more advanced treatment options for HIV in the late 1990s, how has the percentage of gay men who engage in "high risk" behaviors been affected?

Accepted Answer

A)  Increased 
B)  Decreased 
C)  Stayed the same 
D)  Decreased initiallyand then increased 
A)  Increased 
B)  Decreased 
C)  Stayed the same 
D)  Decreased initiallyand then increased

Question 8

What happens if syphilis is left untreated?

Accepted Answer

A)  The person will continue to have wart‐like bumps on their body that will remain contagious. 
B)  It could eventually be fatal. 
C)  It would eventually clear up and go away at which time the person is no longer contagious. 
D)  It could lead to penile or uterine cancer. 
A)  The person will continue to have wart‐like bumps on their body that will remain contagious. 
B)  It could eventually be fatal. 
C)  It would eventually clear up and go away at which time the person is no longer contagious. 
D)  It could lead to penile or uterine cancer.

Question 9

What area(s) of the body can be affected by genital warts?

Accepted Answer

A)  Penile shaft and vulva area 
B)  Anus 
C)  Throat 
D)  All of these 
A)  Penile shaft and vulva area 
B)  Anus 
C)  Throat 
D)  All of these

Question 10

All of the following statements are true for the U.S., EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  Vaccines are FDA‐approved for the prevention ofHAV. 
B)  Vaccines are FDA‐approved for the prevention of HBV. 
C)  Vaccines are FDA‐approved for the prevention of HCV. 
D)  Vaccines are FDA‐approved for the prevention of some types of HPV. 
A)  Vaccines are FDA‐approved for the prevention ofHAV. 
B)  Vaccines are FDA‐approved for the prevention of HBV. 
C)  Vaccines are FDA‐approved for the prevention of HCV. 
D)  Vaccines are FDA‐approved for the prevention of some types of HPV.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Identify the different categories of sexually transmitted infections; give two examples for each category along with a brief description (i.e., incidence rates, symptoms, treatment options). You do not need to include HIV/AIDS.

Accepted Answer

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) c

Question 13

The majority of people who become infected with genital herpes are infected by someone who:

Accepted Answer

A)  Received treatment and was no longer having symptoms. 
B)  Has had herpes for less than one year. 
C)  Doesn't even know they have it. 
D)  Has had herpes for over one year. 
A)  Received treatment and was no longer having symptoms. 
B)  Has had herpes for less than one year. 
C)  Doesn't even know they have it. 
D)  Has had herpes for over one year.

Question 14

Someone who is HIV‐positive might initially experience flu‐like 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)  Trichimoniasis 
A)  Herpes 
B)  Chlamydia 
C)  Syphilis 
D)  Trichimoniasis

Question 15

Kimberly was diagnosed with herpes simplex 1 (HSV‐1) on her lip one week ago. Now, Kimberly is experiencing pain and itching surrounding a red, blister‐likesore on her hand where she had an open skin wound.When Kimberly went to the doctor for the second time, her doctor said that she most likely infected her hand wound with HSV‐1 by touching her lip with her hand. Which of the following sentences best explains this scenario?

Accepted Answer

A)  Kimberly autoinoculated the open wound on her hand by touching it to her infected lip. 
B)  Kimberly experienced viral shedding from her infected lip by touching the open wound on her hand. 
C)  Kimberly experienced viral shedding from the open wound on her hand by touching her infected lip. 
D)  Kimberly most likely has an infectionon her hand, not HSV‐1, which is totally unrelated to her HSV‐1 diagnosis on her lip. 
A)  Kimberly autoinoculated the open wound on her hand by touching it to her infected lip. 
B)  Kimberly experienced viral shedding from her infected lip by touching the open wound on her hand. 
C)  Kimberly experienced viral shedding from the open wound on her hand by touching her infected lip. 
D)  Kimberly most likely has an infectionon her hand, not HSV‐1, which is totally unrelated to her HSV‐1 diagnosis on her lip.

Question 16

It is estimated that one in ______ Americans between the ages of 14 and 49 years are infected with herpes (HSV).

Accepted Answer

A)  Two 
B)  Four 
C)  Six 
D)  Seven 
A)  Two 
B)  Four 
C)  Six 
D)  Seven

Question 17

How do men and women differ in their symptoms of gonorrhea?

Accepted Answer

A)  Men may not develop symptoms for several months, whereas women show symptoms within a week of infection. 
B)  Men tend to develop symptoms within a week of infection, whereas women may not experience symptoms until complications have developed. 
C)  Men and women both develop symptoms within a week of being infected. 
D)  Both men and women tend to be asymptomatic for anywhere from several months to several years. 
A)  Men may not develop symptoms for several months, whereas women show symptoms within a week of infection. 
B)  Men tend to develop symptoms within a week of infection, whereas women may not experience symptoms until complications have developed. 
C)  Men and women both develop symptoms within a week of being infected. 
D)  Both men and women tend to be asymptomatic for anywhere from several months to several years.

Question 18

Rates of sexually transmitted infections are higher among bisexual women than lesbians.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What is suggested in your text as one of the most useful things people who are sexually active can do to prevent contracting STIs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Do not have sexual relations before you are 18 years of age. 
B)  Have a yearly Pap test. 
C)  Get yourself and your partner tested before engaging in sexual activity. 
D)  Only have one partner at a time. 
A)  Do not have sexual relations before you are 18 years of age. 
B)  Have a yearly Pap test. 
C)  Get yourself and your partner tested before engaging in sexual activity. 
D)  Only have one partner at a time.

Question 20

Choose three different global regions and discuss both the prevalence rates for HIV in each country as well as the main modes of HIV transmission in each country. List ideas that you think could decrease HIV infections in each specific region.

Accepted Answer

1) Sub-Saharan Africa: 
Prevalence rates

Which of the following statements is true regarding AIDS and its impact on the world?

Which racial/ethnic group experiences the highest rates of STIs in the United States?

How many stages does syphilis progress through?

Tyson was diagnosed with an STI but never had any symptoms. What STI was he likely to have been diagnosed with?

Which of the following statements is false?

Severe genital itching caused by parasites is a common symptom of which STI?

Since the discovery of more advanced treatment options for HIV in the late 1990s, how has the percentage of gay men who engage in "high risk" behaviors been affected?

What happens if syphilis is left untreated?

What area(s) of the body can be affected by genital warts?

All of the following statements are true for the U.S., EXCEPT:

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

Identify the different categories of sexually transmitted infections; give two examples for each category along with a brief description (i.e., incidence rates, symptoms, treatment options). You do not need to include HIV/AIDS.

The majority of people who become infected with genital herpes are infected by someone who:

Someone who is HIV‐positive might initially experience flu‐like 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?

It is estimated that one in ______ Americans between the ages of 14 and 49 years are infected with herpes (HSV).

How do men and women differ in their symptoms of gonorrhea?

Rates of sexually transmitted infections are higher among bisexual women than lesbians.

What is suggested in your text as one of the most useful things people who are sexually active can do to prevent contracting STIs?

Choose three different global regions and discuss both the prevalence rates for HIV in each country as well as the main modes of HIV transmission in each country. List ideas that you think could decrease HIV infections in each specific region.

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Exam 15: Sexually Transmitted Infections and Hivaids

Which of the following statements is true regarding AIDS and its impact on the world?

Which racial/ethnic group experiences the highest rates of STIs in the United States?

How many stages does syphilis progress through?

Tyson was diagnosed with an STI but never had any symptoms. What STI was he likely to have been diagnosed with?

Which of the following statements is false?

Severe genital itching caused by parasites is a common symptom of which STI?

Since the discovery of more advanced treatment options for HIV in the late 1990s, how has the percentage of gay men who engage in "high risk" behaviors been affected?

What happens if syphilis is left untreated?

What area(s) of the body can be affected by genital warts?

All of the following statements are true for the U.S., EXCEPT:

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

Identify the different categories of sexually transmitted infections; give two examples for each category along with a brief description (i.e., incidence rates, symptoms, treatment options). You do not need to include HIV/AIDS.

The majority of people who become infected with genital herpes are infected by someone who:

Someone who is HIV‐positive might initially experience flu‐like 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?

It is estimated that one in ______ Americans between the ages of 14 and 49 years are infected with herpes (HSV).

How do men and women differ in their symptoms of gonorrhea?

Rates of sexually transmitted infections are higher among bisexual women than lesbians.

What is suggested in your text as one of the most useful things people who are sexually active can do to prevent contracting STIs?

Choose three different global regions and discuss both the prevalence rates for HIV in each country as well as the main modes of HIV transmission in each country. List ideas that you think could decrease HIV infections in each specific region.

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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