Question 1

The HPV vaccine is best when given one year after the onset of sexual activity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

During the 1990s and today, rates of high risk sexual behaviors among gay males have steadily decreased due to fear of contracting HIV.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Higher knowledge levels about HIV/AIDS are consistently strong predictors of behavior changes and the practice of safer sex among U.S. college students.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

All of the following statements are true concerning bacterial vaginosis, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  It can sometimes be triggered bythe use of antibiotics. 
B)  It can sometimes be triggered by the use of feminine hygiene products. 
C)  It can be treated with an over‐the‐counter medication to treat yeast infections. 
D)  It can be transmitted via sexual contact. 
A)  It can sometimes be triggered bythe use of antibiotics. 
B)  It can sometimes be triggered by the use of feminine hygiene products. 
C)  It can be treated with an over‐the‐counter medication to treat yeast infections. 
D)  It can be transmitted via sexual contact.

Question 5

Identify the two ectoparasitic STIs; describe how common they are and what a person diagnosed with these STIs would be advised to do.

Accepted Answer

The two ectoparasitic STIs are pubic lic

Question 6

There are currently vaccines available for all types of hepatitis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Most bacterial infections can be treated with antibiotics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What is one of the most serious long‐term outcomes of chlamydia in women?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PI
D)  
B)  Ovarian cancer 
C)  Increased risk for hysterectomy 
D)  Neurological damage 
A)  Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PI
D)  
B)  Ovarian cancer 
C)  Increased risk for hysterectomy 
D)  Neurological damage

Question 9

Define the punishment concept of disease and explain how the punishment concept might make a person neglect protecting themselves from STIs. Also discuss how this concept impacts families and loved ones of persons who are HIV positive.

Accepted Answer

The punishment concept of disease refers

Question 10

What is the most common cause of vaginal discharge that often causes a "fishy" odor?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bacterial vaginosis 
B)  Gonorrhea 
C)  HPV 
D)  Pubic lice 
A)  Bacterial vaginosis 
B)  Gonorrhea 
C)  HPV 
D)  Pubic lice

Question 11

Taylor has pubic lice. All of the following statements are true, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  Taylor's partner should check for pubic lice, because they have engaged in sexual intercourse within the past two days. 
B)  Taylor's brother shares a bed with Taylor. Taylor's brother should check for pubic lice because it is possible to acquire pubic lice if you share a bed with someone who is infected. 
C)  Taylor's roommate wore Taylor's shorts and other articles of clothing within the past two days. Taylor's roommate does not need to check for pubic lice, because it is not possible to contract pubic lice from clothing worn by someone who is infected. 
D)  Taylor's roommate should check for pubic lice, because they only have one restroom and it is possible to contract pubic lice from a toilet seat. 
A)  Taylor's partner should check for pubic lice, because they have engaged in sexual intercourse within the past two days. 
B)  Taylor's brother shares a bed with Taylor. Taylor's brother should check for pubic lice because it is possible to acquire pubic lice if you share a bed with someone who is infected. 
C)  Taylor's roommate wore Taylor's shorts and other articles of clothing within the past two days. Taylor's roommate does not need to check for pubic lice, because it is not possible to contract pubic lice from clothing worn by someone who is infected. 
D)  Taylor's roommate should check for pubic lice, because they only have one restroom and it is possible to contract pubic lice from a toilet seat.

Question 12

What is true regarding the use of topical medications to manage HSV symptoms?

Accepted Answer

A)  They shorten the duration of outbreaks and reduce recurrences of future outbreaks. 
B)  They kill the bacteria associated with herpes, but usually do not cure it. 
C)  They reduce the outbreaks and cure it in about 50% of the cases. 
D)  They have been shown to have little benefit. 
A)  They shorten the duration of outbreaks and reduce recurrences of future outbreaks. 
B)  They kill the bacteria associated with herpes, but usually do not cure it. 
C)  They reduce the outbreaks and cure it in about 50% of the cases. 
D)  They have been shown to have little benefit.

Question 13

People infected with herpes will have it for the rest of their lives, even though they may not experience any symptoms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

What has contributed to the decrease in HIV and AIDS‐related deaths?

Accepted Answer

A)  There are less homosexual males now than there were 20 years ago. 
B)  There are fewer intravenous drug users than there were 20 years ago. 
C)  The development of HAART therapy and HIV RNA testing. 
D)  The ability to rid the body of the HIV virus if detected within the first six months. 
A)  There are less homosexual males now than there were 20 years ago. 
B)  There are fewer intravenous drug users than there were 20 years ago. 
C)  The development of HAART therapy and HIV RNA testing. 
D)  The ability to rid the body of the HIV virus if detected within the first six months.

Question 15

Which of the following statements is not true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pap smears enable health care providers to monitor precancerous changes in the cervical cells (cervical dysplasia). 
B)  Pap smears test for three different types of STIs. 
C)  HPV vaccines exist for both males and females. 
D)  In the U.S., there is currently no HPV test recommended for men. 
A)  Pap smears enable health care providers to monitor precancerous changes in the cervical cells (cervical dysplasia). 
B)  Pap smears test for three different types of STIs. 
C)  HPV vaccines exist for both males and females. 
D)  In the U.S., there is currently no HPV test recommended for men.

Question 16

Which of the following statements is true regarding HIV?

Accepted Answer

A)  Medication can be given within 6 months of infection to rid the body of the HIV infection. 
B)  Medication can be given to the partner of a person with HIV to prevent transmission. 
C)  Rapid HIV testing can be done through oral or blood fluids. 
D)  HIV testing must be performed by a laboratory. 
A)  Medication can be given within 6 months of infection to rid the body of the HIV infection. 
B)  Medication can be given to the partner of a person with HIV to prevent transmission. 
C)  Rapid HIV testing can be done through oral or blood fluids. 
D)  HIV testing must be performed by a laboratory.

Question 17

What is true about the current rates of gonorrhea?

Accepted Answer

A)  Rates have stayed the same since the 1990s. 
B)  Rates have steadily increased since the 1990s. 
C)  Rates were decreasing, leveled off for about 10 years, and have since been decreasing again. 
D)  Rates have increased each year between the years 2009 to 2012. 
A)  Rates have stayed the same since the 1990s. 
B)  Rates have steadily increased since the 1990s. 
C)  Rates were decreasing, leveled off for about 10 years, and have since been decreasing again. 
D)  Rates have increased each year between the years 2009 to 2012.

Question 18

A person with an STI had a chancre that seemed to heal. A month later the person broke out in a hives‐like rash and had flu‐like symptoms. What is the most likely STI diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

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 20

Identify some strategies discussed in your text that a person can use to decrease the possibility of acquiring an STI. Be sure to reference your text.

Accepted Answer

One strategy discussed in the text for d

The HPV vaccine is best when given one year after the onset of sexual activity.

During the 1990s and today, rates of high risk sexual behaviors among gay males have steadily decreased due to fear of contracting HIV.

Higher knowledge levels about HIV/AIDS are consistently strong predictors of behavior changes and the practice of safer sex among U.S. college students.

All of the following statements are true concerning bacterial vaginosis, EXCEPT:

Identify the two ectoparasitic STIs; describe how common they are and what a person diagnosed with these STIs would be advised to do.

There are currently vaccines available for all types of hepatitis.

Most bacterial infections can be treated with antibiotics.

What is one of the most serious long‐term outcomes of chlamydia in women?

Define the punishment concept of disease and explain how the punishment concept might make a person neglect protecting themselves from STIs. Also discuss how this concept impacts families and loved ones of persons who are HIV positive.

What is the most common cause of vaginal discharge that often causes a "fishy" odor?

Taylor has pubic lice. All of the following statements are true, EXCEPT:

What is true regarding the use of topical medications to manage HSV symptoms?

People infected with herpes will have it for the rest of their lives, even though they may not experience any symptoms.

What has contributed to the decrease in HIV and AIDS‐related deaths?

Which of the following statements is not true?

Which of the following statements is true regarding HIV?

What is true about the current rates of gonorrhea?

A person with an STI had a chancre that seemed to heal. A month later the person broke out in a hives‐like rash and had flu‐like symptoms. What is the most likely STI diagnosis?

What is a common symptom of gonorrhea in men?

Identify some strategies discussed in your text that a person can use to decrease the possibility of acquiring an STI. Be sure to reference your text.

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

Filters

Exam 15: Sexually Transmitted Infections and Hivaids

The HPV vaccine is best when given one year after the onset of sexual activity.

During the 1990s and today, rates of high risk sexual behaviors among gay males have steadily decreased due to fear of contracting HIV.

Higher knowledge levels about HIV/AIDS are consistently strong predictors of behavior changes and the practice of safer sex among U.S. college students.

All of the following statements are true concerning bacterial vaginosis, EXCEPT:

Identify the two ectoparasitic STIs; describe how common they are and what a person diagnosed with these STIs would be advised to do.

There are currently vaccines available for all types of hepatitis.

Most bacterial infections can be treated with antibiotics.

What is one of the most serious long‐term outcomes of chlamydia in women?

Define the punishment concept of disease and explain how the punishment concept might make a person neglect protecting themselves from STIs. Also discuss how this concept impacts families and loved ones of persons who are HIV positive.

What is the most common cause of vaginal discharge that often causes a "fishy" odor?

Taylor has pubic lice. All of the following statements are true, EXCEPT:

What is true regarding the use of topical medications to manage HSV symptoms?

People infected with herpes will have it for the rest of their lives, even though they may not experience any symptoms.

What has contributed to the decrease in HIV and AIDS‐related deaths?

Which of the following statements is not true?

Which of the following statements is true regarding HIV?

What is true about the current rates of gonorrhea?

A person with an STI had a chancre that seemed to heal. A month later the person broke out in a hives‐like rash and had flu‐like symptoms. What is the most likely STI diagnosis?

What is a common symptom of gonorrhea in men?

Identify some strategies discussed in your text that a person can use to decrease the possibility of acquiring an STI. Be sure to reference your text.

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

Filters