Chapter 16: Sexually Transmitted Infections

An untreated STI in women can cause all of the following, EXCEPT _____.

1. endometriosis

2. PID

3. ectopic pregnancy

4. infection of the cervix

1. endometriosis

When is the HPV vaccination recommended?

1. Only for females

2. Through age 18 for females

3. Starting at age 13 for males

4. Through age 21 for males

4.Through age 21 for males

_____ is characterized by a frothy discharge that may be green or yellow.

1. Scabies

2. Bacterial vaginosis

3. Trichomoniasis

4. Candidiasis

4. Trichomoniasis

What age group has the highest risk of acquiring an STI?

1. 15 to 24

2. 21 to 32

3. 43 to 55

4. 60 and older

1. 15 to 24

Which of the following is not true about STIs?

1. Some can be transmitted from mother to child during pregnancy.

2. STIs can only be spread through sexual contact.

3. Some can be spread through a transfusion.

4. STIs can be spread by contact with infect blood.

2.STIs can only be spread through sexual contact.

Which of the following is true of primary-stage syphilis?

1. It usually shows signs within 24 hours of infection.

2. It is marked by a chancre.

3. It is easy to detect in women.

4. It will usually never develop into secondary syphilis.

2. It is marked by a chancre.

Gonorrhea is caused by _____.

1. bacteria

2. a virus

3. mites

4. a fungus

1. bacteria

Which of the following is true in latent-stage syphilis?

1. Treatment can no longer be effective.

2. The symptoms reach their most intense levels.

3. The infection is dormant, and the person is considered healed.

4. A person has syphilis, but is asymptomatic.

4. A person has syphilis, but is asymptomatic.

Herpes can be spread through all of the following, EXCEPT _____.

1. kissing

2. oral sex

3. vaginal intercourse

4. blood transfusion

4. blood transfusion

Chlamydia is caused by _____.

1. bacteria

2. virus

3. mites

4. fungus

1. bacteria

Females who have HPV report _____.

1. higher rates of unintended pregnancy

2. higher rates of using hormonal methods of contraception

3. being more likely to choose to be abstinent

4. lower psychological health

4. lower psychological health

The most common cause of irritation of the vulva is _____.

1. scabies

2. bacterial vaginosis

3. trichomoniasis

4. candidiasis

4. candidiasis

NGU is an infection of the _____.

1. urethra

2. uterus

3. fallopian tubes

4. vas deferens

1. urethra

Some strains of HPV produce _____.

1. a chancre

2. lesions

3. genital warts

4. cold sores

3. genital warts

If someone has _____ it means that although they may not have disease symptoms, they may be a carrier.

1. an STI

2. an STD

3. VD

4. AIDS

1. an STI

The greater the use of alcohol, the _____.

1. higher the number of sexual partners

2. lower the reliance on hormonal methods of contraception

3. higher the access to medical care

4. lower the use of emergency contraception

1. higher the number of sexual partners

Which of the following is NOT a reason why condoms do NOT provide 100% protection from STI transmission?

1. Condoms do not cover areas where HPV and herpes might be present.

2. Condoms are not always used consistently and correctly used.

3. Latex cannot prevent bacterial transmission.

4. Condoms can slip.

4. Latex cannot prevent bacterial transmission.

Which of the following is true of pubic lice?

1. They can be transmitted via toilet seats.

2. They attach themselves to the base of coarse hair.

3. They are easy to see in the light.

4. They are the same as scabies.

2. They attach themselves to the base of coarse hair.

Which of the following is NOT a unique issue for people age 50 and older?

1. They do not care about their health.

2. They are not worried about pregnancy.

3. They are less likely than most younger people to discuss drug use with the doctor.

4. They use barrier methods less frequently.

1. They do not care about their health.

Which of the following is NOT a way HIV can be transmitted?

1. Casual contact

2. Blood transfusion

3. Sharing needles and syringes

4. Sexual contact

1. Casual contact

Which is not a way to prevent STIs?

1. Taking HAART

2. Abstaining from sex

3. Mutual monogamy

4. Getting vaccinated

1. Taking HAART

Which of the following is NOT a reason why women are biologically more susceptible to becoming infected with an STI?

1. Women have a larger mucosal surface area.

2. There is more virus in semen than vaginal fluids.

3. The female urethra is short.

4. The distance from the ovaries to the uterus.

4. The distance from the ovaries to the uterus.

_____ is characterized by a frothy discharge that may be green or yellow.

1. Scabies

2. Bacterial vaginosis

3. Trichomoniasis

4. Candidiasis

3. Trichomoniasis

Which of the following is true of HIV?

1. HIV presents the same symptoms in all infected people.

2. HIV progresses to AIDS within 1 year.

3. HIV may not show any symptoms for years.

4. HIV is immune to all drug therapies.

3. HIV may not show any symptoms for years.

Which of the following is true of scabies?

1. They are a type of protozoa.

2. They cause intense itching.

3. They can be eliminated with over-the-counter lotions.

4. They can be spread though quick hugs and handshakes.

2. they cause intense itching.

Some strains of HPV produce _____.

1. a chancre

2. lesions

3. genital warts

4. cold sores

3. genital warts

Herpes can be spread through all of the following, EXCEPT _____.

1. kissing

2. oral sex

3. vaginal intercourse

4. blood transfusion

4. blood transfusion

Worldwide, most cases of AIDS and HIV are among _____.

1. the heterosexual population

2. men who have sex with men

3. older people

4. drug users

1. the heterosexual population

How many states require sex education that discriminates against LGBTQ people?

1. 6

2. 19

3. 39

4. 48

1. 6

When is the HPV vaccination recommended?

1. Only for females

2. Through age 18 for females

3. Starting at age 13 for males

4. Through age 21 for males

4. Through age 21 for males

The most common cause of irritation of the vulva is _____.

1. scabies

2. bacterial vaginosis

3. trichomoniasis

4. candidiasis

4. candidiasis

An AIDS diagnosis is made when the T-cell count drops below _____ per cubic millimeter of blood.

1. 100

2. 200

3. 500

4. 1,000

2. 200

Which of the following is true of HSV-2?

1. HSV-2 is less likely to cause repeated outbreaks than HSV-1.

2. HSV-2 outbreaks can be triggered by stress and fatigue.

3. HSV-2 can be cured.

4. HSV-2 can be prevented through a vaccination.

2. HSV-2 outbreaks can be triggered by stress and fatigue.

Outercourse includes all of the following except _____.

1. cuddling

2. oral sex

3. masturbation

4. fantasizing

2. oral sex

Which of the following is NOT a reason why condoms do NOT provide 100% protection from STI transmission?

1. Condoms do not cover areas where HPV and herpes might be present.

2. Condoms are not always used consistently and correctly used.

3. Latex cannot prevent bacterial transmission.

4. Condoms can slip.

3. Latex cannot prevent bacterial transmission.

According to the CDC, there are _____ million people who have been diagnosed with HIV.

1. 1.2

2. 2.6

3. 3.4

4. 4.9

1. 1.2

Gonorrhea is caused by _____.

1. bacteria

2. a virus

3. mites

4. a fungus

1. bacteria

People with high levels of body appreciation are _____.

1. more likely to insist on using a condom

2. less likely to engage in hookups

3. more likely to use PrEP

4. less likely to have been screened for HIV

4. less likely to have been screened for HIV

Females who have HPV report _____.

1. higher rates of unintended pregnancy

2. higher rates of using hormonal methods of contraception

3. being more likely to choose to be abstinent

4. lower psychological health

4. lower psychological health

Which of the following is true in latent-stage syphilis?

1. Treatment can no longer be effective.

2. The symptoms reach their most intense levels.

3. The infection is dormant, and the person is considered healed.

4. A person has syphilis, but is asymptomatic.

4. A person has syphilis, but is asymptomatic.