Question 1

Juan has been diagnosed with hepatitis B. He has not had unprotected sex with anyone. Which of the following could be a possible way through which Juan contracted the infection?

Accepted Answer

A)  Juan shared a food plate at a dinner party with a hepatitis B-infected person. 
B)  Juan consumed contaminated water during his trip abroad. 
C)  Juan shared needles for tattooing with a person who had hepatitis B. 
D)  Juan swapped seats on a flight with a hepatitis B-infected person who was coughing and sneezing.

Question 2

Compared to older adults, sexually active young adolescents aged 15-19 and young adults aged 20-24 are at higher risk for acquiring a sexually transmitted infection.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The most prominent symptom of pubic lice infestation is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  dry skin 
B)  shooting pain in the groin 
C)  intense itching 
D)  a rapidly spreading rash in the pubic area

Question 4

Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is commonly associated with ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  chlamydia and gonorrhea 
B)  human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and cystitis 
C)  candidiasis and herpes 
D)  pubic lice and scabies

Question 5

Describe the health problems associated with chlamydia.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe the health problems associated with chlamydia....

Question 6

In general, women contract sexually transmitted diseases more easily than men do.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The common term "yeast infection" refers to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  scabies 
B)  trichomoniasis 
C)  bacterial vaginosis 
D)  genital candidiasis

Question 8

Which of the following is an unsafe sexual practice?

Accepted Answer

A)  masturbation 
B)  intercourse between uninfected partners without the use of condoms 
C)  contact with a partner's menstrual blood 
D)  massaging

Question 9

Pubic lice are not likely to be transmitted by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  having genital sex 
B)  sleeping on sheets that contain lice 
C)  using a towel that contains lice 
D)  sitting on a toilet seat

Question 10

Due to the fact that chlamydia is often asymptomatic, health care professionals recommend that sexually active persons be checked for it every ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  3 to 4 weeks 
B)  3 to 6 months 
C)  year 
D)  2 years

Question 11

Female condoms are as effective as male condoms at preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is the second most commonly notifiable disease in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  gonorrhea 
B)  syphilis 
C)  salmonellosis 
D)  herpes

Question 13

Genital candidiasis can be caused by all of the following EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  pregnancy 
B)  antibiotics 
C)  oral contraceptives 
D)  high vitamin doses

Question 14

Genital candidiasis is caused by an ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  overgrowth of a bacteria normally present in the vagina 
B)  infection of the endometrial tissue by a sexually transmitted virus 
C)  overgrowth of a fungus normally present in the vagina 
D)  infection of the liver by a sexually transmitted fungus

Question 15

What is the meaning of "biological sexism" of sexually transmitted infections (STIs)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Men are more likely to transmit STIs than women. 
B)  Men can more easily tell if their sexual partners are infected with STIs. 
C)  Women are more vulnerable to infection and long-term effects of STIs than men. 
D)  There are few barrier techniques available to women to protect themselves from STIs.

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a way to protect oneself from sexually transmitted infections (STIs)?

Accepted Answer

A)  avoid sexual exclusivity 
B)  use good communication 
C)  get vaccinated 
D)  practice abstinence

Question 17

Hepatitis B is commonly and most easily spread through ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  breastfeeding 
B)  food or water 
C)  sexual contact 
D)  kissing

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a social factor that contributes to the spread of sexually transmitted infections (STIs)?

Accepted Answer

A)  poverty and marginalization 
B)  erroneous perception of partner's STI status 
C)  limited access to health care in low-income areas 
D)  moral conflict and secrecy about sexuality

Question 19

Which of the following statements is true about testing for genital human papillomavirus (HPV)?

Accepted Answer

A)  There is no general test for men and women to determine one's overall "HPV status." 
B)  A Pap test can detect the presence of the virus. 
C)  A blood test is typically used to determine if one is infected with HPV. 
D)  There is no general test for women, but men can take a urine test to check if they are infected with HPV.

Question 20

The purpose of the Tuskegee syphilis study was to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  create a syphilis epidemic and observe the rates of transmission among Blacks 
B)  determine if there were racial differences in the developmental course of syphilis 
C)  test new drugs in the treatment of syphilis 
D)  attempt to eradicate the disease

Exam 15: Sexually Transmitted Infections

Juan has been diagnosed with hepatitis B. He has not had unprotected sex with anyone. Which of the following could be a possible way through which Juan contracted the infection?

Compared to older adults, sexually active young adolescents aged 15-19 and young adults aged 20-24 are at higher risk for acquiring a sexually transmitted infection.

The most prominent symptom of pubic lice infestation is ________.

Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is commonly associated with ________.

Describe the health problems associated with chlamydia.

In general, women contract sexually transmitted diseases more easily than men do.

The common term "yeast infection" refers to ________.

Which of the following is an unsafe sexual practice?

Pubic lice are not likely to be transmitted by ________.

Due to the fact that chlamydia is often asymptomatic, health care professionals recommend that sexually active persons be checked for it every ________.

Female condoms are as effective as male condoms at preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

Which of the following is the second most commonly notifiable disease in the United States?

Genital candidiasis can be caused by all of the following EXCEPT ________.

Genital candidiasis is caused by an ________.

What is the meaning of "biological sexism" of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) ?

Which of the following is NOT a way to protect oneself from sexually transmitted infections (STIs) ?

Hepatitis B is commonly and most easily spread through ________.

Which of the following is NOT a social factor that contributes to the spread of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) ?

Which of the following statements is true about testing for genital human papillomavirus (HPV) ?

The purpose of the Tuskegee syphilis study was to ________.