Question 1

HIV makes the CD4 cell incapable of performing its immune functions.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A sexually active person has an obligation to

Accepted Answer

A)   begin treatment immediately if infected.
B)   protect her or his partner through communication.
C)   avoid sexual contact for life if infected with an STI.
D)   be aware of signs and symptoms of STIs.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 3

Molly is sexually active and has had more than one sexual partner. She protects herself from pregnancy by using the contraceptive patch and from STIs by requiring that her partner wear a condom. Molly has never had any signs or symptoms of an STI. If Molly were to acquire an STI,

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A)   a course of antibiotics would cover any STI she would be most likely to contract.
B)   she would know immediately because of the symptoms.
C)   she should avoid all sexual activity until treatment is complete.
D)   she would need to tell only her last sex partner about the infection.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 4

A person could test negative on an HIV antibody test and still be infected with HIV.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Chlamydia is the most prevalent STI.

Accepted Answer

A)   bacterial
B)   protozoal
C)   fungal
D)   viralE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 6

Which percentage of HIV transmission involves men having sex with men?

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A)   46.7%
B)   38%
C)   60%
D)   41.3%E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 7

Transmission of HIV occurs through

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A)   sharing eating utensils with someone with HIV.
B)   using the same toilet as someone with HIV.
C)   hugging someone with HIV.
D)   unprotected sexual intercourse with someone with HIV.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 8

HIV infection has spread rapidly among physicians and nurses who care for HIV-positive people.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)

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A)   disables the immune function of the CD4 T cells.
B)   is a member of the herpes virus family.
C)   has been a source of human infection for over 200 years.
D)   attacks B cells.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 10

Condoms do not need to be worn during oral sex to protect against STIs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT one of the three main routes of HIV transmission?

Accepted Answer

A)   from an HIV-infected woman to her fetus during pregnancy or childbirth or to her infant during breastfeeding
B)   from specific kinds of sexual contact
C)   from an HIV-infected person's eating utensils
D)   from direct exposure to infected bloodE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

Herpes is considered a serious STI for all of the following reasons, EXCEPT

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A)   its high fatality rate.
B)   the lack of a cure for the disease.
C)   its serious impact on newborns.
D)   its high incidence rate.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 13

Molly is sexually active and has had more than one sexual partner. She protects herself from pregnancy by using the contraceptive patch and from STIs by requiring that her partner wear a condom. Molly has never had any signs or symptoms of an STI. For which STI is Molly most at risk?

Accepted Answer

A)   HIV infection
B)   gonorrhea
C)   PID
D)   HPV infectionE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 14

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding secondary syphilis?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is characterized by a rash typically found on the palms of the hands and the soles of the feet.
B)   This stage involves mild flulike symptoms.
C)   Signs and symptoms appear 3-6 weeks after the first lesion appears.
D)   A person is not contagious because of the absence of lesions.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 15

Which of the following has been associated with an increased risk of bacterial vaginosis?

Accepted Answer

A)   vaginal trauma
B)   horseback riding
C)   non-cotton underwear
D)   douchingE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

Signs and symptoms of HIV infection include all of the following, EXCEPT

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A)   immobilizing fatigue.
B)   fever, chills, or night sweats.
C)   weight gain.
D)   unexplained, persistent swollen glands.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 17

Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)  is a common complication of

Accepted Answer

A)   syphilis and herpes.
B)   gonorrhea and chlamydia.
C)   herpes and gonorrhea.
D)   genital HPV infection and chlamydia.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 18

The greatest risk sexual activity for HIV transmission is:

Accepted Answer

A)   hand-genital contact and deep kissing.
B)   sharing of sex toys.
C)   unprotected anal sex.
D)   unprotected vaginal intercourse.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 19

Which one of the following statements is FALSE regarding STIs?

Accepted Answer

A)   STIs can cause birth defects.
B)   STIs are often silent diseases.
C)   STIs are linked to infertility.
D)   STIs cannot be transmitted unless an infected person has symptoms.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

What percentage of AIDS cases are found in Aboriginals?

Accepted Answer

A)   12.2%
B)   50%
C)   25%
D)   62.5%E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Exam 13: Sexually Transmitted Infections Stis

Which of the following has been associated with an increased risk of bacterial vaginosis?

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Molly is sexually active and has had more than one sexual partner. She protects herself from pregnancy by using the contraceptive patch and from STIs by requiring that her partner wear a condom. Molly has never had any signs or symptoms of an STI. For which STI is Molly most at risk?

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Which one of the following statements is FALSE regarding STIs?

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A person could test negative on an HIV antibody test and still be infected with HIV.

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Signs and symptoms of HIV infection include all of the following, EXCEPT

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Molly is sexually active and has had more than one sexual partner. She protects herself from pregnancy by using the contraceptive patch and from STIs by requiring that her partner wear a condom. Molly has never had any signs or symptoms of an STI. If Molly were to acquire an STI,

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The greatest risk sexual activity for HIV transmission is:

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Herpes is considered a serious STI for all of the following reasons, EXCEPT

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HIV infection has spread rapidly among physicians and nurses who care for HIV-positive people.

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Condoms do not need to be worn during oral sex to protect against STIs.

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Chlamydia is the most prevalent STI.

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HIV makes the CD4 cell incapable of performing its immune functions.

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What percentage of AIDS cases are found in Aboriginals?

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A sexually active person has an obligation to

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Which percentage of HIV transmission involves men having sex with men?

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Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is a common complication of

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Transmission of HIV occurs through

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Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)

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Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding secondary syphilis?

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Which of the following is NOT one of the three main routes of HIV transmission?

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