Chapter 14 Health/Wellness
In the United States approximately ________ people are currently infected with HIV/AIDS.
1 million
Mild symptoms of illness occur ________ after HIV enters the body.
1-3 months
What percentage of AIDS cases in the United States result from sharing or using HIV-contaminated needles and syringes?
15 to 25%
Approximately ________% of new hepatitis B cases is transmitted via sexual contact.
50
If you live in the United States, you have a _____% chance of getting an STI by age 25.
50
________% of the sexually active population is over the age of 24.
75
The continent with the most reported cases of HIV/AIDS is
Africa
________ is the virus that causes AIDS.
HIV
Which virus is generally associated with cold sores?
HSV-1
Which of the following statements regarding HSV-2 is true?
HSV-2 can be transmitted to a newborn if the mother is infected
Which of the following statements regarding the use of condoms is true?
Most condom failure is due to inconsistent use
Which of the following statements is true regarding herpes?
Once established, it remains in the body for life
Which of the following statements regarding syphilis is true?
The steepest incline has been among young homosexual and bisexual men
An opportunistic infection is defined as
an infection that only affects individuals with compromised immunity
If detected early, chlamydia is treatable with
antibiotics
Medical treatment extends the ________ stage of HIV.
asymptomatic
Which means of HIV transmission occurred in some people primarily before 1985, at which time measures were taken to prevent it?
blood transfusion
The prodromal stage of herpes is characterized by ________ at the site of infection.
burning and tingling
Which STI is known as a yeast infection?
candidiasis
The greatest threat from HPV is
cervical cancer in females
A symptom of primary syphilis is a
chancre sore
The most common bacterial STI in the United States is
chlamydia
Untreated ________ can lead to PID (pelvic inflammatory disease).
chlamydia
If gonorrhea is transmitted from an infected mother to her newborn baby, it can cause ________ in the newborn.
eye infection
Which of the following would help motivate someone to use condoms consistently?
fear of pregnancy
When CD4 levels fall below 200 per cubic ml of blood, a person is considered to have
full-blown AIDS
HPV (human papillomavirus) causes
genital warts
Which of the following is an example of a viral infection?
genital warts
The greatest threat from herpes is that
it can be transmitted to a newborn
The final stage of syphilis is
late-stage
Over time, hepatitis B can lead to
liver cancer
Which factor is the reason why teens and young adults are more likely to contract an STI than older adults?
more likely to have multiple partners
The primary stage of HIV infection is characterized by
night sweats
Most people with chlamydia have
no symptoms
HSV-1 can be transmitted to the genitals by
oral sex
Which of the following can make condoms lose up to 90% of their strength?
petroleum jelly
Which of the following offers the most effective protection against STIs?
plain latex condoms
The HPV vaccine works to
prevent cervical cancer
The stage of HIV in which CD4 cells are destroyed is called the ________ stage.
primary
"Crabs" is another name for
pubic lice
The most common way that hepatitis B is transmitted is via
sexual contact
Unprotected sex is best defined as
sexual intercourse without the use of a condom or other method of STI protection
Once a person contracts herpes, ________ can trigger subsequent outbreaks.
stress
Which STI can cause blindness, nervous system damage, paralysis, and dementia?
syphilis
HSV-1 can produce sores in or around
the mouth, penis, and vulva
Small genital warts can usually be treated with
topical drugs
Several days after engaging in unprotected sex, John began to experience painful urination and a foamy yellow discharge. His symptoms suggest that he contracted
trichomoniasis
Which of the following is a high-risk behavior for contracting HIV?
unprotected anal intercourse
Infections of the urethra or bladder caused by microorganisms are known as
urinary tract infections
An STI (sexually transmitted infection) is a(n) ________ infection spread through intimate contact.
viral or bacterial