chapter 14 questions
d
Mothers infected with gonorrhea can infect their babies at birth and cause the babies to have Multiple choice question. a. deafness. b. kidney stones. c. HIV. d. eye infections.
b
Most women with gonorrhea Multiple choice question. a. have increased fertility. b. do not have any symptoms. c. experience severe symptoms. d. can use aspirin to cure it.
a, b, c
Mother-to-child HIV transmission can occur during Multiple select question. a. childbirth. b. pregnancy. c. breastfeeding. d. diapering.
a
Mother-to-child HIV transmission is also called ______ transmission. Multiple choice question. a. vertical b. horizontal c. neonatal d. juvenile
b, d
The HBV vaccine is recommended for which two groups? Multiple select question. a. people over the age of 65 b. adults at increased risk c. pregnant women d. everyone under the age of 19
a
The HIV viral suppression rate reflects the proportion of people with HIV who are considered healthy and noncontagious. Which of the following countries has the lowest viral suppression rate? Multiple choice question. a. the United States b. Germany c. Kenya d. Zimbabwe
d
A telltale symptom of bacterial vaginosis is Multiple choice question. a. irregular menstrual periods. b. bruising on the abdomen. c. a wart on the cervix. d. abnormal vaginal discharge.
a
AIDS continues to be a primary cause of death on which continent? Multiple choice question. a. Africa b. North America c. Europe d. Australia
b, d
Although HPV-infected tissue often appears normal, it may also appear as Multiple select question. a. an itchy red rash. b. a large wart on the skin. c. bruised areas of the skin. d. a small bump on the skin.
d
Another name for sexually transmitted infection is sexually transmitted Multiple choice question. a. disorder. b. mutation. c. dysfunction. d. disease.
a
Around the world, the majority of people with HIV infection Multiple choice question. a. die within 8 to 10 years after they are infected. b. have access to medications that prolong their lives. c. live four or five decades after they are infected. d. never develop full-blown AIDS.
a
As compared to the rest of the world, the cost of HIV treatment in the U.S. is Multiple choice question. a. high. b. low. c. about the same.
c
Chlamydia can cause infertility Multiple choice question. a. in women only. b. in men only. c. in men and women.
c, d
Devices that can help prevent the spread of STIs during oral-genital or oral-anal sexual contact include Multiple select question. a. birth control pills. b. diaphragms. c. latex squares. d. dental dams.
b, c, d
Even if treated successfully, women who have had PID may have long-term health problems, including Multiple select question. a. irregular menstruation. b. chronic pelvic pain. c. ectopic pregnancy. d. infertility. e. overactive egg production. f. hormone imbalances.
c
For people exposed to HBV, virus protection can come from treatment with hepatitis B Multiple choice question. a. anticoagulants. b. protagonists. c. immunoglobulin. d. anti-inflammatories.
b, c
Genital herpes can be diagnosed by taking which of the following? Multiple select question. a. a skin biopsy b. fluid from the lesions c. a blood test d. spinal fluid samples
d
Genital herpes is often diagnosed Multiple choice question. a. by a saliva sample. b. by a biopsy of the infected area. c. by an x-ray image. d. on the basis of symptoms.
d, e
HIV can be transmitted in which of the following ways? Multiple select question. a. from the water in swimming pools b. from objects like telephones c. through the air d. by blood e. by semen
d
Hepatitis B can cause Multiple choice question. a. ulcers. b. goiters. c. asthma. d. cirrhosis.
d
Hepatitis is diagnosed by a Multiple choice question. a. kidney function analysis. b. Pap test. c. biopsy of the infected area. d. blood test.
a, c
Herpes simplex viruses (HSV 1 and HSV 2) cause which of the following? Multiple select question. a. oral-labial herpes (cold sores) b. HPV c. genital herpes d. PID
b
How are herpes simplex viruses spread? Multiple choice question. a. any close contact, like hugging b. skin-to-skin contact with infected areas c. skin contact with any infected surface (like a toilet seat) d. sneezing and coughing (airborne)
a, b
Major ways HIV is transmitted include which of following? Multiple select question. a. sexual intercourse b. oral-genital contact c. kissing an infected person d. using the same keyboard as an infected person
c
Medical professionals can diagnose hepatitis by detecting the virus and analyzing the function of the Multiple choice question. a. heart. b. brain. c. liver. d. pancreas.
d
Most people who are HPV carriers Multiple choice question. a. usually have high fevers. b. are not very contagious. c. have visible warts. d. have no symptoms.
a
One way people are diagnosed with AIDS is by Multiple choice question. a. measuring their levels of CD4 T cells. b. testing the amount of glucose in their blood. c. giving them a PSA blood test. d. checking their blood alcohol level.
a, e
Reasonable ways to reduce the risk of passing herpes to an uninfected sexual partner include Multiple select question. a. taking suppressive medication. b. engaging in oral sex only. c. only having unprotected sex after one year without breakouts. d. waiting until six months have passed without breakouts to have unprotected sex. e. using condoms consistently.
a
STIs spread from person to person mainly through Multiple choice question. a. sexual activity. b. sneezing and coughing. c. sharing food. d. sharing drinks.
c
Some evidence suggests that consumption of ______ around the time of oral sex may make the cells of the mouth more susceptible to infection with HIV. Multiple choice question. a. coffee b. water c. alcohol d. juice
a, b, c
Symptoms of HBV include Multiple select question. a. dark-colored urine. b. jaundice. c. nausea. d. menstrual cramps. e. numbness in limbs.
c
Syphilis is caused by which type of infection? Multiple choice question. a. viral b. fungal c. bacterial d. amoebic
a
The first episode of genital herpes frequently is accompanied by symptoms similar to which of the following? Multiple choice question. a. influenza b. anorexia c. cancer d. diabetes
e
The majority of American women with chlamydia are in which of the following age groups? Multiple choice question. a. under 15 b. 70 and up c. 25 to 35 d. 40 to 60 e. 15 to 24
d
The most common STI in the United States is Multiple choice question. a. HIV. b. gonorrhea. c. chlamydia. d. HPV.
d
The stage of HIV infection with few symptoms can last anywhere from Multiple choice question. a. four to six weeks. b. one to two years. c. six months to a year. d. two to twenty years.
c
Trichomoniasis is caused by a Multiple choice question. a. yeast infection. b. fungal infection. c. single-celled organism. d. viral infection.
c
What is the most common symptom of gonorrhea in men? Multiple choice question. a. swollen testicles b. warts on the penis c. thick discharge from the penis d. inability to urinate or defecate
a
What is the purpose of postexposure prophylaxis treatment? Multiple choice question. a. to prevent infection in people who have been exposed to HIV b. to prevent the spread of HIV through needles and other non-sexual contact c. to keep HIV patients from developing full-blown AIDS
b
What is the recommended treatment for an acute hepatitis B infection? Multiple choice question. a. Vaccine for hepatitis B b. There is no specific treatment c. Antibiotics d. Immune-system modulators
b
What may be used to confirm a PID diagnosis and obtain material for cultures? Multiple choice question. a. urine tests b. laparoscopy c. blood tests
b
Which HIV diagnostic test has the fastest rate of detection but is also the most expensive? Multiple choice question. a. HIV antibody test b. nucleic acid test (NAT) c. combination HIV antigen/antibody test
b, d
Which of the following carry a significant risk of HIV infection? Multiple select question. a. smoking a joint of marijuana b. sharing needles to inject heroin c. snorting cocaine d. tattooing
a
Which of the following diagnostic tests for HIV usually detects infection within 3—12 weeks after exposure? Multiple choice question. a. HIV antibody tests b. nucleic acid tests (NATs) c. combination HIV antigen/antibody tests
c, d
Which of the following statements about STIs are true? Multiple select question. a. STIs are most common among people in their 30s. b. STIs usually do not require special treatment. c. STIs can cause serious complications if left untreated. d. STIs pose risks to newborns.
d
With what is PID treated? Multiple choice question. a. radiation b. antivirals c. chemotherapy d. antibiotics
b
_____ is the acronym used to describe medications that are used to prevent infection in people who have been exposed to HIV. Multiple choice question. a. REVERSE b. PEP c. ANTIV d. CD4T
c
HIV infection damages which system in the body? Multiple choice question. a. neurological b. digestive c. immune d. cardiovascular
d
HIV cannot live in or on Multiple choice question. a. vaginal secretions. b. breast milk. c. blood products. d. toilet seats.
b
HIV infection can occur when small amounts of ______ from one person are directly injected into another person's body through the sharing of needles. Multiple choice question. a. skin b. blood c. dirt d. water
c
Syphilis is diagnosed with Multiple choice question. a. MRIs. b. ultrasonography. c. blood tests. d. X-rays.
a
Syphilis is treated with Multiple choice question. a. antibiotics. b. steroids. c. biopsy of the infected area. d. topical ointment.
c
Which of the following HIV diagnostic tests looks for (among other things) the p24 antigen? Multiple choice question. a. HIV antibody tests b. nucleic acid tests (NATs) c. combination HIV antigen/antibody tests
b
Which stage of HIV infection lasts an average of 11 years after the initial infection? Multiple choice question. a. the primary period b. the asymptomatic period c. the acute period d. the recurrent period
d
HSV-2 is almost always spread through Multiple choice question. a. hugging. b. noncontact sports. c. kissing. d. sexual activity.
c
HSV-2 infection usually occurs in Multiple choice question. a. later adulthood and senior citizen years. b. infancy. c. adolescence and early adulthood. d. childhood.
b, d, e
PID occurs when an initial infection travels into the body and infects which of the following? Multiple select question. a. the prostate gland b. the uterus c. the vas deferens d. the ovaries e. the oviducts f. the testes
a
Syphilis is typically acquired through Multiple choice question. a. sexual contact. b. eating food prepared by an infected person. c. contact with infected surfaces. d. drinking from water fountains.
b, d
Which of the following are accurate statements about STIs? Multiple select question. a. People who have STIs feel and look sick. b. Many STIs can be cured. c. STIs are primarily spread through casual contact. d. STIs can be prevented.
b, d, e, f, h, i, j
Which of the following are considered the major STIs? Multiple select question. a. sinusitis b. human papillomavirus (HPV) c. cancer d. chlamydia e. HIV/AIDS f. hepatitis g. influenza h. syphilis i. herpes j. gonorrhea
a, d
Which of the following are ways to protect yourself from STDs? Multiple select question. a. communication with partners b. engaging only in vaginal intercourse c. engaging only in oral intercourse d. safer sex activities e. having multiple partners
b, d, f
Which of the following are ways you can be responsible about your sexual health in regard to STIs? Multiple select question. a. Only engage in oral sex. b. Learn about STIs and their symptoms. c. Change partners frequently. d. Get tested regularly and get treatment if needed. e. Use oral contraceptives. f. Plan ahead for safer sex.
d
Which of the following can alter the course of HIV/AIDS and extend an infected person's life? Multiple choice question. a. drinking plenty of water b. getting tested regularly c. blood transfusions d. medications
a, b, d
Which of the following can be caused by untreated gonorrhea? Multiple select question. a. urethritis b. PID c. chlamydia d. arthritis e. HIV f. warts
c
Which of the following is most likely to result in the transmission of HIV? Multiple choice question. a. protected vaginal intercourse b. unprotected vaginal intercourse c. unprotected anal intercourse d. protected anal intercourse
c
Which of the following is not an infection caused by HPV? Multiple choice question. a. common warts b. genital cancers c. AIDS d. genital warts
a
Which of the following statements about curing an HIV infection is true? Multiple choice question. a. There is no known cure for HIV infection. b. Protease inhibitors cure HIV infection. c. Reverse transcriptase inhibitors cure HIV infection. d. Entry inhibitors cure HIV infection.
a, b, c
Which of the following statements about genital herpes are true? Multiple select question. a. There is no cure for herpes. b. Once infected, a person carries the virus for life. c. Medications can lessen the severity of outbreaks. d. There is a vaccine to prevent herpes infection.
a, c
Which of the following statements are true about people infected with HSV? Multiple select question. a. People who develop symptoms typically notice them 2 to 20 days after being infected. b. After being infected, most people experience their first outbreak after three weeks. c. Most people who are infected have no symptoms. d. The average infected person will have one outbreak a year.
a, b, d
Which specific groups should be vaccinated with the hepatitis B vaccine? Multiple select question. a. health care workers who are exposed to blood b. people who inject illegal drugs c. everyone under the age of 35 d. people who have had multiple sex partners in six months e. people with strong immune systems
