Chpt. 6: Sexual Health
Of all the bacterial STIs in the US, chlamydia ranks number Multiple choice question. A. 4. B. 1. C. 2. D. 3.
B
Symptoms of HSV-2 infection include which of the following? (Check all that apply.) A. swollen glands B. migraine headaches C. trouble concentrating D. lesions E. fever
A, D, E
Which of the following are good pieces of advice about sexual risk negotiation? A. Sex partners need to have some knowledge about STIs before having a discussion about how best to avoid them. B. Sex partners must talk about STIs before having sex. C. Any setting for the conversation is fine; texts, emails, and in-person conversations are equally effective. D. Sex partners should prepare themselves emotionally for what could be an uncomfortable conversation.
A, B, D
Pelvic inflammatory disease is particularly linked to what other common STIs? (Check all that apply.) A. gonorrhea B. syphilis C. chlamydia D. HIV
A, C
Which of the following are benefits men can realize from routinely grooming, trimming, or waxing their pubic hair? (Select all that apply.) A. sexual stimulation for themselves and partner B. significant reduction in STI transmission C. increased sensitivity during sex D. reduced moisture
A, C, D
Which of the following are viral STIs? A. hepatitis B. urethritis C. HIV D. HPV E. trichomoniasis F. herpes
A, C, D, F
Chlamydia is the leading cause of what issues in babies born to mothers who have not received treatment? (Check all that apply.) A. conjunctivitis B. bone infections C. croup D. early infant pneumonia
A, D
The longer a woman delays treatment for pelvic inflammatory disease, the more likely she is to experience which of the following? A. ectopic pregnancy B. mental impairment C. bone infection D. infertility
A, D
Which of the following are possible ways to eradicate pubic lice? A. Over-the-counter prescription medication B. Meditation and positive thinking to help the immune system C. Oral antibiotics D. Lice-killing shampoo
A, D
Chlamydia infection can be found in which of the following in infected individuals? (Check all that apply). A. throat B. bones C. lungs D. cervix E. rectum
A, D, E
In the US, the highest reported rates of gonorrhea are found in which of the following ? (Check all that apply.) A. sexually active African Americans B. sexually active Asian Americans C. sexually active middle-aged adults D. sexually active whites E. sexually active young adults F. sexually active teenagers
A, E, F
What STI is called the "great imitator" because so many of its symptoms are indistinguishable from those of other infections? A. pelvic inflammatory disease B. gonorrhea C. syphilis D. chlamydia
C
What best describes the trend in gonorrhea infections in the US in recent years? A. Numbers have plummeted. B. Numbers have remained nearly steady. C. Numbers have skyrocketed.
C
What is the main cause of cervical cancer? A. reduced estrogen levels B. a parasite that is spread during sex C. human papillomavirus D. the overgrowth of one or more organisms typically present in the vagina
C
What is the stage of HIV infection that can last 20 years or longer, but averages about 10 years, during which an infected person is largely free of major symptoms? A. stage IV B. stage III C. stage II D. stage I
C
How does one get tested for chlamydia? A. Pap smear B. blood test C. urine sample D. fluid from a man's penis or a woman's cervix
C, D
Genital HPV infections are contracted through which of the following? A. hugging B. French kissing C. anal sex D. vaginal sex E. skin-to-skin contact in the genital region
C, D, E
A short, flu-like illness is associated with what stage of HIV infection? A. stage II B. stage IV C. stage III D. stage I
D
In its early stages (less than one year since infection), syphilis can be cured by A. radiation. B. topical antibiotics. C. chemotherapy. D. penicillin.
D
In what year did the US have the lowest rate of syphilis infection since reporting began in 1941? A. 1980 B. 2019 C. 1990 D. 2000
D
Nearly all cases of _____ cancers are caused by HPV infections. A. rectal B. ovarian C. uterine D. cervical
D
Scabies is most likely to be transmitted via which of the following? A. a hug B. a kiss on the cheek C. a handshake D. sexual contact
D
The CDC estimates what percentage of reported PID cases are unrecognized by health care providers? A. one-fourth B. one-half C. one-third D. two-thirds
D
The Centers for Disease Control estimates that at least _____ of men and women will be infected with HPV at some point in their lives, often without knowing it. A. 60% B. 40% C. 10% D. 80%
D
The itching associated with scabies is most commonly felt A. upon getting up in the morning. B. during sex. C. when exercising or engaging in other forms of physical exertion. D. at night.
D
What is AIDS? A. the initial disease traditionally leading to an HIV diagnosis B. the term to describe the HIV virus C. the current treatment for HIV D. late-stage HIV infection
D
_____ cancer affects the gland that produces seminal fluid. A. Testicular B. Uterine C. Ovum D. Prostate
D
True or False: The most successful advances in HIV treatment in the past decade have been in exchange transfusions
False
True or false: If there are no signs of HPV infection, a person cannot transmit the disease.
False
True or false: It is not possible to reduce the risk of HIV transmission; finding a cure is the only hope for this goal.
False
True or false: The penis should be scrubbed vigorously in order to ensure cleanliness.
False
True or false: Gonorrhea is diagnosed by a manual medical exam.
false
In the United States, breast cancer is the _______ leading cause of death for women.
fifth
Nearly all testicular cancers are thought to begin in the _______ cells, the cells in the testicles that produce sperm.
germ
A _______ is the removal of the cancerous tumor in the breast while leaving the breast intact, whereas, a _______ is the removal of one or both breasts, and possibly other tissue around the breast.
lumpectomy, mastectomy
A low dose x-ray of the breast used to detect growths and cancer in breast tissue is called a _______
mammogram
Typically HSV 1 causes _______ herpes and HSV 2 causes _______ herpes, but either can exist in either place.
oral, genital
_______ appears in the genitals and a number of other places on the body as rash made from mites tunneling under the skin to lay eggs and babies tunneling back out again.
scabies
A _______ is an instrument used to open the vagina so the physician is able to view the vagina, the vaginal walls, and cervix.
speculum
Individuals with gonorrhea are more prone to contract _______
HIV
The Centers for Disease Control estimate that reported numbers of chlamydia infection are: A. the most accurate of any of the bacterial STIs. B. too high. C. too low.
C
The eggs of pubic lice are called A. nymphs. B. nematodes. C. nits.
C
The latent stage of syphilis can last for several A. days. B. months. C. years. D. weeks.
C
A 2-year study in South Africa resulted in a drastic decrease in HIV/AIDS as well as herpes infections among girls and women ages 13 to 22 as compared to nonparticipants. What did the study offer as incentive to refrain from risky sexual behavior? A. job training B. access to free education C. a very small cash allowance
C
According to research, which of the following statements about prostate cancer is accurate? A. The highest risk group is men of any race between 35 and 45. B. The incidence of prostate cancer in the US has skyrocketed since the early 1990s. C. Black men experience higher rates than others.
C
How is syphilis passed from person to person? A. through any exchange of bodily fluids B. through semen and vaginal fluids C. through direct contact with a chancre
C
Which of the following is true of a person who is most likely to be infected with an STI? A. High-risk behaviors place a person at increased risk of STI infection. B. The older a person is, the more likely they are to be infected with multiple STIs. C. People in the United States have a lower risk of becoming infected with an STI than people in other developed countries.
A
Which of the following statements about HSV-1 is true? A. It can be transmitted by kissing. B. It is only transmissible if there is a visible sore. C. Children rarely contract it. D. It is not found around the genitals.
A
Which of the following symptoms is the most common for individuals recently infected with chlamydia? A. burning sensation when urinating B. abdominal and/or back pain C. a non-stop cough D. a low-grade fever
A
Which of the following symptoms is the most common for women infected with gonorrhea? A. burning during urination B. abdominal and/or back pain C. a low-grade fever D. a non-stop cough
A
Why is successful treatment of gonorrhea infections becoming increasingly problematic? A. because of drug-resistant strains B. because of a lack of antibiotics C. because people are not getting tested D. because our understanding of gonorrhea is severally limited
A
Testing methods for HIV include which of the following? (Select all that apply.) A. saliva sample B. blood sample C. stool sample D. nasal swab
A, B
Which of the following are the ways HIV is most commonly transmitted? (Check all that apply.) A. anal or vaginal sex B. sharing needles with an infected person C. oral sex D. transmission from an HIV-infected mother to her child (before or during childbirth)
A, B
Urinary tract infections begins in the urinary system, which includes which of the following? (Select all that apply.) A. urethra B. ureter C. bladder D. ovum E. kidneys
A, B, C, E
Symptoms of a urinary tract infection include which of the following? (Select all that apply.) A. a strong, persistent urge to urinate B. a burning sensation while urinating C. passing urine infrequently, and in large amounts D. cloudy, strong-smelling urine
A, B, D
According to research on sexual health, which is true about STIs? A. Teens and young adults have a disproporationately high rate of certain STIs compared to other age groups. B. Syphilis is one of the few STIs to have a noted decrease in infections. C. The United States has low rates of STIs relative to the rest of the industrial world.
A
Genital HSV-2 infections are more common in A. women. B. men.
A
HPV infection in the US is best described as A. pervasive. B. confined to specific, small populations. C. rare.
A
How long after the time of infection can an HIV test return a conclusive negative result? A. 3 to 6 months B. 6 to 12 weeks C. 6 to 12 months D. 24 hours
A
If a person has never had scabies, how long can it take for symptoms to develop? A. 4 to 6 weeks B. 9 to 12 months C. 24 to 48 hours D. 6 months
A
In the early days of the AIDS crisis in the US, most of the illnesses and deaths were occurring in what group? A. members of the gay community B. immigrants C. African Americans D. members of the lesbian community
A
In which of the following ways is it possible, but very unlikely, to transmit HIV? A. French kissing an infected person B. sharing eating utensils with an infected person C. sharing food with an infected person D. hugging an infected person
A
No matter the geographic location, _____ is key to STI prevention. A. education B. government intervention C. a social safety net D. medical intervention
A
Two recent cases of an HIV-positive person being deemed free of HIV have resulted from what treatment? A. stem cell transplants B. light therapy C. exchange transfusions D. antiretroviral therapies
A
What area of the world has been hardest hit by the HIV/AIDS pandemic? A. Africa B. Eastern Europe C. the Middle East D. Southeast Asia
A
What best describes the rate of syphilis infection in the US since 2001? A. It began to increase for the first time in decades. B. It began to drop dramatically. C. It reached a steady (low) rate and has maintained it ever since.
A
What is the easiest female cancer to prevent with regular screening tests? A. cervical cancer B. uterine cancer C. vulvar cancer D. ovarian cancer
A
What is the only precise test to diagnose pelvic inflammatory disease? A. There is no precise test. B. antigen test C. blood test D. viral load test
A
If you are in a sexual relationship and notice a symptom of an STI, when should you tell your partner? A. when the symptom is too obvious to ignore B. after you have been medically examined C. immediately
C
Hepatitis _____ is most associated with sexual contact.
B
If signs and symptoms of HSV-2 appear, they usually occur within ____ after the virus is transmitted. A. 6 to 12 months B. 2 weeks C. 3 to 6 months D. 24 hours
B
In late 1983, French and American researchers discovered that a(n) _____ was the organism responsible for AIDS. A. fungus B. retrovirus C. coronavirus D. bacteria
B
In the US, genital herpes is found in approximately 1 in ____ people between the ages of 14 and 49. A. 10 B. 6 C. 20 D. 32
B
In which of the following would you most likely find a scabies outbreak? A. a suburban high school B. a nursing home C. an urban apartment complex D. a yoga studio
B
Testicular cancer is most common in US males A. over 65. B. between 15 and 34. C. between 35 and 54. D. over 55.
B
What best describes chlamydia symptoms? A. Onset is usually within 2 to 5 days after infection. B. They are usually mild or nonexistent. C. They are usually prominent in men and almost nonexistent in women.
B
What form of vaginitis is due to reduced estrogen levels resulting from menopause? A. yeast infection B. atrophic vaginitis C. bacterial vaginosis D. trichomoniasis
B
What is the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists guideline for Pap smears? A. All women should have Pap smears every year until age 45. B. After 3 consecutive normal Pap smears, the frequency can be decreased. C. Pap smears should always accompany yearly pelvic exams. D. The first should be conducted at age 16, regardless of sexual activity.
B
What is the age range for which HPV vaccination is recommended by the CDC? A. infancy to 10 B. 11 to 12 C. 6 to 9 D. 14 to 18
B
What is the manual test used by physicians to check for prostate issues? A. an abdominal palpation B. a digital rectal exam C. a scrotal exam
B
What is the most common form of vaginitis, one that is estimated to affect three of four women in their lifetime? A. bacterial vaginosis B. yeast infection C. atrophic vaginitis D. trichomoniasis
B
Which of the following can be used to diagnose HPV infection? A. rectal exam B. Pap test C. hair analysis
B
Which of the following correctly describes the prevalence of breast cancer? A. Hispanic women have the lowest incidence of breast cancer. B. Globally, breast cancer is the greatest cause of death to all women. C. Men face equal chances of developing breast cancer as women. D. The chances of dying from breast cancer decrease as a woman ages.
B
Which of the following is NOT among the most common symptoms of pelvic inflammatory disease? A. lower abdominal pain B. migraine headaches C. fever D. irregular menstrual bleeding
B
Which of the following statements about gonorrhea symptoms is accurate? A. Almost all people with gonorrhea exhibit symptoms. B. Symptoms can surface anywhere from a couple of days to 1 month after infection. C. Most gonorrhea symptoms take up to a year from infection to be noticeable.
B
Women can effectively prevent pelvic inflammatory disease by A. douching. B. not acquiring STIs. C. using oral contraceptives.
B
Younger women are at higher risk for pelvic inflammatory disease because of A. their higher incidence of drug resistance. B. the immaturity of their cervical structures. C. resistance to condom use. D. promiscuous behavior.
B
In which of the following is transmission of pubic lice probable? A. contact with a toilet seat used by an infected person B. contact with clothing or bed linens used by an infected person C. sexual contact with an infected person
B, C
Which of the following are among the risks associated with the development of breast cancer in women? A. Reaching menarche at a late age B. Having close family relatives who have had breast cancer C. Having a first child later in life D. Beginning menopause at an early age
B, C
Which of the following are sexually transmitted infection risk factors? (Select all that apply). A. not using the pill B. unprotected sex C. multiple partners D. engaging in sex from an early age
B, C, D
Women can lessen the chances of getting (or lessen the severity of) breast cancer by doing which of the following? (Select all that apply.) A. Having medical check-ups three times a year. B. Maintain a healthy weight. C. Avoid hormone replacement therapy (HRT). D. Conduct regular self breast exams.
B, C, D
In which of the following is vaccination against HPV effective? A. males B. females C. both males and females
C
_______ inflammatory disease is a term that refers to infection of the uterus, fallopian tubes, and other female reproductive organs.
Pelvic
_______ _______ _______ is a common complication of STIs in women and one of the leading causes of female infertility.
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Most prostate cancer is first detected during a routine screening procedure called the prostate-specific _______ test (PSA).
antigen
Chlamydia is a _______ STI, and so is curable.
bacterial
Gonorrhea is a _______ STI, and is therefore curable.
bacterial
A _______ is a round, painless sore that can indicate a primary stage syphilis infection.
chancre
Sexually active women in their _______ years are at most risk for developing pelvic inflammatory disease.
childbearing
If gonorrhea is left untreated in men, it can cause _______
epididymitis