Health 14 (Pearson Get Fit Stay Well)
D (viral or bacterial)
An STI (sexually transmitted infection) is a(n) ________ infection spread through intimate contact. A staph B airborne C pneumococcal D viral or bacterial
C (pelvic inflammatory disease)
An infection of the female reproductive tract that can result from an untreated sexually transmitted infection is known as what? A dormant herpes B gonorrhea C pelvic inflammatory disease D human papillomavirus
True
Approximately 1 million people in the United States are infected with HIV/AIDS. True False
True
Drinking is a major factor in high-risk sex. True False
True
HIV remains transmissible throughout all phases of the infection. True False
False
Herpes is a bacterial STI. True False
D (Antibiotics)
If detected early, chlamydia is treatable with A protease inhibitors. B cryosurgery. C reverse transcriptase inhibitors. D antibiotics.
D (No Symptoms)
Most people with chlamydia have A sores at the site of infection. B itching and burning of the genitals. C fever and night sweats. D no symptoms.
True
PID can cause irreversible damage to a woman's reproductive system. True False
D (ALL)
STIs are spread through A anal sex. B unprotected intercourse. C oral sex. D All of the answers are correct.
B (Cervical Cancer)
The HPV vaccine works to prevent A ovarian cancer. B cervical cancer. C the formation of genital warts. D herpes infections in males.
B (cervical cancer in females)
The greatest threat from HPV is A cancerous growths in males. B cervical cancer in females. C the development of AIDS. D sores that may be transmitted to an infant.
C (chlamydia)
The most common bacterial STI in the United States is A pubic lice. B gonorrhea. C chlamydia. D trichomoniasis
C (sexual contact)
The most common way that hepatitis B is transmitted is via A sharing needles with an infected person. B from an infected mother to a newborn. C sexual contact. D the HSV-2 virus.
C (sexual intercourse without use of a condom or other method of STI protection)
Unprotected sex is best defined as A sexual intercourse W/O a barrier method of pregnancy protection B sexual intercourse with an infected partner C sexual intercourse without use of a condom or other method of STI protection D sexual contact without a condom
D (dont consider themselves at risk)
What is the top reason why college students say they have not been tested for sexually transmitted infections? A They are embarrassed. B The test procedure is too painful. C They are unfamiliar with testing procedures. D They don't consider themselves at risk.
A (Hepatitis B)
Which STI can cause debilitating and potentially fatal liver damage? A hepatitis B B human papillomavirus C trichomoniasis D herpes
A (more likely to have multiple partners)
Which factor is the reason why teens and young adults are more likely to contract an STI than older adults? A more likely to have multiple partners B more likely to use condoms consistently C more likely to practice abstinence D less likely to take birth control pills regularly
C (Genital warts)
Which of the following is an example of a viral infection? A chlamydia B syphilis C genital warts D gonorrhea
A (plain latex condoms)
Which of the following offers the most effective protection against STIs? A plain latex condoms B condoms lubricated with nonoxynol-9 spermicides C condoms used with petroleum jelly D lambskin condoms
A (trichomoniasis)
Which of the following sexually transmitted infections is caused by a protozoan? A trichomoniasis B herpes simplex C pubic lice D syphilis
C (Once established, it remains in the body for life)
Which of the following statements is true regarding herpes? A There is a cure for it B STIs cant be transmitted infected mother to infant C Once established, it remains in the body for life D Best way to avoid infection with herpes is to look for physical signs on a partner before engaging in sexual intercourse
B (Steepest incline has been among young homosexual & bisexual men)
Which of the following statements regarding syphilis is true? A Syphilis cant be transmitted via kissing B Steepest incline has been among young homosexual & bisexual men C Syphilis is an untreatable STI D Chancres appear during late-stage syphilis
B (HSV-1)
Which virus is generally associated with cold sores? A HPV B HSV-1 C HSV-2 D HBV
A (HIV)
________ is the virus that causes AIDS. A HIV B HSV-1 C HSV-2 D HPV
