Question 1

Lisa had a risky sexual encounter (sexual intercourse without a condom) while intoxicated. Even though she has no symptoms, she is worried that she may have contracted an STI. What can Lisa do to reduce her risk of serious complications from STIs? What types of tests and treatments might be helpful for her?

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Question 2

Which one of the following statements is FALSE regarding the global spread of HIV/AIDS?

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A)   65% of infections occur in sub-Saharan Africa.
B)   HIV disproportionately affects the poor and ethnic minorities.
C)   Asia and Africa are on par with each other in terms of the number of people living with HIV.
D)   Political, economic, and social barriers contribute to the ongoing spread of HIV infection.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 3

The incubation period for gonorrhea is:

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A)   1 to 2 days.
B)   2 to 4 days.
C)   2 to 7 days.
D)   7 to 10 days.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

The majority of people worldwide with primary infection of HIV know they are infected.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

An infection that progresses from the vagina and cervix to infect the pelvic cavity and fallopian tubes is called

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A)   a urinary tract infection.
B)   an ascending pelvic inflammation.
C)   endometriosis.
D)   pelvic inflammatory disease.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding secondary syphilis?

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

Question 7

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

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A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 8

Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)  is a common complication of

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

Question 9

The stigma of AIDS

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A)   hits men harder than women.
B)   hits women harder than men.
C)   is equal for men and women.
D)   is minimal throughout the world.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

Gonococcal conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the

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A)   urinary tract.
B)   respiratory tract.
C)   eyelids.
D)   vagina.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 11

The bacterium responsible for syphilis can become dormant inside the human body.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding pelvic inflammatory disease?

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A)   It can cause chronic pain.
B)   It is the leading cause of infertility in young women.
C)   It always has severe and unmistakable early symptoms.
D)   There may be recurrent problems despite treatment.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

In which Canadian territory is the highest rate of syphilis?

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A)   Yukon
B)   Northwest Territories
C)   Nunavut
D)   HinterlandE) A) and B)
F) A) and D) C

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Choose one of the bacterial STIs described in your text and describe the symptoms and special problems associated with the infection. List the ways in which the disease may be diagnosed and treated.

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Question 15

Without treatment, what percentage of newborns will die of HSV?

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A)   25%
B)   40%
C)   50%
D)   65%E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 16

Diagnosis of primary syphilis can be made with a blood test.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Vertical transmission of HIV refers to transmission from a mother to her child.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

In which Canadian territory is the highest rate of chlamydia found?

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A)   Yukon
B)   Northwest Territories
C)   Nunavut
D)   HinterlandE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 20

The greatest risk sexual activity for HIV transmission is:

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

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Which one of the following statements is FALSE regarding the global spread of HIV/AIDS?

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The incubation period for gonorrhea is:

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The majority of people worldwide with primary infection of HIV know they are infected.

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An infection that progresses from the vagina and cervix to infect the pelvic cavity and fallopian tubes is called

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Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding secondary syphilis?

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

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The bacterium responsible for syphilis can become dormant inside the human body.

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Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding pelvic inflammatory disease?

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In which Canadian territory is the highest rate of syphilis?

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Choose one of the bacterial STIs described in your text and describe the symptoms and special problems associated with the infection. List the ways in which the disease may be diagnosed and treated.

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Without treatment, what percentage of newborns will die of HSV?

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Diagnosis of primary syphilis can be made with a blood test.

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Vertical transmission of HIV refers to transmission from a mother to her child.

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

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In which Canadian territory is the highest rate of chlamydia found?

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The greatest risk sexual activity for HIV transmission is:

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Which one of the following statements is FALSE regarding the global spread of HIV/AIDS?

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The majority of people worldwide with primary infection of HIV know they are infected.

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An infection that progresses from the vagina and cervix to infect the pelvic cavity and fallopian tubes is called

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Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding secondary syphilis?

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

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Gonococcal conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the

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The bacterium responsible for syphilis can become dormant inside the human body.

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Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding pelvic inflammatory disease?

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In which Canadian territory is the highest rate of syphilis?

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Choose one of the bacterial STIs described in your text and describe the symptoms and special problems associated with the infection. List the ways in which the disease may be diagnosed and treated.

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Without treatment, what percentage of newborns will die of HSV?

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Diagnosis of primary syphilis can be made with a blood test.

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Vertical transmission of HIV refers to transmission from a mother to her child.

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

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In which Canadian territory is the highest rate of chlamydia found?

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