Question 1

Chlamydia affects approximately _____ times as many women as men.

Accepted Answer

A)  two
B)  three
C)  five
D)  eightE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Which of the following has been associated with an increased risk of bacterial vaginosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  horseback riding
B)  vaginal trauma
C)  non-cotton underwear
D)  douchingE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 3

The lowest rate of chlamydia is found in which province?

Accepted Answer

A)  Saskatchewan
B)  New Brunswick
C)  Nova Scotia
D)  B and CE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

To help Molly protect herself from contracting a STI,she should

Accepted Answer

A)  assume responsibility for learning about the various STIs.
B)  not become intoxicated before entering into a sexual situation.
C)  always have her partner wear a condom during intercourse.
D)  do all of these choices.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

The incubation period for gonorrhea is:

Accepted Answer

A)  1 to 2 days.
B)  2 to 4 days.
C)  2 to 7 days.
D)  7 to 10 days.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 7

The incubation period for HBV is:

Accepted Answer

A)  5 to 10 days
B)  10 to 30 days
C)  30 to 180 days
D)  50 to 100 daysE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 8

Approximately how many cases of HBV are there each year in Canada?

Accepted Answer

A)  250
B)  700
C)  2500
D)  5300E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 9

Treatments for genital HPV infection (warts) include all of the following,EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  cryosurgery.
B)  electrocautery.
C)  antibiotics.
D)  podophyllin.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 10

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding the transmission of HIV?

Accepted Answer

A)  During vaginal intercourse,female-to-male transmission is more likely than male-to-female transmission.
B)  The presence of blisters or sores in the genital area increases the risk of HIV transmission.
C)  HIV can be transmitted from needles or blades used in acupuncture or tattooing if they are shared.
D)  The risk of transfusion-related HIV transmission has decreased dramatically because of testing of the blood supply.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The transmission of HIV from mother to child is called

Accepted Answer

A)  lateral transmission.
B)  gestational transmission.
C)  perinatal transmission.
D)  opportunistic transmission.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 13

The family of viruses that causes genital warts is

Accepted Answer

A)  coronavirus.
B)  norovirus.
C)  human papillomavirus.
D)  herpes simplex virus.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 14

The groups most commonly affected by syphilis are:

Accepted Answer

A)  men ages 15-24.
B)  men ages 20-24.
C)  men ages 20-29.
D)  men ages 30-39.E) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding secondary syphilis?

Accepted Answer

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 D)
F) B) and D)

Question 16

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding genital herpes?

Accepted Answer

A)  After infection,the virus lies dormant in nerve cells and can reactivate at any time.
B)  The virus can be transmitted to a sex partner even if no lesions are present.
C)  Genital herpes is a major risk factor in the transmission of HIV worldwide.
D)  All of these statements are true.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 17

The groups most commonly affected by chlamydia are:

Accepted Answer

A)  women ages 15-24 and men ages 20-29.
B)  women ages 20-29 and men ages 15-24.
C)  women ages 15-24 and men ages 15-24.
D)  women ages 20-29 and men ages 20-29.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 18

The lowest risk sexual activity for HIV transmission is:

Accepted Answer

A)  sex with only one uninfected and totally faithful partner.
B)  hand-genital contact and deep kissing.
C)  abstinence.
D)  sharing of sex toys.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 19

People with AIDS are vulnerable to a number of serious and often fatal opportunistic diseases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which percentage of HIV transmission involves injection drug users?

Accepted Answer

A)  10 percent
B)  17 percent
C)  21 percent
D)  27 percentE) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Exam 13: Sexually Transmitted Infections Stis

Chlamydia affects approximately _____ times as many women as men.

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The lowest rate of chlamydia is found in which province?

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The family of viruses that causes genital warts is

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

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Which percentage of HIV transmission involves injection drug users?

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Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding genital herpes?

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Approximately how many cases of HBV are there each year in Canada?

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Treatments for genital HPV infection (warts) include all of the following,EXCEPT

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The incubation period for HBV is:

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The transmission of HIV from mother to child is called

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To help Molly protect herself from contracting a STI,she should

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The groups most commonly affected by syphilis are:

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Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding secondary syphilis?

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The incubation period for gonorrhea is:

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The groups most commonly affected by chlamydia are:

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

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The lowest risk sexual activity for HIV transmission is:

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People with AIDS are vulnerable to a number of serious and often fatal opportunistic diseases.

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Which of the following has been associated with an increased risk of bacterial vaginosis?

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Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding the transmission of HIV?

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