Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of chlamydia?

Accepted Answer

A)   generalized rash
B)   painful urination for males and females
C)   discharge from the penis or vagina
D)   lower abdominal pain in femalesE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 2

In which Canadian territory is the lowest rate of gonorrhea found?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding oral sex and the transmission of HIV?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is responsible for a small but significant number of cases of HIV transmission.
B)   It is the riskiest of all sexual activities.
C)   It has less of a risk of transmission of HIV than anal or vaginal intercourse.
D)   The risk of HIV transmission through oral sex increases if the person performing it has poor oral hygiene.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 4

Transmission of HIV occurs through

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A)   using the same toilet as someone with HIV.
B)   sharing eating utensils with someone with HIV.
C)   hugging someone with HIV.
D)   unprotected sexual intercourse with someone with HIV.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

How long after an individual has had sex with an infected partner, will one develop symptoms of HSV?

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A)   1-2 days
B)   2-20 days
C)   3-5 days
D)   5-10 daysE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

All the following are risk factors for contracting HIV, EXCEPT

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A)   sex with multiple partners.
B)   alcohol and other drug use.
C)   using a condom lubricated with spermicide during vaginal or anal sex.
D)   mutual masturbation.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 7

Up to half the cases of urethritis in men are caused by:

Accepted Answer

A)   HIV.
B)   syphilis.
C)   chlamydia.
D)   herpes.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 8

Approximately how many cases of gonorrhea are reported annually in Canada?

Accepted Answer

A)   5,000
B)   11,000
C)   13,000
D)   20,000E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 9

HIV transmission cannot occur before ejaculation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which one of the following statements is TRUE regarding gonorrhea?

Accepted Answer

A)   Gonorrhea is caused by a bacterium that can survive for several hours on objects such as toilet seats.
B)   There is no effective treatment for gonorrhea.
C)   Gonorrhea is the most prevalent viral STI.
D)   Most women with gonorrhea have no symptoms.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 11

Genital warts are difficult to treat effectively because

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A)   they grow into large clusters on most infected individuals.
B)   available treatments do not eradicate the virus.
C)   the incubation period is very short.
D)   the bacterium that causes them is resistant to most antibiotics.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 12

How many types of HPV are considered cancer-causing?

Accepted Answer

A)   1
B)   5
C)   13
D)   27E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 13

People infected with chlamydia are often symptom free, which increases the chance of their infecting other people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

To help Molly protect herself from contracting a STI, she should do all of the following, EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)   assume responsibility for learning about the various STIs.
B)   avoid asking her partner his/her status before engaging in sexual intercourse.
C)   always have her partner wear a condom during intercourse.
D)   not become intoxicated before entering a sexual situation.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

The hepatitis B virus can be transmitted via all the following, EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)   toilet seats.
B)   toothbrushes.
C)   eating utensils.
D)   razor blades.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 16

List five risk factors for contracting a sexually transmitted infection. Then list at least five strategies for reducing that risk.

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Question 17

The presence of chlamydia can be detected with a routine Pap test.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

For which STI is Molly most at risk?

Accepted Answer

A)   PID
B)   HIV infection
C)   HPV infection
D)   gonorrheaE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 19

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) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 20

HIV can easily become resistant to any given drug.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 13: Sexually Transmitted Infections Stis

Transmission of HIV occurs through

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List five risk factors for contracting a sexually transmitted infection. Then list at least five strategies for reducing that risk.

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Genital warts are difficult to treat effectively because

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Up to half the cases of urethritis in men are caused by:

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To help Molly protect herself from contracting a STI, she should do all of the following, EXCEPT

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How long after an individual has had sex with an infected partner, will one develop symptoms of HSV?

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Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding oral sex and the transmission of HIV?

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

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HIV transmission cannot occur before ejaculation.

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Which one of the following statements is TRUE regarding gonorrhea?

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For which STI is Molly most at risk?

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The presence of chlamydia can be detected with a routine Pap test.

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The hepatitis B virus can be transmitted via all the following, EXCEPT

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In which Canadian territory is the lowest rate of gonorrhea found?

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Approximately how many cases of gonorrhea are reported annually in Canada?

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All the following are risk factors for contracting HIV, EXCEPT

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People infected with chlamydia are often symptom free, which increases the chance of their infecting other people.

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HIV can easily become resistant to any given drug.

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How many types of HPV are considered cancer-causing?

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Which of the following is NOT a symptom of chlamydia?

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