Question 1

Which of the following would likely not be taught in abstinence-only sex education?&#10;A) One should attain self-sufficiency before engaging in sexual activity.&#10;B) There are several different sexual orientations.&#10;C) How alcohol and drug use increase vulnerability to sexual advances.&#10;D) Sexual activity should only occur in a monogamous relationship in the context of marriage.

Accepted Answer

Abstinence-only sex education typically focuses on promoting abstinence until marriage and often does not cover topics related to sexual orientations or diverse sexual identities.

Question 2

What was the main ethical violation of the Tuskegee Study?&#10;A) Babies were switched at birth without parental knowledge or consent.&#10;B) Mentally ill women were forcibly sterilized.&#10;C) Pregnant teenagers were given abortion pills without their knowledge or consent.&#10;D) Men with syphilis were not informed of their diagnoses or treatment options.

Accepted Answer

The Tuskegee Study's main ethical violation was that men with syphilis were not informed of their diagnosis and were deliberately left untreated to study the progression of the disease, even after effective treatment became available.

Question 3

Which of the following is not a long-acting reversible contraceptive?&#10;A) Progestin-releasing IUD&#10;B) Contraceptive implant&#10;C) Oral contraceptives&#10;D) Copper IUD

Accepted Answer

Oral contraceptives are not considered long-acting reversible contraceptives because they require daily administration, unlike IUDs and implants which provide long-term contraception without daily action.

Question 4

What happens during the plateau stage of sexual arousal?&#10;A) Bodily sensations are intensified&#10;B) A person cannot become more aroused&#10;C) Those engaging in sexual activity are overstimulated and must slow down&#10;D) The body becomes acclimated to the sensations

Accepted Answer

During the plateau stage of sexual arousal, bodily sensations are intensified as the body prepares for orgasm.

Question 5

Which of the following is not a recommendation for preconception health?&#10;A) Get chronic conditions until control&#10;B) Make sure to get plenty of folic acid&#10;C) Eliminate the exposure to toxic substances&#10;D) Stay off one's feet as much as possible

Accepted Answer

Staying off one's feet as much as possible is not a standard recommendation for preconception health. Preconception health focuses on managing chronic conditions, ensuring adequate nutrient intake like folic acid, and avoiding toxic substances.

Question 6

Gonorrhea is a viral STD.

Accepted Answer

Gonorrhea is a bacterial sexually transmitted disease caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae, not a virus.

Question 7

Low birth weight puts babies at higher risk of developmental disabilities.

Accepted Answer

Low birth weight is associated with an increased risk of developmental disabilities due to potential complications and health issues that can affect growth and development.

Question 8

A vaccine is available that can prevent several strains of HPV infection.

Accepted Answer

Vaccines like Gardasil and Cervarix are available and can protect against multiple strains of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV), which are responsible for causing cervical cancer and other HPV-related diseases.

Question 9

A woman who has enough fatty acids in her body before getting pregnant can prevent neural tube defects in a child.

Accepted Answer

Neural tube defects are primarily prevented by adequate intake of folic acid, not fatty acids, before and during early pregnancy.

Question 10

Coercion is not considered sexual assault.

Accepted Answer

Coercion involves pressuring or manipulating someone into sexual activity against their will, which is considered a form of sexual assault.

Deck 5: Beyond the Birds the Bees: Sexual Reproductive Health