Deck 11: A: Focus on Sexually Transmitted Infections Stis

Question 1

Blood in the semen,discharge from the urethra and discomfort in the lower abdomen or pelvis are symptoms of ______________.

A)epididymitis
B)pelvic inflammatory disease
C)undescended testicles
D)chlamydia

Answer 1

A

Question 2

The increase in STI rates may be partly due to ________________.

A)decreased self efficacy
B)looser morals
C)improved STI testing and reporting
D)improved effectiveness of birth control

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Use of condoms,female condoms and dental dams provide protection from STIs by _____________.

A)chemically neutralizing the sperm
B)preventing the implantation of an embryo on the uterine wall
C)providing a physical barrier between body fluids
D)decreasing the physical sensations associated with sexual activities

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Protecting against STIs involves a mental aspect in which both partners ____________.

A)plan and discuss the past and future
B)merge their bank accounts
C)decide individually that having unprotected sex is worth the risk
D)buy condoms

Question 5

Jennifer and Heather have been dating exclusively for a few months yet they always make sure that they use a _______________ during oral sex.

A)condom
B)dental dam
C)dental floss
D)female condom

Question 6

Alcohol consumption is a contributing factor to the increase in STIs because it ________________.

A)increases blood flow to the penis
B)decreases social inhibitions
C)improves communication skills
D)increases whole body vasodilation

Question 7

Your fiancé has acute onset of pain in one testicle with swelling and tenderness of the epididymis and vas deferens.What is he most likely suffering from?

A)pelvic inflammatory disease
B)gonorrhea
C)chlamydia
D)epididymitis

Question 8

Harjinder comes from a conservative family and is heading off to university.She is concerned she may feel pressure to __________ from her peers.

A)party
B)have 'hook ups'
C)dance erotically
D)smoke

Question 9

You can not contract an STI through ________________.

A)kissing
B)phone sex
C)oral sex
D)penetration

Question 10

Up to 40% of women infected with gonorrhea or chlamydia develop _________________.

A)syphilis
B)premenstrual syndrome
C)genital warts
D)pelvic inflammatory disease

Question 11

The only way to contract an STI is through ________________.

A)physical contact
B)genital contact
C)fluid contact
D)penetration

Question 12

The most common causes of epididymitis are ___________________.

A)congenital
B)overuse
C)gonorrhea and chlamydia
D)syphilis and AIDS

Question 13

Mutual masturbation is generally considered to be a ___________________ risk sexual activity

A)very low
B)low
C)moderate
D)high

Question 14

Many women delay seeking medical care for PID because ________________.

A)it is too embarrassing
B)they do not have a family physician
C)the symptoms are too intense
D)the symptoms are very vague

Question 15

________________ have resulted in some people feeling pressured to have sex because they represent a casual attitude towards it.

A)'Hook ups'
B)Pornographic images
C)Internet images
D)Online dating sites

Question 16

Treatment for epididymitis includes _______________.

A)anti-inflammatory medications
B)antibiotics
C)aspirin
D)surgical removal of the epididymis

Question 17

Matt feels very strongly that sexual intercourse should be reserved for marriage.He and Maria have just started dating and he feels like he should tell her his beliefs but he is feeling some very strong sexual feelings for her.Before going any further with this relationship Matt needs to _____________.

A)buy some condoms
B)talk to Maria about this
C)decide how far he is willing to go sexually
D)tell Maria about his previous sexual partners

Question 18

Some people fear that discussing methods of contraception with their potential partner indicates ____________.

A)a discomfort with intimacy
B)that they have 'loose' morals
C)that they are assuming that sex is in their near future
D)a lack of trust in their partner

Question 19

Krista and Jeff met last month and have been dating ever since.Before they engage in sexual intercourse they should discuss their sexual histories and _________________.

A)get tested for STIs
B)talk to their religious guides
C)continue their sexual behaviour
D)check for any external evidence of STIs

Question 20

It is estimated that 10-15% of women of reproductive age have had at least one episode of _______.

A)PID
B)gonorrhea
C)syphilis
D)chlamydia

Question 21

Outline the ACOG (2008)and American Social Health Association (2011)recommendations to help you reduce your risk of contracting a sexually transmitted infection.

Question 22

Communicating with your partner regarding STIs is a very important step in preventing them.Outline some tips that can help you open the lines of communication.

Question 23

Outline which sexual behaviours are high-risk,moderate-risk,low-risk and no-risk.