Question 1

An estimated ________ of those currently infected with HSV-2 have never noticed any signs of the virus and are unaware they are infected.

Accepted Answer

Genital herpes does not always have obvious signs.

Question 2

Which of the following are the prodromal symptoms of genital herpes?

Accepted Answer

The prodromal symptoms of herpes include itching, burning, and pain in the initial outbreak area.

Question 3

Programs that teach teens only abstinence have been found to create an environment that ________.

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that abstinence-only education is ineffective.

Question 4

If Dr.Johnson was a researcher with the Tuskegee Syphilis Study, more than likely he ________.

Accepted Answer

The participants in the Tuskegee Syphilis Study were not told that they were infected.

Question 5

The risk level associated with contracting herpes, genital warts, and pubic lice while having vaginal intercourse with a condom is ________.

Accepted Answer

There may still be a risk of becoming infected with herpes, genital warts, and pubic lice even if using a condom.

Question 6

Viral STIs are ________.

Accepted Answer

Viral STIs are incurable.

Question 7

Particularly with women, many STIs are ________.

Accepted Answer

Most STIs have no symptoms.

Question 8

How many people are infected with HIV worldwide?

Accepted Answer

Millions of people worldwide are infected with HIV, which is why it is considered a pandemic.

Question 9

What does the current research say about the transmission of herpes simplex virus type 2?

Accepted Answer

HSV-2 may be transmitted whether or not the sores are present.

Question 10

In her health class, Joyce learns that kissing poses a risk for which of the following infections?

Accepted Answer

Herpes can be transmitted via kissing.

Question 11

________ are a group of viral, bacterial, and other infections that are spread primarily by sexual behaviors.

Accepted Answer

Sexually transmitted infections can be viral, bacterial, or other infections.

Question 12

Which of the following is an accurate statement regarding viral shedding?

Accepted Answer

The herpes virus can be spread even when there is no sign of infection.

Question 13

Which of the following is a common myth about STIs?

Accepted Answer

STIs can be transmitted the first time one has sex.

Question 14

Approximately 1in ________ people between the ages of 16 and 49 is currently infected with genital herpes in the United States.

Accepted Answer

Genital herpes is found in 1in 6 people between the ages 16 to 49.

Question 15

The participants of the Tuskegee Syphilis Study were ________.

Accepted Answer

The participants of the Tuskegee Syphilis Study were African American men.

Question 16

The primary symptom of the genital herpes infection is ________.

Accepted Answer

The primary symptom of genital herpes is clusters of painful blisters.

Question 17

Herpes simplex virus type 1 is most often the cause of ________.

Accepted Answer

HSV-1 is the virus that typically causes cold sores.

Question 18

This theory suggests that while under the influence of alcohol, people are more likely to focus on immediate, "feel-good" behaviors and discount the more distant, long-term consequences of the activity.

Accepted Answer

Alcohol induction theory suggests that alcohol has a negative impact on safer sex behavior.

Question 19

How many new cases of STIs are diagnosed in the United States each year?

Accepted Answer

Millions of new cases of STIs are diagnosed each year.

Question 20

Abby is diagnosed with an STI.Her symptoms consist of painful sores and blisters in her anal and vaginal area.Abby most likely has ________.

Accepted Answer

Symptoms of genital herpes consist of blisters in the anal and vaginal area.

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