Question 1

Which sexually transmitted infection (STI) can lead to an increased risk of HIV infection?&#10;A) Gonorrhea&#10;B) Genital crabs&#10;C) Genital warts&#10;D) Syphilis

Accepted Answer

Evidence indicates that STIs associated with inflammation and genital ulceration, such as syphilis, chancroid, and herpes, increase one's risk of of contracting HIV.

Question 2

What does the nurse consider a priority in the control STIs?&#10;A) Education of the community&#10;B) Partnership with local businesses&#10;C) Reduce the rates of new infections&#10;D) Provide treatment early

Accepted Answer

The priority in the control of STI's is to reduce the rate of new infections and transmissions.

Question 3

The nurse is working in a sexual health clinic. What action does the nurse take to remain compliant with universal case reporting?&#10;A) Report suspected STIs&#10;B) Report past infections&#10;C) Report all diagnoses with positive test results&#10;D) Report positive results after treatment has been completed

Accepted Answer

The nurse should report all diagnoses with positive test results right away in order to stay compliant.

Question 4

Which statement on the incidence of HIV in the United States is correct?&#10;A) The incidence of HIV has increased.&#10;B) Diagnosis of new HIV cases persists at around 80,000 per year.&#10;C) The HIV epidemic peaked in 1980s.&#10;D) HIV is nearly eradicated from the United States.

Accepted Answer

The HIV epidemic peaked in the 1980s. Recently, HIV rates have decreased, but persist around 40,000-50,000 cases per year.

Question 5

When assessing risk behaviors for HIV, what should the nurse consistently ask all clients?&#10;A) Total number of sexual partners&#10;B) Use of birth control pills&#10;C) Alcohol or drug use in the last 3 months&#10;D) Number of new sexual partners in the last 3 months

Accepted Answer

The nurse should assess the number of new sexual partners in the last 3 months, including sexual encounters where condoms were used.

Question 6

What action can the nurse take to increase primary prevention among clients?&#10;A) Provide timely treatment for STIs&#10;B) Prompt reporting of STIs&#10;C) Condom provision&#10;D) Prolonged clinic hours

Accepted Answer

Primary prevention is aimed at preventing disease and promoting health. Condom provision aims to prevent STIs.

Question 7

What action can the nurse take during sexual health history taking to encourage open communication?&#10;A) Ask closed ended questions&#10;B) Avoid eye contact&#10;C) Remain formal and professional throughout the health history&#10;D) Use simple language

Accepted Answer

The nurse should use simple language during the interview, make eye contact, ask open-ended questions, and convey warmth to the client.

Question 8

Which is considered one of the five &#34;Ps&#34; of sexual health history taking?&#10;A) Pills&#10;B) Prevalence&#10;C) Personal attitudes&#10;D) Protection

Accepted Answer

The five "P" of sexual health history taking are partners, prevention, protection, practice, and past history.

Question 9

The nurse is caring for a client who was exposed to HIV but has not yet contracted the disease. What treatment option should the nurse anticipate?&#10;A) Antibiotic therapy&#10;B) Postexposure prophylaxis&#10;C) Inhaled steroid therapy&#10;D) Antiretroviral therapy

Accepted Answer

Client's who have been exposed to HIV, but have not yet contracted the disease can be treated with postexposure prophylaxis therapy.

Question 10

Which does the nurse identify as a risk factor for teenage pregnancy?&#10;A) Feeling overwhelmed at school&#10;B) Bullying&#10;C) Involvement with the community&#10;D) Lack of ambition

Accepted Answer

Risk factors for teenage pregnancy include low aspiration, low to no ambition, poor education capacity, poor achievement, and abandonment of school.

Deck 9: Sexually Transmitted Infections and Hiv: Requirements for Surveillance Systems, Policy Regulations, Control, and Prevention