Question 1

Which of the following is an effective communication skill that can be used when speaking with one's partner about sexually transmitted infections?

Accepted Answer

When it comes to prevention, it is important to decide in advance (versus in the heat of the moment) what they are comfortable doing.

Question 2

Elsa and Tomas have chosen to engage in only noninsertive sexual activities such as kissing, hugging, mutual touching, and massaging until they both can be tested for STIs.This couple is engaging in ________.

Accepted Answer

Selective abstinence refers to noninsertive sexual activities such as kissing, hugging mutual touching, and massaging.
TRUE-FALSE

Question 3

Jaundice is associated with gonorrhea.

Accepted Answer

Jaundice is not directly associated with gonorrhea. It is a symptom of various liver diseases, infection, or blockage of bile ducts. Gonorrhea, on the other hand, is a sexually transmitted bacterial infection that primarily affects the genitals, rectum, and throat.

Question 4

The Tuskegee Study has been hailed as one of the most important studies to date on how STIs are transmitted.

Accepted Answer

The Tuskegee Study was a 40-year unethical study on the progression of syphilis in African American men, and is not considered a valuable study on STI transmission.

Question 5

Jamie has recently been informed that she has herpes.According to the STI pamphlet herpes infections are extremely common.

Accepted Answer

Herpes infections are indeed extremely common, with an estimated 3.7 billion people worldwide infected with either HSV-1 or HSV-2.

Question 6

One in seven teens report engaging in unprotected intercourse after drinking alcohol or using other drugs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of One in seven teens report engaging in...

Question 7

Sarah is being very smart in terms of her approach to refraining from risky sexual behaviors.Which of the following was NOT one of the suggestions for Sarah on how to have sexually intimate relationships while minimizing her risks for STIs?

Accepted Answer

Effective ways to prevent STIs include celibacy, selective abstinence, and effective communication.

Question 8

People between the ages of 30 and 50 are at the greatest risk for becoming infected with an STI.

Accepted Answer

Individuals aged 15-24 are generally at the highest risk for STIs due to factors like higher rates of new sexual partnerships and inconsistent condom use.

Question 9

Genital warts are the most common STI in the United States.

Accepted Answer

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), genital warts are one of the most common types of sexually transmitted infections in the United States.

Question 10

Gardasil is the first vaccine to prevent cancer in humans.

Accepted Answer

Gardasil is a vaccine that can prevent certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV) infections, which can cause certain types of cancer, including cervical cancer. Therefore, it is the first vaccine to prevent cancer in humans.

Question 11

As long as a man is abstaining from vaginal and anal sex he will be safe from STIs.

Accepted Answer

Although abstaining from vaginal and anal sex reduces the risk of contracting most sexually transmitted infections (STIs), there are other STIs that can be transmitted through skin-to-skin contact or oral sex. Therefore, complete abstinence from any sexual activity is the only surefire way to avoid STIs.

Question 12

In the United States alone, over one million people are living with HIV and AIDS.

Accepted Answer

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as of 2019, there were an estimated 1.2 million people living with HIV in the United States.

Question 13

Sherry is learning about STIs in her health class.Her teacher informs her that approximately half of all people will contract an STI at some point in life.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. According to the World Health Organization, approximately 50% of sexually active people will contract an STI at some point in their lives.

Question 14

When Jeff became infected with HIV, he had no symptoms at all.If symptoms had occurred, they might have resembled those of the common cold or flu.

Accepted Answer

It is possible for someone with HIV to have no symptoms for years, and if symptoms do occur, they may be similar to those of a cold or flu.

Question 15

Jasmine is 12 years old and has just had her first Gardasil shot.According to her doctor, the public health recommendation is that it be given to children between the ages of 9 and 12.

Accepted Answer

The statement in the question is true. The Gardasil vaccine is recommended to be given to children between the ages of 9 and 12 by public health authorities.

Question 16

If you are sexually active, the only way to know for sure that you are free of STIs is to ________.

Accepted Answer

Testing is a way to determine for sure if one is infected.

Question 17

All STIs have clear symptoms.

Accepted Answer

Some STIs can have no symptoms or very mild symptoms that can easily be missed, which is why regular testing is important for sexually active individuals.

Question 18

Typically, the duration and symptoms of the first episode of a genital herpes outbreak is the most severe.

Accepted Answer

This is typically true. The first episode of a genital herpes outbreak is usually the most severe, with symptoms including painful blisters, sores, itching, and flu-like symptoms. Subsequent outbreaks may be less severe and have milder symptoms.

Question 19

The term safe-sex fatigue refers to the feeling of being fed up with always practicing safer sex behaviors.

Accepted Answer

Safe-sex fatigue is a real phenomenon experienced by some individuals who may feel tired or frustrated with consistently practicing safer sex behaviors. This can lead to risky sexual behaviors and a potential increase in sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and unintended pregnancies. It is important to practice safe sex consistently and work on managing safe-sex fatigue through communication, exploration of different safer sex options, and prioritizing one's sexual health.

Question 20

The rate of AIDS is nearly four times higher among men than women.

Accepted Answer

According to the World Health Organization, as of 2019, the HIV prevalence rate among adult men globally is 0.5%, while it is 0.2% among adult women. This means that the rate of AIDS is nearly four times higher among men than women.

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