Question 1

Almost nine in ten undergraduates are sexually active,and the majority use condoms during vaginal intercourse.

Accepted Answer

While many undergraduates are sexually active, the proportion that is sexually active and the percentage who use condoms vary widely across different studies and populations, making it inaccurate to assert such specific figures without referencing a particular study or dataset.

Question 2

All STI pathogens hate light,cold,and dryness.

Accepted Answer

Most STI pathogens are sensitive to light, cold temperatures, and dry environments, which means they can be temporarily inhibited or killed in these conditions. This is why using condoms, washing hands, and maintaining proper hygiene practices can help reduce the risk of STI transmission.

Question 3

For those who abstain from vaginal or anal intercourse,other sexual activity (e.g.,oral sex)can expose them to STIs.

Accepted Answer

Other sexual activities, including oral sex, can transmit STIs such as herpes, syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia. It is important to practice safe sex and use protection to reduce the risk of transmission.

Question 4

The first sign of syphilis is a skin rash.

Accepted Answer

The first sign of syphilis is typically a small, painless sore called a chancre, not a skin rash. The rash usually appears in the secondary stage of the infection.

Question 5

"Expedited partner therapy" involves ____.

Accepted Answer

Expedited partner therapy involves providing medications to an infected person to give to their partners to prevent the spread of sexually transmitted infections. This approach is particularly useful for treating partners who may not seek medical care or for whom follow-up may be difficult.

Question 6

A chancroid is best described as a sexually transmitted ____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A chancroid is best described as a...

Question 7

From the perspective of sexual activity,making out and masturbation are examples of ____ behavior.

Accepted Answer

Noninsertive behavior refers to sexual activity that does not involve penetration, such as making out or masturbation. The other options are not applicable or not accurate.

Question 8

Sex partners engaging in oral sex should ____.

Accepted Answer

Brushing or flossing teeth immediately before oral sex can create small cuts or abrasions in the mouth, increasing the risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). It's safer to avoid both actions right before engaging in oral sex.

Question 9

Kaposi's sarcoma is best identified as a ____.

Accepted Answer

Kaposi's sarcoma is a cancer that is strongly associated with untreated or advanced HIV infection. It is caused by a virus called Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV) which is more common in people with weakened immune systems, such as those with HIV. Therefore, it is considered as a secondary cancer associated with AIDS.

Question 10

In men,untreated gonorrhea can spread to the prostate gland,testicles,bladder,and kidneys.

Accepted Answer

Gonorrhea can spread to other parts of the male reproductive and urinary systems if left untreated.

Question 11

Men and women share similar risks for developing STIs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Men and women share similar risks for...

Question 12

Within ____ of having sex for the first time,half of teenage girls may acquire an STI​

Accepted Answer

The answer of Within ____ of having sex for the...

Question 13

Which slang term is a reference to public lice?

Accepted Answer

"Crabs" is a slang term that refers to public lice.

Question 14

Most people who become infected with human papillomavirus (HPV)do not have any symptoms,and the infection clears on its own

Accepted Answer

This is true. Most people infected with HPV do not have any symptoms, and their immune system clears the infection within two years. However, some strains of HPV can cause genital warts or lead to certain types of cancer. It is important for individuals to get regular screening and vaccinations to protect against HPV-related illnesses.

Question 15

HIV infection is associated with a variety of HIV-related diseases,including various cancers and dangerous infections such as tuberculosis.

Accepted Answer

HIV weakens the immune system, putting individuals at a higher risk for developing various infections and cancers. Tuberculosis is a known opportunistic infection that frequently affects those living with HIV.

Question 16

Male condoms reduce the risk of transmission of an STI by ____ percent.

Accepted Answer

Male condoms are estimated to reduce the risk of transmission of STIs by about 50 to 80 percent, depending on the specific STI and correct usage.

Question 17

About one in five men and one in nine women have genital herpes.

Accepted Answer

The answer of About one in five men and one...

Question 18

Typically,STIs are spread via ____.

Accepted Answer

STIs are typically spread through direct contact with infected body fluids, such as semen, vaginal secretions, blood, or breast milk. Some STIs can also be spread through skin-to-skin contact during sexual activity. Casual contact, expectoration, needles, and fecal discharge are not common routes of transmission for STIs.

Question 19

Trichomoniasis is the most common vaginal infection in women ages 15 to 44.

Accepted Answer

Bacterial vaginosis is the most common vaginal infection in women ages 15 to 44, not trichomoniasis.

Question 20

Marlene has an outbreak of painful red bumps on her mouth.She may have contracted which STI?

Accepted Answer

Painful red bumps on the mouth are a common symptom of herpes simplex, which is a sexually transmitted infection. The other options do not typically present with this symptom.

Quiz 11: Lowering Your Risk of Sexually Transmitted Infections