Question

1. Name 4 types of sexually transmitted pathogens.

2. STI’s cannot be transmitted unless a person has signs & symptoms of the disease? True or False

3. All are reasons college students are at high risk for STI’s EXCEPT? A. College students underestimate their risk of STI’s. B. Students participate in unprotected sex because of their lack of knowledge regarding STI’s. C. Students often feel the risk factors do not apply to them despite their knowledge of STI’s. D. Students participate in unprotected sex as a direct result of being intoxicated.

4. Which one of the following statements regarding Sexually Transmitted Infection is FALSE? A. STI’s are often silent diseases. B. STI’s are high on college campuses & nursing homes. C. STI’s are linked to infertility. D. All STI’s can be cured with treatment.

5. The highest risk of sexual behavior is? A. Fellatio. B. Hand-Genital Contact. C. Unprotected Anal Sex. D. Group Masturbation.

6. The key to preventing a Sexually Transmitted Infection is A. Screening B. Treatment C. Education D. Diagnosis

7. The second defense against STI’s after abstinence is A. serial monogamy. B. consistent use of a condom. C. avoid coitus. D. avoid cunnilingus.

8. List at least 3 place you can get tested for an STI. A. ________________________ B. ____________________ C. ________________________

8. Sexual responsibility includes: A. _________________________ B. _______________________ C. _________________________ D. _______________________

Answer 1

1)ans)
Sexually transmitted pathogens (STI), in particular Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Mycoplasma, Ureaplasma and Trichomonas, often lead to inflammation of the urogenital tract. Untreated, they may ascend and eventually lead to infertility.

2) ans) False

A person can have an STI without having obvious symptoms of disease or have very mild symptoms until the disease progresses to pelvic inflammatory disease.Common symptoms of STIs include vaginal discharge, urethral discharge or burning in men, genital ulcers, and abdominal pain. If untreated, gonorrhea can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease.

3) ans) A. College students underestimate their risk of STI’s.

4)ans ) B. STI’s are high on college campuses & nursing homes.

5) ans). C. Unprotected Anal Sex

Risky sexual behavior includes unprotected intercourse,multiple sex partners, and illicit drug use. The use of alcohol and illicit drugs greatly increases the risk of gonorrhea, chlamydia, trichomoniasis, hepatitis B, and HIV/AIDS.