Chapter 45 Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Chapter 45  Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Complete Chapter Questions And Answers
 

Sample Questions

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. In addition to the use of nonbarrier methods of birth control, which factor has led to the dramatic increase of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the last two decades?
a.
asymptomatic disease carriers
b.
careful reporting of STIs
c.
antibiotic-resistant organisms
d.
more sex education programs in schools

ANS: A
Some of the factors that contribute to the increasing incidence of STIs include increase in casual sexual encounters, particularly with unprotected sex; nonbarrier methods of birth control; existence of asymptomatic disease carriers; unfamiliarity with methods of preventing STIs; increased use of alcohol and illegal drugs, including needle sharing among intravenous drug users and trading sex for drugs; and inadequate reporting of STIs.

PTS: 1 DIF: Comprehension REF: White (2010)

2. Which statement regarding sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is TRUE?
a.
Guidelines for reporting STIs are often ignored.
b.
Statistics on STIs are kept only by individual states.
c.
Reporting is required for STIs such as herpes and trichomoniasis.
d.
There is no uniformity in the reporting requirements for STIs.

ANS: D
Widespread public education about the causes, methods of transmission, and methods of preventing STIs (including sex education classes in schools and public service ads on television and radio) is considered the most important factor in combatting the continued increase in incidence of STIs. However, there is no uniformity in the reporting requirements for STIs.

PTS: 1 DIF: Comprehension REF: White (2010)

3. Why do males generally seek health care more readily for symptoms of sexually transmitted infections (STIs)?
a.
They are more health conscious than women.
b.
Their symptoms are more severe, and they are more likely to suffer complications.
c.
Their symptoms are usually more obvious at the onset of the disease.
d.
The male is more likely to transmit the disease to his partner.

ANS: C
Males generally seek health care more readily than females, as their symptoms are usually more obvious at the onset of the disease. Symptoms in females are generally later in developing than those in males.

PTS: 1 DIF: Comprehension REF: White (2010)

4. Which sexually transmitted infection (STI) is known as the “silent STI” because 50% of cases are asymptomatic?
a.
chlamydia
c.
HIV
b.
herpes genitalis virus
d.
syphilis

ANS: A
Chlamydia is known as the “silent STI” because 50% of cases are asymptomatic and usually go untreated.

PTS: 1 DIF: Comprehension REF: White (2010)

5. It is MOST important to remind a pregnant woman being treated for chlamydia to:
a.
take the prescribed medication with milk
b.
prepare for treatment of the baby after delivery
c.
notify her health care provider if symptoms reoccur
d.
repeat cultures when treatment is complete

ANS: D
Pregnant women are treated with erythromycin estolate (Ilosone) or amoxicillin (Amoxil), but they should be cultured again after treatment is completed to confirm the absence of chlamydial infection.

PTS: 1 DIF: Comprehension REF: White (2010)