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Which of the following activities can spread an STI?

giving blood

using public toilets

swimming in public pools

sharing needles

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Which of the following statements about first sexual intercourse is TRUE?

People who abstain from first sexual intercourse until marriage are more likely to acquire an STI.

Young people who participate in first sexual intercourse before age 14 are significantly more likely to have more sexual partners throughout their lives.

Young people who engage in first sexual intercourse before the age of 14 are more well-rounded.

none of the above

Which of the following is NOT a way a mother passes an STI to her child?

during pregnancy

during delivery

through breast-feeding

through soiled diapers

It's possible to contract an STI through a blood transfusion.

Which of the following is a TRUE statement about the risk of getting an STI as a teen?

Teens are more vulnerable to contracting an STI because their immune systems are younger and therefore more resilient.

Teens are more vulnerable to contracting an STI because their bodies are less developed than adults.

Teens are more vulnerable to contracting an STI because they participate in less risky behaviors than adults.

Teens are more vulnerable to contracting an STI because they make up less of the total population in relation to adults.

There are significantly more STIs today than there were thirty years ago.

Provider referral, self-referral, and contract referral are three strategies used to inform past partners of possible STI infection.

People aged 15 to 24 account for __________ of all people infected by STIs.

more than a quarter

less than half

more than half

less than a quarter

Some people are immune to STIs and don't require testing.

Most STIs are merely an inconvenience, leaving little to no trace after treatment.

Which of the following is a common misperception about STI transmission?

Some STIs can be transmitted by oral contact.

Some STIs can be transmitted by skin-to-skin contact.

All STIs require medication or a doctor's treatment.

All STIs can only be transmitted through intercourse.

Most STIs are merely an inconvenience, leaving little to no trace after treatment.

When taking medication, you should always __________.

tell your doctor about other medication you may be taking

stop immediately after the symptoms disappear

take as much as needed to feel better

refer to online resources for dosage recommendations