Answers25-26 Bryner -- Health Semester 2 course 4th 9wks Section 2Topic Test

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Which of the following is a TRUE statement regarding the discrimination those with HIV/AIDS face?

A
Infected persons are subject to harassment at work.
B
Infected persons are generally accepted by society.
C
Infected persons are the source of HIV misinformation.
D
Infected persons are given substantial educational scholarships.
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When is the BEST time to be treated for an STI?

A
Only after the symptoms of the STI begin to subside should a person seek treatment.
B
When a person starts treatment makes no difference for most STIs.
C
Only after first noticing a symptom of the STI should a person seek treatment.
D
A person should seek treatment the first moment he or she suspects having an STI.
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When is the BEST time to be tested for HIV?

A
immediately after possible exposure
B
two to three weeks after possible exposure
C
approximately eight weeks after possible exposure to the virus
D
three months after possible exposure
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Can a person be exposed to HIV by hugging or shaking hands with an infected person?

A
yes, because the virus can be transmitted through sweat
B
no, because none of the bodily fluids that carry the virus are on the surface of the skin
C
no, not if the skin is completely covered
D
yes, so you can't ever be too safe
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Which of the following is a TRUE statement about the effects of STIs on one's health?

A
In addition to the emotional trauma that an STI can cause, a person can suffer great mental disability as a result of an STI.
B
The physical effects of an STI can be easily hidden because they generally only affect the genital area.
C
If there are no symptoms of the STI, the person can still donate blood because the blood is only rarely affected.
D
all of the above
6

Which STI is a common cause of cancer?

A
chlamydia
B
syphilis
C
human papilloma virus
D
herpes
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Once syphilis enters its third stage, it is no longer curable.

A
T
B
F
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Viral STIs are not curable and can only be controlled with medications.

A
T
B
F
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When HIV becomes AIDS your body will?

A
be able to fight off infection
B
have a T-cell count of greater than 200
C
react the same as everyone else with AIDS
D
have a T-cell count of less than 200
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Which of the following rights does a person with HIV in the US have?

A
the right to be a parent
B
the right to receive a government subsidy
C
the right to donate blood
D
the right to use schedule IV drugs
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Which of the following statements BEST describes the effects of an STI on physical health?

A
A woman who becomes infected runs the risk of having more children.
B
A person with an STI usually has to take medications for a maximum of two weeks.
C
Some STIs can attack vital organs, leading to death or continual major health issues.
D
all of the above
12

Which of the following is not a service offered by public health programs?

A
diagnosis and treatment of disease
B
medical research
C
testing and counseling
D
prevention education
13

It is impossible for infants to contract the HIV virus from their mothers during childbirth. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F
14

Using any kind of protection during sexual intercourse will ensure you do not contract HIV. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F
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If an HIV positive individual has followed treatment exactly as recommended becomes ill with flu-like symptoms and seems to be getting worse instead of better, what is the most likely situation?

A
The flu just takes longer to run its course in an HIV patient and will go away eventually.
B
The individual's CD4+ count should be tested right away because an opportunistic infection in a person with HIV is a sign that the infection may have developed into AIDS.
C
The person probably has a very short life expectancy because the infection has completely taken over.
D
none of the above
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Tobacco can damage the immune system of a person with AIDS.

A
T
B
F
17

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

A
T
B
F
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Can a person be exposed to HIV by washing his or her clothes with the clothes of an infected person?

A
yes, because the virus stays active in anything it touches for a long period of time
B
yes, because the virus can live in any fluid
C
no, because laundry detergent kills the virus
D
no, because the virus is only contained in certain bodily fluids and survives for a limited time outside of the body
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What is the BEST way for a person to determine if he or she is infected with an STI?

A
wait until symptoms appear
B
get tested at a clinic
C
question your partner
D
reference online resources
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Which of the following BEST describes STI symptoms?

A
Symptoms for STIs are similar in nature and severity.
B
Symptoms may not be present even though there is an infection.
C
Visible symptoms are limited to the genital area.
D
Symptoms can be treated with over-the-counter medication

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