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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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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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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
4

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.
5

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.
6

According to the lecture, over 42 million people have died from AIDS. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F
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Counselors do NOT provide which service during treatment?

A
safe-sex education
B
testing process
C
registering your personal information
D
providing test results
8

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

A
more than a quarter
B
less than half
C
more than half
D
less than a quarter
9

A person who begins to feel fatigued and notices his or her skin and eyes beginning to appear yellow a few months after sex with a person who was possibly infected with an STI should be tested for which of the following STIs?

A
HIV
B
hepatitis B
C
herpes
D
gonorrhea
10

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

A
T
B
F
12

Oral sex is less risky than other forms of sexual activity regarding the transmission of HIV.

A
T
B
F
13

If tattoo needles are sterilized, the chances of HIV infections are greatly reduced.

A
T
B
F
14

Which of the following can be a symptom of AIDS?

A
severe weight loss
B
elevated blood pressure
C
heart murmurs
D
all of the above
15

An expecting mother's STI can put the life of the unborn baby at risk.

A
T
B
F
16

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

A
T
B
F
17

Which of the following fluids CANNOT transmit HIV?

A
tears
B
semen
C
blood
D
vaginal fluid
18

Generally speaking, which type of STI is generally NOT life-threatening?

A
bacterial
B
viral
C
parasitic
D
all of the above
19

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

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

A
Teens are more vulnerable to contracting an STI because their immune systems are younger and therefore more resilient.
B
Teens are more vulnerable to contracting an STI because their bodies are less developed than adults.
C
Teens are more vulnerable to contracting an STI because they participate in less risky behaviors than adults.
D
Teens are more vulnerable to contracting an STI because they make up less of the total population in relation to adults.

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