Risks of Sexually Transmitted Infections Answers

When taking medication, you should always __________.A.tell your doctor about other medication you may be takingB.stop immediately after the symptoms disappearC.take as much as needed to feel betterD.refer to online resources for dosage recommendations

Which of the following is NOT a way a mother passes an STI to her child?A.during pregnancyB.during deliveryC.through breast-feedingD.through soiled diapers

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

Which of the following statements is TRUE if both partners are infected with an STI?A.It is not important to abstain from having sex during treatment since both partners are already infected.B.It is important to abstain from having sex during treatment to prevent reinfections.C.It is important to abstain from sex during treatment even though it's not possible to reinfect the same person.D.It is not important to abstain from having sex because both partners are receiving the same type of treatment.

People aged 15 to 24 account for __________ of all people infected by STIs.A.more than a quarterB.less than halfC.more than halfD.less than a quarter

Medication for STIs only need to be taken until the symptoms go away.

Which of the following activities can spread an STI? A.giving bloodB.using public toiletsC.swimming in public poolsD.sharing needles

After testing positive for an STI, it is important to contact all past sexual partners so they can also be tested.

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.

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