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Risks of Sexually Transmitted Infections — Unit test Answers

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A student who has trouble hearing and must have a written copy of class lectures in order to participate in class is considered to have which of the following?

A
vision disability
B
activity limitation
C
participation restriction
D
impairment
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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
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It is safe to swim in pathogen-contaminated water as long as you do not swallow any of the water.

A
T
B
F
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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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Which statement is TRUE regarding contagious infections?

A
Bacterial infections are common and are best treated with antiviral medications.
B
Viral infections are highly variable and need to be treated with antibiotics that are specific for the particular virus.
C
Treatment for fungal infections varies depending on their location and severity.
D
Protozoan infections are uncommon and can be treated and prevented with vaccines.
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Prenatal care is not necessary until the first trimester has ended. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F
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A mother should do all of the following EXCEPT:

A
avoid gaining over 35 pounds
B
avoid alcohol
C
avoid smoking
D
increase calorie intake by 500 calories to support the unborn fetus
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In general, which factor is NOT critical when pregnant?

A
getting regular prenatal checkups
B
avoiding tobacco
C
avoiding drugs and alcohol
D
weighing yourself daily
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Which of the following is NOT a disability protected by law?

A
Down syndrome
B
birth complications that limit motor skill development
C
amputation of a leg
D
blurred vision that is a symptom of eye surgery
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An expecting mother's STI can put the life of the unborn baby at risk.

A
T
B
F
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To stay abstinent, one should __________.

A
practice refusal skills
B
practice avoidance techniques
C
set limits and stick to them
D
all of the above
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If you wanted to reduce your risk of contracting a communicable disease you could __________.

A
take steps to reduce your immune health
B
avoid touching your shoes or clothing
C
wash your hands often
D
start smoking
53

As a result of education and law enforcement, negative attitudes toward the disabled are rare in society today.

A
T
B
F
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The pituitary gland is located in the brain and controls __________.

A
skin conditions
B
the rest of the endocrine glands
C
the regeneration of nerve cells
D
involuntary motor skills
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Which of the following is a viral infection that most adults contract 2 to 4 times a year?

A
bacterial pneumonia
B
strep throat
C
influenza
D
the common cold
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Everyone experiences a period of __________ during puberty.

A
little change
B
emotional and mental stability
C
reduced height and weight
D
rapid change
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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
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If a disabled person is traveling by airplane and cannot enter the airplane or buckle the seatbelt without assistance, what does the Air Carrier Act require from the airline?

A
that the airline provide adaptive seating for the disabled
B
that an employee of the airline sit with the disabled person during the flight
C
that an employee of the airline assist the disabled person in preparing to take off
D
that the airline provide the person with a ticket for another flight
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The adolescent period can be divided into early, middle, and late periods.

A
T
B
F
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Select the description that would represent a pathogen that would be considered a virus.

A
genetic material that is surrounded by a protein coat and uses a host cell to reproduce
B
a single-celled organism that infects animals and plants
C
an organism that feeds off others in order to gain its nutrients
D
a single-celled organism that can be a parasite

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