Topic Test#12 (Pass with a 88%) – Flashcards

New research on the treatment of communicable diseases is important because bacteria and viruses can become resistant to treatments. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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 Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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 Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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 Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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 not 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. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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 Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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 Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

If you contract a contagious illness from being bitten by a mosquito, this would be considered contraction through __________. A. airborne contact B. surface contact C. direct contact D. vector contact Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

If the doctor confirmed that a patient had herpes, the most likely prescription would be __________. A. antiviral drugs B. antibiotics C. a vaccine D. antifungal drugs Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Viral STIs are not curable and can only be controlled with medications. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which STI is a common cause of cancer? A. chlamydia B. syphilis C. human papilloma virus D. herpes Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

White blood cells use __________ to help identify foreign substances in the body. A. platelets and white blood cells B. antibodies and antigens C. enzymes and red blood cells D. white blood cells and red blood cells Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

The inflammatory response involves chemical and physical barriers that help protect the body from harmful substances. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Many people infected with tapeworms may be unaware of the infection due to a lack of symptoms. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

After testing positive for an STI, it is important to contact all past sexual partners so they can also be tested. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

If you are diagnosed with athlete's foot, what type of pathogen is causing the infections? A. bacteria B. fungi C. protozoa D. viruses Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

It is safe to swim in pathogen-contaminated water as long as you do not swallow any of the water. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

If your doctor asks you if a tick or mosquito has bitten you recently, what might she be trying to figure out? A. if you have contracted a vector-borne pathogen B. if you are infected with a blood-borne pathogen C. if you have been exposed to airborne pathogen D. if you have come in contact with a pathogen carried on surfaces Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

HIV/AIDS can only be transmitted through sex. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Fungal infections mainly infect the __________. A. skin and lungs B. intestines and skin C. lungs and intestines D. blood and intestines Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

HIV infection through blood transfusions is very rare in the US because all donated blood is carefully screened. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

These single-celled organisms can be pathogenic but some can also be edible. A. bacteria B. viruses C. protozoa Please select the best answer from the choices provided.