Risks of Sexually Transmitted Infections – Flashcards
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Most STIs are merely an inconvenience, leaving little to no trace after treatment.
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False
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Which of the following is NOT a way to transmit STIs?
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IT IS NOT indirectly touching sex organs IT MAY BE sharing a dinner utensil
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Which of the following statements about first sexual intercourse is TRUE?
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Young people who participate in first sexual intercourse before age 14 are significantly more likely to have more sexual partners throughout their lives.
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Provider referral, self-referral, and contract referral are three strategies used to inform past partners of possible STI infection.
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True
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Which of the following is a TRUE statement about the risk of getting an STI as a teen?
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Teens are more vulnerable to contracting an STI because their bodies are less developed than adults.
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Medication for STIs only need to be taken until the symptoms go away.
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False
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After testing positive for an STI, it is important to contact all past sexual partners so they can also be tested.
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True
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People aged 15 to 24 account for __________ of all people infected by STIs.
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more than half
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Which of the following is NOT a way a mother passes an STI to her child?
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through soiled diapers
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It's possible to contract an STI through a blood transfusion.
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True
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Which of the following activities can spread an STI?
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sharing needles
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Which of the following statements is TRUE if both partners are infected with an STI?
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It is important to abstain from having sex during treatment to prevent reinfections.
