STI part 1

Which of the following is a possible route of STI transmission?

• Vaginal or anal sex only

• Oral, vaginal, or anal sex; parenteral blood exposure; perinatal transmission

• Only through symptomatic partners

• Only via unprotected intercourse

Which patient is MOST at risk for acquiring an STI?

• A 70-year-old woman who is postmenopausal and uses condoms consistently

• A 22-year-old male who has had multiple sexual partners and uses IV drugs

• A married couple in a mutually monogamous relationship for 15 years

• A 30-year-old woman who does not consume alcohol and has a single partner

A patient states, “I don’t want anyone to know I’m here for STI testing.” The nurse’s best response is:

• Don’t worry, no one will find out unless your family asks.

• Confidentiality and privacy are ensured so you can make informed choices.

• You should tell your employer so they are aware of your status.

• It depends on whether you test positive for an infection.

Which of the following is part of the “5 Ps” of taking a sexual history?

• Prescription medications

• Practices (types of sexual activity)

• Past psychiatric history

• Partner’s occupation

Which statement about gender and STIs is correct?

• Women are less easily infected than men.

• Transgender women have lower HIV rates than cisgender men.

• Women often have asymptomatic infections.

• Postmenopausal women have no risk for STIs.

Human trafficking victims with STIs should be interviewed:

• Only with their partner present

• Privately, without the accompanying person

• By law enforcement only

• With a family member interpreting

Which practice represents safe sex education?

• Use lambskin condoms because they prevent HIV

• Dental dams during oral-genital sex

• Avoid condoms if both partners are monogamous

• Douching reduces STI risk

Which diagnostic test is used for HPV?

• Cervical swab

• Blood test

• Urine culture

• Oral swab

Which test is used to diagnose syphilis?

• Cervical swab

• Rapid plasma reagin (RPR) blood test

• Urine test

• Viral culture

Which test is used for gonorrhea or chlamydia?

• Cervical or urine NAAT swab

• Serum antibody

• Stool culture

• Ultrasound