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Women’s Health Guide: Preventing Infections

1. Which of the following STDs is caused by bacteria?

A. Hepatitis B. Herpes C. HPV D. Syphilis

2. Condoms, when used correctly, can completely eliminate the risk of getting an STD.

A. True B. False

3. Which of the following statements regarding chlamydia is most accurate?

A. Most women with chlamydia show signs of infection. B. Pregnant women with chlamydia cannot pass it to their babies during childbirth. C. Chlamydia, if left untreated, may lead to problems getting pregnant. D. Chlamydia cannot be cured with antibiotics.

4. Which of the following statements is most accurate?

A. The first herpes outbreak often occurs within 2 weeks after contracting the virus from an infected person. B. The first herpes outbreak often occurs within 4 weeks after contracting the virus from an infected person. C. The first herpes outbreak often occurs within 6 weeks after contracting the virus from an infected person. D. The first herpes outbreak often occurs within 8 weeks after contracting the virus from an infected person.

5. A 22-year-old female patient is recently diagnosed with gonorrhea. The patient has questions about gonorrhea. Which of the following counseling points should be included in the discussion of gonorrhea with the patient?

A. Gonorrhea can be treated, but not cured, with antibiotics. B. Stop the antibiotic immediately if side effects are experienced. C. Be sure to finish the antibiotic regimen. D. If left untreated, gonorrhea does not typically lead to problems getting pregnant.

6. Signs of AIDS may include: rapid weight gain, night sweats and fevers.

A. True B. False

7. Which of the following statements regarding syphilis is most accurate?

A. Syphilis can only be cured with antibiotics in the first stage of the disease. B. Syphilis can only be cured with antibiotics in the second stage of the disease. C. Syphilis can be cured with antibiotics in all stages of the disease. D. Syphilis cannot be cured with antibiotics.

8. A 24-year-old female patient is recently diagnosed with trichomoniasis. The patient has questions about trichomoniasis. Which of the following counseling points should be included in the discussion of trichomoniasis with the patient?

A. Trichomoniasis is an infection caused by bacteria. B. Trichomoniasis is an infection caused by a tiny parasite. C. Stop medication treatment immediately if side effects are experienced. D. Trichomoniasis can only affect women.

9. Which of the following statements regarding hepatitis A is most accurate?

A. People with hepatitis A usually improve without treatment and have no lasting liver damage. B. Symptoms of hepatitis A usually last more than 2 years. C. Symptoms of hepatitis A usually last more than 4 years. D. Hepatitis A always leads to liver failure.

10. Hepatitis A vaccine contains live virus.

A. True B. False

11. Which of the following statements regarding hepatitis B is most accurate?

A. Signs of acute hepatitis B can appear within 3 days after an individual gets the virus. B. Signs of acute hepatitis B can appear within 3 weeks after an individual gets the virus. C. Signs of acute hepatitis B can appear within 3 months after an individual gets the virus. D. Signs of acute hepatitis B can appear within 3 years after an individual gets the virus.

12. Bacterial vaginosis is more common in lesbian and bisexual women than in other women.

A. True B. False

13. Which of the following statements regarding vaginal yeast infections is most accurate?

A. A vaginal yeast infection is considered a sexually transmitted disease. B. Yeast may be spread from person to person. C. Pregnancy can decrease the risk of vaginal yeast infections. D. Having many vaginal yeast infections may be a sign of other health problems.

14. In pregnant women, urinary tract infections may result in early labor or early birth.

A. True B. False

15. Which of the following statements is most accurate?

A. Live vaccines should be given within a month before getting pregnant or during pregnancy. B. Live vaccines should be given within a month before getting pregnant but not during pregnancy. C. Inactivated vaccines may not be given at any time before or during pregnancy. D. Inactivated vaccines may be given at any time before or during pregnancy.

16. Which of the following statements is most accurate?

A. The MMR vaccine should be given before pregnancy. B. The MMR vaccine should be given during pregnancy. C. The MMR vaccine should be given during pregnancy if the women is between 9 - 18 years of age. D. The MMR vaccine should be given during pregnancy if the women is over  25 years of age.

17. A 24-year-old pregnant female patient is recently diagnosed with listeriosis. The patient has questions about listeriosis. Which of the following counseling points should be included in the discussion of listeriosis with the patient?

A. Listeriosis can be treated, but not cured, with antibiotics. B. Listeriosis is considered an STD. C. If left untreated, listeriosis can lead to a miscarriage. D. Stop the antibiotic regimen 24 hours after the signs and symptoms of listeriosis dissipate.

18. Toxoplasmosis is an infection caused by a small parasite.

A. True B. False

19. A pregnant women asks for counseling regarding hand hygiene. Which of the following counseling points should be expressed to the patient regarding hand hygiene?

A. When washing the hands, individuals should  continue rubbing hands for at least 5 seconds. B. When washing the hands, individuals should  continue rubbing hands for at least 10 seconds. C. When washing the hands, individuals should  continue rubbing hands for at least 15 seconds. D. When washing the hands, individuals should  continue rubbing hands for at least 20 seconds.

20. Signs of an eye infection may include discomfort and blurred vision.

A. True B. False


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