1. Which of the following is the most commonly reported STI in the United States?
o A) Gonorrhea
o B) Chlamydia
o C) Syphilis
o D) Herpes Simplex Virus
Answer: B
Rationale: Chlamydia is the most frequently reported STI in the U.S. due to its often asymptomatic nature.
2. What is the primary ...
1. Which of the following is the most commonly reported STI in the United States?
o A) Gonorrhea
o B) Chlamydia
o C) Syphilis
o D) Herpes Simplex Virus
Answer: B
Rationale: Chlamydia is the most frequently reported STI in the U.S. due to its often
asymptomatic nature.
2. What is the primary mode of transmission for the Human Immunodeficiency Virus
(HIV)?
o A) Airborne
o B) Blood and sexual contact
o C) Contaminated food
o D) Vector-borne
Answer: B
Rationale: HIV is primarily transmitted through blood and sexual contact.
3. Which STI is known as "the silent epidemic" because many infected individuals do
not exhibit symptoms?
o A) Gonorrhea
o B) Chlamydia
o C) Trichomoniasis
o D) Syphilis
Answer: B
Rationale: Chlamydia is often asymptomatic, leading to its nickname "the silent
epidemic."
4. A patient presents with painful urination and a purulent discharge. Which STI
should the nurse suspect?
o A) Chlamydia
o B) Gonorrhea
o C) Syphilis
o D) HPV
Answer: B
Rationale: Gonorrhea typically presents with painful urination and purulent discharge.
5. Which of the following is a complication of untreated chlamydia in women?
, o A) Cervical cancer
o B) Ectopic pregnancy
o C) Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
o D) Both B and C
Answer: D
Rationale: Untreated chlamydia can lead to both ectopic pregnancy and PID.
6. What is the most effective method of preventing STIs?
o A) Condoms
o B) Oral contraceptives
o C) Abstinence
o D) Regular STI testing
Answer: C
Rationale: Abstinence is the only method that is 100% effective in preventing STIs.
7. What is the primary treatment for gonorrhea?
o A) Acyclovir
o B) Azithromycin
o C) Ceftriaxone
o D) Metronidazole
Answer: C
Rationale: Ceftriaxone is the recommended first-line treatment for gonorrhea.
8. Which STI is associated with the development of genital warts?
o A) Herpes Simplex Virus
o B) Chlamydia
o C) Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
o D) Trichomoniasis
Answer: C
Rationale: Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is associated with the formation of genital
warts.
9. A nurse is teaching a group about STI prevention. Which statement by a participant
indicates a need for further education?
o A) "Using condoms can help reduce the risk of STIs."
o B) "I should get tested for STIs regularly."
o C) "Having sex with only one partner guarantees I won't get an STI."
o D) "Limiting the number of sexual partners reduces my risk."
Answer: C
Rationale: Having sex with one partner does not guarantee protection against STIs
unless both partners are tested and negative.
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