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week 5: chapter 31 Flashcards

1
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What is the most prevalent reportable bacterial sexually transmitted infection (STI) seen in Canada?
a. Genital herpes
b. Gonorrhea
c. Hepatitis B
d. Chlamydia

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d. Chlamydia

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A nurse is working with a new immigrant group to prevent STIs. What is the nurse most
likely to encounter with this population?
a. Ability to seek out health services
b. Positive beliefs surrounding traditional herbal medicine
c. Good access to translated resources
d. Low stress levels within the group

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b. Positive beliefs surrounding traditional herbal medicine

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A nurse is working with injection drug users. What infection is the nurse most
concerned about preventing in this population?
a. Hepatitis B
b. Hepatitis A
c. Syphilis
d. Genital herpes

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a. Hepatitis B

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Jo has a 10-year history of injection drug use and uses a safer injection facility. What city does Jo live in?
a. Toronto
b. Winnipeg c. Halifax
d. Vancouver

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d. vancouver

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The local health department recognized that there are high rates of various STIs among women who work as exotic dancers. Which intervention has the best chance of success in reducing the high rates of STIs?
a. Encouraging women to work at large box stores instead of dancing
b. Supplying free condoms to the dancers
c. Installing condom machines in the washrooms of strip clubs
d. Working with the strip club employers and dancers to develop a peer education
program

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d. Working with the strip club employers and dancers to develop a peer education
program

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Leslie is 50 years old and presents at the community health centre with complaints of anal discharge and bloody stools. Leslie does not use condoms with common-law partner Terry. What testing should the nurse offer to provide Leslie?
a. Gonorrhea and chlamydia
b. Syphilis and genital herpes
c. Genital warts
d. Candidiasis

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a. Gonorrhea and chlamydia

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Tony is seen by a nurse at the STI clinic. The nurse observes red tracks and bumps in the genital area around his groin and thighs. Tony reports itchiness in the same region. What sexually transmitted infection should the nurse suspect?
a. Trichomoniasis
b. Pubic lice
c. Scabies
d. Genital herpes

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c. scabies

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What would be an appropriate method of testing for chlamydia?
a. Culture of the fluid drawn from a sore b. Dark-field microscopy
c. Blood test
d. Urine testing

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d. urine testing

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Thomas has contracted herpes from his new partner. How will this STI be treated?
a. There is no cure
b. Antivirals
c. Laser therapy
d. A course of antibiotics

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b. antivirals

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Which are typical acute HIV symptoms that occur two to four weeks after infection?
a. Itchiness and red bumps on the skin
b. Flu-like symptoms and fever
c. Pain and fluid-filled blisters
d. Lower abdominal pain and burning on urination

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b. flu-like symptoms and fever

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Q

In 2012, what percentage of all positive adult HIV tests was among the men who have
sex with men (MSM)?
a. 31
b. 45
c. 50
d. 19

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c. 50

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A nurse is utilizing a harm reduction approach to prevent the spread of blood borne
infections. What would be an appropriate strategy to meet this goal?
a. Increasing clients’ access to bleaching kits and clean needles
b. Providing the HPV vaccine (Gardasil) for free to girls in grade 6
c. Offering chlamydia urine testing in outreach vans
d. Promoting an abstinence-only approach with teens

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a. Increasing clients’ access to bleaching kits and clean needles

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Juan is HIV positive and attending the STI clinic. Adriana, the community health nurse is communicating to Juan that in addition to being HIV positive, Juan also has Syphilis. Which of the following statements is true about this situation?
a. Juan is more likely to transmit HIV to his unaffected partner
b. Juan is less likely to transmit HIV to his unaffected partner
c. Juan odds of transmitting HIV to his unaffected partner are no less and no greater than if he did not have HIV
d. Juan should decide to abstain from having sexual intercourse with any partners.

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a. Juan is more likely to transmit HIV to his unaffected partner

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Which of the following is true representation of the term vertical transmission?
a. An HIV positive male transmitting HIV to his unaffected male partner
b. An HIV positive male transmitting HIV to his infant
c. An HIV positive female transmitting HIV to her unaffected male partner
d. An HIV positive female transmitting HIV to her infant

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d. An HIV positive female transmitting HIV to her infant

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Which of the following are classified as bacterial sexually transmitted infections?
a. Chlamydia, scabies, and herpes
b. Syphilis, candidiasis, and human papillomavirus
c. Gonorrhea, syphilis, and chlamydia
d. Vaginitis, hepatitis A, and gonorrhea

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c. Gonorrhea, syphilis, and chlamydia

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Carmen is working with a group of university students to implement an awareness campaign about the importance of obtaining regular Papanivolaou tests. Which of the following pieces of information is relevant for Carmen to include in the awareness campaing?
a. Half of adults with hepatitis B will not show specific symptoms
b. Some human papillomavirus strains can cause abnormal cell changes on the cervix
c. Symptoms for genital herpes include burning while urinating and flu-like symptoms
d. Vaginitis is the most common reasons for gynecologic visits

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b. some human papillomavirus strains can cause abnormal cell changes on the cervix

17
Q

In 2011, what percentage of Canadians infected with HIV are unaware of their HIV status?
a. 50% b. 75% c. 45% d. 25%

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d. 25%

18
Q

Carlita is seeking care for vaginitis. What information should the community health
nurse give Carlita about the most common cause of vaginitis?
a. Bacterial vaginosis is the most common cause of vaginitis and is not usually sexually transmitted
b. Viral vaginosis is the most common cause of vaginitis and is not usually sexually transmitted
c. Bacterial vaginosis is the most common cause of vaginitis in is usually sexually transmitted
d. Viral vaginosis is the most common cause of vaginitis and is usually sexually transmitted

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a. Bacterial vaginosis is the most common cause of vaginitis and is not usually sexually transmitted

19
Q

In Canada, what is the national rate of HIV-positive infections?
a. 12.5 per 100,000 persons
b. 3.5 per 100,000 persons
c. 5.9 per 100,000 persons
d. 8.9 per 100,000 persons

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c. 5.9 per 100,000 persons

20
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Heidi is working with high school students to discuss the importance of safe sex practices. The students appear uninterested and distracted. What should Heidi be worried about?
a. Students are aware of where to obtain treatment for potential STIs and will seek out services
b. Students are apathetic about hearing about and complying with safer-sex messages
c. Students already are aware of safer-sex messages and will comply if they engage in sexual activity
d. Students may not be engaging in sexual activity so this information is not relevant at this this

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b. Students are apathetic about hearing about and complying with safer-sex messages

21
Q

Which of the following statements true about the Aboriginal population in
Canada?
a. Aboriginal people have disproportionately high rates of STIs compared to non- Aboriginal people
b. Non-Aboriginal people have disproportionately high rates of STIs compared to Aboriginal people
c. Aboriginal people have proportionally appropriate rates of STIs compared to non-Aboriginal people
d. Aboriginal people have equal rates of STIs compared to non-Aboriginal people

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a. Aboriginal people have disproportionately high rates of STIs compared to non- Aboriginal people

22
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Which of the following statements is true of inmates in Canada’s correctional facilities?
a. Inmates have disproportionately high rates of STIs compared to non- Inmates
b. Non-inmates have disproportionately high rates of STIs compared to Inmates
c. Inmates have proportionally appropriate rates of STIs compared to noninmates
d. Inmates have equal rates of STIs compared to non-inmates

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a. Inmates have disproportionately high rates of STIs compared to non- Inmates

23
Q

Which of the following terms is used to describe “a program-planning process that applies commercial marketing concepts and techniques to promote voluntary behavior change”?
a. Needle exchange programs
b. Harm reduction programs
c. Social marketing programs
d. Capacity building programs

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c. Social marketing programs

24
Q

Timothy is working to increase the ability of his clients to promote their sexual health.
What is Timothy engaging in?
a. Harm reduction
b. Capacity building
c. Social marketing
d. Health protection

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b. Capacity building

25
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Sangeeta is a community health nurse who works with clients who are at increased risk of obtaining blood-borne pathogens. Why do blood-borne pathogens need special consideration?
a. Because they are only transmitted via using unclean needles
b. Because they are only transmitted via sexual intercourse
c. Because they are not solely transmitted by sexual activity
d. Because they are only transmitted via blood transfusions

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c. Because they are not solely transmitted by sexual activity

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