The nurse is providing community education to a large group of high school students about the characteristics of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Which characteristics would be beneficial for the students to understand?
Select all that apply.
1. Most STIs can be prevented by the use of latex condoms.
2. STIs cannot occur from the first sexual experience.
3. For treatment to be effective, both partners must be treated for STIs.
4. There are few complications resulting from delayed treatment of STIs.
5. A person with multiple sexual partners is at a greater risk for STIs.
Question 2A patient diagnosed with herpes simplex II is concerned about sexual relations. What information should be provided to the patient?
1. The infection can be transmitted only when lesions are present.
2. The infection can be prevented with condom use.
3. Sexual relations must be avoided during the prodromal period and for at least 10 days after the lesions are healed.
4. Sexual activity is permissible once the lesions have dried out.
Question 3The nurse is reviewing a list of patients seen in the community clinic. Which patients should the nurse identify as having a reportable sexually transmitted disease?
Select all that apply.
1. aged 26 with bacterial vaginosis
2. aged 32 with syphilis
3. aged 16 with gonorrhea
4. aged 17 with trichomonas
5. aged 22 with vaginal candidiasis
Question 4During a physical examination a young patient asks for information about birth control. What information in the patient's history should the nurse use to guide teaching?
Select all that apply.
1. multiple sex partners
2. no use of condoms
3. lives with grandmother
4. aged 15
5. allergic to penicillin
Question 5A patient is experiencing a painless, ulcerated area on her labia. What should the nurse suspect is occurring with this patient?
1. herpes simplex II
2. syphilis
3. condylomata acuminata
4. gonorrhea
Question 6A patient asks which method of contraception will provide the greatest protection against sexually transmitted infections. What method should the nurse recommend?
1. oral contraceptives
2. male condoms
3. sponges
4. spermicides
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