As reported in the 2003-2004 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, at least one in four adolescents had a least one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and STIs are among the most common infectious diseases nationwide
. What is one of the most important strategies recommended by the CDC for reducing the spread of HIV?
A) Excluding students from school who have symptoms of STIs
B) Screening adolescents and adults age 13 to 64
C) Requiring parents to take their adolescent children for treatment
D) Keeping detailed records of all new cases of STIs in people age 15 to 24
Question 2
A multidisciplinary team consisting of nurse practitioners, educators, school nurses, social service workers, and other professionals should collaborate to meet the needs of children and adolescents involving teenage pregnancy.
Using knowledge of pregnancy prevention, what are successful strategies for preventing adolescent pregnancy?
1. Responsible sexual behavior education
2. Abstinence education
3. Mandated religion education on sex practices
4. Improved contraceptive counseling
5. Confidential reproductive services
A) 1, 2, 3, 4
B) 1, 2, 3, 5
C) 1, 2, 4, 5
D) 2, 3, 4, 5
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