Oregon Certified Nursing Assistant State Practice Exam

Sexually transmitted infections are passed through sexual contact. Sexual contact includes?

1. Deep kissing

2. Contact of hands with the breasts

3. Holding hands

4. Contact of the mouth with the genitals

The correct answer is: Contact of the mouth with the genitals

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are primarily spread through activities that involve the exchange of bodily fluids or direct contact with infected skin or mucous membranes. Contact of the mouth with the genitals is a direct way in which STIs can be transmitted, as this interaction can involve the exchange of saliva, vaginal secretions, or seminal fluid, all of which can harbor infectious agents. In contrast, while deep kissing may theoretically carry a small risk for certain infections, it is less commonly recognized as a primary route of STI transmission compared to oral-genital contact. Similarly, contact of hands with breasts does not typically involve the exchange of infectious bodily fluids in a way that promotes STI spread. Holding hands is generally considered a non-sexual form of contact with no associated risk for STIs. Therefore, the most direct and recognized method of transmission among the options provided is contact of the mouth with the genitals.