Women's Health Pre-Test Questions
Course Introduction
Women's Health is an interdisciplinary course that examines the unique biological, psychological, and social factors influencing health and well-being throughout womens lives. The course covers topics such as reproductive health, sexual health, pregnancy, aging, nutrition, mental health, and common disease risks and prevention strategies specific to women. It also explores health disparities, the impact of culture and society on womens healthcare access, policy implications, and advances in women-centered medical research and care. Students gain a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and advancements in the field, empowering them to advocate for womens health in personal, professional, and community settings.
Recommended Textbook
Contemporary Womens Health Issues for Today and the Future 5th Edition by
Available Study Resources on Quizplus
16 Chapters
828 Verified Questions
828 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/study-set/3092 Page 2
Cheryl A. Kolander
Chapter 1: Introducing Womens Health
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
40 Verified Questions
40 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/61290
Sample Questions
Q1) The first woman to receive a medical degree in the U.S.was Dorthea Dix.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q2) In 1963, U.S.women made 58 cents for every dollar earned by men.The legislation passed this same year as an attempt to remediate a lack of gender equity in salary was called:
A)Civil Rights Act
B)Equal Pay Act
C)Paycheck Fairness Act
D)Gender Equity Act
Answer: B
Q3) As of the 1990s the majority of human subject studies had been performed on white males.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Page 3
Chapter 2: Becoming a Wise Consumer
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
65 Verified Questions
65 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/61289
Sample Questions
Q1) There are a number of important questions to ask a physician or pharmacist if you are taking prescription medication.Select the one question below that is least important to ask.
A)What are the side-effects?
B)How do I take the medicine
C)When can I have a refill?
D)What foods and beverages do I avoid?
Answer: C
Q2) The Privacy Rule, established by HIPAA, requires all but:
A)information on patient privacy rights are provided for individuals
B)hospitals and private practices adopt privacy procedures
C)medical information be provided for family members
D)patient medical records be private and secure
Answer: C
Q3) To report unprofessional or unethical health-care treatment, Mary should provide a written statement and copies to the hospital board, not the doctor with whom she is concerned.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 4
Chapter 3: Developing a Healthy Lifestyle
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
30 Verified Questions
30 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/61288
Sample Questions
Q1) The conviction that one can successfully execute the behavior required to produce desired results is self-efficacy.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q2) Describe self-efficacy.
Answer: Answers will vary
Q3) The U.S.Center for Disease Control reported the leading cause of death in the year 2007, for females was:
A)motor vehicle accidents
B)unintentional injuries
C)cancer
D)heart disease
Answer: D
Q4) Life expectancy tends to be directly tied to income.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Page 5
Chapter 4: Mental and Emotional Wellness
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
45 Verified Questions
45 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/61287
Sample Questions
Q1) The most likely age for women to develop depression is:
A)adolescence at the onset of puberty and the menstrual cycle
B)the ages of 20s and 30s
C)just before pregnancy (antepartum) and just after pregnancy (postpartum)
D)at the onset of menopause.
Q2) Seasonal affective disorder occurs only in the fall and winter seasons.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Children who lack emotional intelligence are prone to high risk behavior.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Native American women overall are healthier than other ethnic women because of the support they receive from a close-knit tribal community.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Women are rated as being more attractive to men when they are assertive.
A)True
B)False
Q6) What social factors have contributed to low body image satisfaction for many U.S.women?
Page 6
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Chapter 5: Managing the Stress of Life
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
40 Verified Questions
40 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/61286
Sample Questions
Q1) The body's natural response to a perceived danger:
A)fight-or-flight-or-freeze response
B)homeostasis
C)eustress
D)general adaptation syndrome
Q2) Researchers claim to be able to control weight gain and loss by manipulating which neuropeptides?
A)NPY and YR2
B)NYP and NYR
C)NY1 and NR2
D)Y1 and Y2
Q3) Discuss the stressful impact of the multiple roles of women.
Q4) Discuss the sources and factors of stress in college students including those that differentiate women and men, as well as stressor for nontraditional students.
Q5) Stress-related physical conditions are called:
A)diseases
B)psychosomatic disorders
C)stress amenorrheas
D)metabolic disorders
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 7
Chapter 6: Sexual and Relational Wellness
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
50 Verified Questions
50 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/61285
Sample Questions
Q1) Transgendered persons have a sexual identity different from their sexual physiology.
A)True
B)False
Q2) The four goals of children's misbehavior are: attention, power, revenge and to display inadequacy.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Which is not true of most bisexuals?
A)have no preference of attraction for one gender over the other
B)have had relationships with both genders
C)prefer an open relationship (non-monogamous)
D)are an often misunderstood minority
Q4) Many Puerto Rican couples view cohabitation as a form of marriage.
A)True
B)False
Q5) The number of married Americans has increased in the past 20 years.
A)True
B)False
Q6) Discuss five warning signs of a troubled relationship.
Page 8
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Chapter 7: Preventing Abuse Against Women
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
50 Verified Questions
50 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/61284
Sample Questions
Q1) Which of the following is not a tip to help a woman avoid date rape?
A)Depend on your friends to make you aware of your date's body language and other non-verbal clues.
B)Communicate your sexual limits to your date in a firm manner.
C)Trust your intuition and feelings related to your date and his behavior.
D)Avoid excessive use of alcohol and other drugs.
Q2) Minimization, directionality, trivialization, and blaming the victim are all ___________?
A)characteristics of battered partners
B)perceptions of individuals toward battered women
C)stages of public opinion about abuse
D)common elements in all types of abuse
Q3) Females who experience childhood sexual abuse experience all but which of the following?
A)experience post-traumatic stress disorder
B)develop a negative self-image
C)grow up to become social advocates
D)have long term physical health problems
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
9
Chapter 8: Exploring Womens Sexuality
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
50 Verified Questions
50 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/61283
Sample Questions
Q1) The presence of an intact hymen is a reliable method to determine virginity.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Urinary tract infections in women may be caused by:
A)Frequent alcohol use
B)Frequent sexual intercourse
C)Shorter urethra than men
D)Virus in urinary tract
Q3) The majority of women experience menopause by the age of 50.
A)True
B)False
Q4) The pap smear screens for endometrial cancer.
A)True
B)False
Q5) The vaginal and urethral openings are protected by the:
A)labia majora
B)labia minora
C)pubic symphysis
D)perineum
Q6) Discuss the four phases of the menstrual cycle.
Page 10
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Chapter 9: Designing Your Reproductive Plan
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
50 Verified Questions
50 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/61282
Sample Questions
Q1) The best indicator of the health status of women is:
A)prevalence of heart disease
B)maternal mortality
C)infant mortality
D)prevalence of breast cancer
Q2) Differentiate between user effectiveness and method effectiveness rates.
Q3) The most common reason for primary infertility in women is:
A)prolonged stress
B)endometriosis
C)irregular shaped uterus
D)failure to ovulate
Q4) The fertility rate is lowest in which country?
A)China
B)India
C)Japan
D)United States
Q5) The U.S.has the lowest infant mortality rate of all developed countries.
A)True
B)False
Q6) Discuss the stances of Right to Life and Pro-Choice.
Page 11
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Chapter 10: Eating Well
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
45 Verified Questions
45 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/61281
Sample Questions
Q1) Organically grown foods are more nutrient rich than foods grown being treated with pesticides.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Dextrose is a common sugar that comes primarily from fruit and honey.
A)True
B)False
Q3) No single plant food contains all the essential amino acids needed in a woman's diet.
A)True
B)False
Q4) The RDA on nutrition labels stands for Recommended Daily Allowances.
A)True
B)False
Q5) If a woman needs to build or repair tissue in her body, she should be sure to consume foods that contain
A)carbohydrates
B)protein
C)vitamin C
D)fat
Page 12
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Chapter 11: Keeping Fit
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
45 Verified Questions
45 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/61280
Sample Questions
Q1) The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists states that women who have certain physical disorders should not exercise during pregnancy.Of the following list, which one is not one of the conditions?
A)preterm membrane rupture
B)low blood pressure
C)fetal growth retardation
D)persistent 2<sup>nd</sup> and 3<sup>rd</sup> trimester bleeding
Q2) An injury sustained during physical activity that produces swelling and pain in the knee and is caused by overuse is called:
A)anterior cruciate ligament pain
B)knee splints
C)patella femoral knee pain
D)interior circulate splints
Q3) Childhood obesity, related to lack of physical activity, may be a precursor for adverse health effects in adulthood.
A)True
B)False
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 13
Chapter 12: Using Alcohol Responsibly
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
55 Verified Questions
55 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/61279
Sample Questions
Q1) Alcohol is a depressant drug that, with continual use, can be addictive.Which of the following describes physical addition components of alcohol use?
A)A person has headaches and an upset stomach
B)A person's body cells have come to depend on the presence of alcohol
C)A person strong desires or craves the feeling alcohol provides
D)A person wants a drink with meals, or with a cigarette, or in certain social situations.
Q2) Alcohol plays a significant role in both violent and non-violent crimes.When a crime is committed, ____ is committed under the influence of alcohol with rape committed over _____ of the time when the victim is so drunk he/she can't either consent or refuse.
A)40 %; 60 %
B)72 %; 40 %
C)40%; 72%
D)85%; 35%
Q3) Discuss the patterns and differences in female ethnic groups as they relate to consumption of alcohol.
Q4) Explain codependency and discuss why women are more likely to be the codependent partner in a relationship.
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 14
Chapter 13: Making Wise Decisions About Tobacco,
Caffeine
and Drugs
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
79 Verified Questions
79 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/61278
Sample Questions
Q1) Of the following effects of caffeine, which one has not been proven through scientific studies?
A)Improves verbal and math abilities
B)Increases alertness
C)Reduces drowsiness
D)Produces sleep disturbances
Q2) Contrast the amount of caffeine between a regular-size can of Coca-Cola, one cup of brewed coffee, a cup of brewed tea, and a bar of chocolate candy.Describe the physical effects that may result from the consumption of these various products containing caffeine.
Q3) Everyone who smokes does not become addicted to nicotine; in fact, approximately 5% to 10% of individuals who smoke do not develop an addiction.
A)True
B)False
Q4) The major active ingredient found in the marijuana plant is ______.
A)Cannabis sativa
B)hashish
C)tetrahydrocannabinol
D)dopamine
15
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Chapter 14: Preventing and Controlling Infectious Diseases
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
50 Verified Questions
50 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/61277
Sample Questions
Q1) Explain five preventive measures women can take to prevent STIs.
Q2) When a woman spreads genital herpes to herself it is called: A)autoinoculation
B)self-exposure
C)primary spread
D)impossible to do
Q3) Resistant strains of gonorrhea are expected to spread.
A)True
B)False
Q4) The most common sexually transmitted infection in the U.S.is: A)AIDS
B)chlamydia
C)gonorrhea
D)genital herpes
Q5) The majority of women who contract AIDS are heterosexual. A)True
B)False
Q6) The majority of states require sexuality education through state law or policy. A)True
B)False
Page 16
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Chapter 15: Preventing and Controlling Chronic Health
Conditions
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
50 Verified Questions
50 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/61276
Sample Questions
Q1) The incidence of cigarette smoking is decreasing in young teenage women.
A)True
B)False
Q2) The majority of American women are:
A)underweight
B)obese
C)overweight
D)anorexic
Q3) A common symptom of multiple sclerosis is gait disturbance.
A)True
B)False
Q4) A disease of the central nervous system that causes a loss of myelin is called:
A)multiple sclerosis
B)lupus
C)epilepsy
D)Alzheimer's disease
Q5) Estrogen replacement therapy reduces a woman's risk of heart disease.
A)True
B)False
Q6) List five warning signs of Alzheimer's disease. Page 17
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Page 18
Chapter 16: Reducing Your Risk of Cancer
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
63 Verified Questions
63 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/61275
Sample Questions
Q1) According to 2012 estimates, more new cases of ________ cancer will be diagnosed in women; however, ________ cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in women.
A)lung; breast
B)colon; ovarian
C)breast; lung
D)ovarian; cervical
Q2) African American women have the highest rates of breast cancer.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Biopsy is the only method to determine if cancer cells are present.
A)True
B)False
Q4) List and explain 10 protective factors that aid in preventing cancer.
Q5) Name and describe four Complementary and Alternative treatments for cancer.
Q6) Approximately one third of all cancers are related to diet.
A)True
B)False
Q7) Explain the difference between carcinoma and sarcoma.
Q8) Discuss the "war on cancer".Has it been won? Why or why not?
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 19