Women's Health Test Preparation
Course Introduction
Women's Health explores the unique physiological, psychological, and social aspects of health and disease as they relate to women throughout the lifespan. The course covers topics such as reproductive health, pregnancy, menopause, gynecological disorders, breast health, and the impact of gender on health care access and outcomes. It also addresses preventive care, health promotion, and the influence of cultural, social, and behavioral factors on women's health. By examining current research and public health trends, students gain a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities in promoting women's health and well-being.
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Contemporary Womens Health Issues for Today and the Future 5th Edition by Cheryl A. Kolander
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Chapter 1: Introducing Womens Health
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Q1) A hatred of women is called:
A)misogyny
B)sexual discrimination
C)sexism
D)heterosexism
Answer: A
Q2) The creation of the term "sexual harassment" dates back to 1965.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q3) Gender and ethnic bias is prevalent in medical research whereas socioeconomic bias is not.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q4) The landmark case that set the precedent for certifying sexual harassment as a class action lawsuit was, Jackson v.Eveleth.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
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Chapter 2: Becoming a Wise Consumer
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Q1) The local or university library is a resource that houses consumer information that can assist someone in filing a complaint against a company because of a problematic product.
A)True
B)False Answer: True
Q2) Acupuncture treats disorders by restoring balance by inserting needles at exact points in the body.
A)True
B)False Answer: True
Q3) Which of the following is not a type of home health test that can be purchased over-the-counter?
A)blood-glucose monitoring test
B)migraine headache tests
C)ovulation tests
D)pregnancy tests
Answer: B
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Chapter 3: Developing a Healthy Lifestyle
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Q1) 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
Q2) The conviction that one can successfully execute the behavior required to produce desired results is self-efficacy.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q3) According to the United Nations, the number of centenarians is projected to increase 16-fold from 1998 to the year 2050 and reach 2.2 million.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q4) Describe self-efficacy. Answer: Answers will vary
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Chapter 4: Mental and Emotional Wellness
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Q1) Emotional intelligence is fixed at birth.
A)True
B)False
Q2) One of the most common personal improvement programs offered is?
A)assertiveness training
B)academic achievement
C)career guidance
D)grief resolution
Q3) Some studies have shown that males are just as likely to self-injure as females.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Discuss some of the origins of low self-esteem and ways that self-esteem can be enhanced.
Q5) Women are rated as being more attractive to men when they are assertive.
A)True
B)False
Q6) Seasonal affective disorder occurs only in the fall and winter seasons.
A)True
B)False
Q7) What are thought to be some possible causes of depression for women?
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Chapter 5: Managing the Stress of Life
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Q1) Stress is not a significant predictor of marital aggression.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Which of the following is not a common financial stressor for elderly women?
A)widowhood
B)extended family expenses
C)higher health care expenditures
D)pay and pension inequities
Q3) Which of the following is not known as a common precursor to bring on a migraine attack?
A)caffeine
B)alcohol
C)nitrates
D)honey
Q4) Persistent and excessive anxiety and worry for at least 6 months is:
A)generalized anxiety disorder
B)panic attack
C)acute stress disorder
D)post traumatic stress disorder
Q5) Name and describe the five major categories of stressors.
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Chapter 6: Sexual and Relational Wellness
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Q1) Most blended families have realistic expectations of adults and children.
A)True
B)False
Q2) More than half of all marriages are preceded by cohabitation.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Explain the nine different relationships according to Sternberg's Triangular Theory of Love.
Q4) Most cohabitants marry their live-in lovers.
A)True
B)False
Q5) An increasing number of women are choosing to stay single.
A)True
B)False
Q6) Discuss five warning signs of a troubled relationship.
Q7) Which of the following is not a stage of dating?
A)attraction
B)giving
C)emotional intimacy
D)activities
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Chapter 7: Preventing Abuse Against Women
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Q1) What can you do on a personal level and what can communities do to help prevent the epidemic of violence and abuse in the U.S.?
Q2) Sheaka continues to stay with her abusive partner.Raised in a different country, has no job and no family in the U.S.Which of the following factors contribute to her commitment to stay in this relationship?
A)Emotional dependency and lack of family support
B)Cultural constraints and religious beliefs
C)Previous partner abuse
D)A and B only
Q3) One impact of intimate partner violence (IPV) that is often overlooked is the economic impact.Currently the annual cost of IPV is ______________.
A)$4.1 billion
B)$2.6 billion
C)$3.7 billion
D)$8.3 billion
Q4) Women are more likely than men to be the perpetrators of abuse against children.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 8: Exploring Womens Sexuality
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Q1) The highly sensitive organ composed of erectile tissue is the:
A)glans
B)clitoris
C)pubic symphysis
D)perineum
Q2) The most common surgery performed in the U.S.is the Cesarean section.
A)True
B)False
Q3) The ovaries produce the lutenizing hormone.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Female genital mutilation is:
A)legal in the U.S.
B)no longer practiced by any country
C)a form of violence against women
D)an acceptable rite of passage
Q5) Menopause is an estrogen-deficiency disease.
A)True
B)False
Q6) Explain the controversy surrounding the medicalization of PMS.
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Chapter 9: Designing Your Reproductive Plan
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Q1) The procedure for collecting sperm and placing it in the woman's vagina or uterus:
A)artificial insemination
B)sperm washing
C)in vitro fertilization
D)intracytoplasmic sperm injection
Q2) Emergency contraception can be purchased over the counter in most US pharmacies.
A)True
B)False
Q3) A pregnant woman should have weekly routine check-ups after the 36<sup>th</sup> week.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Emergency contraception is administered 12 to 24 hours after unprotected intercourse.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Abstinence is the only sure method of birth control.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 10: Eating Well
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Q1) Women over age 50 are recommended to consume vitamin B-12 in crystalline form.
A)True
B)False
Q2) In order to be classified as a bulimic, a woman would have to report at least two binge eating episodes a week.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Anorectics lose the ability to see their body image correctly.
A)True
B)False
Q4) The more protein you consume, the more muscle mass you are likely to create.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Describe the components of MyPlate, and explain how it is use for healthy meal planning.
Q6) The average American diet typically includes the highest amounts of:
A)carbohydrates
B)fats
C)protein
D)vitamins and minerals
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Chapter 11: Keeping Fit
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Q1) Women diagnosed with breast cancer and walk ___________ hours per week reduce their risk of breast cancer; physically active women have a ____ percent reduced risk of developing breast cancer.
A)3-5; 25
B)6-10; 40
C)11-12; 25
D)13-15; 40
Q2) Research indicates that individuals who exercised less than two to three times per week had less depression, anger, cynical distrust, and stress than individuals who exercised more often.
A)True
B)False
Q3) A woman whose body fat drops below 10% usually has irregular or absent menstrual periods, called dysmenorrhea.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Develop a protocol that will enable a woman to stay involved in a physical activity program (exercise adherence).What should be included? Who should be a part of the program and what time line should be developed?
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Chapter 12: Using Alcohol Responsibly
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Q1) With moderate use of alcohol, there can be a number of positive outcomes.Which one of the outcomes listed below that occur is considered to be beneficial?
A)Decreased levels of high-density lipoprotein
B)Increased levels of low-density lipoprotein
C)Altered protein production in liver
D)Decreased risk of coronary artery disease
Q2) If a woman is physically addicted to alcohol, she will experience tremors, insomnia, and nausea if she stops drinking alcohol; this is called tolerance to alcohol.
A)True
B)False
Q3) The role that the scapegoat child plays in a dysfunctional family is to bring distraction through humor, jokes, and silly behaviors.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Among college age students, the U.S.Surgeon General considers binge drinking a major public health problem.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 13: Making Wise Decisions About Tobacco,
Caffeine
and Drugs
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Q1) There are a number of factors that influence a woman to start smoking; in fact, almost 50% of teens who start smoking have friends who are also smokers.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Smoking-related infant health consequences are 100 percent preventable.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Of the more than 4,000 chemical compounds found in tobacco smoke, about 60 have been found to be carcinogenic.
A)True
B)False
Q4) All of the following but one is a tip to assist a woman in smoking cessation.
A)Engage in enjoyable activities to keep your mind off smoking.
B)Eat the foods you most enjoy to reduce the craving for nicotine.
C)Find a person who is willing to support and encourage you as you stop smoking.
D)Keep in mind that unpleasant physical withdrawal symptoms will stop within a few days.
Q5) List and discuss at least five health tips incorporated into an effective smoking cessation program.
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Chapter 14: Preventing and Controlling Infectious Diseases
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Q1) The most dramatic increase in HIV in the U.S.is:
A)homosexual men
B)non-Hispanic white women
C)heterosexual women of color
D)transfusion patients
Q2) The majority of women who contract AIDS are heterosexual.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Symptoms of gonorrhea in women can include all except:
A)thick yellow or white vaginal discharge
B)burning during urination or bowel movements
C)severe menstrual or abdominal cramping
D)a chancre near the vaginal area
Q4) Describe the complications for infants born to women infected with STIs.
Q5) This symptom occurs during the primary stage of syphilis:
A)rash on the palms and soles of feet
B)painless, red or brown sore (chancre)
C)flulike fever and chills
D)lymph node involvement and lesions
Q6) Discuss five emerging infectious diseases and their causes.
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Chapter 15: Preventing and Controlling Chronic Health
Conditions
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Q1) Petit Mal seizures occur most often in children.
A)True
B)False
Q2) What are two differences between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.
Q3) High levels of homocysteine are a major predictor of heart disease in women.
A)True
B)False
Q4) This disease increases the risk of skeletal fractures caused by loss of bone density: A)epilepsy
B)arthritis
C)diabetes
D)osteoporosis
Q5) The majority of American women are obese.
A)True
B)False
Q6) Discuss five protective factors against heart disease.
Q7) Primary hypertension primarily is caused by stress. A)True
B)False
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Chapter 16: Reducing Your Risk of Cancer
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Q1) The world's largest consumer of tobacco is ________.
A)United States
B)Russia
C)China
D)India
Q2) African American women have a lower prevalence of breast cancer than white women.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Ionizing radiation such as X-ray procedures in very low doses are related to increased risk of developing leukemia and cancers of the breast, thyroid, lung, stomach, and other organs.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Explain the difference between carcinoma and sarcoma.
Q5) Describe the purpose of the TMN Staging and explain the meaning of TMN and sub stages of each.
Q6) Name and describe four Complementary and Alternative treatments for cancer.
Q7) Discuss the "war on cancer".Has it been won? Why or why not?
Q8) List and explain 10 protective factors that aid in preventing cancer.
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