HEED 3305 Final

Which of the following characteristics put women at a higher-than-average risk of being a victim of domestic abuse

Being a first-generation immigrant

In the United States, women are most likely to be sole income earners in:

Black families

What is the main characteristic of osteoporosis?

Decrease in bone mass

Which mental illness is commonly mistaken for dementia (or seen with dementia) in the elderly?

Depression

While at work, Barbara developed a severe headache, and a friend gave Barbara one of her prescription migraine pills to take. What is this practice called?

Drug misuse

What does thirdhand smoke refer to?

Leftover nicotine & other chemicals that accumulate on walls, furniture, clothing, & other surfaces

What are the top causes of death from smoking?

Lung cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and respiratory diseases.

A combination of biological, environmental, and cultural factors contribute to mental illness

True

About 60% of U.S women over the age of 16 are either currently unemployed, or looking for work

True

About one-third of tapes take place during the day (between the hours of 6:00 am and 6:00 pm)

True

Another term for cerebrovascular is stroke.

True

Arthritis can not be diagnosed with a single medical test

True

Bacteria can Lyme Disease, and deer ticks usually transmit these bacteria

True

Battering during pregnancy is linked to an increased risk of miscarriage, premature labor, and low birthweight

True

Cardiovascular disease comprises a group of diseases that affect the heart and blood vessels. This includes stroke.

True

Hate crimes make up a small proportion of violent crimes but can have enormous direct and indirect effects

True

In the United States, eating disorders and panic disorders are more common in women than men.

True

Many narcotic drugs have legitimate medical purposes

True

Morphine and heroin are both opiates, or synthetic narcotics

True

On average, working disabled women make less money than women without disablities

True

People who sexually harass others at work are most likely to be in positions of higher power than their victims

True

Racial differences in how chronic diseases affect women may be due to both genetics and socioeconomic trends.

True

Rheumatoid arthritis generally appears in symmetrical patterns across the body

True

The heart is composed of four chambers: right atrium, and ventricle, and the left atrium and ventricle.

True

Today, American adults eat about 300 more calories more on average 30 years ago.

True

Women may experience different symptoms of a heart attack than do men.

True

Women with college degrees earn more money than other women, and are more likely to be employed

True

Cardiovascular endurance can be increased most effectively through:

aerobic exercise

Which of the following statements is true? (Multiple answers)

- Women are more likely than men to work at low-paying jobs - The gender gap in earnings is lowest among women under 25 - Female professors, on average, are paid less than male professors

Today about what percentage of women in the United States smoke cigarettes?

15%

The U.S. Physical Guidelines for Americans recommend that adults get least how many minutes of moderate exercise per week?

150

The national institute of mental health estimates that about what percentage of American adults have experienced some kind of mental disorder in the past?

20%

About what percentage of American high school students eat USDA-recommended amounts of fruits and vegetables each day?

22%

About what percentage of all Americans will experience mental illness in their lifetime?

50%

Women currently make up about what percentage of the current U.S. labor force?

57%

In the United States, women make about how many cents for every dollar earned by men earned by men working in similar positions?

81

Compared to women, men are more likely to:

Commit suicide

Which of the following statements is true?

- Black Americans are as likely as white Americans to have arthritis but are more likely to have debilitating symptoms. - osteoporosis is less common among black women than it is among white and Asian women. - Diabetes is more prevalent among non-white populations, such as American Indians, non Hispanic Black, Hispanics, and Asian Americans

Which of the following are part of the stress response? (Multiple answers)

- Increased blood flow to the brain and muscles - Temporary improvements in reflexes and muscle strength

Which of the following minerals are required by the human body? (More than one answer)

- Magnesium - Iodine - Zinc

Treatment for a heart attack can include:

All of the above are correct

Which of the following are major risk factors for heart disease?

All of the above are correct

Which of the following are signs of a stroke?

All of the above are correct

Which of the following can reduce the risk for osteoporosis?

All of the above are correct

Which of the following risk factors predisposes a person to metabolic syndrome?

All of the above are correct

Which of the mental disorders is more common among women than men

All of the above are correct

Which of the following causes arthritis?

All of the above are correct.

When the heart begins to beat irregularly, the condition is condition:

Arrhythmia

A women with diabetes should be especially careful about consuming a certain amount of:

Carbohydrates

Sexual trafficking and female genetically mutilation are examples:

Collective violence

About 75% of rape or sexual assault victimizations cases are reported to police

False

Acts of self-mutilation are in fact suicide attempts

False

Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous are detoxification programs, where addicts undergo withdrawal under medical supervision

False

E-cigarettes do not negatively effect the cardiovascular system.

False

More than 80% of people with arthritis are 65 years of age or older.

False

Most Americans are able to easily find convenient, high quality day care

False

Most people in the United States who become alcoholics do so between the ages of 40 and 60

False

Most people with mental illness regularly seek medical treatment

False

Texas, Utah, Alabama do not legally recognize rape within marriage as a crime.

False

The "glass floor" refers to practices that keep women from reaching high-end leadership positions.

False

The liver's filteration system prevents alcohol from reaching and affecting other parts of the body.

False

Which of the following nutrients is a macronutrient?

Fat

Which of the following nutrients is found only in plant products?

Fiber

Eating a high-fiber diet may protect against:

Heart Disease

Which of the following compounds are present in electronic cigarettes?

Nicotine

Which of the following choices applies to food labeled as "all-natural"?

None of the above are correct

Which of the following statements is true?

Social context influences how societies classify mental illness

Child prostitution is most prevalent in which of the following countries?

Vietnam and Thailand

During which of the following wars did the type and number of jobs available for women increase dramatically?

World War II