women's health exam 2
which of these is the strongest risk factor associated with alzheimer's disease?
age
which of the following factors predisposes a person to metabolic syndrome? -elevated blood pressure -elevated waist circumference -elevated triglycerides -all of these are correct
all of these are correct
which of the following statements have contributed to increases in discussion and research about menopause over the past 100 years? -less sexism in the medical community -an increase in life span of the average woman -more open discussions about life span issues and sexuality -all of these are correct
all of these are correct
which of the following is not true of the family and medical leave act?
almost 100% of those who have requested family and medical leave are women.
which of the following is not a common treatment for anxiety disorders?
amphetamines
___________ is a severe and possibly fatal allergic response to a foreign substance, characterized by difficulty breathing and low blood pressure.
anaphylactic shock
what is domestic violence also referred to as?
battering
which type of cancer is the most common diagnosed among women?
breast cancer
the leafing cause of preventable infertility is...
chlamydia
which of the following STIs can cause pelvic inflammatory disease (pid)?
chlamydia
which sti is the most common sexual transmitted infection with about 1.2 million cases reported each year?
chlamydia
exposure to which of the following is the most significant risk factor to lung cancer?
cigarette smoking
which of the following disabilities is not generally caused by a stroke?
decrease in bone density
what disorder was formerly known as "multiple personality disorder" and is characterized by a person unconsciously creating and acting out multiple identities in addition to his or her "own" personality?
dissociative identity disorder
which of the following is not a symptom associated with diabetes?
extreme energy
true or false: after menopause, a woman's body no longer produces estrogen.
false
true or false: hormones can't prevent ovulation and associated discomfort for endometriosis.
false
true or false: in the united states, most healthcare providers are reluctant to perform hysterectomies unless absolutely necessary.
false
true or false: stalking can not be conducted from a distance.
false
true or false: the three major types of diabetes are type 1, type 2, and type 3.
false
which of the following nutrients is only found in plant products?
fiber
which of the following statements is true? -having one STI increases a person's risk for acquiring another one -doctors are required to report all cases of sexually transmitted infections to the federal government -sexually transmitted infections were largely unknown until roughly 200 years ago -all of these are correct
having one STI increases a person's risk for acquiring another one
which sexually transmitted diseases are caused by bacteria?
hpv
all of the following are barriers that women with disabilities confront in the workplace except:
increased accessible parking and public transportation nearby
warming up before exercising gradually...
increases blood flow
apart from abstinence, what is the most reliable prevention strategy for STIs?
long-term mutual monogamy with a single partner
what is defined as the process of cancer cell invasion and spreading?
metastasis
behind tobacco use, what is the second leading preventable cause of death in the united states?
obesity
which of the following is not a risk for child abuse and neglect?
parental regret of spoiling children
which of the following is a disease of the extremities (hands, arms, or most commonly, legs and feet) in which the blood supply is diminished?
peripheral artery disease (pad)
which of the following is considered an uncontrolled risk factor for cardiovascular disease?
race
which test examines the rectum and lower parts of the colon with a thin, lightened tube?
sigmoidoscopy
what is an example of self-mutilation?
skin cutting with a razor or knife
Which of the following statements is true? -swimming is usually a more effective weight-loss method than jogging or bicycling -a woman must swim laps for 45 minutes or longer to gain aerobic benefits -swimming is less damaging to joints than most other forms of aerobic exercise -swimming builds muscle but it is not an effective form of aerobic exercise
swimming is less damaging to joints than most other forms of aerobic exercise
which of the following is not a form of moderate aerobic exercise?
swimming laps
cardiovascular disease (cvd) comprises a group of diseases that affect...
the heart and blood vessels
what is menopause?
the natural or artificially induced end of a woman's menstrual cycle
true or false: according to body mass index, a young woman who is 60 inches tall (5 feet) and who weighs 123 pounds is in a healthy, normal range.
true
true or false: as of 2014, females account for more than 70% of the estimated 8 million people suffering from eating disorders.
true
true or false: black women are more than 15x more likely than white women to be infected with hiv.
true
true or false: malnutrition doesn't just include undernutrition. it also includes over-nutrition.
true
true or false: more than 90% of people who kill themselves have depression, another diagnosable mental illness, or a substance abuse disorder.
true
true or false: over time, high blood pressure can result in arteriosclerosis.
true
true or false: pregnant women have a higher sensitivity to latex than the general population.
true
true or false: rohypnol, gamma-hydroxybutyrate, and ketamine are common "date rape drugs."
true
true or false: some forms of chemotherapy can cause a woman to experience early menopause.
true
true or false: the causes of most reproductive health problems are still unknown.
true
true or false: the factors that play a role in the development of cardiovascular disease include the environment, economy, resources, healthcare system, health inequities, discrimination, and cultural beliefs.
true
true or false: the typical way to diagnose diabetes is a fasting plasma glucose test.
true
true or false: today, american adults eat about 300 calories more on average than they did 30 years ago.
true
true or false: today, women are more likely than men to attend college.
true
true or false: white blood cells (leukocytes) act as scavengers to rid the blood and body of bacteria and waste.
true
true or false: women are more likely to have greater risk and more complications from sexually transmitted infections than men.
true
which is not an autoimmune disease?
type 2 diabetes
which of the following statements concerning hiv is true? -symptoms of hiv conform to a consistent, recognizable pattern from person to person -unbroken human skin is an effective barrier against hiv infection -hiv is a relatively durable virus and can survive for hours outside the human body -all of these are correct
unbroken human skin is an effective barrier against hiv infection
which of the following countries does not guarantee women any paid family leave?
united states
which of the following is not a helpful weight-loss strategy?
using appetite-suppressing drugs
a deficiency in what vitamin is the leading cause of preventable blindness?
vitamin a
which of the following is not a symptom of hypothyroidism?
weight loss
which state became the first to provide equal pay for female teachers in 1869?
wyoming
which of the following is described as "the repeated, chronic pattern of dieting and then regaining weight that describes most dieters' behavior?"
yo-yo dieting
STIs are most prevalent among women aged:
15 to 24
about what percentage of american high school students eat usda-recommended amounts of fruits and vegetables each day?
22%
what proportion of women constitutes the total number of hiv cases in the united states over the past decade?
24%
of the eight million sufferers of eating disorders, what percent are female?
70%
what percentage of all women of reproductive age are in the workforce?
75%
which of the following is a myth about rape?
80% of rapes occur between the hours of 6pm and 6am
