women's health exam 2
Which of the following vitamins are fat soluble?
A, D, E, and K
In the United States, which group of women are more likely to report rape victimization than women of other backgrounds?
American Indian and Alaskan Native
Cardiovascular endurance can be increased most effectively through:
Aerobic exercise
Which of the following is a disease caused by destruction of air sacs in the lungs, resulting in labored breathing and increased heart strain?
Emphysema
which of the following chronic diseases appears roughly equally in both sexes?
diabetes
What informational tool can consumers use to compare the nutritional quality of various foods? (There may be more than one answer).
nutrition facts label ingredients label
Which of the following causes arthritis?
Bacterial infections An autoimmune response Excessive buildup of uric acid (all the above)
in the United States, women are most likely to be the sole income earners in:
Black families
A woman with diabetes should be especially careful about consuming a certain amount of:
Carbohydrates
Sexual trafficking and female genital mutilation are examples:
Collective violence
Which of the following mental disorders is more common among women than among men?
Depression Anorexia Nervosa Seasonal effective disorder (all the above)
Major risk factors for suicide include:
Depression divorce/ separation substance abuse (all the above)
Acts of self-mutilation are in fact suicide attempts.
False
The "glass floor" refers to practices that keep women from reaching high-end leadership positions.
False
During middle and high school, female students tend to:
Get higher grades than boys but have more school-related stress
What are the top causes of death from smoking?
Lung cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and respiratory diseases.
Which of the following statements about stalking is true?
Most men who stalk their former or current wives or live-in partners also physicallyassault their victims at some point.
Which of the following statements is true?
Osteoporosis is a major cause of bone fractures in postmenopausal women
Which of the following can reduce the risk for osteoporosis?
Quitting smoking Performing weight-bearing exercises Getting enough calcium ad vitamin D in the die (all the above)
Which of the following are signs of a stroke?
Sudden weakness Trouble speaking or understanding speech Trouble seeing in one or both eyes (all the above)
Which of the following statements concerning swimming is true?
Swimming is less damaging to joints than most other forms of aerobic exercise
What is the most common way of taking drugs
orally
Which of the following requirements were enacted as part of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)? (Multiple Answers)
-Making sexual offenders pay restitution to their victims -Prohibiting a person who has a restraining order for domestic abuse from possessing a firearm. -Requiring states to pay for rape examinations
Today about what percentage of women in the United States smoke cigarettes?
15%
About what percentage of American high school students eat USDA-recommended amounts of fruits and vegetables each day?
22%
The USDA dietary guidelines recommend that most Americans get about what percentage of their diet from fruits and vegetables?
50%
Women currently make up about what percentage of the current U.S. labor force?
57%
Congenital heart disease occurs at birth and consists of which of the following?
A hole in the septum Imperfectly formed blood vessels Valve damage (all the above)
In the United States, women make about how many cents for every dollar earned by men working in similar positions?
81
Bacteria can cause 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
Medications for treating mental illness:
Usually work best when paired with some form of psychotherapy.
Which group of women has faced the highest rates of unemployment?
Women aged 16 to 24
Which of the following statements are 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.
Which of the following statements about mental illness and substance are true? (Multiple answers)
Women may begin using recreational drugs to cope with symptoms of a mental illness Women with substance abuse problems are more likely to develop mental health issues later in life.
During which of the following wars did the type and number of jobs available for women increase dramatically?
World War II
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
Cancer is the leading cause of death in women.
false
If you are dealing with someone who has had too much to drink, you should give the person a cold shower to wake them up and/or try to induce vomiting.
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
Women are more likely to be injured on the job than men
false
Women who are sexually harassed in the workplace are legally obligated to speak with their harasser before taking additional actions.
false
Which of the following nutrients is a macronutrient?
fat
Warming up before exercising gradually:
increase blow flow
Factors preventing Americans from getting adequate health care include:
stigma lack of money to pay for care lack of knowledge about where to find services (all the above)
Stroke is which of the following leading causes of death among women?
third
Eating which of the following raises LDL levels and reduced HDL levels?
trans fat
A combination of biological, environmental, and cultural factors contribute to mental illness.
true
Another term for a cerebrovascular accident is a stroke.
true
Blood is the vehicle for transporting food and waste throughout he body.
true
Cardiovascular disease and cancer are the greatest causes of death in the UnitedStates.
true
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death among women worldwide.
true
Half of all women over 50 years of age will have an osteoporosis-related fracture at some point in their lives.
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
Marijuana and hallucinogenic drugs produce psychological but not physical dependence.
true
Morphine and heroin are both opiates, or synthetic narcotics.
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
The heart is composed of four chambers: right atrium and ventricle, and the left atrium and ventricle.
true
Weight-bearing and muscle-strengthening exercises help to maintain bone density and to prevent osteoporosis.
true
Women are more likely than men to develop carpal tunnel syndrome or repetitive motion injuries.
true
Women may experience different symptoms of a heart attack than do men.
true
The National Institute of Mental Health estimates that about what percentage of American adults have experienced some kind of mental disorder in the past year?
20%
Which of the following statements is true? (Multiple Answers)
-many cases of domestic abuse do not involve physical violence -Pregnant women who are battered are often less likely than non-battered women to receive adequate prenatal care. -Women with disabilities are about as likely to report domestic abuse as women withoutdisabilities.
The U.S. Physical Guidelines for Americans recommend that adults get at least how many minutes of moderate exercise per week?
150
