Women's Health Midterm

What Impact did WW2 have on women in the workforce

12 million were mployed at the beginning of the war and eighteen million by the end

what aendment to the us constitution allowed women the right to vote

19th

stage 2

2-5 cm localized

stage 1

<2 cm in size, localized

stage 3

>5 cm in size grown into chest wall skin or lymph nodes

cancer and women

Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the united states 75% of cancers are diagnosed in people 55 and older breast cancer is most common among women lung cancer is the second most common but causes the most deaths colorectal is third endometrial is fourth

breast milk benefits for babies

Decrease in infection, NEC, SIDS, Type I diabetes nutrition, enzymes to help digestion, antibodies fewer respitory shits, ear, throat, urinary inection

of the two main forms of sexul education taught in the united states which is endorced

abstinance only until marriage

risk factors for females and cvd

age, genetics, race, obesity, smoking, hypertension, elevated cholesterol, sedentary lifestyle, diabetes, menopause

avoiding tobacco consuming a healthy diet

all of the above

exposure to which of the following conditions or drugs risks harming a developing fetus

all of the above

what are some of the effects of taking oral contraceptives

all of the above

HRT

an attempt to artificially return horomones to their premenopausal levels

sexual harassment

an illegal violent act involving unwanted sexual attention requested of sexual facors or the use of sexual language

three consequences of being uninsured in america in relation to health care

being uninsured in america leaves significantly financial risk in case of emergency treatment. uninsured americans receive less care and rarely utilize follow up care. overall uninsured americans experience a shorter lifespan

in the united states the infant mortality rate is highest for which race/ ethnicity of mothers

black/non hispanic

which of the following statements is true

breast fed babies have fewer episodes of ear infections and diarrhea than formula fed babies

which of the following is true regarding the diversity of motherhood

by delaying having children to focus on a career more than women are dealing with infertility

what are the typical characteristics today for women who seek abortion

can't affordable reduce womans ability to work/school relationship ssues child bering not ready for child don't want people to know

OTC med

category b

in chippewa county the most common sti is __________ whereas, in sult ontario ________ is more predominant

chlamydia gonorrhea

baby boomer women w/ aging elders

chronic health conditions, depression and sleeplessness

media influence

cyber bullying violence and sex on television

rape culture

describes society's tolerance of rape and leads to blaming the victim

performing female genital mutilation on a young girl can result in

diminished ability to feel sexual, urinary dysfunction, infections

secondary care

early detection and prompt treatment of disease

incarcerated women are one of the few special populations whose health issues are addressed adequately and routinely as they are part of a government run health delivery system

false

rape occurs only rarely during daylight hours

false

specific female heart attack symptoms

fatigue, scapular/back , jaw pain silent mi 64% who experirnce sudden death had no symptoms

consequces of GM

female genetalia remo

higher numbers of infant mortality are found with all but which of the following

female infants

benign breast diseases

fibrocycstic disease fibrodenoma Breast cancer

uninsured obstacles of women

financial risk, no discounts, less access to care, avoid preventative care and follow up

estrogen progesterone and testosterone

for women who experience a reduced sexual drive after menopause

estrogen alone ert

for women who have had a hysterectomy

percent of rape victims are less than eighteen years old

fourty four percent

in the past the sexual problems of women were classified under general labels of

frigidity lesbianism

an individual's subjective sense of being a male or female is his or her

gender identity

risk factors of breast cancer

gender, age, family history, hormones (estrogen) obesity, environmental factors, oral contraceptives

the overall term used to describe negative or conflicting feelings about one's sex or gender roles is

genders dysphoria

stage 4

growth spread to other parts of body

cocaine

high malformtins still births smallgrowth

Health Effects of menopause

hot flashes depression sleep disturbances vaginal dryness vaginal atrophy decreased libido weight changes hair changes skin changes uti

Interpersonal violence

includes family and partner violence toward a child, partner, or elder and community violence toward an acquaintance or stranger

self dirested violence

includes suicidal behavior, self mutilation, and eating disorders.

compared to non caregiving aging women aging women acting as caregivers to avoid a loved one are higher risk for all but

increased infection resistance

cigarette smoking and cdv

increases risk of cvd. health risks for smoking decline the earlier a woman quits

women who have low income are at a disadvantage in health care due to

instability in coverage and poor continuity of care

collective violence

is an act of violence by people as a group in an effort to achieve social, political, or economic.

which of the following is true about feminist movement

it continues to evolve while pursuing the idea that men and women should have the same rights and oppourtunities as ment

babies born to mothers who smoke have an increased risk of all of the following except

late for gestational age birth

oral contraceptive pros

lighter periods lower pms improved skin protects against breast cancer, ovarian cancer, and pid increased bone density

Tobacco effects

low birthweight, low metal functioning, infertile, miscarriage, ectopc pregnancies, SIDS risk, placental problems

long term effects from horomone changes from menopause

lower hdl and higher ldl increased risk of alzheimers increased risk of osteoperosis

Alcohol effects on the fetu

malformation slow growth cns dysfunction mental retardation

kinsleys research found which of the following

many people experience a degree of sexual attraction that falls somewhere in between the binary distinctions of heterosexual and homosexual

which of the following is not true

men make most of the health care decisions for their families

oral contraceptive cons

mood changes spotting weight change low libido headaches fluid retension

all of the following are true except l

most women use their health insurance to cover the cost of the procedure

how many women in the us have been victim of attempted or completed rape

one in six

females are abused by an intimate partner during her lifetime

one in three

gender identity

one's sense of being male or female

three types of preparation for hrt

oral vaginal transdermal patch

fall related injuries are of special concern to elderly women suffering from

osteoporosis

estrogen and progesterone

progesterone and progestin protect against overgrown cells in uterus that can occur if estrogen is given alone

is a common psychological reaction to being raped

ptsd

primary care

reducing exposure to risk factors that may cause disease

gender dysphoria

refers to stress or discomfort stemming from the self-knowledge that one's biological sex does not conform to, or is the opposite of, his or her personal gender identity

other menopause management systems

regular exercise proper diet herbal medicine

Breast Milk Benefits for mom

return to pregnancy weight faster dec. in ovarian/breast cancers uterus returns to normal size

during the midlife years ______ such as ____ become more important than ever for women

secondary prevention measures mammograms and colonoscopies

factors increasing likelihood of drug abuse

significant life stressors sexual and physical abuse low self esteem, self deprecation, anxiety, conflick lower socioeconomic status

J

small/sicker babies, sill birth risks, crying and thrashing babies

sociocultural issues

social acceptance of male dominance .

victims of sexual harrassment in the workpace can file an official complaint with

state or local human rights commissions

to reduce the risk of having a low birthweight infant it would be important for a woman to

stop smoking cigarretes

tertiary health care

takes place when disease advances

in older adulthood which of the following is not true regarding sexuality

there is no longer a need for condoms after menopause

child pornography

thirteen percent of children receive unwanted sexual solicitations online

in situ

too small to be felt

which of the following is not true

using women in clinical trials

collective

violence in performed by people as a group to achieve social, political, or economic objectives

risk factors of metabolic syndrome

waist circumferance blood glucose high lipoprotein triglyceride glucose

when is emergency contraception used and how does it work?

when birth control fails or unprotected sex up to seventy two hours high-dosage birth control progestin-only form of emergency contraceptive isn't as effective as birth control methods

heroin

withdrawSIDS

negative effects of hrt

without progestin can increase risk of endometrial cancer in women with a uterus ert may increase risk of breast cancer progestin may increase risk of breask cancer progestin decreases protection from cvd possibly proveded by estrogen progestin side effects include mood swings, bleeding, and bloating testosterone may increase hair growth and bring negative effects on heart disease

which of the following is true

women are more likely to develop osteoperosis

a current sexual partner

women are most likely to be raped by

feminization of poverty

women often remail trapped in abusive relationships

feminism is the idea that

women should have the same rights opportunities and privileges that men do

three challenges that face women as caregivers to elders in their families

women who are caregivers to elders in their families face chronic illness, depression, and sleeplessness. many of these challenges are due to stress associated with being the only caregiver to not only elders but also individuals in their immediate family

name three diseases or treatment in which gender exerts a significant influence how do men and women react differently

women will experience heart disease ten years later than men. 50,000 more women will be diagnosed and a second attack is more likely within the first year. Women are more likely than men to experience depression. finally women react more strongly to alcohol

emergency contraceptive is

works to prevent embryonic implantation if taken within 72 hours of intercourse

what is alcoholism

a person who is addicted to alcohol and whose consumption of alcohol interferes with major aspects of their life

gender role

a set of behaviors that tend to be associated with being male or female

feminism

The belief that women should have economic, political, and social equality with men