Women's Health Exam (Multiple Choice)

STIs are most prevalent among women aged: A. 15 to 24 B. 20 to 29 C. 25 to 34 D. 30 to 39

A. 15 to 24

Which of the following statements is true? A. Having one STI increases a person's risk for acquiring another one. B. Sexually transmitted infections were largely unknown until roughly 200 years ago. C. Doctors are required to report all cases of sexually transmitted infections to the federal government. D. All of these are correct

A. Having one STI increases a person's risk for acquiring another one.

Which of the following statements is true? A. STIs are a major cause of infertility in women B. regions where homosexuality is openly discouraged tend to have lower rates of STIs C. syphilis and hepatitis B are the most common STIs in the United States D. all of these are correct

A. STIs are a major cause of infertility in women

Children as young as age 3 can show signs of gender dysphoria. A. True B. False

A. True

Family planning has allowed women to advance in society, while also resulting in healthier infants, women, and children. A. True B. False

A. True

Some forms of chemotherapy can cause a woman to experience early menopause. A. True B. False

A. True

Stress can result in failure to menstruate. A. True B. False

A. True

Women with college degrees earn more money than other women and are more likely to be employed. A. True B. False

A. True

Which of the following conditions is an early sign or symptom of pregnancy? A. a need to urinate frequently B. slightly reduced body temperature C. restlessness D. excessive hunger

A. a need to urinate frequently

Most women enter and complete menopause between age: A. 35 and 45 B. 45 and 55 C. 55 and 65 D. 65 and 75

B. 45 and 55

Most Americans are able to easily find convenient, high-quality day care. A. True B. False

B. False

On average, a woman can expect to live 10 to 15 years after menopause. A. True B. False

B. False

On average, working disabled women make more money than women without disabilities. A. True B. False

B. False

The "sticky floor" refers to practices that keep women from reaching high-end leadership positions. A. True B. False

B. False

Treatment of sexual dysfunction usually requires long-term psychiatric therapy or targeted medications. A. True B. False

B. False

Women are more likely to be injured on the job than men. A. True B. False

B. False

What are Braxton-Hicks contractions? A. Regular, rhythmic contractions that signal that labor is about to begin B. False labor or contractions that occur during pregnancy C. Especially forceful contractions that begin in the final stages of delivery D. None of these are correct

B. False labor or contractions that occur during pregnancy

Which of the following nutrients is a macronutrient? A. Vitamins B. Fat C. Minerals D. All of these are correct

B. Fat

What are the two most popular forms of birth control in the United States? A. The birth control pill and male condoms B. Female sterilization and the birth control pill C. Male condoms and male sterilization D. Male condoms and the diaphragm

B. Female sterilization and the birth control pill

Vaccines are currently available for which STIs? A. herpes and HIV B. HPV and hepatitis B C. Gonorrhea and chlamydia D. HIV and HPV

B. HPV and hepatitis B

Assuming an equal number of risks, women are more likely than men to receive HIV from: A. homosexual contact B. heterosexual contact C. sharing needles to inject drugs D. All of these are correct

B. heterosexual contact

What is the most common symptom of menopause? A. depression B. hot flashes C. decreased sex drive D. aching joints

B. hot flashes

Which of the following is a sexually transmitted virus that can lead to cervical cancer? A. herpes B. human papillomavirus C. syphilis D. gonorrhea

B. human papillomavirus

Perimenopause is: A. a milder form of menopause B. the life stage just before menopause C. an inflammation of the ovaries that can occur during menopause D. the life stage immediately after menopause

B. the life stage just before menopause

What is menopause? A. a condition that usually requires psychiatric care B. the natural or artificial induced end of a woman's menstrual cycle C. a condition that is often avoidable with modern medical treatment D. all of these are correct

B. the natural or artificial induced end of a woman's menstrual cycle

The U.S. Physical Guidelines for Americans recommended that adults get at least how many minutes of moderate exercise per week? A. 45 B. 75 C. 150 D. 300

C. 150

In the United States, the highest percentage of working women is between the ages of: A. 16 and 24 B. 25 and 34 C. 35 and 44 D. 45 and 54

C. 35 and 44

How many chromosomes does a zygote have? A. 26 (13 from the mother, 13 from the father) B. 26 (all from the mother) C. 46 (23 from the mother, 23 from the father) D. 46 (all from the mother)

C. 46 (23 from the mother, 23 from the father)

Women currently make up about what percentage of the U.S. labor force? A. 22% B. 33% C. 57% D. 64%

C. 57%

What percent of women in the workforce have young children? A. 20% B. 40% C. 70% D. 90%

C. 70%

In the United States, women make about how many cants for every dollar earned by men working in similar positions? A. 41 B. 56 C. 81 D. 94

C. 81

Cardiovascular endurance can be increased most effectively through: A. strength training B. warm-ups C. aerobic exercise D. anerobic exercise

C. aerobic exercise

Which of the following statements concerning the history of childbirth is true? A. in the Unites States and Europe, physicians began attending routine births for women at the start of the 20th century. B. giving physicians control over childbirth took power away from women while providing no significant benefits in safety for mothers or their babies C. as birthing became more medical and less routine in the early to mid-20th century, women and mothers were often shut out from learning about the experience. D. all of these are correct

C. as birthing became more medical and less routine in the early to mid-20th century, women and mothers were often shut out from learning about the experience.

According to Roe v. Wade, each state: A. must fund abortion services for poor women B. must provide abortion information and referrals C. cannot outlaw first trimester abortions D. All of these are correct

C. cannot outlaw first trimester abortions

For most women, the use of hormone therapy should: A. be used consistently in the postmenopause years or not at all B. be left up to a healthcare provider's decision C. depend on a woman's symptoms, medical history, and personal preferences D. all of these are correct

C. depend on a woman's symptoms, medical history, and personal preferences

An individual's subjective sense of being a male or female is his or her: A. sexual behavioral pattern B. sexual orientation C. gender identity D. gender role

C. gender identity

Eating a high-fiber diet may protect against: A. liver cancer B. osteoporosis C. heart disease D. all of these are correct

C. heart disease

Which of the following statements concerning HIV is true? A. symptoms of HIV conform to a consistent, recognizable pattern from person to person B. HIV is a relatively durable virus and can survive for hours outside the human body C. unbroken human skin is an effective barrier against HIV infection D. all of these are correct

C. unbroken human skin is an effective barrier against HIV infection

During which of the following wars did the type and number of jobs available to women increase dramatically? A. civil war B. world war I C. world war II D. vietnam war

C. world war II

About what percentage of pregnancies in the United States are unintended? A. 5% B. 10% C. 25% D. 50%

D. 50%

The USDA dietary guidelines recommend that most Americans get about what percentage of their diet from fruits and vegetables? A. 10% B. 25% C. 33% D. 50%

D. 50%

Which of the following groups is at the highest risk for HIV infection and of AIDS-related death? A. latina women B. lesbians C. female healthcare providers D. african american women

D. african american women

Strategies to reduce the health risks associated with hormone replacement include which of the following? A. using a form of hormone therapy with local rather than systematic effects B. starting hormone therapy at a younger age C. taking the lowest effective dose D. all of these are correct

D. all of these are correct

Which of the following forms of contraception requires a visit to a healthcare provider for a physical exam, fitting, or prescription? A. diaphragm B. IUD C. cervical cap D. all of these are correct

D. 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? A. an increase in the life span of the average woman B. more open discussions about life span issues and sexuality C. less sexism in the medical community D. all of these are correct

D. all of these are correct

Today, American adults eat about 300 calories more on average than they did 30 years ago. A. True B. False

A. True

Women are more likely than men to develop carpal tunnel syndrome or repetitive motion injuries. A. True B. False

A. True

Women who work in the healthcare setting may face hazards such as anaphylactic shock and needlestick injuries. A. True B. False

A. True

What did sodomy laws attempt to ban? A. certain sexual activities B. sex between partners of different ethnicities C. couples living together before marriage D. all of these are correct

A. certain sexual activities

Which of the following statements is true about genetic disorders? A. genetic disorders are caused by a variation or mutation of a gene B. genetic disorders can be prevented with diet and exercise C. genetic disorders are caused by excessive genes D. genetic disorders can be prevented with immunizations

A. genetic disorders are caused by a variation or mutation of a gene

What information tool can consumers use o compare the nutritional quality of various foods? A. nutrition facts label B. food guide pyramid C. ingredient labels D. basic four food groups

A. nutrition facts label

Which of the following statements concerning swimming is true? A. swimming is less damaging to joints than most other forms of aerobic exercise B. swimming is usually a more effective weight-loss method than jogging or bicycling C. a woman must swim laps for 45 minutes or longer to gain aerobic benefits D. swimming builds muscle but is not an effective form of aerobic exercise

A. swimming is less damaging to joints than most other forms of aerobic exercise

Nearly one out of every five employed women in the United States work as: A. teachers, secretaries, managers, or cashiers B. artists or in the entertainment industry C. dietitians, cooks, and housekeepers D. waitresses, hostesses, or fast-food workers

A. teachers, secretaries, managers, or cashiers

Which group of women has faced the highest rates of unemployment? A. women aged 16 to 24 B. women aged 25 to 34 C. women aged 35 to 44 D women aged 45 to 55

A. women aged 16 to 24

Which of the following statements is true? A. most women will experience postpartum depression for several months after giving birth B. cytomegalovirus causes mild flu-like symptoms in both adults and newborns C. babies born to mothers with gestational diabetes are often underweight D. the only real cure for preeclampsia is delivery

D. the only real cure for preeclampsia is delivery

Which of the following statements is true? A. new mothers who breastfeed have a higher risk of postpartum bleeding than new mothers who use formula for feedings B. breastfed babies have fewer episodes of ear infections and diarrhea than formula-fed babies C. breastfed babies experience about the same number of hospitalizations and doctor's visits as formula-fed babies D. breastfeeding protects babies against cancer, sickle cell anemia, spina bifida, and PKU

B. breastfed babies have fewer episodes of ear infections and diarrhea than formula-fed babies

Women who breastfeed should: A. double their pre-pregnancy caloric intake B. consume a healthy diet and increase their consumption of calcium C. engage in daily high-impact aerobics D. All of these are correct

B. consume a healthy diet and increase their consumption of calcium

Which of the following nutrients is found only in plant products? A. complete proteins B. fiber C. calcium D. iron

B. fiber

Which of the following statements is true? A. by 2020, more than half the population will be age 65 or older B. the proportion of the U.S. population over the age of 65 has dramatically increased over the past 100 years C. scientists and doctors are confident that by 2020, preventative treatments will prevent menopause D. all of these are correct

B. the proportion of the U.S. population over the age of 65 has dramatically increased over the past 100 years

If a couple has repeated difficulties conceiving a child, what is most likely to be the cause? A. A couple having incompatible chromosomes B. Fertility problems in the male partner C. Fertility problems in the female partner D. Fertility problems that are equally likely to be present in either partner

D. Fertility problems that are equally likely to be present in either partner

Which of the following STIs can be spread from mother to child at birth or during pregnancy? A. syphilis B. HIV C. hepatitis B D. all of these are correct

D. all of these are correct

Prenatal HIV transmission can occur: A. during pregnancy B. during labor and delivery C. via breastfeeding D. All of these are correct

D. All of these are correct

Sexual health includes which of the following facets of human interactions? A. Physical B. Psychological C. Social and cultural D. All of these are correct

D. All of these are correct

Which of the following statements regarding comprehensive sex education programs has been found to be true? A. teaching about contraception is not associated with increased risk of adolescent sexual activity. B. adolescents who received comprehensive sex education had a lower risk of pregnancy than those who received abstinence-only education or no sex education. C. many parents support comprehensive sex education programs in public schools. D. All of these are correct.

D. All of these are correct

Which types of birth control prevent sperm from fertilizing an ovum after they have entered the reproductive tract? A. Condoms and withdraw B. Oral contraceptives and female sterilization C. Intrauterine devices D. Diaphragm and spermicides

D. Diaphragm and spermicides