Women's Health Quiz 2

The leading cause of preventable infertility is ___________ Trichomoniasis Hepatitis B Chlamydia HPV

Chlamydia

Which of the following best describe bacterial vaginosis? An infection of the vagina that usually causes painful, recurring outbreaks A STI that causes a single painless sore, called a chancre, in the vaginal area. An infection of the upper genital tract in women, often caused by gonorrhea or chlamydia Bacterial overgrowth in the vagina that can be caused by a variety of organisms

Bacterial overgrowth in the vagina that can be caused by a variety of organisms

Non-drug options for pain relief during labor include which of the following? Breathing exercises Epidurals Meditation Comfort measures

Breathing exercises Meditation Comfort measures

Lack of which of the following minerals or vitamins is a major contributor to osteoporosis? Calcium Iron Niacin Vitamin A

Calcium

Which of the following practices are evidence-based birth practiced promoted by the World Health Organization? Early induction of labor Continuous labor support Freedom of movement for the laboring woman Encouraging spontaneous pushing in non-supine positions

Continuous labor support Freedom of movement for the laboring woman Encouraging spontaneous pushing in non-supine positions

Which of the following conditions is associated with upper-body fat distribution? Cystic fibrosis Coronary artery disease Osteoporosis All of these are correct

Coronary artery disease

Which of the following statements is true? Obese women are less likely than obese men to feel guilty about their weight. The average weight of a Playboy centerfold has increased along with the weight of the average U.S. woman. Images of excessively thin women in the media generally act as a positive force, inspiring women to get into a healthy shape. More than half of female adolescents in the United States are trying to lose weight.

More than half of female adolescents in the United States are trying to lose weight.

Which of the following applies to foods labeled as "all-natural"? They must be free of processing. They must be grown without pesticides or harmful chemicals. They must be produced in an eco-friendly manner. None of these is correct.

None of these is correct.

What informational tool can consumers use to compare the nutritional quality of various foods? Ingredient labels Food guide pyramid Basic four food groups Nutrition facts label

Nutrition facts label

Which of the following statements is true? Overweight people should avoid exercising before meals because it increases appetite One should not experience muscle pain when exercising regularly. Performing spot exercises, such as "crunches," are an effective way to reduce specific areas of fat All of these are correct

One should not experience muscle pain when exercising regularly.

Which of the following statements is not true? Physical activity is most effective when combined in to one or two longer weekly workouts Getting 80 minutes a week of high-intensity physical activity meets the 2018 Physical Activity Guidelines Exercise that reaches beyond the 2018 Physical Activity Guideline recommendations continues to have benefits on health Shorter daily workouts of 10-15 minutes have demonstrable improvements on health

Physical activity is most effective when combined in to one or two longer weekly workouts

Social scientists have attempted to understand what is meant by the popular lay term natural childbirth. Which of the following items have been included as a social practice integral to natural childbirth? Preparation before birth Breastfeeding Activity during birth Social support

Preparation before birth Social support

Which of the following statements about malnutrition is not true? Anemia caused by a lack of iron affects almost one in four people around the world. The most severe consequences of malnutrition are often easily preventable. Protein-energy malnutrition (PEM) results when infants and children are unable to process protein they ingest. Malnutrition can result from eating too much food as well as too little.

Protein-energy malnutrition (PEM) results when infants and children are unable to process protein they ingest.

_________ is a curable STI that, if untreated, can spread to the whole body and cause serious injury. Syphilis Herpes HPV Scabies

Syphilis

What are the major types of fats from a nutrition perspective? Give an example of a food with each kind of fat, and explain their effects on health.

The major fats from a nutrition perspective are saturated fats, unsaturated fats, and trans fats. Saturated fats are solid foods like butter that increase heart disease. Unsaturated fats are liquid like oil and decrease heart disease. Trans fats come in both and are found in fried food. They increase heart risk alot.

Which of the following statements concerning malnutrition is true? Malnourishment is creating an entire generation of widows because of hunger's disproportionate effects on elderly and middle-aged men. The malnourished become ill more easily and stay ill longer than those who are well-nourished. 95% of cases of protein-energy malnutrition (PEM) occur in Africa, South America, and Australia. All of these are correct.

The malnourished become ill more easily and stay ill longer than those who are well-nourished.

The current HPV vaccine prevents infection from which of the following? All known strains of HPV Two most common strains of HPV that cause cervical cancer and the two most common strains that cause genital warts The seven most common strains that cause cervical cancer and other cancers and two strains that cause genital warts The two most common strains of HPV that cause cervical cancer

The seven most common strains that cause cervical cancer and other cancers and two strains that cause genital warts

Which of the following statements about muscle-strengthening activities is true? They break muscle fibers and force the body to rebuild stronger muscles than before They need to be performed three times a week or more to be effective They usually need specialized equipment to be performed effectively All of these are correct

They break muscle fibers and force the body to rebuild stronger muscles than before

Stroke is the __________ leading cause of death among women. First Second Third Fourth

Third

Gina has been diagnosed with uterine cancer. Her surgeon will perform which of the following to remove only Gina's cervix and uterus? Partial hysterectomy Radical hysterectomy Total hysterectomy None of these is correct

Total hysterectomy

True or False? Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death among women worldwide. True False

True

True or False? FDA-approved forms of hormone therapy include pills, patches, creams, gels, sprays, and vaginal suppositories. True False

True

True or False? The intrauterine environment is critical to a child's development. True False

True

True or False? Transgender women who are taking estrogen typically do not experience symptoms of menopause. True False

True

True or false? Athletic amenorrhea, a condition brought on by excessive exercise, occurs when a woman stops menstruating. True False

True

True or false? Low-density lipoproteins (LDLs) are often referred to as the "bad cholesterol." True False

True

True or false? The body better absorbs vitamins and minerals when they are part of the natural diet rather than when they are consumed as supplements. True False

True

True or false? The location where a woman lives influences the likelihood of her being at a healthy weight or becoming obese. True False

True

Compared to having unprotected heterosexual vaginal intercourse, receiving oral sex is: very unlikely to transmit HIV or any other STI. equally likely to transmit HIV as well as other STIs. more likely to transmit HIV, but less likely to spread other STIs. a low risk for transmitting HIV, but still a potential risk for other STIs.

a low risk for transmitting HIV, but still a potential risk for other STIs.

When the heart begins to beat irregularly, the condition is called: embolus atherosclerosis arrhythmia arteriosclerosis

arrhythmia

Vitamin A deficiency in infants can be most easily and safely prevented by encouraging: vitamin A injections. breastfeeding. pureed carrots every morning. vitamin A patches applied to the skin

breastfeeding.

The severity of herpes symptoms often vary dramatically: depending on the age at which the virus is acquired. depending on the amount of virus a person is exposed to. among African-American, Hispanic, and white women. for an individual as time goes by.

for an individual as time goes by.

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

heterosexual contact.

True or false? The labels "low sodium" and "reduced sodium" have essentially the same meaning. True False

False

True or false? Vitamins are a major source of energy for the body. True False

False

Which of the following nutrients is a macronutrient? Vitamins Fat Minerals All of these are correct

Fat

The USDA dietary guidelines recommend that most Americans get about __________ of their diet from fruits and vegetables. 25% 33% 10% 50%

50%

About __________ of Americans are overweight or obese, and about __________ are extremely obese. 33%; 3% 15%; 1% 67%; 5% 90%; 10%

67%; 5%

Which of the following vitamins are fat soluble? B and C A, B, C, and D A, D, E, and K L, M, N, O, and P

A, D, E, and K

STIs are most prevalent among women _______ years of age. 30 to 39 20 to 29 15 to 24 25 to 34

15 to 24

About __________ % of an average healthy woman's weight is fat 12 25 45 6

25

Which of the following groups is at the highest risk for both HIV infection and AIDS-related death? African-American women Latina women Female healthcare providers Lesbians

African-American women

Causes of atherosclerosis include: plaques stiffening of the arteries. twisted arteries All of these are correct

All of these are correct

Congenital heart disease occurs at birth and consists of which of the following? A hole in the septum Imperfectly formed blood vessels Valvular damage All of these are correct

All of these are correct

STIs that can be spread from mother to child at birth or during pregnancy include which of the following? Syphilis HIV Hepatitis B All of these are correct

All of these are correct

Which of the following is a major risk factor for heart disease? Diabetes High blood pressure Smoking All of these are correct

All of these are correct

Which of the following is a sign of a stroke? Sudden weakness Trouble speaking or understanding speech Trouble seeing in one or both eyes All of these are correct

All of these are correct

Which of the following statements is true? Exercise does not always increase one's appetite. The amount of sweat that is lost during exercise does not indicate how much energy is expended for the activity Menstruation typically does not harm a woman's physical performance All of these are correct.

All of these are correct.

Hepatitis __________ is the only type of hepatitis transmitted primarily through sexual contact. A C B E

B

Which of the following characteristics is not a significant risk factor for food insecurity and malnutrition in the United States? Being African-American or Hispanic Living in poverty Living in a rural community Being raised by a single mother

Living in a rural community

Select the three component that make up the female athletic triad. Addiction to exercise Eating disorders Poor body image Osteoporosis Amenorrhea

Eating disorders Osteoporosis Amenorrhea

Metabolic syndrome includes which of the following risk factors? Smoking Elevated triglycerides Reduced HDL cholesterol Elevated waist circumference

Elevated triglycerides Elevated waist circumference

True or False? Cancer is the leading cause of death in women. True False

False

True or false? About 67% of adult Americans consume recommended amounts of fruits and vegetables on a regular basis. True False

False

True or false? Eating fruits on a frequent basis is a good method of obtaining folic acid. True False

False

Which of the following STIs has become more difficult to treat because of the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacterial strains? Syphilis Gonorrhea HIV Scabies

Gonorrhea

Hundreds of years ago, many physicians knew that nuns were less likely than other groups of women to get genital warts. Which STI causes these symptoms? Syphilis Gonorrhea HPV HIV/AIDS

HPV

Vaccines are currently available for which STIs? Gonorrhea and chlamydia HIV and HPV HPV and hepatitis B Herpes and HIV

HPV and hepatitis B

Eating a high-fiber diet may protect against: Liver cancer Osteoporosis Heart disease All of the above

Heart disease

Women in the United States typically need to consume more of which of the following nutrients? Iron and calcium Copper and iodine Sodium and potassium Sulfur and zinc

Iron and calcium