Psych of Wmn. Chapter 12

Which is/are true of osteoporosis and bone fracture? a. Approximately one in five women experience a hip fracture. b. More men than women have osteoporosis. c. Complications resulting from hip fractures reduce mobility, but are not life threatening. d. a and b

a.

Which of the following is one of the ten leading causes of death for men, but not for women? a. unintentional injuries b. cirrhosis of the liver c. kidney disease d. diabetes

b.

A Pap smear is used to identify: a. early breast lumps b. precancerous changes in the ovaries c. precancerous changes in the cervix d. all of the above

c.

By age 60, approximately _____ percent of American women will have had their uterus removed. a. 10 b. 25 c. 33 d. 50

c.

Older women are less likely than younger women to receive: a. Pap smears. b. mammograms. c. a and b d. neither a nor b

c.

Recently a vaccine has been developed to protect women against human papilloma virus (HPV) that may eliminate ______ cancer. a. uterine b. ovarian c. cervical d. none of the above

c.

Removal of the breast alone, as a treatment for breast cancer, is known as: a. radical mastectomy. b. modified radical mastectomy. c. simple mastectomy. d. lumpectomy.

c.

What is the greatest risk factor for breast cancer? a. ethnicity b. social class c. age d. fat consumption

c.

Which ethnic group of American teen-age and young adult women has the highest rate of AIDS? a. White b. Latina c. Black d. Native American

c.

Which is/are not a characteristic of managed care insurance? a. It emphasizes preventive care. b. It provides services to members for a flat fee. c. It provides unlimited access to specialists. d. all of the above

c.

Which of the following does not increase a woman's risk of heart disease? a. being overweight b. high levels of LDL c. low intake of saturated fat d. being diabetic

c.

Which of the following is not considered an ADL (activity of daily living)? a. bathing b. walking c. preparing meals d. getting in and out of bed

c.

Which group of women has the lowest rate of smoking? a. Asian Americans b. Blacks c. Latinas d. Whites

a.

Protective factors against ovarian cancer include: a. oral contraceptives b. fertility drugs c. remaining childless d. a and c

a.

The government program designed to provide medical care for those who are over 65, regardless of income, is: e. Medicare. f. Medicaid. g. Social Security. h. HMO.

a.

What percentage of women who develop breast cancer die of the disease? a. 20 b. 40 c. 60 d. 80

a.

Which of the following statements about women's health around the world is not true? a. The U.S. is the only country in which women outlive men. b. Longevity has increased for both women and men in most countries. c. A major health problem in Africa has been the prevalence of HIV/AIDS. d. There are variations in women's longevity across countries, in part due to death during childbirth.

a.

Which of the sexually transmitted diseases is the most devastating? a. AIDS b. syphilis c. gonorrhea d. chlamydia

a.

Which of these chemicals is not used to treat breast cancer? a. insulin-like growth factor b. taxol c. raloxifene d. tamoxifen

a.

Women of color are more likely than White women to: a. be uninsured. b. receive mammograms. c. receive Pap smears and pelvic exams. d. none of the above

a.

All of the following are classified as IADLs (instrumental activities of daily living) except: a. doing housework b. toileting c. taking medications d. managing money

b.

All of the following are true about sexually transmitted diseases (STIs) except: a. STIs can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease, which can result in infertility. b. STIs are transmitted more easily to men, especially gay men, than to women. c. People with STIs such as herpes, chlamydia and gonorrhea are more likely than others to become infected with HIV. d. Women most at risk for STIs are sexually active at an early age, and have sex frequently and with multiple partners.

b.

Among women, _______ have the shortest life expectancy; and _______ have the longest. a. Latinas; Whites b. Native Americans; Asian Americans c. Blacks; Whites; d. Asian Americans; Whites

b.

Gender inequities present in current medical research include: a. the exclusion of women from federally funded studies. b. a greater focus on heart disease in men then women. c. the overrepresentation of women in studies that set standards for doses of new medications. d. a and b

b.

One out of every ___ women will develop breast cancer at some time in her life. a. 4 b. 8 c. 12 d. 16

b.

The fastest growing group of Americans infected with HIV are: a. men of color b. women of color c. white women d. white men

b.

The government program designed to provide medical care for the needy of any age is a. Medicare. b. Medicaid. c. Social Security. d. HMO.

b.

The most common sexually transmitted infection in the USA today is: a. gonorrhea b. Chlamydia c. herpes d. syphilis

b.

Which of the following groups of women has the highest death rate from heart attack? a. White b. Black c. Latina d. Native American

b.

Which of the following is referred to by the term gender paradox? a. Older men have greater sexual desire than older women but they are less sexually active. b. Women tend to live longer than men but they are sicker. c. Men have greater physical ability than women but they are less active. d. Women need more health care than men but men visit physicians more frequently.

b.

Which of the following is/are not a symptom of ovarian cancer? a. pelvic pain b. frequent hunger c. frequent urination d. none of the above are symptoms of ovarian cancer

b.

Which of the following is/are true? a. Women rely less heavily than men on Medicaid and Medicare. b. Women are less likely than men to have medical insurance through their own employer. c. A women who is covered under a spouse's medical insurance plan automatically retains coverage in the event of divorce, death or the spouse's retirement. d. all of the above

b.

Which of the following regarding heart disease in women is not true? a. Women are less likely than men to receive an angiogram or angioplasty. b. Women adjust better than men psychologically following a heart attack. c. Women with Type A personality are more likely to develop heart disease than women with Type B personality. d. Women are more likely than men to be referred to cardiac rehabilitation programs.

b.

Which of the following statements about risk factors for breast cancer is not true? a. Low income women are more likely than higher income women to die of breast cancer. b. Black women are more likely than White women to develop breast cancer. c. The more alcohol consumed, the greater the chance of developing breast cancer. d. The more weight gained in adulthood, the greater the chance of developing breast cancer.

b.

Which of the following statements about the psychological effects of breast cancer is/are true? a. Women who show a fighting spirit and express their anxieties are likely to die sooner than those who passively accept their disease. b. Among women with advanced breast cancer, those who regularly attend group therapy have more adaptive coping responses than those not in therapy. c. Women who have a mastectomy tend to be more comfortable with their body image than those who have a lumpectomy. d. a and b

b.

Which of the following is/are true regarding breast cancer? a. Most women diagnosed with breast cancer ultimately die from it. b. Reducing overall fat intake significantly reduces the risk of breast cancer. c. Women who have consumed at least two drinks a day since their early 20's increase their breast cancer risk. d. Family history of breast cancer is not a risk factor for developing the disease.

c.

Which of the following statements about the global AIDS epidemic is/are true? a. Worldwide, approximately 10% of people infected with HIV are women. b. The most severely affected world region is North America. c. In Africa and India females are more vulnerable to AIDS/HIV than males. d. a and b

c.

Which of the following statements about women and heart disease is/are true? a. Awareness of risk factors for heart disease remains low, particularly for women younger than 45 and for ethnic minority women. b. Nearly 30 percent of American women die annually from heart disease compared to four percent from breast cancer. c. both a and b d. neither a nor b

c.

Which of the following statements about women and heart disease is/are true? a. Most women have a strong fear of developing heart disease. b. Approximately 10% of women die of heart disease. c. Women tend to be older than men when they develop heart disease. d. a and c

c.

You are at greater risk for osteoporosis if you: a. are Black. b. have early menarche and late menopause. c. have an eating disorder. d. all of the above

c.

According to the text, teenage girls are drawn to smoking in order to: a. Express independence b. Curb appetite c. Display "adult" behavior d. All of the above

d.

According to the text, which of the following is/are true? a. Arthritis and incontinence are a normal part of aging and require little or no medical b. attention. c. Medical journal ads that portray elderly women as disheveled and disoriented are ageist and sexist. d. Women are underrepresented in ads for cardiovascular medication.

d.

Endometriosis: a. is a disorder in which the lining of the uterus migrates to and grows on pelvic structures. b. is a cause of infertility. c. produces menstrual pain. d. all of the above

d.

Fibroid tumors are: a. noncancerous uterine growths. b. more common in White than in Black women. c. the most common reason for hysterectomy. d. a and c

d.

Lesbians' access to health care tends to be reduced because: a. many avoid gynecological checkups in order to avoid possible negative physician reactions. b. they are less likely to have health insurance. c. managed-care plans may limit their ability to choose lesbian-friendly health care providers. d. all of the above

d.

Mortality rates from ____________ are higher for Black women than for White women. a. car accidents b. chronic obstructive lung disease c. suicide d. diabetes

d.

Older women are more likely than older men to ultimately wind up in nursing homes because they are more likely to a. outlive men. b. have chronic illness. c. have been living by themselves. d. all of the above

d.

Reasons why women don't have mammograms include which of the following? a. fear of the discomfort and pain of the procedure b. low income and limited access to affordable health care c. fear of receiving a breast cancer diagnosis d. all of the above

d.

Regular physical activity among elderly women and men is associated with a. reduction in the incidence of breast cancer, colon cancer and diabetes. b. higher self-esteem and reduced stress. c. better memory, reasoning and planning abilities. d. all of the above

d.

Research indicates that for small tumors in the early stages of breast cancer, __________ followed by radiation treatment, is as effective as ___________. a. simple mastectomy; chemotherapy b. modified radical mastectomy; chemotherapy c. chemotherapy; lumpectomy d. lumpectomy; mastectomy

d.

The most common reason for a hysterectomy is: a. ovarian cancer. b. uterine cancer. c. cervical cancer. d. fibroid tumors.

d.

The risk of an HIV-infected woman passing the virus to her child is reduced if: a. The mother takes the drug AZT during pregnancy. b. The mother has a Caesarean section prior to the onset of labor. c. The newborn is started on AZT at birth. d. a and c

d.

Ways that physicians respond differently to female and male patients include: a. the assumption that women's pain more than men's has an emotional basis. b. treating women's pain but dismissing men's. c. prescribing tranquilizers for women more than men. d. a and c

d.

When are the caloric needs of females lowest? a. During puberty b. During pregnancy c. While breastfeeding d. After menopause

d.

Which group of women has the highest rate of smoking? a. Asian Americans b. Blacks c. Latinas d. Native Americans

d.

Which of the following factor is/are contributors to sexually transmitted diseases? a. sexual intercourse b. multiple sex partners c. failure to use condoms d. all of the above

d.

Which of the following forms of exercise can help build bone mass? a. climbing stairs b. lifting weights c. low-impact aerobics d. all of the above

d.

Which of the following help(s) explain the smaller female longevity advantage in developing nations? a. poorer access to health care b. death during childbirth c. neglect of daughters d. all of the above

d.

Which of the following increase(s) bone mass? a. Boniva b. calcium c. estrogen d. all of the above

d.

Which of the following increases a woman's risk of heart disease? a. inactivity b. smoking c. consuming one alcoholic drink a day d. a and b

d.

Which of the following increases the risk of cervical cancer? a. early age at first intercourse b. multiple sex partners c. obesity d. all of the above

d.

Which of the following is not true of women and HIV/AIDS? a. HIV is increasing at a faster rate among women than among men. b. In women over 60, most AIDS cases are now caused by heterosexual contact. c. Older women with HIV/AIDS, compared to younger women, are more likely to be diagnosed later or misdiagnosed. d. There has been an increase in condom use among the elderly, thus protecting them against HIV.

d.

Which of the following is/are changeable risk factors of heart disease? a. smoking b. high blood pressure c. physical inactivity d. all of the above

d.

Which of the following is/are covered by Medicare? a. most long-term care b. home care c. prescription drugs d. none of the above

d.

Which of the following is/are true regarding mammograms? a. A mammogram is an ultrasound of the breast tissue. b. The purpose of a mammogram is to destroy lumps, detected through self-examination. c. Approximately 1 in 4 women have had a mammogram in the last year or two. d. none of the above.

d.

Which of the following is/are true? a. Lesbians and heterosexual women do not differ in overall psychological adjustment. b. Adult lesbians are much more likely then nonlesbians to seek psychological counseling. c. Lesbian and gay teens, compared to heterosexual teens, have higher rates of poor school performance, running away from home, and substance abuse. d. all of the above

d.

Which of the following is/are true? a. Physicians are more likely to attribute women's than men's health complaints to psychosomatic factors. b. Female physicians, compared to male physicians, spend more time with their patients and provide them with more information. c. Men are more likely than women to change physicians because of dissatisfaction. d. a and b

d.

Which of the following is/are true? a. Women are twice as likely as men to report negative feelings about the patient-physician relationship. b. Women of color are more likely than white women to be uninsured. c. Women of color are less likely than white women to get preventive health services such as Pap Smears and breast exams. d. all of the above

d.

Which of the following is/are unchangeable risk factors of heart disease? a. gender b. family history c. diabetes d. a and b

d.

Which of the following procedures do medical experts recommend for early detection of breast cancer? a. a monthly breast self-examination. b. a clinical breast examination by a health professional every 1-3 years, depending on age. c. an annual mammogram. d. all of the above

d.

Which of the following reasons has been proposed for women's outliving men? a. Their estrogen levels are higher. b. They are less likely to engage in risky behaviors. c. Their metabolism rate is higher. d. a and b

d.

Which of the following regarding heart disease in women and men is true? a. Women are less likely than men to have the heart disease symptom of chest pain. b. Women with heart disease are more likely than men to be misdiagnosed. c. Women are more likely than men to be included in studies of heart disease treatment. d. a and b

d.

Which of the following statements about Medicaid is/are true? a. Medical care is provided for the needy of any age. b. Most recipients are women. c. Individuals are eligible regardless of their financial resources. d. a and b

d.

Which of the following statements about breast cancer is/are true? a. The majority of women diagnosed with breast cancer die within five years. b. Early detection has not decreased the death rate from breast cancer. c. At every age women have a 1 in 8 chance of developing breast cancer. d. none of the above

d.

Which of the following statements about physical exercise is/are true? a. Women of all ages are less likely than men to engage in physical exercise. b. More educated women are more likely to engage in exercise than are less educated women. c. White women are less likely than ethnic minority women to engage in exercise. d. a and b

d.

Which of the following statements about women and health is/are true? a. Women suffer from more chronic diseases than men. b. Women spend more years of their lives than men in good health and free of disability. c. Poor women report more chronic health conditions than other women. d. all of the above

d.

Which of the following statements about women and heart disease is/are true? a. Women are less likely to die of heart disease and stroke than of breast cancer. b. Approximately 1 in 10 women develops heart disease after age 40 c. When women develop heart disease they have a better prognosis than do men with heart disease. d. none of the above

d.

Which of the following statements about women's and men's health behaviors is/are true? a. Women are less likely to drive recklessly. b. The frequency of men's smoking has been increasing while that of women is decreasing. c. Women are more likely to seek medical treatment when ill. d. a and c

d.

Which of the following statements is/are true of AIDS in older women? a. AIDS is often misdiagnosed as Alzheimer's because their symptoms are similar. b. Older women with AIDS are more likely to deteriorate rapidly because of their already weakened immune system. c. HIV takes an enormous emotional toll on older women and they may suffer alone. d. all of the above

d.

With regard to heart disease, women are more likely than men: a. to die after a heart attack. b. to have a second heart attack. c. to die after treatment for heart disease. d. all of the above

d.

Women are less likely than men to receive: a. coronary artery bypass surgery b. angioplasty c. kidney dialysis d. all of the above

d.

Women in managed care are more likely than those in fee-for-service plans to a. have their cancers diagnosed at a later stage. b. report not getting needed care. c. be less satisfied with their physicians. d. b and c

d.

Women in managed care are more likely than those in fee-for-service plans to receive: a. Pap smears. b. colon-cancer screening. c. coronary artery bypass surgery. d. a and b

d.