HLTH 260 Final

In what year did the FDA approve the birth control pill?

1960

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

A. Comfort measures C. Meditation D. Breathing exercises

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.

Amniotic fluid: A. transfers nutrients from the mother's bloodstream to the embryo. B. produces estrogen and progesterone to maintain the pregnancy. C. protects the embryo/fetus from bumps. D. stimulates milk production in a pregnant woman's breasts.

C. protects the embryo/fetus from bumps.

Conception usually occurs in the: A. lower cervix. B. follicular tissue of the ovary. C. upper third of the fallopian tube. D. endometrium of the uterus.

C. upper third of the fallopian tube.

Which of the following statements is true? A. A woman's body no longer produces estrogen during menopause. B. Pregnancy can still occur after menopause is complete. C. It takes about 15 years for most women to complete menopause. D. A woman has completed menopause when her monthly periods cease.

D. A woman has completed menopause when her monthly periods cease.

During their senior years, women should: A. get regular exercise B. have routine mammography as recommended by their healthcare provider C. receive an annual vaccination to reduce the risk of influenza D. All of these are correct

D. All of these are correct

Misconceptions, stigma, and discrimination in health care toward people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender can result in: A. missed disease B. insensitive care from healthcare providers C. unfair treatment 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 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 is a possible side effect of taking birth control pills? A. More-regular menstrual periods B. A reduced sex drive C. Clearing of acne D. All of these are correct

D. All of these are correct

Causes of atherosclerosis include: A. plaques. B. stiffening of the arteries. C. twisted arteries. D. All of these are correct.

D. All of these are correct.

Which of the following can reduce the risk for osteoporosis? A. Quitting smoking B. Performing weight-bearing exercises C. Getting enough calcium and vitamin D in the diet D. All of these are correct.

D. All of these are correct.

Which of the following has 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.

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

D. All of these are correct.

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

D. All of these are correct.

Which of the following risk factors predisposes a person to metabolic syndrome? A. Elevated waist circumference B. Elevated triglycerides C. Elevated blood pressure 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.

What causes osteoarthritis? A. Excess buildups of uric acid in the body B. Hormone imbalances caused by osteoporosis C. The body's immune system attacking the cells in the joints D. Erosion of the cartilage between bones

D. Erosion of the cartilage between bones

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 is true about the feminist movement? A. It is an idea that has largely been ignored outside of the United States. B. Most female intellectuals dismiss feminism as outdated because women have achieved equality to men in virtually all arenas. C. From the beginning, it has embraced and given a voice to women from every race and background. D. It continues to evolve while pursuing the idea that women should have the same rights and opportunities as men.

D. It continues to evolve while pursuing the idea that women should have the same rights and opportunities as men.

Which of the following is an example of primary prevention? A. Rehabilitating a stroke victim at an extended care facility B. Alleviating the pain of a terminally ill, hospitalized patient C. Using radiation to stop the spread of prostate cancer D. Quitting smoking to prevent lung disease

D. Quitting smoking to prevent lung disease

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

D. The diaphragm and spermicides

Which of the following statements is true? A. Most women will experience postpartum depression for several months after giving birth. B. Cytomegalovirus causes mild flulike 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.

True or False? Depression is a chronic disease that occurs almost exclusively during or after menopause.

False

True or False? E-cigarettes are safe to smoke.

False

True or False? From its beginning, the women's health movement embraced and advocated for women of all races and economic backgrounds.

False

True or False? From its beginnings, the American feminist movement has been inclusive with respect to race, class, and sexual identity.

False

True or False? In the United States, most healthcare providers are reluctant to perform hysterectomies unless absolutely necessary.

False

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

False

True or False? Rates of depression fall sharply for women older than the age of 65 years.

False

True or False? The most effective way to prevent, diagnose, and treat diseases in populations is to ignore gender.

False

True or False? The percentage of women who use a method of contraception during their first sexual intercourse experience has decreased since 1985.

False

True or False? Another term for cerebrovascular disease is stroke.

True

True or False? Arthritis cannot be diagnosed with a single medical test.

True

True or False? Bacteria cause Lyme disease, and deer ticks usually transmit these bacteria.

True

True or False? Blood is the vehicle for transporting nutrients and waste throughout the body.

True

True or False? Cardiovascular disease comprises a group of diseases that affect the heart and blood vessels. This includes stroke.

True

True or False? Genetics, social, political, and economic factors all influence racial differences in how chronic diseases affect women.

True

True or False? Spermicide works by preventing sperm from fertilizing the ovum.

True

True or False? Stress can result in the failure to menstruate.

True

True or False? The Bartholin's glands, located on each side of the vaginal opening, secrete a liquid that lubricates the vaginal tissues.

True

True or False? Weight-bearing and muscle-strengthening exercises help to maintain bone density and to prevent osteoporosis.

True

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.

Contraindications for the birth control pill include which of the following? A. Being younger than age 18 years B. Being a smoker older than age 35 years C. Being more than 5 pounds overweight D. All of these are correct

B. Being a smoker older than age 35 years

Which of the following chronic diseases appears roughly equally in both sexes? A. Lupus B. Diabetes C. Osteoarthritis D. Osteoporosis

B. Diabetes

Which of the following actions is an example of primary prevention? A. Alleviating the pain of a terminally ill, hospitalized patient B. Eating a nutritious diet C. Using radiation to stop the spread of prostate cancer D. Getting annual clinical exams to monitor high blood pressure

B. Eating a nutritious diet

Which of the following best represents the primary hormones used in hormone therapy (HT)? A. Estrogen only B. Estrogen only, or estrogen with progesterone C. Progesterone only D. Progesterone with testosterone

B. Estrogen only, or estrogen with progesterone

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 is correct

B. False labor or contractions that occur during pregnancy

Women who have undergone natural menopause are at an increased risk for which of the following conditions? A. Cervical cancer B. Osteoporosis C. Cardiovascular disease D. Urinary incontinence

B. Osteoporosis C. Cardiovascular disease D. Urinary incontinence

Women who breastfeed should: A. double their pre-pregnant 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.

Fall-related injuries are of special concern to elderly women suffering from: A. malignant neoplasms B. osteoporosis C. arthritis D. pneumonia

B. osteoporosis

The placenta: A. produces estrogen and progesterone to maintain the pregnancy. B. serves as a conduit for the return of waste products back to the mother for disposal. C. protects the embryo/fetus from bumps. D. stimulates milk production in a pregnant woman's breasts.

B. serves as a conduit for the return of waste products back to the mother for disposal.

If the prevalence of a disease in an area is high but the incidence is low: A. this may indicate a new outbreak of the disease. B. the disease rate is probably stable.

B. the disease rate is probably stable.

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)

What is the main characteristic of osteoporosis? A. Inadequate insulin production B. Presence of rheumatoid factor in the blood C. Decrease in bone mass D. All of these are correct.

C. Decrease in bone mass

Which of the following factors is associated with earlier onset of natural menopause? A. Being overweight B. Having more than one child C. Smoking cigarettes D. All of these are correct.

C. Smoking cigarettes

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

C. Total hysterectomy

Which of the following actions is an example of tertiary prevention? A. Getting regular medical checkups B. Using medications to treat hypertension C. Treating a terminally ill patient with painkillers D. Practicing abstinence to avoid contracting a sexually transmitted infection

C. Treating a terminally ill patient with painkillers

By the end of the second stage of labor, the: A. cervix is fully dilated and the fetus is entering the vagina B. placenta is expelled C. baby is born D. cervix is 50% effaced

C. baby is born

Which of the following statements concerning osteoporosis are true? A. Data show that tobacco use is a significant risk factor for bone loss. B. Osteoporosis is often called a "silent disease" because neither pain nor specific symptoms are associated with this condition. C. The spine, hips, and wrists are especially vulnerable to osteoporosis's effects. D. Amenorrhea (lack of menstrual periods) or diseases that may lead to amenorrhea, such as anorexia nervosa, may have a protective effect against osteoporosis.

A. Data show that tobacco use is a significant risk factor for bone loss. B. Osteoporosis is often called a "silent disease" because neither pain nor specific symptoms are associated with this condition. C. The spine, hips, and wrists are especially vulnerable to osteoporosis's effects.

Metabolic syndrome includes which of the following risk factors? A. Elevated waist circumference B. Elevated triglycerides C. Reduced HDL cholesterol D. Smoking

A. Elevated waist circumference B. Elevated triglycerides C. Reduced HDL cholesterol

Which of the following birth control methods typically have a low failure rate during "typical use"? A. IUD and tubal sterilization B. Cervical cap and sponge C. Diaphragm and withdrawal D. Spermicide and birth control pills

A. IUD and tubal sterilization

A contraceptive with a failure rate of 1% means which of the following? A. One out of every 100 women using this method will become pregnant every year. B. One out of every 100 women using this method will ever become pregnant. C. A woman using this method has a 1% chance of getting pregnant each time she has intercourse. D. None of these are correct.

A. One out of every 100 women using this method will become pregnant every year.

Which of the following statements is true? A. Osteoporosis is a major cause of bone fractures in postmenopausal women. B. Once formed, bone cells harden and die. C. After 50 years of age, bone formation begins to exceed bone resorption. D. Men are twice as likely as women to develop osteoporosis as they age.

A. Osteoporosis is a major cause of bone fractures in postmenopausal women.

Which of the following statement(s) are true? A. Teenage girls tend to rely on their male partners for contraception during early sexual intercourse experiences. B. Female condoms are more common than male condoms among adolescent couples. C. Adolescent women who use contraception are most likely to use condoms. D. The average time period between an adolescent woman's first experience of sexual intercourse and a medical consultation is about 1 year.

A. Teenage girls tend to rely on their male partners for contraception during early sexual intercourse experiences. C. Adolescent women who use contraception are most likely to use condoms. D. The average time period between an adolescent woman's first experience of sexual intercourse and a medical consultation is about 1 year.

What are the largest behavior-related causes of death in the United States? A. Tobacco use, poor diet, and inactivity B. Alcohol use and motor vehicle accidents C. Illegal drug use and motor vehicle accidents D. Infectious diseases and sexual behavior

A. Tobacco use, poor diet, and inactivity

Health promotion is: A. any planned education, political, social, or other campaign to help a person or population improve or maintain health B. advertisements about health care C. coupons for health products D. when doctors and nurses advance in their careers

A. any planned education, political, social, or other campaign to help a person or population improve or maintain health

When the heart begins to beat irregularly, the condition is called: A. arrhythmia. B. atherosclerosis. C. arteriosclerosis. D. embolus.

A. arrhythmia.