Final Exam
Most women enter and complete menopause between age:
45-55
What percent of American watch at least 3 hours of TV each day?
80%
Causes of atherosclerosis include:
All of the above
Which of the following situations often triggers violence in intimate relationships?
All of the above
Which of the following causes arthritis?
Bacterial infections, Excessive buildup of uric acid., An autoimmune response
What causes osteoarthritis?
Erosion of the cartilage between bones
A persona cannot become addicted to plastic surgery.
False
More than 80% of people with arthritis are 65 years old or older.
False
Overall, more men than women die of cardiovascular diseases.
False
_____________ are perpetrators of most substantiated cases of elder abuse.
Family members
Which of the following nutrients is a macronutrient?
Fat
Which of the following choices applies to foods labeled as "all-natural"?
None of these
What informational tool can consumers use to compare the nutritional quality of various foods?
Nutrition Facts label
_____________ is a common psychological reaction to being raped.
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Gina has been diagnosed with uterine cancer. Her surgeon will perform which of the following to remove only Gina's cervix and uterus?
Total hysterectomy
People who instigate sexual harassment are most likely to be in positions of higher power than their victims.
True
Racial differences in how chronic diseases affect women may be due to both genetics and socioeconomic trends.
True
Some forms of chemotherapy can cause a woman to experience early menopause.
True
The heart is composed of four chambers: right atrium and ventricle and the left atrium and ventricle.
True
Today, American adults eat about 300 calories more on average than they did 30 years ago.
True
Which of the following characteristics puts women at a higher-than-average risk of being a victim of domestic abuse?
Women who are first-generation immigrants
Cardiovascular endurance can be increased most effectively through:
aerobic exercise
Treatment for a heart attack can include:
behavior modification, surgical procedures, and cholesterol-lowering medications.
For most women, the use of hormone therapy should:
depend on a woman's symptoms, medical history, and personal preferences.
Perimenopause is:
the life stage just before menopause
A combination of biological, environmental, and cultural factors contribute to mental illness.
true
Medications for treating mental illness:
usually work best when paired with some form of psychotherapy.
The U.S. Physical Guidelines for Americans recommend that adults get at least how many minutes of moderate exercise per week?
150
What percent of girls 1st through 3rd grades want to be thinner?
42%
About, 1 out of ______ women in the United States has experienced attempted or completed rape at some time in their lives.
5
About what percentage of all Americans will experience mental illness in their lifetimes?
50%
The USDA dietary guidelines recommend that most Americans get about what percentage of their diet from fruits and vegetables?
50%
How many hours a day do 8-18 year old young people engage with some form of media each day?
7.5 hours
What percent of women say that the images of women on TV and in movies, fashion magazines, and advertising makes them feel insecure?
80%
Which of the following women would be most likely to benefit from hormone therapy?
A 41-year-old otherwise healthy woman who is experiencing early menopause due to cancer treatment
Which of the following situations is an example of a "hate crime?"
A group of men beating up another man after he walked out of a gay bar.
Which of the following statements is true?
A woman has completed menopause when her monthly periods cease.
Which of the following are major risk factors for heart disease?
Diabetes, Smoking, and High Blood Pressure
Which of the following chronic diseases appears roughly equally in both sexes?
Diebities
When are autoimmune diseases most likely to appear in women?
During Childbearing years
According to the Dove Beautiful vs Average study, most women walked up the Beautiful sign.
False
In the United States, most healthcare providers are reluctant to perform hysterectomies unless absolutely necessary.
False
Which of the following statements is true?
Genetics and lifestyle factors play the biggest role in how chronic diseases appear and develop.
Which of the following statements is true?
Getting enough sleep and eating a healthy diet are important for both mental and physical health.
Which of the following requirements was NOT enacted as part of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)?
Giving victims of sexual or domestic violence access to free long-term psychological counseling.
What influence does social media have on body image and self-esteem? Mark each correct answer.
Increase in suicide, Exposes youth to cyber bullying, A false sense of connection, Exposes youth to online predators, Increase in broken relationships, Increases risk of anxiety, depression, and loneliness
Which of the following statements have contributed to increases in discussion and research about menopause over the past 100 years?
Increase lifespan, more open discussions, and less sexism
Which of the following statements concerning domestic violence is true?
Less than 10% of women who are victims of domestic violence report their experiences during medical visits.
Which of the following mental illnesses is more common among women than among men?
Seasonal affective disorder, Anorexia nervosa, and Depression
The documentary, Operation Toussaint: Underground Railroad is about which of the following?
Sex & Human Trafficking
Metabolic syndrome includes all of the following risk factors EXCEPT?
Smoking
Which of the following factors is associated with earlier onset of natural menopause?
Smoking cigarettes
Major risk factors for suicide include:
Substance abuse, divorce, depression
Which of the following are signs of a stroke?
Sudden Weakness, Trouble speaking or understanding speech, Trouble seeing in one or both eyes
Which of the following statements concerning swimming is true?
Swimming is less damaging to joints than most other forms of aerobic exercise
Stroke is which of the following leading cause of death among women?
Third
Eating which of the following raises LDL levels and reduces HDL levels?
Transfat
According to the PPT lecture, beauty has nothing to do with looks. It's how you are as a person and how you make others feel about themselves.
True
Adults with diabetes have heart disease rates about two to four times higher than adults without diabetes.
True
Bacteria cause Lyme disease, and deer ticks usually transmit these bacteria.
True
Body Dysmorphia is a mental disorder in which you can't stop thinking about one or more perceived defects or flaws in your appearance.
True
Half of all women over 50 years of age will have an osteoporosis-related fracture at some point in their lives.
True
Congenital heart disease occurs at birth and consists of which of the following?
all of the above
Most people with mental illnesses regularly seek medical treatment.
false
Eating a high-fiber diet may protect against:
heart disease
Compared to women, men are more likely to:
to commit suicide
