HLTH 260 Quizlet

Which of the following statements regarding comprehensive sex education programs has been found to be true?

(All of the above) Many parents support comprehensive sex education programs in public schools, Adolescents who received comprehensive sex education had a lower risk of pregnancy than those who received abstinence-only education or no sex education, Teaching about contraception is not associated with increased risk of adolescent sexual activity.

Misconceptions, stigma, and discrimination in health care toward people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender can result in:

(All of the above) Missed disease, Insensitive care from healthcare providers, Unfair treatment.

During their senior years, women should:

(All of the above) Receive an annual vaccination to reduce the risk of influenza, get regular exercise, have routine mammography, as recommended by their healthcare provider

Which of the following descriptive terms is a sexual stereotype of women?

(All of the above) Undersexed, Sensitive, Dependent

As of 2019, how many women are in the U.S. Senate?

25

How many chromosomes does a zygote have?

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

At the end of the fourth month, what is the average size of a typical fetus?

5 to 6 inches long and weighs about 2 to 5 ounces

Which of the following conditions is an early sign or symptom of pregnancy?

A need to urinate frequently

Which of the following statements about global abortion rates is true?

About 25 million unsafe abortions occur each year.

Contraindications for the birth control pill include which of the following?

Being a smoker older than age 35 years

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? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)

Social support Activity during birth Preparation before birth

Which of the following statements concerning swimming is true?

Swimming is less damaging to joints compared to most other forms of aerobic exercise.

Which of the following statements is true?

The only real cure for preeclampsia is delivery.

Women who breastfeed should:

consume a healthy diet and increase their consumption of calcium.

Amniotic fluid:

protects the embryo/fetus from bumps.

The placenta:

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

Conception usually occurs in the:

upper third of the fallopian tube.

True or False? A woman's virginity can be proved or disproved by the pain or bleeding that may occur with initial coitus.

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? Treatment of sexual dysfunction usually requires long-term psychiatric therapy or targeted medications.

False

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

False

True or false? Most cases of unwanted weight gain can be traced to a lack of willpower on an individual's part.

False

What are the two most popular forms of birth control in the United States?

Female sterilization and the birth control pill

If a couple has repeated difficulties conceiving a child, what is most likely to be the cause?

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

What informational tool can consumers use to compare the nutritional quality of various foods?

Nutrition facts label

Fall-related injuries are of special concern to elderly women suffering from:

Osteoporosis

About __________ of American high school students eat USDA-recommended amounts of fruits and vegetables each day.

13% (100-78 = 22%)

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

1960

In which year did the U.S. Supreme Court strike down a state law criminalizing birth control pills?

1965

Which of the following is a possible side effect of taking birth control pills?

All of these are correct: A reduced sex drive, Clearing of acne, More-regular menstrual periods

Which of the following is true about the typical abortion seeker?

All of these are correct: Women living in poverty continue to be more likely than wealthy women to have abortions, Six in ten women who have abortions already have one child, More than half of women who seek abortions are in their 20s.

What did U.S. sodomy laws attempt to ban?

Certain sexual activities

Which of the following statements defines an induced abortion, as opposed to a spontaneous abortion?

Decision to terminate a pregnancy with a medical procedure

Which of the following actions is an example of primary prevention?

Eating a nutritious diet

An individual's subjective sense of being a male or female is his or her:

Gender identity

Women older than the age of 65 years should obtain which type of screening annually?

High blood pressure

Which of the following birth control methods typically have a low failure rate during "typical use"?

IUD and tubal sterilization

A person who is born with sex chromosomes, external genitalia, or internal reproductive organs that are not considered biologically "standard" as male or female is referred to as:

Intersex

Which of the following is true about the feminist movement?

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

Which of the following statements about the Violence Against Women Act is true?

It made certain violent crimes committed against women illegal across the country.

Which of the following actions is an example of primary prevention?

Quitting smoking to prevent lung disease

Which of the following statements is true?

Research from the completed Human Genome Project promises to significantly improve the public health.

What is the main objective of the Family and Medical Leave Act?

To provide unpaid medical leave for employees caring for a newborn baby, adopted child, or sick relative

True or False? Children as young as age 3 can show signs of gender dysphoria.

True

True or False? Factors such as the hormonal variations caused by the menstrual cycle and the possible effects of a trial on a developing fetus can pose statistical and ethical challenges for clinical investigators.

True

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

True

True or False? Revisions to FDA policies in 1993 required drug studies to include women of childbearing age.

True

True or False? Susan Wood was the top official in charge of women's health at the FDA.

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