HSC exam 2
Which of the following are signs of a stroke?
ALL
Which of the following risk factors predisposes a person to metabolic syndrome?
ALL
Congenital heart disease occurs at birth and consists of which of the following?
ALL
Treatment for a heart attack can include:
ALL
Cardiovascular endurance can be increased most effectively through:
aerobic
Which of the following characteristics puts women at a higher-than-average risk of being a victim of domestic abuse?
Being a first-generation immigrant
What causes osteoarthritis?
Erosion of the cartilage between bones
Acute, or short-term, instances of stress usually have serious consequences for mental health.
F
In the United States, most healthcare providers are reluctant to perform hysterectomies unless absolutely necessary.
F
More than 80% of people with arthritis are 65 years old or older.
F
Most Americans are able to easily find convenient, high-quality day care.
F
True or False? On average, a woman can expect to live 10 to 15 years after menopause.
F
Women who are sexually harassed in the workplace are legally obligated to speak with their harasser before taking additional actions.
F
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 STIs has become more difficult to treat because of the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacterial strains?
Gonorrhea
Which of the following statements is true?
Having one STI increases a person's risk for acquiring another one.
Which of the following is a sexually transmitted virus that can lead to cervical cancer?
Human papillomavirus
What informational tool can consumers use to compare the nutritional quality of various foods?
Nutrition facts label
Which of the following statements is true?
Osteoporosis is a major cause of bone fractures in postmenopausal women.
Which of the following statements is true?
Social context influences how societies classify mental illness.
Which of the following statements concerning swimming is true?
Swimming is less damaging to joints than most other forms of aerobic exercise.
Cardiovascular disease and cancer are the greatest causes of death in the United States.
T
In the United States, eating disorders and panic disorders are more common in women than in men.
T
Many women with fibromyalgia have difficulty getting their healthcare providers to acknowledge the condition.
T
People who sexually harass others at work are most likely to be in positions of higher power than their victims.
T
Some forms of chemotherapy can cause a woman to experience early menopause.
T
Today, American adults eat about 300 calories more on average than they did 30 years ago.
T
Women are more likely than men to develop carpal tunnel syndrome or repetitive motion injuries.
T
Which group of women has faced the highest rates of unemployment?
16-24
Women currently make up about what percentage of the current U.S. labor force?
57%
In the United States, a woman has about what percent chance of facing some form of violence from an intimate partner during her lifetime?
25%
The USDA dietary guidelines recommend that most Americans get about what percentage of their diet from fruits and vegetables?
50%
In the United States, women make about how many cents for every dollar earned by men working in similar positions?
81
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
Child prostitution is most prevalent in which of the following countries?
Vietnam & Thailand
Depersonalization disorder involves persistent feelings of:
detachment or disconnection from the world.
Assuming an equal number of risks, women are more likely than men to receive HIV from:
heterosexual contact.
What is the most common symptom of menopause?
hot flashes
Medications for treating mental illness:
usually work best when paired with some form of psychotherapy.
Vaccines are currently available for which STIs?
HPV and hepatitis B
