Women's Health Final Study Guide

Michelle is obese and wants to lose 40 pounds. A safe rate of weight loss is __________ per week. Three pounds Seven pounds One pound Five pounds

1 pound

Match the following epidemiological terms: 1. The incidence of illness in a given population during a particular time period. 2. The incidence of death in a given population during a particular time period.

1. Morbidity Rate 2. Mortality Rate

Please match the following "potential complications of pregnancy" terms: 1.Labor that begins before week 37 of pregnancy 2.Intrauterine fetal demise 3.Usually occurs during the second half of pregnancy 4.The fertilized egg implants outside of the uterus, usually in the Fallopian tube 5.Pregnancy-related high blood pressure 6.A spontaneous abortion

1. Premature Labor 2. Stillbirth 3.Gestational Diabetes 4.Ectopic pregnancy 5. Preeclampsia 6. Miscarriage

1. Employer-sponsored health insurance or health insurance purchased by an individual. 2.Seen at the state level, provides fundamental parts of health care to economically disadvantaged women and children in the U.S. 3. Federally controlled health system 4. Government-sponsored health insurance

1. Private health insurance 2. Medicaid 3. Medicare 4. Public Health Insurance

Match the following levels of prevention: 1. Takes place once a disease has advanced. 2. Reducing exposure to a risk factor which could lead to disease or injury 3. Refers to early detection and prompt treatment of disease.

1. Tertiary 2. Primary 3. Secondary

Match the "Wave of Feminism" to their corresponding agendas 1. Rights to vote, own/inherit property 2.Reproductive rights, education, and employment 3.Rights and protections related to domestic violence, sexual harassment

1. Wave 1 2. Wave 2 3. Wave 3

Please match the following terms: 1.Having characteristics of both sexes but appearing gender neutral 2.Cross-gender identification 3.Change in physical appearance and societal identity to match gender identity 4.Attracted to both sexes 5. Considers oneself a mix between male and female

1.Androgyny 2. Gender dysphoria 3. Transitioning 4. Bisexual 5. Gender Fluid

Please match the stages of labor 1.Delivery of the afterbirth 2.Full dilation of the cervix 3.Ends with the birth of the baby

1.Stage 3 2.Stage 1 3.Stage 2

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are most prevalent among women aged: 20 to 29 years of age Over 40 years of age 15 to 24 years of age 25 - 36 years of age

15-24

The U.S. Physical Guidelines for Americans recommend that adults get at least __________ minutes of moderate exercise per week. 150 75 100 200

150

About __________ % of an average healthy woman's weight is fat. 25 15 10 30

25

Most women enter and complete menopause between age: 45 to 55 65 to 75 55 to 65 35 to 45

45-55

How many chromosomes does a zygote have? 46 (23 from the mother, 23 from the father) 26 (13 from the mother, 13 from the father) 46 (1/3 from the mother, 2/3 from the father) 26 (all from the mother)

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

Compared to having unprotected heterosexual vaginal intercourse, receiving oral sex is: More likely to transmit HIV, but less likely to spread other STIs. Very unlikely to transmit HIV or any other STI A low risk for transmitting HIV, but still a potential risk for other STIs. Equally likely to transmit HIV as well as other STIs.

A low risk for transmitting HIV, but still a potential risk for other STIs.

Which of the following statements is true? A primary cause of the U.S. obesity epidemic is the lack of spending on weight loss and gym equipment. The body's metabolism slows down to rest for a few hours after a workout. A person who replaces fat with muscle with exercise can appear thinner even if no weight is lost. Alcohol, consumed in moderation, can improve the metabolism and promote weight loss.

A person who replaces fat with muscle with exercise can appear thinner even if no weight is lost.

Despite healthcare advances over the last 40 years, healthcare is still lacking for many women. Which of the following women below may have the most difficulty obtaining appropriate healthcare? A single mother with two young children. A woman employed as manager of a major retailer store. A woman in her early 30s working as a yoga instructor. An married middle class woman

A single mother with 2 young children

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

A woman has completed menopause when her monthly periods cease

Which of the following statements about global abortion rates is true? High levels of medical technology and expertise are needed to provide abortions in a safe manner. About 25 million unsafe abortions occur each year Unsafe abortions have a relatively minor effect on women's health outside of the United States. All of these are correct

About 25 million unsafe abortions occur each year

Compared to women who do not care for a relative or friend, women caregivers are: Rate their own health as fair or poor. Are more likely to be depressed. Are more likely to be sick themselves. All of these are correct.

All of these are correct

During their senior years, women should: Get regular exercise Have a routine mammography screening as recommended by their healthcare provider Receive an annual influenza vaccine All of these are correct

All of these are correct

How did the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) increase access to health insurance? The act expanded coverage to uninsured individuals. It lowered the cost of insurance for some individuals and businesses. It kept people with preexisting conditions from being excluded from purchasing insurance. All of these are correct

All of these are correct

Misconceptions, stigma, and discrimination in health care toward people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender can result in: Missed diagnosis/or disease Insensitive care/ from healthcare providers Unfair treatment All of these are correct

All of these are correct

Which of the following groups of women face special health-related challenges? Incarcerated women Women with disabilities Lesbians All of these are correct

All of these are correct

Women who may seek an abortion may exhibit which of the following? Women living in poverty continue to be more likely than wealthy women to have abortions. More than half of women who seek abortions are in their 20s. Women over the age of 35 who find out their developing fetus has a chromosomal abnormality or is at high-risk of a birth defect All of these are correct

All of these are correct

Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), women do not have to pay a copayment for certain preventative care or services. Which of the following preventative care/services do not require a copayment (covered without cost sharing) for the woman seeking care. Select all that apply Mammograms Vaccinations Domestic violence screening and counseling Counseling for sexually transmitted diseases Cervical cancer screenings Contraceptive methods and counseling Well-women visits

All the above

Which of the following factors could prevent women from receiving adequate healthcare? 1. Lack of access to healthcare facilities. 2. Unfair treatment by medical personnel because of race, ethnicity, or sexual orientation. 3. Insufficient income to pay for care. 4. All of the above

All the above

Which of the following factors should a woman consider when choosing a health insurance plan to ensure it is the right plan for her (and her family) Deductibles and copay. Process for receiving emergency services. Network of physicians. All of the above

All the above

Which of the following is usually the most definitive sign of pregnancy? Nausea Fatigue An overdue period Mood swings

An overdue period

Which of the following would be an appropriate secondary preventive measure for adolescents? Bone-density measurements High cholesterol screening at least once every 5 years Annual screening for anemia because of heavy menstruation or nutritional deficit Annual influenza and pneumococcal pneumonia vaccines

Annual screening for anemia because of heavy menstruation or nutritional deficit

Health promotion is: Any planned education, political, or social activity to help a person to improve their health and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Advertisements concerning health care. Is a procedure through which individuals, particularly those with risk factors for a disease, are treated. Absence of disease.

Any planned education, political, or social activity to help a person to improve their health and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Which of the following statements concerning the history of childbirth is true? In the United States and Europe, physicians began attending routine births for women at the start of the 20th century. Giving physicians control over childbirth took power away from women while providing no significant benefits in safety for mothers or their babies. As birthing became more medical and less routine in the early to mid-20th century, women and mothers were often shut out from learning about the experience. All of these are correct

As birthing became more medical and less routine in the early to mid-20th century, women and mothers were often shut out from learning about the experience.

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

Being a smoker older than age 35 years

Which of the following statements is true? Breastfeeding protects babies against cancer, sickle cell anemia, spina bifida, and PKU. New mothers who breastfeed have a higher risk of postpartum bleeding than new mothers who use formula for feedings. Breastfed babies experience about the same number of hospitalizations and doctor's visits as formula-fed babies. Breastfed babies have fewer episodes of ear infections and diarrhea than formula-fed babies.

Breastfed babies have fewer episodes of ear infections and diarrhea than formula-fed babies.

If a woman has active lesions in the birth canal, which of the following is the recommended way to deliver the baby safely. Cesarean delivery Trial of labor Vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) Delivery with forceps

Cesarean delivery

Which of the following set of organisms is responsible for most cases of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) - a serious complication of the female reproductive tract? Chlamydia and gonorrhea Syphilis and trichomoniasis Human papillomavirus and herpes Hepatitis B and HIV

Chlamydia and gonorrhea

Managed care was introduced as a method to: Manage healthcare practices by hospitals. Manage healthcare practices by physicians. Control healthcare costs. Control expansion of local hospital networks.

Control Healthcare Costs

Which of the following is the most common prenatal infection? Cytomegalovirus Rubella Human Immune Virus (HIV) Group B Streptococcus

Cytomegalovirus

Which of the following statements defines an induced abortion, as opposed to a spontaneous abortion? Loss of pregnancy due to natural complications of fetal development Miscarriage Decision to terminate a pregnancy with a medical procedure All of these are correct

Decision to terminate a pregnancy with a medical procedure

For most women, the use of hormone therapy should: Be used consistently in the postmenopausal years or not at all. Be left up to a healthcare provider's decision. Depend on a woman's symptoms, medical history, and personal preferences. All of these are correct.

Depend on woman's symptoms, medical history, and personal preferences

Which of the following mechanisms of birth control is responsible for preventing sperm from fertilizing an ovum once they have entered the female reproductive tract. Oral contraceptives and hormone patch Copper IUD Diaphragm and spermicides Abstinence and male condoms

Diaphragm and spermicides

During the U.S. Civil War, who led a national effort to organize a nursing corps to care for the war's wounded and sick Hillary Clinton Susan F. Wood Dorothea Dix Florence Nightingale

Dorothea Dix

Which of the following is the most popular anesthetic choice for pain relief during labor? Intravenous medications Pudendal anesthesia Spinal anesthesia Epidural anesthesia

Epidural anesthesia

Active herpes sores are very contagious during the initial attack but not contagious during the recurrences. True False

False

After menopause, a woman's body no longer produces estrogen. True Fals

False

Bacterial sexually transmitted infections are incurable and may require treatment for years. True False

False

Cultural influences do not have an affect on sexual behavior and how men and women interact sexually. True False

False

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

False

Generic drugs usually are more expensive than brand-name drugs.

False

In order to consume enough calcium to meet nutrition recommendations, a woman needs to consume dairy products on a daily basis. True False

False

Infertility is a woman not being able to get pregnant after trying for 2 years of time. True False

False

The first concern of determining which birth control method best meets the women's unique needs is patterns of sexual activity. True False

False

The most effective way to prevent, diagnose, and treat diseases in populations is to ignore gender—to treat men and women as complete equals

False

The risk of level of contacting an STI through oral sex is low. True False

False

The word homosexual is used to describe people attracted to members of the same sex. True False

False

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

False

Which trimester of pregnancy is the fetus especially vulnerable to the effects of alcohol because of the development of the central nervous system? Third trimester Second trimester All of the trimesters First trimester

First Trimester

Both the USDA's and Harvard's healthy eating plates include which of the following? Dairy as a major food group A reliance on fat-free foods Fruits and vegetables as major components of the diet All of these are correct

Fruits and vegetables as major components of the diet

An individual's subjective sense of being a male or female, blend of both, or neither is: Sexual behavior pattern Gender identity Gender role Sexual orientation

Gender Identity

Which of the following is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI)? Chlamydia Trichomoniasis Human papillomavirus (HPV) Herpes simplex virus (HSV)

HPV

Assuming an equal number of risks, women are more likely than men to receive HIV from: Heterosexual contact Woman to woman contact Through sharing of needles All of these are correct

Heterosexual Contact

Which of the following are leading behavior-related causes of death in the United States? Select all that apply. High dietary salt Inactivity High intake of fruits and vegetables Smoking Low blood sugar levels Low blood pressure

High dietary salt Inactivity Smoking

What is the most common symptom of menopause? Arthritis Depression Decreased sex drive Hot flashes

Hot flashes

Women in the United States typically need to consume more of which of the following nutrients? Sodium and potassium Zinc and calcium Iron and calcium Magnesium and selenium

Iron and Calcium

Which of the following is true regarding emergency contraception (EC)? It is an important clinical resource for sexual assault survivors It can be used for routine use in the event of unprotected sex or contraceptive failure It provides protection against STIs or HIV It is only effective if taken 48 hours after unprotected sex or contraceptive failure

It is an important clinical resource for sexual assault survivors

Which of the following screening tests is usually done during the first trimester to measure the space at the back of the fetus' neck? Nuchal translucency screening Amniocentesis Multiple marker screening Chorionic villus sampling (CVS)

Nuchal translucency screening

Which of the following is an evidence-based birth practice that promotes, supports, and protects normal birth; making it safer and healthier for mothers and babies, according to the World Health Organization (WHO)? Early induction of labor Confining the laboring woman to the bed Offering pain relief strategies Restricting oral intake

Offering Pain relief strategies

Women who have undergone natural menopause are at an increased risk for which of the following conditions? Please select all that apply. Cervical cancer Osteoporosis Cardiovascular disease Urinary incontinence

Osteoporosis Cardiovascular Disease Urinary Incontinence

An episiotomy is an incision in the ____________that enlarges the vaginal opening for the birth of the fetus. Labia Uterus Cervix Perineum

Perineum

Sexual health includes which of the following facets of human interactions? Select all that apply. Psychological Emotional Social Physical Medical Financial

Psychological Emotional Social Physical Medical

Which of the following actions is an example of primary prevention? Using radiation to stop the spread of prostate cancer Quitting smoking to lessen the chance of getting lung cancer Alleviating the pain of a terminally ill, hospitalized patient Rehabilitating a stroke victim at an extended care facility

Quitting smoking to lessen the chance of getting lung cancer

The placenta's main function is to: Protects the embryo/fetus from bumps. Serves as a conduit for the return of waste products back to the mother for disposal. Produces estrogen and progesterone to maintain the pregnancy. Stimulates milk production in a pregnant woman's breasts

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

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

Smoking cigarettes

Which of the following is a distinctive sign that labor is beginning? The passage of clear mucus Progressive uterine contractions that occur every 10 to 15 minutes and last from 45 seconds to one minute The position of the baby's head The feeling of a slow leak or gush of clear fluid

The feeling of a slow leak or gush of clear fluid

The current HPV vaccine prevents infection from which of the following? Two most common strains of HPV that cause cervical cancer and the two most common strains that cause genital warts All known strains of HPV The two most common strains of HPV that cause cervical cancer The seven most common strains that cause cervical cancer and other cancers and two strains that cause genital warts

The seven most common strains that cause cervical cancer and other cancers and two strains that cause genital warts

A cesarean section may be necessary and performed if there is fetal distress. True False

True

A natural childbirth attempts to create a more active and supportive experience for the mother during the birth of her baby. True False

True

All assisted reproductive technology (ART) procedures involves stimulating the ovary to produce eggs, harvesting the eggs with a microscope needle, and then removing the eggs from the woman's body. True False

True

Because uninsured people must pay for medical services such as doctors' office visits or prescription drugs themselves, they often avoid preventive care or proper follow-up care because of cost concerns

True

Excessive dieting and preoccupation with body shape contribute to the development of eating disorders. True False

True

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

True

From the age of 65 on, chronic diseases are the leading cause of death for women in the United States. True False

True

If ejaculation occurs into or around the entrance of the vagina, fertilization is possible. True False

True

In our present year of 2020, it is possible to purchase emergency contraception products such as Plan B or AfterPill, over the counter (OTC) and with no age restriction in place. True False

True

One of the most important human achievements in the women's health movement over the past 200 years is the reduction in morbidity and mortality resulting from pregnancy and childbirth

True

Pap screenings catch most cases of cervical dysplasia, but they require regular screenings and often produce false-positive results. True False

True

Preventative care can improve quality of life and may save money by eliminating the need for expensive medical procedures.

True

Revisions to FDA guidelines now includes women of childbearing age and calls for gender-specific analyses of safety and effectiveness of drugs.

True

Some forms of chemotherapy can cause a woman to experience early menopause. True False

True

Stress can result in the failure to menstruate True False

True

The #MeToo movement is a movement recognizing and fighting against sexual harassment and sexual assault in the workplace

True

The United States is seeing an increase in the number of overweight and obese people creating a major public health concern. True False

True

The body better absorbs vitamins and minerals when they are part of the natural diet rather than when they are consumed as supplements. True False

True

To have a full understanding of women's sexual and reproductive health their biological, cultural, psychological, historical, and political perspectives must be included.

True

Transgender women who are taking estrogen typically do not experience symptoms of menopause. True False

True

Worldwide, women continue to be less likely than men to receive adequate healthcare and are burdened by disease and violations of their human rights that directly affect their health

True

Which of the following steps are effective ways to reduce symptoms associated with menopause? Select all that apply. Using a form of hormone therapy (HT) with limited systemic effects Limiting use of hormone therapy (HT) until age 60 years or later Minimizing the doses of medication, if any, that is used Getting regular exercise

Using a form of hormone therapy (HT) with limited systemic effects Minimizing the doses of medication, if any, that is used Getting regular exercise

Which of the following, according to the etextbook, is considered a sexual stereotype of women? Women are often independent Women are movers Women can be aggressive Women are passive and inexperienced

Women are passive and inexperienced

Which of the following statements about women and sex work is true? Racial and ethnic minorities are frequently under-represented in sex work. Women facing intersecting forms of discrimination typically have fewer legal protections and are at greater risk. The United Nations (UN) has implemented global laws offering special protection for lesbian, bisexual, and transgender sex workers All of these are correct

Women facing intersecting forms of discrimination typically have fewer legal protections and are at greater risk

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

false

Eating a high-fiber diet may protect against: Liver disease Osteoporosis Heart disease All of these are correct

heart disease