Women's Health Quizzes 8-13

Which of the following statements best describes reporting practices for sexually transmitted infections in the U.S.? - Health-care providers are required to report information to the federal government for surveillance purposes for all STIs. -Health-care providers are required to report information to the federal government for surveillance purposes for some STIs but not others -Health-care providers are not required to report information to the federal government for any STIs. -Health-care providers have the option of recording STI information back to the federal government.

-Health-care providers are required to report information to the federal government for surveillance purposes for some STIs but not others

The growth in overweight and obesity in the U.S. population has occurred primarily over the past ______ years.

25

Most women enter and complete menopause between ________ years of age.

45 and 55

Which of the following conditions is associated with upper body fat distribution?

Coronary artery disease

Which of the following is NOT a type of hormone replacement therapy (HRT)? Estrogen alone Estrogen and progesterone Estrogen and adrenaline Estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone

Estrogen and adrenaline

Bacterial vaginosis is similar to syphilis in that it is caused by a single organism and is usually a serious infection.

False

Which of the following STIs has become more difficult to treat because of the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacterial strains?

Gonorrhea

Today, medical therapy for HIV is most likely to consist of:

HAART Therapy

Which of the following conditions is NOT more likely to occur as a result of estrogen loss from menopause? Kidney stones Atherosclerosis Osteoporosis Alzheimer's disease

Kidney stones

Oral contraceptives would be contraindicated (not recommended) for which of the following women? Luna, a 24 year-old smoker with diabetes who doesn't drink Ginny, a 29 year-old nonsmoker with asthma who drinks occasionally Both Luna and Ginny Neither Luna nor Ginny

Luna, a 24 year-old smoker with diabetes who doesn't drink

Which of the following statements is true? Men, on average, continue to perform less housework than women. Most employed mothers in the United States say they are "satisfied" or "very satisfied" with the amount of time they spend with their children. Employed mothers spend an average of 6 hours each workday with their children. All of the above

Men, on average, continue to perform less housework than women.

Which of the following foods is a source of complete protein?

Non-fat milk

Which of the following statements about childcare is true? One third of employees with young children have unpredictable or erratic work schedules that make scheduling childcare difficult. Low-wage workers are about as likely as managers and professional workers to receive flex-time and paid time off for childcare. All 50 states require childcare providers to have early childhood training before minding children in their homes. Childcare is rarely a problem for working mothers once they have found a childcare center.

One third of employees with young children have unpredictable or erratic work schedules that make scheduling childcare difficult.

Sybil has delusions and frequently hears voices that are not there. Additionally, she is unable to manage her emotions and think clearly. As a result, she has no friends and cannot remain employed. Given this information, she is probably suffering from what disease?

Schizophrenia

Rates of HIV infection among African-American women are higher than they are among white women.

True

During which of the following wars did the type and number of jobs available to women increase dramatically?

World War II

What kinds of mental illness are the most common in the United States?

anxiety disorders

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

false

Female suicide is a problem largely confined to the United States and Western Europe.

false

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

false

The deadliest cancer of the female reproductive system is _________ cancer.

ovarian

During a devastating flood, the crew of a rescue helicopter saved Muriel. Within seconds of being plucked from the roof of her home, she watched as the floodwaters destroyed her home. Since the catastrophe, she has been irritable and anxious and has had flashbacks of the event. She is probably suffering from _____________.

post-traumatic stress disorder

Which type of injury would be most likely to affect a woman who attaches parts to car doors on an assembly line?

repetitive stress injury

A brief memory lapse followed by a temporary loss of vision in one eye is most likely to be a warning sign of ________________.

stroke

Factors about where a woman lives can influence the likelihood of her being at a healthy weight or becoming obese.

true

Getting enough sleep and eating a healthy diet are important components of mental as well as physical health.

true

In aging women, changing hormone levels are believed to be responsible for reduced sex drive.

true

The 5-year survival rate for breast cancer detected in its earliest stage is almost 100%.

true

Women with college degrees earn more money than other women and are more likely to be employed.

true

What does the ABCD warning system for melanoma stand for?

Asymmetry-Border irregularities-Color irregularities-Diameter