WOMS/HEED 3305 Final (ch 9-15)

Depersonalization disorder involves persistent feelings of:

Detachment or disconnection from the world

While at work, Barbara developed a severe headache, and a friend gave Barbara one of her prescription migraine pills to take. What is this practice called?

Drug misuse

What causes osteoarthritis?

Erosion of the cartilage between bones

What does thirdhand smoke refer to?

Leftover nicotine & other chemicals that accumulate on walls, furniture, clothing, & other surfaces

Which of the following is true?

More than one-fourth of families maintained by women live below the poverty line

Which of the following statements about stalking is true?

Most men who stalk their former or current wves or live-in partners also physically assault their victims at some point

Which of the following statements concerning cigarettes is true?

Tobacco kills about half the people who use it

About one-third of rapes take place during the day (between the hours of 6:00am and 6:00 pm).

True

Arthritis cannot be diagnosed with a single medical test

True

Bacteria can cause Lyme Disease, and deer ticks usually transmit these bacteria.

True

Cardiovascular disease comprises a group of diseases that affect the heart and blood vessel. This includes stroke

True

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death among women worldwide.

True

Half of all women over 50 years of age will have an osteoporosis-related fracture at some point in their lives.

True

Lupus can involve any part or parts of the body

True

Many women with fibromyalgia have difficulty getting their healthcare providers to acknowledge the condition

True

Morphine and heroin are both opiates, or synthetic narcotics

True

On average, working diable women make less money than women without disabilites

True

People who sexually harass others at work are most likely to be in positions of higher power than their victims

True

Studies of identical twins have found that some people may have a genetic predisposition toward alcoholism

True

The heart is composed of four chambers: right atrium and ventricle, and left atrium and ventricle

True

Today, American adults eat about 300 more calories more on average than they did 30 years ago.

True

Women may experience different symptoms of a heart attack than men do

True

Women who work in a healthcare setting may face hazards such as needlestick injuries.

True

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

True

A woman with diabetes should be especially careful about consuming a certain amount of:

carbohydrates

Sexual trafficking and female genital mutilation are examples:

collective violence

Which of the following choices means the same thing as "battering"?

domestic violence

Acts of self-mutilation are in fact suicide attempts

false

Which of the following causes arthritis?

-Bacterial infections -An autoimmune response -Excessive buildup of uric acid

Major risk factor for suicide include:

-Depression -Divorce or separation -Substance Abuse

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 minerals are required by the human body?

-Magnesium -Iodine -Zinc

Which of the following statements is true?

-Many cases of domestic abuse do not involve physical violence -pregnant women who are battered are often less likely than non-battered women to receive adequate prenatal care.

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

-Nutrition facts label -ingredients label

Which of the following statements is true?

-Osteoporosis is less common among Black women than it is among White and Asian women -Black Americans are as likely as White Americans to have arthritis but more likely to have debilitating symptoms -Diabetes is more prevalent among non-White populations, such as American Indians, non-Hispanic Black, Hispanics, and Asian-Americans

Which of the following statements are true?

-Women are more likely than men to work low-paying jobs -The gender gap in earning is lowest among women under 25 -Female professors , on average, are paid less than male professors.

Which of the following statements about mental illness and substances are true?

-Women may begin using recreational drugs to cope with symptoms of a mental illness-Women with substance abuse problems are more likely to develop mental health issues later in life

Which of the following are part of the stress response?

-increased blood flow to the brain and muscles -temporary improvements in reflexes and muscle strength

On average, a woman who smokes will die about how many years earlier than she would if she had never smoked?

15

The U.S Physical Guidelines for Americans recommend that adults get at least how many minutes of moderate exercise per week?

150

The National Institute of Mental Health estimates that about what percentage of American adults have experienced some kind of mental disorder in the past year?

20%

The USDA dietary guidelines recommended that most Americans get about what percentage of their diets from fruits and vegetables?

50%

Women currently make up about what percentage of the current U.S labor force?

57%

Nearly one out of every five employed women in the United States work as:

teachers, secretaries, managers, or cashiers.

Congenital heart disease occurs at birth and consists of which of the following?

All of the above are correct

Treatment for a heart attack can include:

All of the above are correct

Which of the following are major risk factors for heart disease?

All of the above are correct

Which of the following are signs of a stroke?

All of the above are correct

Which of the following are global risk factors for violence against women?

All of the above are correct.

When the heart begins to beat irregularly, the condition is called:

Arrhythmia

Compared to women, men are more likely to:

Commit suicide

Acute, short-term, instances of stress usually have serious consequences for mental health

False

Anaerobic means with oxygen

False

E-cigarettes do not negatively affect the cardiovascular system

False

If you are dealing with someone who has had too much to drink, you should give the person a cold shower to wake them up and/or try to induce vomiting

False

Most Americans are able to easily find convenient, high-quality day care.

False

Texas, Utah, and Alabama do not legally recognize rape within marriage as a crime.

False

The "glass floor" refers to practices that keep women from reaching high-end leadership positions

False

The liver's filtration system prevents alcohol from reaching and affecting other parts of the body

False

Women are more likely to be injured on the job than men

False

Women who are sexually harassed in the workplace are legally obligated to speak with their harasser before taking additional actions.

False

Which of the following nutrients is found only plant products?

Fiber

Which of the following statements is true?

Genetics and lifestyle factors play the biggest role in how chronic diseases appear and develop

Eating a high-fiber diet may protect against:

Heart diease

Which of the following compounds are present in electronic cigarettes?

Nicotine

Which of the following choices applies to food label as "all-natural"?

None of the above are correct

What is the most common way of taking drugs?

Orally

Which of the following statements 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

Medications for treating mental illness:

Usually work best when paired with some form of psychotherapy.