HE 212 Women's Heath Final (Ch 7-15)

Among young adults, mental illnesses cause more death and injury than cancer.

True

Women and men are equally likely to develop obsessive-compulsive disorder.

True

People with __________ have distorted and rigid thoughts and behaviors that make it impossible to live productive lives and have satisfying relationships.

personality disorders

The female athlete triad consists of:

disordered eating, amenorrhea, and osteoporosis.

Women with anorexia often also exhibit __________ behaviors.

obsessive-compulsive

A chronic, powerful sense of tension and worry is called:

generalized anxiety disorder.

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

Compared to women, men are more likely to:

die from attempted suicide.

During middle and high school, female students tend to:

get higher grades than boys, but have more school-related stress.

Which of the following is a typical characteristic of people with binge eating disorder?

History of weight fluctuations

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

Drug misuse

__________ is a disease characterized by permanent airflow obstruction and extended periods of disability and restricted activity

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Chronic marijuana use is associated with:

a reduced attention span and missed days at school or work.

What are the top causes of death from smoking?

Lung cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and respiratory diseases

MDMA is the chemical abbreviation for what illegal drug?

Ecstasy

Which of the following drugs is especially dangerous when consumed with large doses of alcohol?

Acetaminophen (Tylenol)

Which of the following statements is true?

In the developing world, where tobacco regulation is often lacking, cigarette manufacturers give away cigarettes or offer them at a steep discount to encourage smoking.

It usually takes about __________ for alcohol to reach the bloodstream once swallowed.

15 minutes

On average, a woman who smokes will die about __________ years earlier than she would have if she had not smoked.

15

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

True

Depersonalization disorder involves persistent feelings of:

detachment or disconnection from the world.

Which of the following is not part of the stress response?

Increased blood flow to the immune and digestive systems

Luna experiences periods of normal behavior followed by periods when her moods cycle from abnormally "up" to very "down." She is probably suffering from:

bipolar disorder.

Antidepressant medications often attempt to restore a person's neurotransmitter levels to a healthy state.

True

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:

posttraumatic stress disorder.

Factors preventing Americans from getting adequate health care include:

All of these are correct.

One form of depression can be caused by seasonal changes in daylight hours or from lack of exposure to daylight.

True

Most people with mental illnesses regularly access medical treatment.

False

Major risk factors for suicide include:

All of these are correct.

Sarah drinks one or two glasses of wine a night on most weeknights, but drinks a lot more on weekends-usually between four and seven "shots" and other drinks. While she is still passing her classes, her grades have fallen in the past few months. Based on this summary, Sarah likely:

has a drinking problem.

Many narcotic drugs have legitimate medical purposes.

True

Which of the following drugs is not a stimulant?

Alcohol

Women who smoke heavily will tend to have earlier menopause than women who smoke only occasionally.

True

What is the most common way of taking drugs?

Orally

A woman of average size who has three drinks will have the same intoxication levels and adverse effects as a man of average size who has __________ drinks.

6

Which of the following steps is generally helpful in dealing with a person who has become seriously intoxicated?

Lying the person on his or her side

A Hispanic or Black woman arrested for a drug offense is more likely to receive a harsh sentence than a White woman arrested for the same reason.

True

Which of the following statements is true?

Getting enough sleep and eating a healthy diet are important for both mental and physical health,

Medications for treating mental illness:

usually work best when paired with some form of psychotherapy.

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

20%

What national research organization is dedicated to improving mental health?

NIMH

Which of the following choices is a common example of co-dependent behavior?

All of these are correct.

What does the term third-hand smoke refer to?

Harmful chemicals that build in a room where someone has smoked

__________ is a smokable, concentrated version of cocaine.

Crack

__________ are prescribed for their sleep-inducing and pain-relieving properties.

Narcotics

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

arrhythmia

Cardiovascular disease and cancer are the greatest causes of death in the United States.

True

Treatment for a heart attack can include:

All of these are correct.

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

All of these are correct.

Stroke is the ______ leading cause of death among women.

Third

Which of the following is a major risk factor for heart disease?

All of these are correct.

Metabolic syndrome includes which of the following risk factors?

Elevated triglycerides

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

True

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

True

Another term for cerebrovascular disease is stroke.

True

Arthritis cannot be diagnosed with a single medical test.

True

Which of the following statements is true?

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

Genetics, social, political, and economic factors all influence racial differences in how chronic diseases affect women.

True

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

True

Weight-bearing and muscle-strengthening exercises help to maintain bone density and to prevent osteoporosis.

True

When are autoimmune diseases most likely to appear in women?

During their childbearing years

Adults with diabetes have heart disease rates about two to four times higher than adults without diabetes.

True

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

True

Which of the following statements is true?

Osteoporosis is a major cause of bone fractures in postmenopausal women.

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

True

Which of the following is one of the major components of blood?

All of these are correct.

Blood is the vehicle for transporting nutrients and waste throughout the body.

True

Which of the following is a sign of a stroke?

All of these are correct.

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

True

Causes of atherosclerosis include:

All of these are correct.

Which of the following causes arthritis?

All of these are correct.

Which of the following chronic diseases appears roughly equal in both sexes?

Diabetes

Which of the following can reduce the risk for osteoporosis?

All of these are correct.

What is the main characteristic of osteoporosis?

Decrease in bone mass

Which of the following statements is true?

All of these are correct. Osteoporosis African-American Asian Hispanics etc

What causes osteoarthritis?

Erosion of the cartilage between bones

More than 80% of people with arthritis are 65 years old or older.

False

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

Domestic violence

What racial or ethnic groups of women are at the greatest risk of being victims of rape?

American Indian/Alaskan Native, or women of multiracial backgrounds

Acts of self-mutilation are, in fact, suicide attempts.

False

Sexual trafficking and female genital mutilation are examples of:

collective violence.

About 75% of rape or sexual assault victimizations are reported to the police.

False

Which of the following is a global risk factor for violence against women?

All of these are correct.

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

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 statements about stalking is true?

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

Hate crimes make up a small proportion of violent crimes, but can have enormous direct and indirect effects.

True

Child prostitution is most prevalent in which of the following countries?

Vietnam and Thailand

In the United States, a woman has about a __________ chance of facing some form of violence from an intimate partner during her lifetime.

25%

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

True

Which of the following characteristics puts a woman at a higher-than-average risk of being a victim of domestic abuse?

Being a first-generation immigrant

Battering during pregnancy is linked to an increased risk of miscarriage, premature labor, and low birthweight.

True

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

True

Women currently make up about __________ of the U.S. labor force.

One-Half 46.8%

Women employed full-time with the same job responsibilities and level of performance as their male counterparts earn, on average, _____ cents for every dollar earned by men.

81.1

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

World War II

In the United States, the highest percentage of working women are between _____ years of age.

35 and 44

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

teachers (excluding postsecondary), secretaries secretary, managers, manager or administrator, or cashier cashiers

In the United States, women are most likely to be the sole income-earners in ______________ families.

black

More than _____ of preschool-aged children whose mothers are employed receive care on a regular basis from someone who is not their parents.

75%