HSCI 231 - Women and Health » Fall 2020 » Exam 2

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Question #1
During the first trimester, ____ occurs if the corpus luteum regresses.
A.   miscarriage
B.   ectopic pregnancy
C.   striae gravidarum
D.   leukorrhea
Question #2
According to nutrition recommendations, Americans should obtain ____% or less of their daily calories from fat.
A.   20
B.   40
C.   30
D.   10
Question #3
Which of the following statements in true?
A.   Performing sport exercises such as "crunches," are an effective easy to reduce specific areas of fat
B.   Overweight people should avoid exercising before meals because it increases appetite
C.   A person can increase his or her basal metabolic rate by exercising.
D.   Having pain while exercising is a sign that one is exercising correctly to develop stringer muscles
Question #4
Which of the following practices is not recommended to avoid vaginal infections?
A.   Using deodorant-free tampons
B.   Wiping oneself from front to back after going to the bathroom
C.   Douching regularly
D.   Wearing cotton underwear
Question #5
Which of the following factors is associated with earlier onset of natural menopause?
A.   All answers are correct
B.   Being overweight
C.   Having more than one child
D.   Smoking cigarettes
Question #6
Lydia had a vaginal discharge that looks like cottage cheese. Her vulva also itches and is red and swollen. Based on the signs and symptoms, she probably has a ____.
A.   Herpes
B.   Trichomonas
C.   Yeast
D.   Gonorrheal
Question #7
The most common symptomatic viral STD in the United States is ____ infection.
A.   Genital Warts
B.   Herpes
C.   HIV
D.   Syphilis
Question #8
Which of the following statements is true?
A.   Women tend to be in more physically active than men
B.   Physical activity tends to increase as one ages
C.   About 25% of American adults preform high-level physical activity regularly
D.   The average woman has more fat and less lean body weight than the average man.
Question #9
Which of the following foods is a source of complete protein?
A.   Green beans
B.   Apricots
C.   Baked potatoes
D.   Non-fat milk
Question #10
Which the following statements is true?
A.   A woman has completed menopause when her monthly period cease for twelve months.
B.   A woman's body no longer produces estrogen during menopause
C.   It takes about 15 years for most women to complete menopause
D.   Pregnancy can still occur after menopause is complete
Question #11
Which of the following statements is true?
A.   Wearing a latex condom during sexual intercourse prevents herpes transmission
B.   A person infected with herpes can spread the virus when no signs or symptoms of the infection are resent
C.   All answers are correct
D.   Antiviral medications are available that can cure genital herpes
Question #12
Increased blood levels of LDL are associated with an increased risk of ____.
A.   Cancer
B.   Diabetes
C.   Heart disease
D.   Osteoporosis
Question #13
Most women enter and complete menopause between ____ years of age.
A.   35 and 45
B.   45 and 55
C.   55 and 65
D.   65 and 75
Question #14
Which of the following physical attributes is not a major area of fitness?
A.   Flexibility
B.   Muscular strength and endurance
C.   Speed
D.   Cardiovascular endurance
Question #15
Women infected with HIV do not transmit the virus by ____.
A.   Sharing needles while abusing intravenous drugs
B.   Breastfeeding their babies
C.   Having sexual intercourse
D.   Shaking hands with others
Question #16
The leading cause of preventable infertility is ____ infection.
A.   Human Papillomavirus
B.   Syphilis
C.   Trichomoniasis
D.   Chlamydia
Question #17
Approximately ____ of all birth are premature.
A.   15%
B.   10%
C.   20%
D.   25%
Question #18
Pregnant women who exercise ____.
A.   Have longer pregnancies
B.   All answers are correct
C.   Produce more milk after delivery
D.   Experience short labor
Question #19
Hormone replacement therapy ____.
A.   Reduces risk of breast cancer
B.   Increases LDL levels and decreases HDL levels
C.   Decreases bone density
D.   Relieves hot flashes
Question #20
Which of the following factors increases a woman's risk of giving birth to a baby with Down syndrome?
A.   Performing extreme forms of expertise during the first trimester
B.   Abusing prescriptive drugs
C.   Becoming infected with cytomegalovirus
D.   Being near the end of her childbearing years.
Question #21
Which of the following STDs can be used with antibiotics?
A.   All answers are correct
B.   Gonorrhea
C.   Chlamydia infection
D.   Syphilis
Question #22
Most ectopic pregnancies occur in the ____.
A.   Ovary
B.   Fundus
C.   Fallopian tube
D.   Cervix
Question #23
Amnotic fluis ____.
A.   Stimulates milk production in a pregnancy woman's breasts.
B.   Protects the embryos/fetus from bums
C.   Transfers nutrients from the mother's bloodstream to the embryos
D.   Produces estrogen and progesterone to maintain the pregnancy
Question #24
To reduce risk of heart disease, a woman should ____.
A.   Not smoke
B.   Restrict her salt intake
C.   Get at least 8 hours of sleep each night
D.   Take vitamin C and E supplements
Question #25
Which of the following physical activities is not recommended during pregnancy?
A.   Scuba diving
B.   Walking
C.   Swimming
D.   Low-impact aerobics
Question #26
Which of the following statements is true?
A.   AIDS is a disease that affects homosexual males.
B.   In general, it's possible tell if a person is infected with HIV just by looking at him or her
C.   A person has an abnormally high T lymphocyte count
D.   In the United States, most HIV-infected women acquired the virus through heterosexual transmission.
Question #27
By the end of the second stage of labor, the ____.
A.   Placenta is expelled
B.   Fetus is born
C.   Cervix is 50% effaced
D.   Cervix is 5 cm dilated
Question #28
The major risk factor for ectopic pregnancy is ____.
A.   Ovarian cancer
B.   Pelvic inflammatory disease
C.   Birth control use
D.   Chronic alcohol abuse
Question #29
STDs are most prevalent among women ____ years of age.
A.   25 to 34
B.   30 to 39
C.   15 to 24
D.   20 to 29
Question #30
____ are the moat commonly reported physical symptoms of menopause.
A.   Mood swings
B.   Thinning bones
C.   Memory and other cognitive deficits
D.   Hot flashes
Question #31
Physically-active healthy women are less likely t develop larger muscles than men because they have ____ than men.
A.   Lower testosterone levels
B.   All answers are correct
C.   Greater risk of heat exhaustion during vigorous exercise
D.   More joints discomfort during resistance exercise
Question #32
Pregnancy is divided into ____.
A.   None of the answers are correct
B.   9 phases
C.   3 trimesters
D.   40-week intervals
Question #33
Which of the following factors improves exercise capacity?
A.   Exercise intensity
B.   Exercise frequency
C.   All answers are correct
D.   Exercise duration
Question #34
In the United States, health care providers must report cases of ____.
A.     
B.   Human Papillomavirus
C.   Genital Herpes
D.   Scabies
E.   Gonorrhea
Question #35
With of the following actions can increase bones density?
A.   Preforming weight-bearing exercise
B.   Taking iron supplements
C.   Getting plenty of rest
D.   All answers are correct
Question #36
____ is a noninvasive prenatal testing procedure that is used to project an image of the fetus.
A.   Ultrasound
B.   Alpha-fetoprotein screening
C.   Chronic villus sampling
D.   CAT scan
Question #37
Which of the following statements is true?
A.   The embryo/fetus is very vulnerable to the effects of alcohol during the first trimester
B.   Pregnant women can safely drink up to 2 ounces of alcohol daily
C.   Smoking marijuana during pregnancy appears to have ni detrimental health effects in the embryo/fetus
D.   Most over-the-vounter mediations are safe to take during pregnancy
Question #38
To reduce the risk of giving birth to an infant with neutral tube defects, women of childbearing age should ____.
A.   Consume 400-600 mcg of folic acid daily
B.   Eat a high protein diet daily
C.   Exercise for at least 30 minutes daily
D.   Drinks 3 or more glasses of milk daily
Question #39
Becky and Phil have been unable to conceive after a year of having unprotected sexual intercourse. Tests indicate that Beck has no defects of her reproductive tract and is ovulation during her menstrual cycles. Phil, however, is unable ti produce enough viable sperm to fertilize Becky's eggs. Which of the following treatments could help this couple conceive by using Becky's eggs?
A.   Amniocentesis
B.   Embryo transfer
C.   Surrogacy
D.   Artificial insemination
Question #40
____ refers to the years immediately before and following a women's last menstrual period.
A.   Premens
B.   Anaphase
C.   Menarche
D.   Perimenopause
Question #41
The average pregnancy lasts ____ days from the first day of the last menstrual cycle.
A.   280
B.   240
C.   300
D.   260
Question #42
Which of the following statements is true?
A.   Exercising during menstruation does not negatively affect a woman's physical performance.
B.   The amount of sweat that's lost during exercise does not indicate how much energy is expanded for the activity
C.   Exercise does not increase one's appetite
D.   All answers are correct
Question #43
____ is a form of prenatal testing that involves removing a small amount of the fluid that surrounds the fetus.
A.   Amniocentesis
B.   Chronic virus sampling
C.   Alpha-fetoprotein screening
D.   Ultrasound
Question #44
____ is the infectious disease most clearly associated with birth defects.
A.   Rubella
B.   Scarlet fever
C.   Phenylketonuria
D.   Spina bifida
Question #45
Which of the following STDs has become more difficult to treat because of the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacterial strains?
A.   Gonorrhea
B.   Chlamydia
C.   Syphilis
D.   Scabies
Question #46
Which of the following hormones s used to oppose the negative effects of estrogen?
A.   Insulin
B.   Melatonin
C.   Progestin
D.   Thyroxin
Question #47
When a fertilized egg implants outside of the uterine cavity and begins to grow, the condition is called ____ pregnancy.
A.   A static
B.   A toxemic
C.   An ectopic
D.   An allotropic
Question #48
Which of the following strategies is not recommended for women who want to lose weight safely?
A.   Limiting intake of fatty foods
B.   Exercising regularly
C.   Avoid alcoholic beverages
D.   Following starvation diets
Question #49
Which of the following conditions is a n early sign of symptoms of pregnancy?
A.   Need to urinate frequently
B.   Elevated mood
C.   Slightly reduced body temperature
D.   Restlessness
Question #50
Pregnancy tests detect the presence of ____ in urine or blood.
A.   HCG
B.   FSH
C.   HPL
D.   LH
Question #51
A woman can reduce her risk of osteoporosis by ____.
A.   Taking vitamin supplements
B.   Engaging in regular physical activity
C.   Reducing her level of stress
D.   Socializing with friends
Question #52
Which of the following foods is a rich source of monounsaturated fat?
A.   Margarine
B.   Coconut oil
C.   Olive oil
D.   Corn oil
Question #53
The first sign of syphilis is usually ____.
A.   Flu-like symptoms and painful blisters in the vulva or on buttocks
B.   A painless open sore at the site sexual contract
C.   Vaginal redness, swelling and a gray, frothy, foul-smelling vaginal discharge
D.   Pain during intercourse and a thick, green or yellow vaginal discharge
Question #54
Nutrition experts use ____ to determine if a person's weight is healthy.
A.   Mass spectrometry
B.   Body mass index
C.   The dietary guidelines
D.   Whole body counting
Question #55
Which of the following statements true?
A.   Breastfeeding protects babies against cancer, sickle cell anemia, spina bifida and PKU
B.   New mothers who breastfeed have slightly higher risk of postpartum bleeding than new mothers who use formula for feeding
C.   Breast-fed babies experience about the same number of hospitalizations and doctor's visits s formula fed babies
D.   Breast-fed babies have fewer episodes of ear infections and diarrhea than formula-fed babies
Question #56
Which of the following nutrients is a micronutrient?
A.   Protein
B.   Carbohydrate
C.   Vitamin C
D.   Fat
Question #57
The most commonly reported infectious disease in the United States is _____.
A.   Genital herpes
B.   Chlamydia
C.   Gonorrhea
D.   Genital Warts
Question #58
Hepatitis ____ is the only type of the disease that is transmitted primarily though sexual contact.
A.   A
B.   C
C.   D
D.   B
Question #59
To reduce the risk of having low-birthweight infants, pregnant women should ____.
A.   Take prenatal vitamin/mineral supplements
B.   Stop smoking cigarettes
C.   Get plenty of rest
D.   Engage in daily aerobic exercise
Question #60
Which of the following recommendations is a helpful weight-loss strategy for women?
A.   Consuming 500 to 800 calories per day
B.   Exercising regularly
C.   Eating grapefruits only for three days, then fasting for four days
D.   All answers are correct
Question #61
By exercising, a woman reduces her risk of developing ____.
A.   Colon cancer
B.   All answers are correct
C.   Osteoporosis
D.   Type 2 diabetes
Question #62
Eating ____ raises LDL levels and reduces HDL levels.
A.   Trans fat
B.   Inadequate amounts of vitamin C
C.   All answers are correct
D.   Cholesterol
Question #63
Women can reduce their risk of having babies with neural tube defects by ____.
A.   Losing excess weight during the first trimester of pregnancy
B.   Obtaining 400-600 micrograms of folic acid in their diets before and during pregnancy
C.   Having amniocentesis before the second trimester of pregnancy
D.   All answers are correct
Question #64
Marilyn complains of intense vaginal itching and pain during urination and sexual intercourse. Her vaginal discharge is thin, grayish ands an objectionable odor. Based on these signs and symptoms, she probably has a ____ infection.
A.   Trichomonas
B.   Yeast
C.   Gonorrheal
D.   Herpes
Question #65
____ is a blood that measures a compound produced by the fetus's kidney's between the 13th and the 20th weeks of pregnancy.
A.   Amniocentesis
B.   Alpha-fetoprotein screening
C.   Chorionic villus sampling
D.   Glucose tolerance testing
Question #66
By the end of the first stage of labor, the ____.
A.   Fetus is born
B.   Cervix is fully dilated so that fetus can enter the vagina
C.   The head of the fetus appears and episiotomy may be necessary
D.   Placenta is expelled from the uterus
Question #67
About a week after conception, the ____ implants in the lining of the uterus.
A.   Embryo
B.   Fetus
C.   Ovum
D.   Blastocyst
Question #68
Which of the following nutrients is a. macronutrient?
A.   All answers are correct
B.   Minerals
C.   Fat
D.   Vitamins
Question #69
Fertilization usually occurs in the ____.
A.   Upper third portion of the Fallopian tube
B.   Fundus of the uterus
C.   Follicular tissue of the ovary
D.   Endometrium of the uterus
Question #70
____ infection is associated with the development of cervical and genital cancers.
A.   Syphilis
B.   Chlamydia
C.   Herpes
D.   Human papillomavirus
Question #71
Carbohydrates, including sugar are a source of energy (fuel) for the body.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #72
Early treatment of HIV infection delays the onset of AIDS.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #73
Ectopic pregnancy is often the result of PID.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #74
  
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #75
Abstinence is the only reliable way to prevent contracting STDs.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #76
In the United States, girls and women are less satisfied with their bodies than the women in other countries.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #77
Breast milk is the best food for infants during their first 6 months of life.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #78
Women should not exercise during their menstrual periods.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #79
The presence of hCG in the women's blood or urine indicates that she is pregnant.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #80
  
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE

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