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