MATERNITY AND WOMEN’S
HEALTHCARE FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
Which of the following applies to foods labeled as "all-
natural"?
They must be free of processing.
They must be grown without pesticides or harmful
chemicals.
They must be produced in an eco-friendly manner.
None of these is correct.
None of these is correct
Which of the following vitamins are fat soluble?
B and C
L, M, N, O, and P
A, D, E, and K
A, B, C, and D
A, D, E, and K
Which of the following statements concerning
malnutrition is true?
95% of cases of protein-energy malnutrition (PEM)
occur in Africa, South America, and Australia.
All of these are correct.
The malnourished become ill more easily and stay ill
longer than those who are well-nourished.
Malnourishment is creating an entire generation of
,widows because of hunger's disproportionate effects
on elderly and middle-aged men.
The malnourished become ill more easily and stay ill
longer than those who are well-nourished.
Which of the following statements is true?
Once formed, bone cells harden and die.
After 50 years of age, bone formation begins to
exceed bone resorption.
Men are twice as likely as women to develop
osteoporosis as they age.
Osteoporosis is a major cause of bone fractures in
postmenopausal women.
Osteoporosis is a major cause of bone fractures in
postmenopausal women.
Metabolic syndrome includes which of the following
risk factors?
Elevated waist circumference
Elevated triglycerides
Reduced HDL cholesterol
Smoking
Elevated triglycerides
Reduced HDL cholesterol
Smoking
A chronic, powerful sense of tension and worry is
called:
a phobia.
panic disorder.
,a compulsion.
generalized anxiety disorder.
generalized anxiety disorder.
Which of the following mental illnesses is more
common among women than among men?
All of these are correct.
Anorexia nervosa
Seasonal affective disorder
Depression
All of these are correct.
About __________ of all Americans will experience
mental illness in their lifetimes.
50%
Which of the following chronic diseases appears
roughly equally in both sexes?
Osteoporosis
Osteoarthritis
Diabetes
Lupus
Diabetes
Eating a high-fiber diet may protect against:
All of these are correct.
liver cancer.
heart disease.
osteoporosis.
heart disease.
Congenital heart disease occurs at birth and consists
of which of the following?
, A hole in the septum
Imperfectly formed blood vessels
Valvular damage
All of these are correct.
All of these are correct.
About __________ % of an average healthy woman's
weight is fat.
25
What causes osteoarthritis?
Hormone imbalances caused by osteoporosis
Excess buildups of uric acid in the body
Erosion of the cartilage between bones
The body's immune system attacking the cells in the
joints
Erosion of the cartilage between bones
When are autoimmune diseases most likely to appear
in women?
At childhood
During or after menopause
During their childbearing years
At birth
During their childbearing years
Which of the following statements concerning
posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is true?
People with PTSD often become emotionally numb to
the world around them.
HEALTHCARE FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
Which of the following applies to foods labeled as "all-
natural"?
They must be free of processing.
They must be grown without pesticides or harmful
chemicals.
They must be produced in an eco-friendly manner.
None of these is correct.
None of these is correct
Which of the following vitamins are fat soluble?
B and C
L, M, N, O, and P
A, D, E, and K
A, B, C, and D
A, D, E, and K
Which of the following statements concerning
malnutrition is true?
95% of cases of protein-energy malnutrition (PEM)
occur in Africa, South America, and Australia.
All of these are correct.
The malnourished become ill more easily and stay ill
longer than those who are well-nourished.
Malnourishment is creating an entire generation of
,widows because of hunger's disproportionate effects
on elderly and middle-aged men.
The malnourished become ill more easily and stay ill
longer than those who are well-nourished.
Which of the following statements is true?
Once formed, bone cells harden and die.
After 50 years of age, bone formation begins to
exceed bone resorption.
Men are twice as likely as women to develop
osteoporosis as they age.
Osteoporosis is a major cause of bone fractures in
postmenopausal women.
Osteoporosis is a major cause of bone fractures in
postmenopausal women.
Metabolic syndrome includes which of the following
risk factors?
Elevated waist circumference
Elevated triglycerides
Reduced HDL cholesterol
Smoking
Elevated triglycerides
Reduced HDL cholesterol
Smoking
A chronic, powerful sense of tension and worry is
called:
a phobia.
panic disorder.
,a compulsion.
generalized anxiety disorder.
generalized anxiety disorder.
Which of the following mental illnesses is more
common among women than among men?
All of these are correct.
Anorexia nervosa
Seasonal affective disorder
Depression
All of these are correct.
About __________ of all Americans will experience
mental illness in their lifetimes.
50%
Which of the following chronic diseases appears
roughly equally in both sexes?
Osteoporosis
Osteoarthritis
Diabetes
Lupus
Diabetes
Eating a high-fiber diet may protect against:
All of these are correct.
liver cancer.
heart disease.
osteoporosis.
heart disease.
Congenital heart disease occurs at birth and consists
of which of the following?
, A hole in the septum
Imperfectly formed blood vessels
Valvular damage
All of these are correct.
All of these are correct.
About __________ % of an average healthy woman's
weight is fat.
25
What causes osteoarthritis?
Hormone imbalances caused by osteoporosis
Excess buildups of uric acid in the body
Erosion of the cartilage between bones
The body's immune system attacking the cells in the
joints
Erosion of the cartilage between bones
When are autoimmune diseases most likely to appear
in women?
At childhood
During or after menopause
During their childbearing years
At birth
During their childbearing years
Which of the following statements concerning
posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is true?
People with PTSD often become emotionally numb to
the world around them.
