Questions and correct/verified Answers
Which of the following conditions is associated with upper body fat distribution? - ANSWER-Coronary
artery disease
An ounce of muscle takes up more space than an ounce of fat. - ANSWER-false
According to nutrition recommendations, Americans should obtain _____% or less of their daily calories
from fat. - ANSWER-30
In order to consume enough calcium to meet nutrition recommendations, a woman needs to consume
dairy products on a daily basis. - ANSWER-false
Which of the following foods is a source of complete protein? - ANSWER-non-fat milk
For women who menstruate, when should breast self-examinations be performed? - ANSWER-Two to
three days after a period ends
A brief memory lapse followed by a temporary loss of vision in one eye is most likely to be a warning sign
of ________________. - ANSWER-stroke
What is the most common treatment for skin cancer? - ANSWER-surgical removal
In most cases, cervical dysplasia is ____________________. - ANSWER-a benign condition
Oral contraceptives would be contraindicated (not recommended) for which of the following women? -
ANSWER-Luna, a 24 year-old smoker with diabetes who doesn't drink
Most people with mental illnesses do not seek medical treatment. - ANSWER-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 _____________. - ANSWER-post-traumatic stress disorder
What kinds of mental illness are the most common in the United States? - ANSWER-anxiety
Female suicide is a problem largely confined to the United States and Western Europe. - ANSWER-false
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? - ANSWER-Schizophrenia
Which of the following statements is NOT true? - ANSWER-Women in the United States generally receive
more paid family leave than most countries in Western Europe.
More than _____ of preschool-aged children whose mothers are employed receive care on a regular
basis from someone who is not their parents. - ANSWER-75
The _____ Act permits certain workers to take 12 weeks of unpaid, job-guaranteed leave to care for
newborns, recover from an illness, or care for a sick relative. - ANSWER-Family and Medical Leave
Women are more likely to be injured on the job than men. - ANSWER-false
Women who work in the health-care setting may face hazards such as anaphylactic shock and
needlestick injuries. - ANSWER-true