NURS 6552 Midterm QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS(RATED A+)
Feminist perspective p. 4-5 - ANSWER*Works with individuals as opposed to for
individuals
*Uses heterogeneity as an assumption, not homogeneity
*Minimizes or exposes power imbalances
*Rejects androcentric models as normative
*Challenges the medicalization and pathologizing of normal physiological processes
*Seeks social and political change to address health issues
Alcohol consumption and women p. 82, 151 and 155 - ANSWER*"Unhealthy alcohol
use" includes risky drinking, alcohol misuse, hazardous drinking and alcohol use
disorder
*Screening for all women (including pregnant women) 18 years and older
-5.3 million women have alcohol use disorder (more than 7 drinks/week or 3 drinks/day)
-"How many times in the past year have you had four or more drinks in a day?"
-Do not screen adolescents younger than 18
*Brief intervention for at-risk drinkers:
-Five A's framework: ask, advise, assess, assist and arrange follow-up
Cultural perspectives of women p. 178 - ANSWERChapter 11?
Tanner stages p. 43 - ANSWERFive stages of sexual development in adolescence
evaluating pubic hair, genitals and breast development
-thelarche (breast development)
-pubarche (appearance of pubic hair)
**thelarche to menarche is usually 2-3 years
Primary prevention vs Secondary prevention p. 77 - ANSWER*Primary: services focus
on preventing disease in susceptible populations.
*Secondary: services focus on early detection of disease states and treatment that will
reduce severity and limit short- and long-term sequelae of disease.
US Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendations p. 78 - ANSWER1)
Counseling
-BRCA, breastfeeding, diet and exercise, falls prevention, perinatal depression, STIs,
skin cancer, tobacco use, tobacco use in adolescents, unhealthy alcohol use, weight
loss
2) Screening
-alcohol use, cervical cancer, STIs, depression, height and weight, hypertension, HIV,
IPV, Rubella, tobacco, breast cancer, colorectal cancer, Hep C, lipid disorders,
osteoporosis
3) Chemophophylaxis (vaccination)
, -Hep A, Hep B, HPV, influenza, meningococcal, MMR, pneumococcal, Tdap, varicella,
zoster
Preventable causes of death for women - ANSWERTobacco, overweight, physical
inactivity, high blood sugar, alcohol use
Common women's health issues p. 78 - ANSWER-
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommendations -
ANSWER*The periodic well-woman care visit should include screening, evaluation and
counseling, and immunizations based on age and risk factors
-Gestational diabetes, HPV, STIs, HIV, contraception, breastfeeding, intimate partner
violence
Rape and definition of rape p. 313 - ANSWERRape is defined as completed or
attempted nonconsensual vaginal, anal, or oral penetration, no matter how slight, with
any body part (penis, fingers, etc.) or object.
Evidentiary examination p. 323 - ANSWER*Visually inspect, photograph, collect
samples, palpate, apply manual traction/manipulate tissue
*Known sample (dna of buccal swab or blood sample), hair sample, body sample
(fibers, hairs, secretions), oral and anogenital swabs
Genital trauma and rape p. 315, 322 - ANSWER-
Statistics unintended pregnancies p. 235 - ANSWER-45% of all pregnancies
-5% in women who use contraceptives consistently and correctly
-18% in women who use contraceptives inconsistently account for 41% of unintended
pregnancies
-14% at risk who do not use contraception
American College of Nurse-Midwives (who can they treat) definition of scope of practice
- ANSWERMidwives provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis and treatment.
They conduct physical examinations; prescribe medications including contraceptive
methods and controlled substances; admit, manage and discharge patients; order and
interpret laboratory and diagnostic tests.
Healthy People 2020 focus on women's health - ANSWER*Reduce iron deficiency in
females aged 12 to 49
*Reduce the female breast cancer death rate
*Increase the proportion of females who get screened for breast cancer
*Increase the proportion of females who get screened for cervical cancer
*Increase the proportion of females at increased risk who get genetic counseling for
breast and/or ovarian cancer
ANSWERS(RATED A+)
Feminist perspective p. 4-5 - ANSWER*Works with individuals as opposed to for
individuals
*Uses heterogeneity as an assumption, not homogeneity
*Minimizes or exposes power imbalances
*Rejects androcentric models as normative
*Challenges the medicalization and pathologizing of normal physiological processes
*Seeks social and political change to address health issues
Alcohol consumption and women p. 82, 151 and 155 - ANSWER*"Unhealthy alcohol
use" includes risky drinking, alcohol misuse, hazardous drinking and alcohol use
disorder
*Screening for all women (including pregnant women) 18 years and older
-5.3 million women have alcohol use disorder (more than 7 drinks/week or 3 drinks/day)
-"How many times in the past year have you had four or more drinks in a day?"
-Do not screen adolescents younger than 18
*Brief intervention for at-risk drinkers:
-Five A's framework: ask, advise, assess, assist and arrange follow-up
Cultural perspectives of women p. 178 - ANSWERChapter 11?
Tanner stages p. 43 - ANSWERFive stages of sexual development in adolescence
evaluating pubic hair, genitals and breast development
-thelarche (breast development)
-pubarche (appearance of pubic hair)
**thelarche to menarche is usually 2-3 years
Primary prevention vs Secondary prevention p. 77 - ANSWER*Primary: services focus
on preventing disease in susceptible populations.
*Secondary: services focus on early detection of disease states and treatment that will
reduce severity and limit short- and long-term sequelae of disease.
US Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendations p. 78 - ANSWER1)
Counseling
-BRCA, breastfeeding, diet and exercise, falls prevention, perinatal depression, STIs,
skin cancer, tobacco use, tobacco use in adolescents, unhealthy alcohol use, weight
loss
2) Screening
-alcohol use, cervical cancer, STIs, depression, height and weight, hypertension, HIV,
IPV, Rubella, tobacco, breast cancer, colorectal cancer, Hep C, lipid disorders,
osteoporosis
3) Chemophophylaxis (vaccination)
, -Hep A, Hep B, HPV, influenza, meningococcal, MMR, pneumococcal, Tdap, varicella,
zoster
Preventable causes of death for women - ANSWERTobacco, overweight, physical
inactivity, high blood sugar, alcohol use
Common women's health issues p. 78 - ANSWER-
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommendations -
ANSWER*The periodic well-woman care visit should include screening, evaluation and
counseling, and immunizations based on age and risk factors
-Gestational diabetes, HPV, STIs, HIV, contraception, breastfeeding, intimate partner
violence
Rape and definition of rape p. 313 - ANSWERRape is defined as completed or
attempted nonconsensual vaginal, anal, or oral penetration, no matter how slight, with
any body part (penis, fingers, etc.) or object.
Evidentiary examination p. 323 - ANSWER*Visually inspect, photograph, collect
samples, palpate, apply manual traction/manipulate tissue
*Known sample (dna of buccal swab or blood sample), hair sample, body sample
(fibers, hairs, secretions), oral and anogenital swabs
Genital trauma and rape p. 315, 322 - ANSWER-
Statistics unintended pregnancies p. 235 - ANSWER-45% of all pregnancies
-5% in women who use contraceptives consistently and correctly
-18% in women who use contraceptives inconsistently account for 41% of unintended
pregnancies
-14% at risk who do not use contraception
American College of Nurse-Midwives (who can they treat) definition of scope of practice
- ANSWERMidwives provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis and treatment.
They conduct physical examinations; prescribe medications including contraceptive
methods and controlled substances; admit, manage and discharge patients; order and
interpret laboratory and diagnostic tests.
Healthy People 2020 focus on women's health - ANSWER*Reduce iron deficiency in
females aged 12 to 49
*Reduce the female breast cancer death rate
*Increase the proportion of females who get screened for breast cancer
*Increase the proportion of females who get screened for cervical cancer
*Increase the proportion of females at increased risk who get genetic counseling for
breast and/or ovarian cancer
