Women's Health: A Primary Care Clinical Guide (5Th Edition, Youngkin, Schadewald, Pritham) — Comprehensive Examination Study Guide | Latest Update 2026/2027 | Practice Questions And Answers | Exam Review

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WOMEN'S HEALTH: A PRIMARY CARE
CLINICAL GUIDE (5th Edition, Youngkin,
Schadewald, Pritham) — COMPREHENSIVE
EXAMINATION STUDY GUIDE | LATEST
UPDATE 2026/2027 | PRACTICE QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS | EXAM REVIEW


TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I: WOMEN, HEALTH, AND THE HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
1. Access to Women's Health Care in the United States: Affordability, Equity, Rights
2. Women's Development into the 21st Century
3. Epidemiology, Diagnostic Methods, and Procedures for Women's Health
4. Assessing Adolescent Women's Health
5. Assessing Adult Women's Health
6. Assessing Older Women's Health

PART II: PROMOTION OF WELLNESS FOR WOMEN
7. Women and Sexuality
8. Health Needs of Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Populations
9. Health Needs of Women with Disabilities
10. Integrating Wellness: Complementary Health Approaches and Women's Health

PART III: PROMOTION OF GYNECOLOGIC HEALTH CARE
11. Menstruation and Related Problems and Concerns
12. Managing Contraception and Family Planning
13. Infertility
14. Vaginitis and Sexually Transmitted Diseases
15. Women and HIV
16. Common Gynecologic Pelvic Disorders
17. Breast Health
18. The Menopausal Transition

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PART IV: PROMOTION OF WOMEN'S HEALTH CARE DURING PREGNANCY
19. Promotion of Women's Health Care During Pregnancy
20. Maternal Conditions Impacting Risk in Pregnancy
21. Assessing Fetal Well-Being
22. Postpartum and Lactation

PART V: PRIMARY CARE CONDITIONS AFFECTING WOMEN'S HEALTH
23. Common Medical Problems: Cardiovascular Through Hematological Disorders
24. Common Medical Problems: Musculoskeletal Injuries Through Urinary Tract Disorders
25. Psychosocial Health Concerns for Women
26. Substance Use Disorders and Women




PART I: WOMEN, HEALTH, AND THE HEALTH CARE SYSTEM

Question 1: Which health occupation has the highest percentage of women?

A) Pharmacists
B) Physical therapists
C) Registered nurses
D) Dental hygienists

Correct Answer: D) Dental hygienists

According to the text, dental hygienists have the highest percentage of women among health
occupations. This reflects broader gender distribution patterns in allied health professions .

Question 2: Which health occupation has the lowest percentage of women?

A) Physicians
B) Dentists
C) Pharmacists
D) Physical therapists

Correct Answer: B) Dentists

Dentists have the lowest percentage of women among the health occupations listed. This
reflects historical gender disparities in dentistry that are gradually changing .

Question 3: Which health profession has the largest number of workers?

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A) Health aides
B) Physicians
C) Licensed practical nurses
D) Registered nurses

Correct Answer: D) Registered nurses

Registered nurses represent the largest number of workers among the health professions
listed. This reflects the critical role of nursing in the healthcare system .

Question 4: Which of the following are certifications available in advanced practice
registered nursing? (Select all that apply.)

A) Certified nurse midwife
B) Certified registered nurse anesthetist
C) Certified nurse pharmacologist
D) Clinical nurse specialist
E) Nurse practitioner

Correct Answer: A, B, D, E

The certified APRN roles include certified nurse midwife (CNM), certified registered nurse
anesthetist (CRNA), clinical nurse specialist (CNS), and nurse practitioner (NP). "Certified
nurse pharmacologist" is not a recognized APRN certification .

Question 5: What level of education is required to become a licensed practical nurse?

A) 2-year master's degree (in addition to a 4-year bachelor's degree)
B) 4-year bachelor's degree
C) 2-year associate's degree
D) 1-year certificate or diploma

Correct Answer: D) 1-year certificate or diploma

Licensed practical nurses (LPNs) typically complete a 1-year certificate or diploma program.
This is distinct from the education required for registered nurses, who complete associate or
bachelor's degree programs .

Question 6: What percentage of physicians and surgeons in the United States in 2014 were
women?

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A) 27%
B) 37%
C) 47%
D) 57%

Correct Answer: B) 37%

In 2014, approximately 37% of physicians and surgeons in the United States were women.
This percentage has been increasing over time but remains below parity .

Question 7: What medical specialty has the highest percentage of women?

A) General pediatrics
B) Obstetrics and gynecology
C) Orthopedic surgery
D) Cardiology

Correct Answer: A) General pediatrics

General pediatrics has the highest percentage of women among medical specialties.
Obstetrics and gynecology also has a high percentage, but pediatrics typically leads .

Question 8: On average, the income of female physicians is what percentage of that of male
physicians?

A) 59%
B) 79%
C) 99%
D) 109%

Correct Answer: A) 59%

Female physicians earn on average approximately 59% of what male physicians earn. This
significant gender pay gap reflects broader issues of equity in healthcare compensation .

Question 9: What is the primary purpose of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) as it relates to
women's health?

A) To eliminate private insurance
B) To expand access to affordable health insurance coverage and preventive services for
women