TWU-Women's Health Exam Questions
with Verified Answers
major issues in women's health - ANSWER-sexual and reproductive health,
gynecological problems, increased health risk for aging women (breast ca, cvd, and
osteoporosis), social issues, violence against women, healthy aging
peri-menopause - ANSWER-stages of regression in ovarian function results in irritable
symptoms that can last 2-8 years; loss of estrogen and follicle stimulating hormone
menopause - ANSWER-absence of menstruation for a full year; a transition of biological
and cultural events over a period of months to years
menopause change in... - ANSWER-reproductive system, vasomotor system (hot
flashes and night sweats), musculoskeletal system (increased risk for osteoporosis),
cardiovascular system, skin, and cognitive function
menopause management - ANSWER-medical therapy, complementary therapy, and
alternative therapy
breast cancer predisposing factors - ANSWER-advanced age, female, history of
previous breast cancer, known brca1 or brca2 gene mutation, family history of breast
cancer, long term postmenopausal combined estrogen and progesterone, obesity,
physical inactivity, alcohol, no pregnancy or first pregnancy after 30, never breastfed
breast cancer s/s - ANSWER-mostly painless mass or lumps, discharge, dimpling of
breast tissue, skin changes, acute or recently nipple inversion
women with breast cancer needs - ANSWER-social support, effective communications,
express loss/fears, nurture the physical and emotional well being, relationship concerns,
spiritual support
cycles of abuse: clouds/tension building - ANSWER-tension builds/batterer becomes
more possessive, controlling, and blaming/woman accepts responsibility and tries to
change/isolation, threats, name calling, and arguments
cycles of abuse: storm/acute battering incident - ANSWER-acute battering/shock,
denial, disbelief follow attack/batterer and survivor rationalize abuse and minimize its
seriousness
cycles of abuse: sunshine/tranquil phase - ANSWER-showers with
kindness/dependence and bonding intensifies/begs forgiveness, swears he wont do it
again
with Verified Answers
major issues in women's health - ANSWER-sexual and reproductive health,
gynecological problems, increased health risk for aging women (breast ca, cvd, and
osteoporosis), social issues, violence against women, healthy aging
peri-menopause - ANSWER-stages of regression in ovarian function results in irritable
symptoms that can last 2-8 years; loss of estrogen and follicle stimulating hormone
menopause - ANSWER-absence of menstruation for a full year; a transition of biological
and cultural events over a period of months to years
menopause change in... - ANSWER-reproductive system, vasomotor system (hot
flashes and night sweats), musculoskeletal system (increased risk for osteoporosis),
cardiovascular system, skin, and cognitive function
menopause management - ANSWER-medical therapy, complementary therapy, and
alternative therapy
breast cancer predisposing factors - ANSWER-advanced age, female, history of
previous breast cancer, known brca1 or brca2 gene mutation, family history of breast
cancer, long term postmenopausal combined estrogen and progesterone, obesity,
physical inactivity, alcohol, no pregnancy or first pregnancy after 30, never breastfed
breast cancer s/s - ANSWER-mostly painless mass or lumps, discharge, dimpling of
breast tissue, skin changes, acute or recently nipple inversion
women with breast cancer needs - ANSWER-social support, effective communications,
express loss/fears, nurture the physical and emotional well being, relationship concerns,
spiritual support
cycles of abuse: clouds/tension building - ANSWER-tension builds/batterer becomes
more possessive, controlling, and blaming/woman accepts responsibility and tries to
change/isolation, threats, name calling, and arguments
cycles of abuse: storm/acute battering incident - ANSWER-acute battering/shock,
denial, disbelief follow attack/batterer and survivor rationalize abuse and minimize its
seriousness
cycles of abuse: sunshine/tranquil phase - ANSWER-showers with
kindness/dependence and bonding intensifies/begs forgiveness, swears he wont do it
again
