a.

Hillary Clinton and Sarah Palin’s

comments during the presidential race

b.

Political correctness, including addressing

the rights of women

c.

New research studies that are focusing on

women

d.

Women’s movement from the 1970s

a.

Complications of childbirth

b.

Accident or unintentional injury

c.

Cancer

d.

Cardiovascular disease

a.

Accidents and unintentional injuries

b.

Cancer

c.

Cardiovascular disease (CVD)

d.

Diabetes and its complications

a.

Because heart disease is so prevalent, we all need to know the usual symptoms so

we may seek help quickly.

b.

Few people are aware of how to prevent

chronic diseases such as cancer.

c.

We need to increase awareness of the

genetic component in chronic disease.

d.

Women have different symptoms and

require different treatment than men.

a.

Better prevention programs are available for cardiac disease, so cardiac disease rates are decreasing, making cancer rates

increase.

b.

It is harder to screen for cancer than for other fatal diseases, so the rates are increasing because of the inability to

detect the cancer at an early stage.

c.

Poor lifestyle choices, environmental

exposures, and increased life expectancy have all caused cancer rates to increase.

d.

Other causes of death are decreasing, so it

appears that cancer rates are increasing.

a.

“Having a child will certainly cement

your new marriage and give it a focus.”

b.

“It’s understandable that your ‘biological

clock is ticking’ and time is running out.”

c.

“You’re right, once you hit menopause

you won’t be able to have a child.”

d.

“We will help you, but you need to know that there are more risks for you at your

age.”

a.

Anesthesia

b.

Ectopic pregnancy

c.

Hemorrhage

d.

Pulmonary embolism

a.

Chronic diseases, especially arthritis and

rheumatism, hinder their ability.

b.

Living in a nursing home does not require

them to do so.

c.

They do not want to; their husbands can

share in the work.

d.

With Social Security, they can afford to

pay someone else to do these tasks.

a.

“Hysterectomies are the most common

surgical procedure done on women; you’ll be fine.”

b.

“Tell your doctor to remove your ovaries as well so you will never have to worry

about ovarian cancer.”

c.

“There are other alternatives. Why don’t

you seek a second opinion just to be sure a hysterectomy is best for you?”

d.

“Uterine fibroids are very common so don’t feel badly; you’ve already had your children, so there’s no reason to keep your

uterus.”

a.

“A C-section is major surgery. Do you remember what the doctor shared were the

risks for yourself and your baby?”

b.

“How marvelous to know the date; I’ll

plan to visit you in the hospital.”

c.

“I’m so pleased. I know exactly when I’m

going to be an aunt.”

d.

“Why not wait until after your doctor

comes back from his vacation?”

a.

Improved outcomes for both infant and

mother

b.

No difference for the infant but improved

outcomes for the mother

c.

No difference for the mother but

improved outcomes for the infant

d.

No difference in outcomes for the infant

but increased risk for the mother

a.

Men are less likely to attempt suicide and

less likely to be successful.

b.

Men are more likely to attempt suicide but

less likely to be successful.

c.

Women are more likely to attempt suicide

but less likely to be successful.

d.

Women are less likely to attempt suicide

but more likely to be successful.

a.

Adults who work in large corporations

b.

Many employed women

c.

Older women on fixed incomes

d.

Young adults, aged 16 to 24 years

a.

Enter the work force

b.

Invite a relative to live with them to care

for the children

c.

Negotiate with her husband so he stays

home with the children

d.

Stay home with the children

a.

Married couples with several children

b.

Single female heads of household

c.

Single male heads of household

d.

Two adults cohabitating when one is

unemployed

a.

Lesbian and homosexual adults are

adopting children.

b.

Women are usually responsible for the

children following a divorce.

c.

Single adults are adopting children.

d.

Women are trying to avoid spinsterhood.

e.

Women seek to marry at a young age.

a.

Models are almost always based on meeting the needs of individuals, not

groups.

b.

Models are too theoretical and not

realistic.

c.

Models, developed for the middle class,

do not fit low-income families.

d.

Models taught in nursing school are not

remembered by nurses in practice.

a.

Buy a good diet book, and follow its

advice.

b.

Eat fish and seafood such as salmon, halibut, tuna, and scallops at least three

times a week.

c.

Use olive oil when you cook, especially if

you are frying food.

d.

You have to lose weight, so stop all desserts and eat nothing but salads for 2

weeks.

a.

The senior citizens center, which always

welcomes students back

b.

The shopping mall where many young

adults go to save money

c.

The YWCA/YMCA down the street

d.

The Weight Losers group meeting at the

church

a.

Arthritis

b.

Car accident

c.

Falls

d.

Heart disease

a.

Hip fracture

b.

Need to avoid sunlight

c.

Need to decrease weight-bearing physical

activity

d.

Stooped posture

a.

Do nothing; the nurse is not expected to

act as a nurse when not at work.

b.

Say to the older woman, “You need to

start treating that osteoporosis.”

c.

Say, “Older women who don’t get much calcium, vitamin D, or exercise can often have trouble standing up straight. Keep

reminding yourselves.”

d.

Say, “You both may have some problems.

Have you both ever been checked for osteoporosis?”

a.

Early detection and cure of breast cancer

has lowered the death rate.

b.

Pap smears lead to early detection and often the cure of uterine cancers, hence

avoiding breast metastasis.

c.

There is no accepted treatment for lung

cancer.

d.

Women have begun smoking.

a.

“After you begin having intercourse or

reach age 21, whichever is sooner”

b.

“Before having sexual intercourse, when

you go to obtain your birth control”

c.

“If your periods change at all, go to see

your health care provider.”

d.

“If you have a vaginal discharge that’s

unusual, go right in for a Pap smear.”

a.

“I’m concerned. You need to see your

health care provider to follow up on this.”

b.

“Muscle weighs more than fat so you’re creating muscle while losing fat, but it takes a while for the body to redistribute

the weight.”

c.

“Tell me what you’ve been eating in the

last week or so.”

d.

“You’re running so you’re strengthening your legs and thighs, but to lose around your tummy, you have to exercise your

abdominal muscles.”

a.

“Avoid processed foods, and eat fresh

fruits and vegetables.”

b.

“Eat lots of protein, fruits, and vegetables,

and don’t worry about the other rules.”

c.

“Let me get you a copy of the Department of Agriculture plate that you can keep on

your refrigerator for easy reference.”

d.

“Balance your plate with half of a plate of

fruits and vegetables, and a quarter of a plate of both proteins and grains.”

a.

A child’s illness

b.

Dysmenorrhea

c.

Mental health disorders

d.

Upper respiratory tract infection

a.

Chlamydia

b.

Gonorrhea

c.

HIV

d.

Syphilis

a.

“As you wish. But can you tell me why

you still engage in unprotected sex?”

b.

“Gonorrhea is becoming resistant to antibiotics. It’s becoming difficult to treat you, and permanent damage to your body

is occurring.”

c.

“Our policy requires that we review how to protect yourself even if you have heard

the information before.”

d.

“These recurrent infections are damaging you inside; please consider using

condoms.”

a.

Automobile accidents

b.

Domestic violence

c.

Falling

d.

Stranger violence (theft, rape)

a.

Ask the husband to step out of the room while you get a urine specimen, and, after he leaves, ask the woman, “Have you ever

been deliberately hurt by someone?”

b.

Call x-ray immediately, and prepare for

the leg to have a cast applied.

c.

Put ice bags on the area until the leg can

be repaired.

d.

Try to get an additional pain medication

order from the physician.

a.

It provides funds for family planning,

including contraception.

b.

It created a child care subsidy to help

adults obtain and retain employment.

c.

It provides housing for low-income

families.

d.

It prevents utility companies from shutting

off service and allows for bills to be subsidized.

a.

If both a man and a woman apply for a position, preference must be given to the

woman.

b.

Everyone has permission to apply for any

employment position regardless of gender.

c.

Employers are prohibited from paying

different salaries to men and to women for the same position responsibilities.

d.

Discrimination against pregnant women or conditions involving childbirth or

pregnancy is prohibited.

a.

Different nurses prefer different

specialties.

b.

It is currently politically correct to

verbalize support for female issues.

c.

Many women’s groups are lobbying for

more programs.

d.

Many factors resulting in illness and death

in women are preventable.

e.

Knowledge deficits prevent women from

assuming responsibility for their own health.

f.

Women face barriers in accessing health

care.

a.

An increase in mortality rate among other

cancers

b.

Early detection through emphasis on

routine screening