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Which of the following statements best explain the difference in suicide rate according to gender?


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.

E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

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Which of the following best explains how marriage customs have remained unchanged over the last couple decades?


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.

F) B) and D)
G) A) and D)

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Which of the following are factors that have led to the decrease in mortality of some cancers? (Select all that apply.)


A) An increase in mortality rate among other cancers
B) Early detection through emphasis on routine screening
C) Fewer sexual partners with emphasis on monogamy
D) An increased awareness of influence of lifestyle choices
E) Legislation such as the Clean Air Act
F) A decrease in tobacco use and smoking among women

G) A) and C)
H) A) and B)

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Which of the following groups has the highest poverty rate in the United States?


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

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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A parent at a school says to the school nurse,"I can't keep that plate thing straight.What is the bottom line about nutritious eating today?" Which of the following is the most appropriate response by the nurse?


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."

E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

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Which of the following best explains why cancer rates increase as people get older?


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.

E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

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Which of the following events caused attention that has resulted in the current emphasis on women's health?


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

E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

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Which of the following is the greatest single cause of absenteeism from school and work among young women?


A) A child's illness
B) Dysmenorrhea
C) Mental health disorders
D) Upper respiratory tract infection

E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

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In a college health course,the question arose as to when a woman needs to see her health care provider for a Pap smear.Which of the following would be the most appropriate response by the nurse?


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."

E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

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Which of the following is the leading cause of disability in the United States?


A) Arthritis
B) Car accident
C) Falls
D) Heart disease

E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

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Which of the following is the leading cause of death for women in their first trimester?


A) Anesthesia
B) Ectopic pregnancy
C) Hemorrhage
D) Pulmonary embolism

E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

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A nurse has recently learned of the death of a 22-year-old female friend.Which of the following would be the most likely cause of death?


A) Complications of childbirth
B) Accident or unintentional injury
C) Cancer
D) Cardiovascular disease

E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

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Which of the following best explains how the Public Health Service (PHS) Act,Title X,has been helpful to families?


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.

E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

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Which of the following best explains why a community health nurse would choose to emphasize women's health? (Select all that apply.)


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.

G) B) and E)
H) B) and F)

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"I want to get pregnant as soon as possible now that I'm married," a 43-year-old female says to the nurse.Which of the following would be the most appropriate response by the nurse?


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."

E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

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A woman with two young children is debating if she should try to work using child care or stay at home and care for her children.Based on the current trends,which decision is she most likely to make?


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

E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

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A middle-aged woman was obese and being treated for hypertension; and her blood tests showed elevated triglycerides and low high-density lipoprotein (HDL) .Besides recommending physical activity,which of the following nutritional guidance should be provided by the nurse?


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.

E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

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A nurse is on the treadmill exercising,when the woman next to her says,"You're a nurse.Explain to me how the scale says I've lost weight,but my waist and tummy just keep getting larger." Which of the following would be the most appropriate response by the nurse?


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."

E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

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Which of the following best explains how the Civil Rights Act amendments have been helpful to adult women who are employed?


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.

E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

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A community health nurse suggested that a group of nursing students perform a diabetic screening at a location where groups of people meet.Which of the following sites would be best for the screening?


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

E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

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