Self Study

Question 1

How to prevent breast cancer

Answer 1

Modify risk like avoid obesity, increase exercise

Screening

Question 2

What a predisposing factors for breast cancer?

Answer 2

Old

History of breast cancer

Known BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutation

Never breast fed

no pregnancy or first pregnancy after 30

Question 3

Signs and symptoms of breast cancer

Answer 3

Mostly painless mass

Discharge

Skin changes

Dimpling of the breast

Question 4

Osteoporosis risk factors

Answer 4

Female over 50, menopause

Family history

Low bodyweight/thin

Inactive

Lack of vitamin D, and calcium, lack of fruits and vegetables

Smoking

Question 5

Common myths of violence

Answer 5

Women provoke the abuse

Alcohol and drugs cause it

Battered women can easily leave

A low income or minority issue

Battered women are safer when pregnant

Question 6

Characteristics of batterers

Answer 6

Insecurity

Powerlessness

Helplessness

Male supremacy

Emotionally immature and aggressive

May have witnessed abuse as a child

Extreme jealousy and possessiveness

Question 7

What is the cycle of violence

Answer 7

1) tension building
Batterer becomes more possessive, controlling and blaming

2) acute battering incident

3) tranquil phase/ honeymoon phase
Showers with kindness

4) and the cycle begins again

Question 8

What is the rape trauma syndrome?

Answer 8

A situational crisis
Acute/ disorganized - begins with rape and can last up to 3 weeks
-many emotional symptoms
Outward adjustment- coping through denial and suppression

Reorganization
Must alter self concept and resolve her feelings

Recovery
Recognizes she is not to blame and begins to trust others