Week 1 Practice Questions from the Book

Question 1

Which of the following screenings that is typically reserved for adults age 50–75 would be recommended for a younger adult who has a first-degree relative who is affected at a younger age, a rare genetic disorder such as familial adenomatous polyposis, or inflammatory bowel disease?
A. Breast cancer
B. Colorectal cancer
C. Cervical cancer
D. Ovarian cancer

Answer 1

B. Colorectal cancer

Question 2

Which of the following routine screenings includes bone density measurements and is recommended for all women age 65 and older and younger women that have increased risk factors?
A. Osteoporosis
B. Cervical cancer
C. Elevated cholesterol
D. Ovarian cancer

Answer 2

A. Osteoporosis

Question 3

Since women are at an increased risk for clinical _____ , screening for this disease is an important aspect of women’s health care.

Answer 3

depression

Question 4

_____ for various diseases develop and change over time as a woman transitions through various life experiences.

Answer 4

Risk factors

Question 5

Diane has lived for years with a bunion on her foot that causes pain and makes shoe selection a difficult process. After visiting the podiatrist, he has suggested surgery to remove the bunion to alleviate her discomfort; but recovery is long and while it will initially fix the problem, in the long run it will probably return at some point. Which of the following USPSTF's grade definitions would this procedure be classified?
A. Grade A
B. Grade B
C. Grade C
D. Grade D

Answer 5

C. Grade C

Question 6

Women who are at an increased risk for coronary heart disease (CHD) should be routinely screened for which of the following?
A. Diabetes
B. Obesity
C. Hypertension
D. Lipid disorders

Answer 6

D. Lipid disorders

Question 7

Yearly screenings using low-dose computed tomography (CT) for _____ is recommended for all asymptomatic women age 55–80 who currently smoke, have a 30 pack/year smoking history, or have quit smoking within the past 15 years.

Answer 7

lung cancer

Question 8

T/F The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires that every U.S. citizen carries health insurance and allows people who do not qualify for Medicaid to purchase lower-cost health insurance in health insurance marketplaces.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

T/F Breast self-examination (BSE) and clinical breast examination (CBE) are recommended by the USPSTF because there is evidence to support its use as an important factor in decreasing breast cancer mortality.

Answer 9

False

Question 10

T/F Rubella immunization for nonpregnant women who are not immune and confirming immunity for all women of childbearing age is recommended by the Center for Disease Control (CDC).

Answer 10

True

Question 11

Use of a mammogram every 2 years for women ages 50-74 is assigned a \_\_\_\_\_ rating.
A. Grade A
B. Grade B
C. Grade C
D. I Statement

Answer 11

B. Grade B

Question 12

T/F The I Statement is used for services in which the USPSTF neither recommends for or against.

Answer 12

True

Question 13

The USPSTF assigns a B recommendation for all adults for:
Recommendations for 
A. HTN
B. HIV infections
C. Depression
D. Tobacco use

Answer 13

C. Depression

Question 14

T/F The USPSTF has assigned an I Statement to screening for rubella immunity in women of childbearing age.

Answer 14

False

Question 15

The USPSTF assigns teaching self breast exams a grade:
A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D

Answer 15

D. D

Question 16

For adults age 50-75, the USPSTF assigns screening for \_\_\_\_\_ a grade A.
A. Obesity
B. Hep B infection
C. Osteoporosis
D. Colorectal cancer

Answer 16

D. Colorectal cancer

Question 17

The decision to screen women for BRCA-related caner is based on:
A. family history showing an increased risk for gene mutations
B. country of birth
C. weight
D. smoking history

Answer 17

A. family history showing an increased risk for gene mutations

Question 18

The USPSTF assigned the screening of nonpregnant women who are not at increased risk for syphilis a grade D.

Answer 18

True

Question 19

T/F Every patient encounter should include straightforward questions to assess possible changes in the patient’s health history.

Answer 19

True

Question 20

T/F Providers should be aware that many women’s needs for screening remains static from year to year.

Answer 20

False

Question 21

Women using \_\_\_\_\_ experience the greatest contraceptive effectiveness rate.
A. IUD
B. male condom
C. spermicides
D. POP

Answer 21

A. IUD

Question 22

T/F Contraceptive efficacy, or “typical use,” describes how well a certain contraceptive method works in actual practice.

Answer 22

False. Effectiveness describes that. Efficacy is “perfect use.”

Question 23

An example of a physiologic contraceptive method is:
A. sterilization
B. breastfeeding
C. male condoms
D. spermicides

Answer 23

B. breastfeeding

Question 24

T/F A major advantage of barrier methods such as male condoms is that they also offer protection against STIs.

Answer 24

True

Question 25

\_\_\_\_\_ contraceptives may cause unacceptable risks of serious side effects, such as thromboembolic events.
A. Combined
B. Progestin-only
C. Most hormonal
D. Estrogen-only

Answer 25

D. Estrogen-only

Question 26

T/F Women who miss their dose of oral contraceptive are more likely to be more diligent in the future due to the fear of pregnancy from past missed pills.

Answer 26

False

Question 27

T/F IUDs and subdermal implants are forms of long-acting reversible contraception that also provide high effectiveness since they remove the chance of error due to user inconsistency.

Answer 27

True

Question 28

T/F The subdermal progestin implant is associated with development of benign follicular cysts.

Answer 28

True

Question 29

T/F After engaging in sexual intercourse without using any form of contraception, a woman can use progestin injections to prevent pregnancy.

Answer 29

False

Question 30

T/F Emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs) can offer protection against STIs, including HIV.

Answer 30

False

Question 31

Which of the following contraceptive methods can be used over long periods and has the highest effectiveness because it removes the chance of error from user inconsistency?
A. Long acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs)
B. Progestin injections
C. Combined contraceptive patch
D. Vaginal ring

Answer 31

A. Long acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs)

Question 32

T/F One disadvantage of hormonal contraceptive methods is that instances of breakage during intercourse can cause an increased risk of unintended pregnancies.

Answer 32

False. True of condoms.

Question 33

Emily practices a physiologic method of birth control that is 100% effective, has no side effects, is readily available, and can prevent STIs. Which one of the following does Emily use?
A. Fertility awareness-based methods (FABs)
B. Lactational amernorrhea method (LAM)
C. Coitus interruptus
D. Abstinence

Answer 33

D. Abstinence

Question 34

What is the possible risk to a woman who becomes pregnant that has undergone tubal sterilization?
A. Miscarriage
B. Preterm birth
C. Ectopic pregnancy
D. C-section

Answer 34

C. Ectopic pregnancy

Question 35

In order for COCs to be effective, women must follow the recommended _____ dosing schedule to avoid unwanted pregnancies.

Answer 35

daily

Question 36

UTIs are more common in women who use a _____ as a contraceptive method than women who choose hormonal methods of birth control.

Answer 36

diaphragm

Question 37

T/F Changes in reproductive rights and responsibilities for women were brought about by the FDA approval of COCs in 1960.

Answer 37

True

Question 38

T/F Besides abstinence, there is no contraceptive method that is completely effective, and even highly effective methods can result in an unintended pregnancy without user error.

Answer 38

True

Question 39

T/F Sperm can live for up to 3 days in the female reproductive tract, and pregnancy can occur from intercourse 3 days prior to ovulation.

Answer 39

False. Sperm can live for up to 5 days.

Question 40

Spermicide and male condoms are in the _____ category of nonhormonal methods of contraception.

Answer 40

barrier