Week 1 Practice Questions from the Book Flashcards
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
B. Colorectal cancer
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
A. Osteoporosis
Since women are at an increased risk for clinical _____ , screening for this disease is an important aspect of women’s health care.
depression
_____ for various diseases develop and change over time as a woman transitions through various life experiences.
Risk factors
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
C. Grade C
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
D. Lipid disorders
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.
lung cancer
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.
True
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.
False
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).
True
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
B. Grade B
T/F The I Statement is used for services in which the USPSTF neither recommends for or against.
True
The USPSTF assigns a B recommendation for all adults for: Recommendations for A. HTN B. HIV infections C. Depression D. Tobacco use
C. Depression
T/F The USPSTF has assigned an I Statement to screening for rubella immunity in women of childbearing age.
False
The USPSTF assigns teaching self breast exams a grade: A. A B. B C. C D. D
D. D
For adults age 50-75, the USPSTF assigns screening for \_\_\_\_\_ a grade A. A. Obesity B. Hep B infection C. Osteoporosis D. Colorectal cancer
D. Colorectal cancer
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
A. family history showing an increased risk for gene mutations
The USPSTF assigned the screening of nonpregnant women who are not at increased risk for syphilis a grade D.
True
T/F Every patient encounter should include straightforward questions to assess possible changes in the patient’s health history.
True
T/F Providers should be aware that many women’s needs for screening remains static from year to year.
False
Women using \_\_\_\_\_ experience the greatest contraceptive effectiveness rate. A. IUD B. male condom C. spermicides D. POP
A. IUD
T/F Contraceptive efficacy, or “typical use,” describes how well a certain contraceptive method works in actual practice.
False. Effectiveness describes that. Efficacy is “perfect use.”
An example of a physiologic contraceptive method is: A. sterilization B. breastfeeding C. male condoms D. spermicides
B. breastfeeding
T/F A major advantage of barrier methods such as male condoms is that they also offer protection against STIs.
True
\_\_\_\_\_ contraceptives may cause unacceptable risks of serious side effects, such as thromboembolic events. A. Combined B. Progestin-only C. Most hormonal D. Estrogen-only
D. Estrogen-only
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.
False
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.
True
T/F The subdermal progestin implant is associated with development of benign follicular cysts.
True
T/F After engaging in sexual intercourse without using any form of contraception, a woman can use progestin injections to prevent pregnancy.
False
T/F Emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs) can offer protection against STIs, including HIV.
False
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
A. Long acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs)
T/F One disadvantage of hormonal contraceptive methods is that instances of breakage during intercourse can cause an increased risk of unintended pregnancies.
False. True of condoms.
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
D. Abstinence
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
C. Ectopic pregnancy
In order for COCs to be effective, women must follow the recommended _____ dosing schedule to avoid unwanted pregnancies.
daily
UTIs are more common in women who use a _____ as a contraceptive method than women who choose hormonal methods of birth control.
diaphragm
T/F Changes in reproductive rights and responsibilities for women were brought about by the FDA approval of COCs in 1960.
True
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.
True
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.
False. Sperm can live for up to 5 days.
Spermicide and male condoms are in the _____ category of nonhormonal methods of contraception.
barrier
