Question 1

The second leading cause of cancer deaths in women is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   cervical cancer
B)   breast cancer
C)   ovarian cancer
D)   endometrial cancer B

Question 2

Compared to heterosexual women, which of the following is true of cancer among lesbian women?

Accepted Answer

A)   They are generally less vulnerable to all kinds of cancer, especially breast cancer.
B)   They are at greater risk for breast cancer because of their lack of exposure to testosterone.
C)   Those with breast cancer are more likely to detect their cancer in the early stages of the disease.
D)   They get less routine health care, including breast and cervical cancer screening tests. D

Question 3

Cathy experiences heavy and painful periods. Her doctor finds, through an ultrasound, an abnormal growth of tissue outside the uterus. In this case, Cathy is most likely to be suffering from ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   cervical dysplasia
B)   priapism
C)   vulvodynia
D)   endometriosis D

Question 4

A state of physical, emotional, mental, and social well-being related to sexuality is called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   sexual constancy
B)   sexual normality
C)   sexual health
D)   sexual orientation

Question 5

Identify a true statement about the sexuality of the disabled.

Accepted Answer

A)   Almost every woman with spinal cord damage injury has complicated, painful childbirth and labor.
B)   Most men with spinal cord damage are incapable of having erections.
C)   Certainly, a disability or chronic condition means the end of a person's sexual life.
D)   The effects on sexual response are generally associated with the degree and location of the injury.

Question 6

Surgical removal of a lump from the breast is known as a lumpectomy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is true of the effects of a mastectomy on female sexual readjustment?

Accepted Answer

A)   The loss of a breast interferes with adequate lactation for a new baby.
B)   The resulting decline in estrogen impairs sexual functioning and pleasure.
C)   Treatment for breast cancer often results in dramatic changes to patients' self-image and their sexual function.
D)   The medication tamoxifen stops the production of all sex hormones; thus, libido and responsiveness are totally lost.

Question 8

Which of the following statements is true of eating disorders among men and women?

Accepted Answer

A)   Eating disorders are frequently present with other psychiatric disorders.
B)   Most people with eating disorders have certain traits such as high self-esteem.
C)   Eating disorders have the lowest mortality rate of any mental illness.
D)   Eating disorders are specific to certain races and ethnic groups.

Question 9

Endometriosis is a rare gynecological disease affecting older women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Vinita, age 45, is overweight, and her maternal aunt has cervical cancer. Vinita is anxious that she might get cervical cancer considering these factors. According to the American Cancer Society, what should Vinita do to detect any precancerous changes in her cervix?

Accepted Answer

A)   She should receive an HPV test every year.
B)   She should start testing after the age of 40.
C)   She should have a Pap test every 3 years.
D)   She should opt for a radical hysterectomy.

Question 11

What is the relationship between alcohol and sexual risk taking?

Accepted Answer

A)   Alcohol is a major cause of sexual risk taking in college students.
B)   Alcohol use is not a significant factor in sexual violence and risk taking.
C)   Alcohol, being a depressant, prevents men from involving in risky behavior.
D)   Alcohol is only one component of overall risk-taking behavior.

Question 12

While anal warts are unlikely to develop into anal cancer, people who have anal warts are more likely to get anal cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The symptoms of toxic shock syndrome include all of the following EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   a low blood pressure
B)   a sudden high fever
C)   diarrhea
D)   a decrease in libido

Question 14

Which of the following is a recommendation from the American Cancer Society about the Pap test?

Accepted Answer

A)   Women aged 30 to 65 should have an HPV test without their Pap test every 10 years to test for cervical cancer.
B)   Women between the ages 21 and 29 should be tested every year.
C)   Women older than 65 are allowed to stop having cervical cancer screening if they have a history of cervical dysplasia.
D)   Women who have had surgery to remove their uterus and cervix should not be tested.

Question 15

Kaitlyn, a 24-year-old girl, regularly uses superabsorbent tampons during menstrual flow and contraceptive sponges and diaphragms during sexual intercourse. One day, she develops a sudden and high fever, diarrhea, low blood pressure, and a severe rash. Her doctor finds that Kaitlyn's condition is caused by a certain type of bacteria. In this scenario, Kaitlyn's doctor most likely would have diagnosed her health issue as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   prostatitis
B)   endometriosis
C)   toxic shock syndrome
D)   vulvodynia

Question 16

According to the data from a nationally representative sample of 50,000 reproductive-age heterosexual men and women, which of the following is true of the relationship between marijuana use and sexual frequency?

Accepted Answer

A)   Men who abstained from marijuana said they had more sexual encounters when compared with men who used marijuana daily.
B)   Marijuana use appeared to impair sexual function.
C)   Marijuana users were found to have significantly lower sexual frequency compared with never users.
D)   Women who did not use marijuana reported having less sexual frequency on average when compared with women who used marijuana daily.

Question 17

Lesbian women may be at a higher risk for health-related difficulties because they tend to visit the doctor less often.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT an indicator of prostate cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)   a weak stream during urination
B)   difficulty holding back urination
C)   high blood pressure
D)   continuing pain in the lower back

Question 19

Most breast lumps are cancerous.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is a fast-acting muscle relaxant used by some people to intensify orgasms by engorging the blood vessels of the penis or vagina?

Accepted Answer

A)   amyl nitrate
B)   zinc sulfate
C)   caffeine
D)   marijuana

Exam 13: The Sexual Body in Health and Illness

The second leading cause of cancer deaths in women is ________.

Compared to heterosexual women, which of the following is true of cancer among lesbian women?

Cathy experiences heavy and painful periods. Her doctor finds, through an ultrasound, an abnormal growth of tissue outside the uterus. In this case, Cathy is most likely to be suffering from ________.

A state of physical, emotional, mental, and social well-being related to sexuality is called ________.

Identify a true statement about the sexuality of the disabled.

Surgical removal of a lump from the breast is known as a lumpectomy.

Which of the following is true of the effects of a mastectomy on female sexual readjustment?

Which of the following statements is true of eating disorders among men and women?

Endometriosis is a rare gynecological disease affecting older women.

Vinita, age 45, is overweight, and her maternal aunt has cervical cancer. Vinita is anxious that she might get cervical cancer considering these factors. According to the American Cancer Society, what should Vinita do to detect any precancerous changes in her cervix?

What is the relationship between alcohol and sexual risk taking?

While anal warts are unlikely to develop into anal cancer, people who have anal warts are more likely to get anal cancer.

The symptoms of toxic shock syndrome include all of the following EXCEPT ________.

Which of the following is a recommendation from the American Cancer Society about the Pap test?

According to the data from a nationally representative sample of 50,000 reproductive-age heterosexual men and women, which of the following is true of the relationship between marijuana use and sexual frequency?

Lesbian women may be at a higher risk for health-related difficulties because they tend to visit the doctor less often.

Which of the following is NOT an indicator of prostate cancer?

Most breast lumps are cancerous.

Which of the following is a fast-acting muscle relaxant used by some people to intensify orgasms by engorging the blood vessels of the penis or vagina?