Deck 13: The Sexual Body in Health and Illness

Question 1

In a study of 18- to 39-year-olds,which of the following was the most commonly cited drug used to improve sexual functioning?

A)alcohol
B)marijuana
C)Sextasy
D)Viagra

Answer 1

A

Question 2

In order to maintain a sexually attractive body,Martha starves herself and engages in compulsive overdieting despite being extremely thin.It is likely that Marta is suffering from

A)eating disorder.
B)sexual aversion disorder.
C)hypoactive sexual desire disorder.
D)female orgasmic disorder.

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Which of the following characterizes most people with eating disorders?

A)extremely high self-esteem
B)positive perceptions of self in relation to others
C)unreasonable demands for self-control
D)imperfectionism

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Addiction to _____ has led to the widespread practice of bartering sex for this drug.

A)sextasy
B)LDS
C)cocaine
D)marijuana

Question 5

Which of the following is true of the effect of marijuana upon sexual interactions?

A)It produces high levels of arousal.
B)It suppresses normal sexual desire.
C)It produces abnormal sexual desires.
D)It depends on one's expectations.

Question 6

The condition involving constant and painful erections associated with LSD use is known as

A)dyspareuniA.
B)anorexia.
C)priapism.
D)onanism.

Question 7

A major goal in facilitating sexual health among the disabled is learning to

A)ignore the encumbrances of equipment such as braces or ostomies.
B)limit one's sexual expression to masturbation.
C)realign previous expectations with actual sexual capacities.
D)experience the full range of human sexual expression in spite of physical or mental limitations.

Question 8

In order for a woman to be sexually healthy she must

A)feel comfortable with her femininity.
B)be orgasmic.
C)feel at ease with her body parts.
D)have a trustworthy sexual partner.

Question 9

Which of these is NOT a predictor of who will have an eating disorder among minority women?

A)the adoption of middle-class values
B)being slightly underweight
C)being better educated
D)being a young woman

Question 10

Heavy use of the drug "ecstasy" is linked with all of the following effects EXCEPT

A)paranoiA.
B)heart attacks.
C)liver damage.
D)priapism.

Question 11

What effect does physical health have on sexuality?

A)People who are not in good physical health are likely to feel less sexual.
B)A person's sexual performance is not affected by his or her physical condition.
C)Minor ailments do not affect an individual's sexual interactions.
D)Fatigue tends to reduce inhibitions and increase sexual desire.

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a finding from the research on the body image of over 56,000 men and women of all sexual orientations?

A)Women of all sexual orientations were similar in their levels of bodily satisfaction.
B)Women of all sexual orientations adhered to cultural ideals of attractiveness.
C)Men,regardless of their sexual orientations,reported being satisfied with their bodies.
D)Lesbian women were the most dissatisfied with their body images.

Question 13

What is the relationship between alcohol and sexual risk taking?

A)Alcohol is the 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 14

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

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

Question 15

Substances that purport to increase sexual desire or improve sexual function are known as

A)aphrodisiacs.
B)potentiaters.
C)stimulants.
D)disinhibitors.

Question 16

Reynaldo is usually good-natured and fun-loving.Women enjoy his warmth and sense ?of humor.After a number of drinks,he becomes verbally abusive,shows poor interpersonal judgment,and becomes very aggressive.This change in behavior is an ?example of

A)dyspareuniA.
B)disinhibition.
C)alcoholism.
D)adenosis.

Question 17

When Ellen Stohl,a young woman who uses a wheelchair,posed seminude in Playboy,some people felt it was exploitive of disabled people.However,when she was asked why she did it,she mentioned that she wanted to

A)be seen as a woman and not like a 3-year-old.
B)pay for her college education.
C)publicly expose the amoral motivations of Playboy's publishers.
D)start feeling sexual again herself.

Question 18

Which of the following are classified as eating disorders?

A)compulsive overeating
B)binge eating and purging
C)compulsive overdieting
D)All of these.

Question 19

Aside from the adverse physical effects of recreational drugs,a consequence of substance abuse is that drugs

A)contribute to dramatic shifts in body weight.
B)put people at risk for acquiring STIs.
C)improve a person's social acceptance.
D)enhance sexual desire and performance.

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?

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

Question 21

Those diagnosed in the earliest stage of breast cancer have a _____ percent chance of survival.

A)33-40
B)53-60
C)73-80
D)93-100

Question 22

The sexual rights of people with disabilities include all of the following EXCEPT the right to

A)privacy.
B)sexual expression.
C)choose one's marital status.
D)free medical care and sex counseling.

Question 23

All forms of cancer

A)involve the formation of a solid tumor.
B)are a result of benign tumors.
C)are caused by aberrant cell behavior.
D)grow at a similar speed.

Question 24

Which one of the following statements about the sexuality of the disabled is CORRECT?

A)Most women with spinal cord injuries are infertile.
B)Most men with spinal cord damage are incapable of having erections.
C)Certainly,a disability or chronic condition inevitably means the end of a person's sexual life.
D)With proper information and sexual self-esteem,the disabled can have good sex lives.

Question 25

How can arthritis potentially affect sexual activity?

A)Medications impede sexual arousal and responsiveness.
B)The fatigue and depression accompanying arthritis inhibit sexual interest.
C)There is fear that sexual exertion will bring on an arthritic attack.
D)Painful joints may preclude certain sexual positions or movements.

Question 26

In men,diabetes contributes to

A)difficulty achieving an erection.
B)sterility.
C)increased sexual desire.
D)development of the breasts.

Question 27

Which of these is NOT a sex-related problem for women with diabetes?

A)infertility
B)decreased sexual interest and desire
C)vaginal dryness
D)yeast infections

Question 28

Which of the following is true about the relationship between breast cancer and breast implants?

A)Saline breast implants are associated with higher risks of breast cancer.
B)Silicone breast implants are associated with higher risks of breast cancer.
C)All types of breast implants are associated with higher risks of breast cancer.
D)None of these.

Question 29

What sex-related problems are often associated with diabetes?

A)Most men with diabetes become sterile.
B)Some men with diabetes have problems experiencing orgasm.
C)Although no erectile difficulties typically accompany diabetes,there is usually a problem with ejaculation.
D)None of the above.

Question 30

A person with physical limitations is most likely to be concerned with

A)a fear of sexual rejection.
B)their inability to perform sexually.
C)their inability to have sexual fantasies.
D)lack of sensation resulting in inability to have an orgasm.

Question 31

Which of the following is NOT an important goal for enhancing the sex lives of the disabled?

A)readjusting performance expectations given a disabled person's actual sexual capacity
B)focusing on a way to make penetrative sex possible
C)engaging in sexual activities that are appropriate to one's physical abilities
D)building self-esteem and combating negative stereotypes

Question 32

Which of the following is NOT one of the sexual rights people with disabilities have?

A)The right to choose one's marital status.
B)The right to have or not have children.
C)The right to free contraception and birth control.
D)The right to make one's own sexual decisions.

Question 33

All of the following constitute factors that increase risk for breast cancer EXCEPT:

A)a family history of breast cancer.
B)age.
C)never having been pregnant.
D)irregular menstrual periods.

Question 34

About _____ percent of quadriplegic men are able to experience orgasm and ejaculation.

A)2
B)10
C)40
D)75

Question 35

The major problem associated with sexual activity after a heart attack is the

A)fear that sexual excitement will cause another heart attack.
B)changes that usually occur in the whole cardiovascular system after an attack.
C)cardiac medications that cause depression and fatigue.
D)exhaustion brought on by the typical cardiac rehabilitation exercises required.

Question 36

Excluding skin cancer,which form of cancer is the most common among women?

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

Question 37

What percentage of breast lumps is NOT cancerous?

A)20-25 percent
B)45-50 percent
C)60-65 percent
D)75-80 percent

Question 38

Which of the following is linked to breast cancer?

A)previous abortions
B)smoking
C)beginning to menstruate before the age of 12
D)being pregnant more than once

Question 39

According to the American Cancer Society,who should have a mammogram every year?

A)all women
B)women in their childbearing years
C)women over the age of 40
D)lesbian women

Question 40

Which of the following statements about people with developmental disabilities is CORRECT?

A)Some developmentally disabled individuals can marry and rear children with little assistance.
B)Most developmentally disabled individuals will be sterilized when they reach adolescence.
C)People with developmental disabilities seldom have problems with major life activities.
D)There are mandatory birth control laws for those with developmental disabilities.

Question 41

25-year-old Vinita 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?

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

Question 42

The most reliable means of early detection of cervical cancer is the

A)Wasserman test.
B)Pap test or Pap smear.
C)cervical os test.
D)cervical patency test.

Question 43

All of the following factors increase the risk of ovarian cancer EXCEPT

A)the use of fertility drugs.
B)a family history of ovarian cancer.
C)multiple pregnancies.
D)a poor diet.

Question 44

Compared to heterosexual women,lesbian women

A)are generally less vulnerable to all kinds of cancer,especially breast cancer.
B)are at greater risk for breast cancer because of their lack of exposure to testosterone.
C)with breast cancer are more likely to detect their cancer in the early stages of the disease.
D)might be at a greater risk for breast cancer because they have a greater prevalence of some risk factors for breast cancer.

Question 45

Why does a mastectomy present a particularly difficult problem in terms of female sexual readjustment?

A)The loss of a breast will interfere with adequate lactation for a new baby.
B)The resulting decline in estrogen will impair sexual functioning and pleasure.
C)The loss of a breast may symbolize for a woman the loss of sexuality from a psychological perspective.
D)The medication tamoxifen stops the production of all sex hormones,thus libido and responsiveness are totally lost.

Question 46

A Pap test can warn against

A)ovarian cancer in Stage I.
B)ovarian and cervical cancer in any stage.
C)cervical cancer even before it begins.
D)HPV but is unreliable in detecting cancer.

Question 47

A treatment for breast cancer that involves surgical removal of the entire breast and some of the lymph nodes under the arm,is called a

A)partial mastectomy.
B)modified radical mastectomy.
C)simple mastectomy.
D)radical mastectomy.

Question 48

Studies on lesbian women and breast cancer show

A)lower rates of breast cancer than heterosexual females of comparable ages.
B)higher rates of breast self-examination.
C)lower rates of breast cancer screening.
D)earlier detection and more successful treatment as compared to heterosexual females.

Question 49

The surgical removal of the uterus and ligaments in order to treat some cancers or severe gynecological problems is called a

A)lumpectomy.
B)partial mastectomy.
C)radical hysterectomy.
D)radical mastectomy.

Question 50

Which of the following is the most difficult cancer to diagnose in women because there are no symptoms in the early stages?

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

Question 51

The second leading cause of cancer deaths in women is

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

Question 52

In uterine cancer,more than 95 percent of the time it involves the

A)cervix.
B)endometrium.
C)fundus.
D)myometrium.

Question 53

In the context of breast cancer surgeries,the procedure in which a surgeon removes only the breast lump and some of the normal tissue around it is called a

A)lumpectomy.
B)radical mastectomy.
C)partial mastectomy.
D)hysterectomy.

Question 54

Fifty-year-old Craig is extremely obese and has a family history of prostate cancer.In this case,which of the following symptoms experienced by Craig most likely indicates that he has prostate cancer?

A)loss of bladder control
B)slight change in testicular size
C)appearance of the epididymis
D)numbness in hands during sleep

Question 55

Which one of these is NOT a recommendation from the American Cancer Society about Pap testing?

A)Women under the age of 21 should not be tested.
B)Women between the ages 21 and 29 should be tested every year.
C)Women over the age of 65 who have had regular cervical cancer testing with normal results should not be tested.
D)Women who have had surgery to remove their uterus and cervix should not be tested.

Question 56

Forty-year-old Monica becomes anemic as a result of heavy uterine bleeding.Her physician finds that her uterus is severely infected and states that the only way to solve this problem is to have the uterus removed.In this case,Monica is most likely to undergo a

A)lumpectomy.
B)radical hysterectomy.
C)partial mastectomy.
D)simple mastectomy.

Question 57

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

A)numbness in legs or feet
B)difficulty in having an erection
C)development of hemorrhoids
D)blood in the urine or semen

Question 58

The most common form of cancer,excluding skin cancer,among American men is

A)colon cancer.
B)prostate cancer.
C)testicular cancer.
D)penile cancer.

Question 59

Ovarian cancer is the _____-ranked cause of cancer death in women.

A)second
B)third
C)fourth
D)fifth

Question 60

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

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

Question 61

According to the World Health Organization,sexual health merely refers to an absence of disease or debilitation.

Question 62

Which of the following does NOT describe lesbian women's experiences with health care?

A)They do not have a usual place to go for medical care.
B)They encounter hostility if their sexual orientation is disclosed.
C)They are more likely to seek out health care than heterosexual women.
D)They are often not treated with the respect or cultural competence.

Question 63

Many men with spinal cord damage are able to have erections.

Question 64

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)cervical dysplasiA.
B)priapism.
C)vulvodynia.
D)endometriosis.

Question 65

Most recreational drugs,although perceived as decreasing sexual enjoyment,actually have the opposite effect.

Question 66

Alcohol affects the ability of men,but not women,to become sexually aroused.

Question 67

What makes the diagnosis of testicular cancer problematic?

A)There is a lack of symptoms and pain in the early stages.
B)There is an increase in sensation,which is welcomed by many men.
C)There is no definitive diagnostic test.
D)The testicle is usually not the primary site for the cancer.

Question 68

Women with diabetes have frequent yeast infections.

Question 69

Female genital mutilation primarily involves

A)removal of the pubic hair.
B)having the clitoris slit or cut out and the labia removed.
C)increasing the size of the vagina using a procedure similar to an episiotomy.
D)removal of the fallopian tubes.

Question 70

Compulsive overeating and compulsive overdieting are the behaviors classified as eating disorders.

Question 71

Among minority racial/ethnic groups,the females who are younger and better educated are at lower risk for eating disorders than their peers.

Question 72

Forty-year-old Jacob has a family history of testicular cancer,and his doctor tells him that his risk of developing testicular cancer is very high.The doctor advices him to perform a monthly testicular self-exam.In this case,which of the following is most likely to be the earliest warning sign that Jacob shouldn't ignore?

A)presence of epididymis
B)a slight reduction in the size of testicles
C)highly sensitive testicles
D)a painless lump on the testicle

Question 73

Endometriosis occurs as a result of

A)chronic vulvar pain or discomfort.
B)uterine tissue growing in surrounding organs.
C)enlarged ovaries which fail to ovulate.
D)staphylococcal bacteria present in the uterus.

Question 74

Female genital cutting is done primarily for hygiene reasons.

Question 75

A blood test,called the prostate-specific antigen (PSA)test,can be used to distinguish between aggressive and mild forms of prostate cancer.

Question 76

Toxic shock syndrome is caused by

A)endometriosis.
B)a bacterium.
C)papillomavirus.
D)none of these.

Question 77

Most people with eating disorders have difficulty dealing with emotions.

Question 78

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

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

Question 79

Prostatitis is the most common urinary tract problem for

A)men younger than age 50.
B)women between the ages of 60 and 70.
C)men between the ages of 60 and 70.
D)people over 80.

Question 80

Alcohol enhances the physiological processes that lead to sexual arousal.