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32 Cards in this Set
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What is a feminist?
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a women's rights movement for equal rights for all persons with a special focus on women.
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What is misogyny?
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defined as hatred of women.
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What is sexism?
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a bias attitude or act of discrimination based on a persons gender
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What amendment gave women the right to vote?
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the 19th admendment
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What was the first and second study for women's health? And what did they study?
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The Nurses' Health Study began in 1976. The second was Nurses's Health Study II. They were followed by means of mail questionnaire that inquired about lifestyle and health problems.
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What is WHI?
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Women's Health Initiative. A long term national study that focuses on strategies for preventing heart disease, breast and colorectal cancer, and osteoporosis in women, expecially post menopausal women.
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What does HIPAA stand for?
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Health Insurance Portability and Accountabilty Act of 1996
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What is a Nurse Practitioner?
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A nurse who has a masters, who has more than what is needed for a Registered Nurse. Usually works under the supervision of a physician and licensed by the state.
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What is a physician's assistant?
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a person that an education in giving physical exams, can prescribe drugs or therapies, and offer health counseling. work under the supervision of a physcian.
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Who does Medicaid cover?
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a medical assistance program that is jointly financed by the state and federal gov't. This is for low income women who hav eno health care.
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What is Medicare?
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Provided for people over 65.
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What is HMO?
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Health Maintenance Organizations, made up of carious medical personel who provide a wide range of medical services for a pre-paid amount from each paycheck.
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What are some home health tests?
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STI, ovulation, pregnancy, UTI's, blood glucose, blood pressure, cholesterol, hepatitis
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Acupuncture is recognized to treat which disorders?
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digestive and respiration disorders, neurological and muscular ailments, and urinary, menstral, and reproductive problems.
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What is the average life expectancy of women in the US?
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80
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Which contintent has the highest life expectancy for women?
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Europe
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What is the leading cause of death for women?
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heart disease
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What are the 6 dimensions of wellness?
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physical, emotional, social, occupational, intellectual, and spiritual wellness
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What are the 3 catagories of health interventions?
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Education, prevention and treatment
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What is the Hierarchy of Needs?
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Maslow's Hierarch of needs include freedom from hunger, sufficient oxygen, water, sleep, movement, and esxual activity, safety, lovem esteem, self-actualization.
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What is eustress?
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Good stress
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What is distress?
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Bad stress
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What are the 5 stages of grief?
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denial, anger, sorrow/despair/depression, bargaining, and acceptance
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Term for body dissatisfaction...
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body dysmorphic disorder
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Anorexia nervosa is....
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starving oneself
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Bulimia nervosa is ....
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eating and then vomiting soon agerward or using a laxative to rid of food in order to avoid weight gain.
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What is a stressor?
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Anything that causes stress.
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What is homeostatis?
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A state of balance within the body.
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Amenorrhea is ....
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when the menstrauation stops
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Re-experiencing a negative event repeatedly is called
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Post-traumatic stress disorder.
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Anxiety that persists for six months or more is .....
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Generalized anxiety disorder
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What are the stages of dating?
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attraction, ritual, infomation sharing, activities, emotional intimacy, and possibly commitment.
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