Question 1

What is the impact of sex on the health of men and women?&#10;A) Less tendency for women to experience depression&#10;B) No impact on disease progression&#10;C) Similar response to drugs&#10;D) Differences in the liver

Accepted Answer

Sex differences can lead to variations in liver function and metabolism, affecting how diseases progress and how drugs are processed in men and women.

Question 2

What is included in the definition of gender?&#10;A) Biology&#10;B) Anatomy&#10;C) Behaviours&#10;D) Genetic make-up

Accepted Answer

Gender includes behaviours that are culturally and socially constructed based on societal expectations and norms, such as dress, mannerisms, and roles.

Answer: A and D 
 While gender is not solely determined by biology and genetic make-up, they do play a role in shaping physical characteristics and hormones that may impact gender identity and expression. However, it is important to note that biological sex and gender identity are not the same thing.

Question 3

What group of women in Canada should receive particular attention from community health nurses?&#10;A) Women caring for elderly parents&#10;B) New mothers&#10;C) Aboriginal women&#10;D) Elderly women

Accepted Answer

Aboriginal women in Canada experience significant health inequities due to historical and ongoing colonization, systemic racism, and social determinants of health. Community health nurses should prioritize working with this group to address health disparities and promote culturally safe care.

Question 4

Ayishah is a married Arab woman.She has been ostracized by her family and friends following an affair with a male co-worker.The co-worker has suffered no consequences as a result of the affair.What is the most correct term for this behaviour?

A) Gender bias
B) Gender relations
C) Gender inequity
D) Institutionalized gender

Accepted Answer

Gender bias refers to the unequal treatment of individuals based on their gender, which is evident in this case where Ayishah faces ostracism while her male co-worker does not.

Question 5

Michelle dresses her daughter in frilly dresses.What would be the correct term for this behaviour?&#10;A) Gender relations&#10;B) Gender identity&#10;C) Institutionalized gender&#10;D) Gender role

Accepted Answer

Michelle's behavior can be described as conforming to traditional gender roles, specifically the expectation that girls should wear frilly dresses. Gender roles refer to the set of societal norms and expectations that dictate how men and women should behave, dress, and interact.

Question 6

Why is prostate cancer termed a couples' disease?&#10;A) Impacts gender relations&#10;B) Greater incidence in married men&#10;C) Causes vaginal cancer&#10;D) Vaginal secretions can lead to prostate cancer

Accepted Answer

Prostate cancer is termed a couples' disease because it affects not only the individual diagnosed but also their partner, impacting gender relations, intimacy, and emotional well-being within the relationship.

Question 7

Which statement is correct about how sex and gender affect health outcomes?&#10;A) Women are more likely to seek treatment for HIV than men.&#10;B) Women are more susceptible to sexually transmitted infections (STIs).&#10;C) Men are at greater risk for HIV infections.&#10;D) Increased thyroid functioning in women predisposes them to depression.

Accepted Answer

Women have a higher risk of contracting sexually transmitted infections due to their anatomy, such as having a shorter urethra than men, which makes it easier for bacteria to travel up into their urinary tracts. Additionally, some STIs manifest differently in women than in men, which can delay or complicate proper diagnosis and treatment.

Answer: C
 Men are at greater risk for HIV infection, as they are both more likely to engage in behaviors that increase their risk (such as injecting drugs and having unprotected sex with multiple partners), and they have higher rates of HIV transmission during sex.

Note: Statement A is a partial truth as studies show that women generally seek medical care more regularly than men, but it is not necessarily true for HIV specifically. Statement D is false, as thyroid disorders and depression are not inherently linked by sex or gender.

Question 8

What did the federal government fund in the late 1990s to conduct research to improve the lives of women?&#10;A) Royal Commission on the Status of Women&#10;B) Centres of Excellence for Women's Health&#10;C) Canadian Women's Health Network&#10;D) National Health Service

Accepted Answer

The federal government funded the Centers of Excellence for Women's Health in the late 1990s to conduct research to improve the lives of women. A, C, and D are not relevant to the question.

Question 9

A research study looked at marijuana smoking in adolescent males and females.What is a gender difference found in the study?&#10;A) Males who smoke are seen as macho.&#10;B) Males smokes less frequently than females.&#10;C) Females smoke greater amounts than males.&#10;D) Males who are habitual users are termed &#34;stoners.&#34;

Accepted Answer

The study found that males who smoke marijuana are often perceived as macho, indicating a gender difference in societal perceptions of marijuana use.

Question 10

A nurse looks at society by considering the needs and realities of both men and women.What term best describes the nurse's actions?&#10;A) Gender lens&#10;B) Gender identity&#10;C) Gender inequity&#10;D) Gender bias

Accepted Answer

The nurse is utilizing a gender lens, which involves considering how gender affects individuals and society as a whole. It involves understanding gender roles, norms, and inequalities and how they impact people differently based on their gender.

Question 11

What is a caution nurses must exercise when using a gender lens in community care?&#10;A) Reinforcing stereotypes&#10;B) Overusing gender in programs&#10;C) Questioning the relevance in some programs&#10;D) Focusing on meeting the needs of women

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Question 12

The life expectancy of Canadians is changing.What is the current trend in life expectancy?&#10;A) The rate for men is increasing faster than for women.&#10;B) Life expectancy for men has surpassed that of women.&#10;C) Life expectancy for women is decreasing.&#10;D) The rate increase is identical for men and women.

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Question 13

Which is one of the top five causes of death for men and women?&#10;A) Diabetes&#10;B) Cerebrovascular disease&#10;C) Alzheimer's disease&#10;D) Accidents

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Question 14

What statement is true regarding men's health and illness practices?&#10;A) Men rely on women to manage their ill health.&#10;B) Men attempt to self-manage illness.&#10;C) Men see their family physician if severely ill.&#10;D) Men's Health Network collects research on men's health.

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Question 15

Define and give an example of gender role,gender identity,and gender relations.

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Question 16

Define gender lens and discuss the types of questions a community health nurse should ask to ensure a program is appropriate for men and women.

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Question 17

What is the prediction for life expectancy over the next 10 years?&#10;A) The gap will widen between men and women.&#10;B) We will see a slowing in the rate of increase.&#10;C) We will see a decline in life expectancy.&#10;D) It is predicted that rates will stabilize.

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Question 18

When using a gender lens,what question should the nurse ask?&#10;A) What is the intended outcome for men and women?&#10;B) How are the subgroups of men and women taken into account?&#10;C) What legal realities need to be considered?&#10;D) How is the problem similar for men and women?

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Question 19

What is an example of a gender-appropriate public health intervention?&#10;A) Pregnancy prevention programs targeting young women&#10;B) Binge drinking program that targets young men and women&#10;C) Anti-smoking campaign that targets pregnant women&#10;D) Ads that educate the public on the signs of a heart attack

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Question 20

What is the correct term for how we are treated by people around us?&#10;A) Gender role&#10;B) Gender relations&#10;C) Gender identity&#10;D) Institutionalized gender

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Deck 18: Gender and Community Health