Deck 13: The Sexual Body in Health and Illness

Question 1

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

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

Answer 1

A

Question 2

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

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

Answer 2

A

Question 3

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 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

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Which of the following is true of the effects of MDMA (Ecstasy or Molly) on sexual activities?

A) It increases sexual inhibitions because users feel decreased empathy.
B) It is a hallucinogenic amphetamine that produces reduced arousal and increases tension and anxiety.
C) It is associated with dehydration due to physical exertion without breaks for water.
D) It actually causes constant and painful erections, a condition called priapism.

Question 5

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

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

Question 6

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 7

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 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

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?

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 10

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 11

Which of the following is classified as an eating disorder?

A) compulsive overeating
B) binge eating and purging
C) compulsive overdieting
D) All of the answers are correct.

Question 12

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 13

Which of the following is a character trait of 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

Question 14

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) overcome all physical or mental limitations

Question 15

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

A) sextasy
B) LSD
C) crack cocaine
D) marijuana

Question 16

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

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 17

What is the relationship between alcohol and sexual risk taking?

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 18

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 19

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

A) dyspareunia
B) anorexia
C) priapism
D) onanism

Question 20

Which of the following is true of the effects of alcohol on sexual activity?

A) Alcohol enhances the ability of both men and women to become sexually aroused.
B) Chronic users of alcohol typically experience increased sexual desire and arousal.
C) Alcohol use is linked to an increased risk of engaging in risky sexual behaviors.
D) Alcohol use among young people is the cause of sexual risk behavior and not just a component of an overall risk behavior pattern.

Question 21

All forms of cancer ________.

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

Question 22

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 23

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 24

In men, diabetes contributes to ________.

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

Question 25

What percentage of breast lumps are NOT cancerous?

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

Question 26

Which of the following is true of breast cancer in women?

A) Saline breast implants are associated with high risks of breast cancer.
B) Compared to other women, lesbian and bisexual women get more routine health care, including colon, breast, and cervical cancer screening tests.
C) All types of breast implants are associated with high risks of breast cancer.
D) When breast tumors are detected among overweight women, they are more likely to be larger than those detected among other women.

Question 27

Which of the following constitutes a factor that increases the risk for breast cancer?

A) being physically very active
B) having dense breasts
C) multiple sexual partners
D) irregular menstrual periods

Question 28

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

A) Some developmentally disabled individuals can marry and raise families 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 29

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

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

Question 30

Which of the following is an important goal for enhancing the sex lives of the disabled?

A) accepting previous sexual function expectations and enhancing their actual sexual capacities
B) focusing on a way to make penetrative sex possible
C) counseling to build self-esteem and combat negative stereotypes
D) abstaining from using vibrators and artificial penises and vaginas as they may affect their actual sexual performance

Question 31

Identify a true statement about the sexuality of the disabled.

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 32

Which of the following is one of the sexual rights of people with disabilities?

A) the right to social security for disabled persons and their partners
B) the right to free education for the children of disabled persons
C) the right to free contraception and birth control
D) the right to make one's own sexual decisions

Question 33

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

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.

Question 34

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

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

Question 35

Which of the following is a sex-related problem for women with diabetes?

A) infertility
B) increased sexual interest and desire
C) vaginal dryness
D) absence of vaginal orgasm

Question 36

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 37

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 38

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

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

Question 39

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 answers are correct.

Question 40

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 41

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 42

Which of the following is NOT an indicator of 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 43

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

Question 44

Which of the following is true of testicular cancer in men?

A) The first sign is usually a painless lump or slight enlargement of the testicle.
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 45

Identify a true statement about the prevalence of breast cancer among sexual minorities.

A) It is observed that they have lower rates of breast cancer than heterosexual females of comparable ages.
B) Research studies have found that they conduct self-breast examination more often than heterosexuals.
C) It is especially important for them to find providers who are accepting and medically competent.
D) Research studies have found that they detect cancer early and treat it more successfully as compared to heterosexual females.

Question 46

The surgical removal of a woman's uterus in order to treat some cancers or severe gynecological problems is called a ________.

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

Question 47

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 48

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 49

More than 95 percent of the time, uterine cancer involves the ________.

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

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

Sarah, a 52-year-old woman, is in menopause, and she feels a sensation of heaviness in her pelvis. Her doctor finds that Sarah has uterine prolapse, a condition in which her uterus is sliding from its normal position into the vaginal cavity. In this scenario, Sarah's doctor most likely would have suggested conducting a surgical procedure called ________.

A) lumpectomy
B) hysterectomy
C) labiaplasty
D) mastectomy

Question 52

Nicholas, a 37-year-old man, undergoes a specific antigen test called the PSA test and finds that he has high levels of PSA. Doctors diagnose that he has a benign condition in which a gland, which is located between the penis and the bladder, is enlarging, and this enlargement is blocking the flow of urine. In this scenario, Nicholas is most likely suffering from the benign condition called ________.

A) prostatitis
B) endometriosis
C) toxic shock syndrome
D) prostatic hyperplasia

Question 53

Makayla, a 25-year-old woman, has had sexual intercourse before age 18, and thereafter, she has had multiple sexual partners. Recently, she has been experiencing a burning sensation and pain in her pelvic area. Her doctor suspects that Makayla may be having an abnormal growth of cells on her cervix. In order to alleviate the doubt, Makayla's doctor would have most likely recommended a ________.

A) Pap test
B) biopsy
C) mammogram
D) prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test

Question 54

Which of the following is NOT an indicator of 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 55

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 56

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 57

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 58

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

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 59

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

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 60

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?

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 61

Some women judged to be at higher risk of breast cancer are offered more frequent screenings than others, including those with a strong family history of breast cancer.

Question 62

Samantha, a 30-year-old woman, experiences chronic pain and discomfort around the opening of her vagina. She has been suffering from this pain for the last three months. Because of the pain, she cannot sit for long periods, and her sexual life is also affected. In this scenario, Samantha is most likely suffering from ________.

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

Question 63

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

Question 64

A person who has already had one heart attack has the same level of risk of having a heart attack during sex as the general public.

Question 65

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

Question 66

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

Question 67

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 ________.

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

Question 68

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 69

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

Question 70

Most people with eating disorders have difficulty dealing with emotions.

Question 71

Jayden, a 40-year-old man, has difficulty passing urine and has pain in the groin. He has pain while ejaculating and during sexual intercourse as well. In this scenario, Jayden most likely would be suffering from ________.

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

Question 72

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

Question 73

The most common form of cancer (excluding skin cancer) among women is cervical cancer.

Question 74

The prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test can be used to distinguish between aggressive and mild forms of prostate cancer.

Question 75

Endometriosis occurs as a result of ________.

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

Question 76

Most breast lumps are cancerous.

Question 77

Toxic shock syndrome is caused by ________.

A) endometriosis
B) a bacterium
C) papillomavirus
D) None of the answers are correct

Question 78

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 79

Which of the following is true of the experiences of sexual minorities with health care?

A) Young gay and bisexual males were shown to have low rates of HIV, syphilis, and other STIs.
B) Adolescent lesbian and bisexual females were less likely to have been pregnant than their heterosexual peers.
C) Lesbian women are more likely to seek out health care than heterosexual women.
D) LGBTQ people are often not treated with respect or the cultural competence that they deserve.

Question 80

Alcohol enhances the physiological processes that lead to sexual arousal.