Evaluation of Individual Learning Objectives

Women’s Health

 

Name:

E-mail address:

To assess the effectiveness of the course material, we ask that you evaluate your achievement of each learning objective on a scale of A to D (A=excellent, B=good, C=fair, D=unsatisfactory). Please indicate your responses next to each learning objective and submit it as part of the course assignment.

 

  1. Choose a heart-healthy diet that would help reduce your risk factors for heart disease, like high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, overweight, and obesity.

A B  C   D

  1. Design a diet for a client using guidelines of Heart Healthy Diet.

A B  C   D

  1.  Compare and explain in detail Heart Healthy Diet, TLC Diet, and DASH diet.

A B  C   D

  1. Describe the symptoms of lactose intolerance and suggest a few simple ways to deal with the symptoms.

A B  C   D

5.    Describe some of the serious health problems linked to obesity.

A B  C   D

6.    Describe carpal tunnel syndrome and suggest ways to prevent it.

A B  C   D

7.   Describe menstruation and menstrual cycle.

A B  C   D

8.    Describe bacterial vaginosis (BV) and identify women who are at greater risk for getting BV.

A B  C   D

9.     Explain why women should not practice douching.

A B  C   D

10.  Describe uterine fibroids and various treatments for fibroids.

A B  C   D

11.  List some of the symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

A B  C   D

12.  Explain how PCOS is diagnosed.

A B  C   D

13.  Explain endometriosis, list its symptoms, and describe the hormonal and surgical treatment for endometriosis.

A B  C   D

14.  Explain reasons why hysterectomies are often done.

A B  C   D

15.  Compare urine and blood pregnancy tests.

A B  C   D

16.  Outline the Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs) for pregnant women.

A B  C   D

17.  Describe the importance of folic acid for women.

A B  C   D

18.  Classify drugs according to their safety during pregnancy.

A B  C   D

19.  Describe fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) and list the most common birth defects or problems of FAS.

A B  C   D

20.  Explain why mothers should breastfeed their babies for as long as possible.

A B  C   D

21.  Review various birth control methods with estimates of their effectiveness.

A B  C   D

22.  List symptoms of perimenopause.

A B  C   D

23.  List symptoms of menopause.

A B  C   D

24.  Identify the benefits and risks of hormone therapy.

A B  C   D

25.  Perform a breast self-exam.

A B  C   D

26.  Explain the importance of regular mammograms and answer various questions about mammograms.

A B  C   D

27.  Discuss the pros and cons of breast-conserving surgery with radiation therapy and mastectomy for women with early-stage breast cancer.

A B  C   D

28.  Describe how a Pap test is performed and emphasize how important it is for women to take the test regularly.

A B  C   D

29.  Identify seven factors that increase a woman’s risk for cancer of the cervix.

A B  C   D

30.  Describe various types of heart and cardiovascular diseases.

A B  C   D

31.  Identify five steps a woman can take to reduce her risk for heart and cardiovascular disease.

A B  C   D

32.  Describe the effects of birth control pills and hormone therapy on a woman’s risk for heart disease.

A B  C   D

33.  Explain various tests available to diagnose heart disease.

A B  C   D

34.  Identify risk factors that contribute to high blood pressure.

A B  C   D

35.  List various medicines used to treat high blood pressure.

A B  C   D

36.  Describe atherosclerosis and its major symptoms.

A B  C   D

37.  Explain angina and identify four signs that may indicate one is having a heart attack.

A B  C   D

38.  Distinguish between stable angina and unstable angina.

A B  C   D

39.  List signs of a heart attack and explain tests that can diagnose a heart attack.

A B  C   D

40.  List nine risk factors for coronary artery disease.

A B  C   D

41.  Describe the effect of the stroke on the body as it affects certain parts of the brain.

A B  C   D

42.  Identify some common triggers or causes of asthma.

A B  C   D

43.  Describe and differentiate between TB infection and TB disease.

A B  C   D

44.  Describe three types of diabetes and their symptoms.

A B  C   D

45.  Explain glucose tests that provide a diagnosis of diabetes.

A B  C   D

46.  Explain hypoglycemia and list its symptoms.

A B  C   D

47.  Identify conditions that would put a woman at greater risk for urinary tract infection (UTI).

A B  C   D

48.  Explain how a UTI is diagnosed.

A B  C   D

49.  List some signs and symptoms of interstitial cystitis (IC) and explain how it is diagnosed.

A B  C   D

50.  Explain the bladder system and describe how it works.

A B  C   D

51.  Describe different types of urinary incontinence.

A B  C   D

52.  Describe various treatments for urinary incontinence.

A B  C   D

53.  List symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and explain how diet and stress affect IBS.

A B  C   D

54.  Explain what causes inflammatory bowel disease. (IBD).

A B  C   D

55.  Describe the symptoms and treatment of two most common forms of IBD, ulcerative colitis, (UC) and Crohn’s disease (CD).

A B  C   D

56.  Describe various types of anemia and their causes.

A B  C   D

57.  List the iron requirement for children and women at various age groups.

A B  C   D

58.  List various signs of hemochromatosis and describe treatment for hemochromatosis.

A B  C   D

59.  Describe the symptoms of bleeding disorders and their treatment.

A B  C   D

60.  Explain what causes varicose and spider veins.

A B  C   D

61.  Cite some of the most common examples of autoimmune diseases.

A B  C   D

62.  List common symptoms associated with allergies.

A B  C   D

63.  Describe the treatment of allergies and possible side effects from treatment.

A B  C   D

64.  Describe various types of arthritis and their symptoms.

A B  C   D

65.  Describe various treatments for arthritis.

A B  C   D

66.  Describe chronic fatigue syndrome, its causes, and its signs and symptoms.

A B  C   D

67.  List symptoms of fibromyalgia and explain its diagnosis.

A B  C   D

68.  Describe the symptoms of Graves’ Disease.

A B  C   D

69.  Distinguish between Graves’ Disease and Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis.

A B  C   D

70.  Describe various forms of lupus and their symptoms.

A B  C   D

71.  Describe four major treatments for lupus.

A B  C   D

72.  Describe various types of thyroid disorders and their symptoms.

A B  C   D

73.  Explain how acne develops.

A B  C   D

74.  Describe the treatment for acne.

A B  C   D

75.  Describe five forms of psoriasis and their general treatment.

A B  C   D

76.  List behaviors or warning signs that may indicate the presence of an eating disorder.

A B  C   D

77.  Describe various eating disorders and explain what causes eating disorders.

A B  C   D

78.  List several signs of anorexia nervosa.

A B  C   D

79.  Describe how anorexia affects a person’s whole body.

A B  C   D

80.  List several signs of bulimia nervosa.

A B  C   D

81.  Describe the three types of postpartum depression women can have after giving birth.

A B  C   D

82.  List signs of postpartum depression.

A B  C   D

83.  Describe five types of anxiety disorders and their symptoms.

A B  C   D

84.  List symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder.

A B  C   D

85.  List symptoms of specific and social phobias.

A B  C   D

86.  Describe how phobias are treated.

A B  C   D

87.  Identify various causes of dementia.

A B  C   D

88.  List symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease.

A B  C   D

89.  Describe how stress can affect a woman’s body and health.

A B  C   D

90.  Describe several techniques to help one handle stress better.

A B  C   D

91.  Explain what caregivers can do to prevent stress and burnout.

A B  C   D

92.  Describe various types of sleeping disorders.

A B  C   D

93.  Describe the treatment for insomnia.

A B  C   D

94.  Describe sleep apnea and identify people who are more likely to develop sleep apnea.

A B  C   D

95.  Describe various symptoms of narcolepsy.

A B  C   D

96.  Describe restless legs syndrome and its common symptoms.

A B  C   D

97.  List common STDs and their symptoms.

A B  C   D

98.  Provide a classification of five types of hepatitis.

A B  C   D

99.  Outline safe-sex practices that would lower chances of getting hepatitis.

A B  C   D

100.  Describe four stages of syphilis and list signs of syphilis in each of these stages.

A B  C   D

101.  Describe the signs and symptoms of gonorrhea.

A B  C   D

102.  List symptoms of genital herpes.

A B  C   D

103.  Explain how a person can become infected with HIV.

A B  C   D

104.  Explain how alcohol affects women differently than men.

A B  C   D

105.  Describe fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) and the birth defects or problems caused by it.

A B  C   D

106.  Outline steps to help a woman quit smoking for good.

A B  C   D

107.  Identify problems caused to the body by date rape drugs, such as GHB, Ketamine and Rohypnol.

A B  C   D

108.  Describe the practice of female genital cutting (FGC) and explain why it is still practiced.

A B  C   D

109.  Describe major health problems that affect a lot of African American women.

A B  C   D

110.  Identify health conditions for which lesbians are at risk or tend to be at greater risk than women are in general.

A B  C   D

111.  Discuss prohibited ingredients in cosmetics and related safety issues.

A B  C   D