Question 1

The vaginal ring is inserted into the vagina and must stay in place for 7 days.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

What are the advantages for a couple choosing vasectomy over tubal ligation?

Accepted Answer

Vasectomy is a minor procedure performed at a doctor's office under local anesthesia. It takes about half an hour. The individual may leave the office after a brief rest and will be completely recuperated after a few days. Vasectomy is 99.9 percent effective and relatively inexpensive compared with female sterilization (tubal ligation).

Question 3

In order to avoid an unwanted pregnancy, Vinita and her partner refrain from having sexual intercourse around the time of ovulation. However, they still indulge in other nongenital sexual acts like kissing and cuddling. Which of the following birth control methods is being practiced by Vinita and her partner?

Accepted Answer

A)  reversible contraception 
B)  abstinence 
C)  sterilization 
D)  barrier method 
A)  reversible contraception 
B)  abstinence 
C)  sterilization 
D)  barrier method B

Question 4

The chief drawback to condom usage is that ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  condoms are expensive 
B)  many condoms have manufacturing defects 
C)  condoms need to be put on an erect penis before penetration 
D)  many people are allergic to latex 
A)  condoms are expensive 
B)  many condoms have manufacturing defects 
C)  condoms need to be put on an erect penis before penetration 
D)  many people are allergic to latex

Question 5

The contraceptive patch releases synthetic estrogen and progestin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Lily is a married woman with no children and has sex about three times a week. She wants to adopt the kind of device that can be worn longer-almost 2 days in a row-than the usually available birth control methods. Which of the following birth control methods is the best recommendation for Lily?

Accepted Answer

A)  Depo-Provera 
B)  Implanol 
C)  Fem Cap 
D)  The Sponge 
A)  Depo-Provera 
B)  Implanol 
C)  Fem Cap 
D)  The Sponge

Question 7

Which of the following is a disadvantage of using Depo-Provera (DMPA)?

Accepted Answer

A)  decrease in bone density 
B)  endometriosis-related pain 
C)  vaginal irritation 
D)  facial hair growth 
A)  decrease in bone density 
B)  endometriosis-related pain 
C)  vaginal irritation 
D)  facial hair growth

Question 8

Which of the following is an advantage of using oral contraceptives?

Accepted Answer

A)  It results in less menstrual cramps. 
B)  It prevents against breast cancer. 
C)  It is independent of a woman's health profile. 
D)  It provides protection against HIV. 
A)  It results in less menstrual cramps. 
B)  It prevents against breast cancer. 
C)  It is independent of a woman's health profile. 
D)  It provides protection against HIV.

Question 9

Which of these contraceptives doesn't belong with the others?

Accepted Answer

A)  the female condom 
B)  Nexplanon 
C)  the diaphragm 
D)  the cervical cap 
A)  the female condom 
B)  Nexplanon 
C)  the diaphragm 
D)  the cervical cap

Question 10

Implants can be inserted and removed by women themselves without any external guidance or help.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

According to Hatcher et al. (2011), which of the following should be considered when a person makes a birth control choice?

Accepted Answer

A)  the advantages and disadvantages of each method 
B)  the ability to delay menopause 
C)  the effect of the method on sexual drive and pleasure 
D)  the methods used by his or her peers 
A)  the advantages and disadvantages of each method 
B)  the ability to delay menopause 
C)  the effect of the method on sexual drive and pleasure 
D)  the methods used by his or her peers

Question 12

Although different oral contraceptives work in various ways, one thing they all have in common is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the creation of the same conditions as in pregnancy 
B)  the formation of a barrier between the egg and the sperm 
C)  the prevention of the sperm's entry into the uterus 
D)  the weakening and eventual destruction of the sperm 
A)  the creation of the same conditions as in pregnancy 
B)  the formation of a barrier between the egg and the sperm 
C)  the prevention of the sperm's entry into the uterus 
D)  the weakening and eventual destruction of the sperm

Question 13

In order to keep her date spontaneous and romantic, Elena inserts a diaphragm with a spermicide before she leaves work at 4 PM. After cocktails, dinner, and dancing, she goes to her date's apartment and begins lovemaking at about midnight. Is this safe in terms of preventing pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Yes, a diaphragm is effective for 6 to 8 hours after insertion with spermicide. 
B)  Yes, as long as it is in place, it is an effective sperm barrier. 
C)  No, the dancing may dislodge the diaphragm from its correct position in the vagina. 
D)  No, a diaphragm is only effective for up to 6 hours after insertion with spermicide. 
A)  Yes, a diaphragm is effective for 6 to 8 hours after insertion with spermicide. 
B)  Yes, as long as it is in place, it is an effective sperm barrier. 
C)  No, the dancing may dislodge the diaphragm from its correct position in the vagina. 
D)  No, a diaphragm is only effective for up to 6 hours after insertion with spermicide.

Question 14

Which of the following is a health risk associated with taking birth control pills?

Accepted Answer

A)  decrease in bone density 
B)  increased risk of blood clots in the case of obese women 
C)  severe lower abdominal pain 
D)  iron deficiency in the case of women who are over 35 and smoke 
A)  decrease in bone density 
B)  increased risk of blood clots in the case of obese women 
C)  severe lower abdominal pain 
D)  iron deficiency in the case of women who are over 35 and smoke

Question 15

According to the Guttmacher Institute (2017), what percentage of unintended pregnancies were terminated by abortion in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  about 10 percent 
B)  about 25 percent 
C)  about 40 percent 
D)  about 80 percent 
A)  about 10 percent 
B)  about 25 percent 
C)  about 40 percent 
D)  about 80 percent

Question 16

Barrier methods are primarily designed to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  inhibit capacitation of the sperm 
B)  maintain regularity of menstrual cycles 
C)  keep sperm and egg from uniting 
D)  cause spontaneous abortion of the fertilized ovum 
A)  inhibit capacitation of the sperm 
B)  maintain regularity of menstrual cycles 
C)  keep sperm and egg from uniting 
D)  cause spontaneous abortion of the fertilized ovum

Question 17

One of the advantages of the female condom is that it ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  is aesthetically pleasing 
B)  can be used with both water-based and oil-based lubricants 
C)  does not run the risk of slipping into the vagina during intercourse 
D)  can be easily inserted and removed at all circumstances 
A)  is aesthetically pleasing 
B)  can be used with both water-based and oil-based lubricants 
C)  does not run the risk of slipping into the vagina during intercourse 
D)  can be easily inserted and removed at all circumstances

Question 18

Women don't need to have monthly periods in order to get pregnant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Madeline, a 35-year-old woman, examines the secretions of the cervix during her menstrual cycles. She observes that there is a significant change in the secretions prior to ovulation. The secretions change from being cloudy, white mucus to becoming clear, stretchy mucus. Based on the nature of secretions, she determines the unsafe days and avoids having sexual intercourse during this period. Which of the following is best illustrated in this scenario?

Accepted Answer

A)  the calendar (rhythm) method 
B)  the use of cervical caps 
C)  the intake of minipills 
D)  the cervical mucus method 
A)  the calendar (rhythm) method 
B)  the use of cervical caps 
C)  the intake of minipills 
D)  the cervical mucus method

Question 20

One major difference between the male condom and the female condom is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the male condom provides more protection against HIV than the female condom 
B)  the female condom affords greater protection of both partners against infections 
C)  the male condom has been shown to be more durable than the female condom 
D)  the female condom is considerably cheaper than the male condom 
A)  the male condom provides more protection against HIV than the female condom 
B)  the female condom affords greater protection of both partners against infections 
C)  the male condom has been shown to be more durable than the female condom 
D)  the female condom is considerably cheaper than the male condom

The vaginal ring is inserted into the vagina and must stay in place for 7 days.

What are the advantages for a couple choosing vasectomy over tubal ligation?

The chief drawback to condom usage is that ________.

The contraceptive patch releases synthetic estrogen and progestin.

Lily is a married woman with no children and has sex about three times a week. She wants to adopt the kind of device that can be worn longer-almost 2 days in a row-than the usually available birth control methods. Which of the following birth control methods is the best recommendation for Lily?

Which of the following is a disadvantage of using Depo-Provera (DMPA)?

Which of the following is an advantage of using oral contraceptives?

Which of these contraceptives doesn't belong with the others?

Implants can be inserted and removed by women themselves without any external guidance or help.

According to Hatcher et al. (2011), which of the following should be considered when a person makes a birth control choice?

Although different oral contraceptives work in various ways, one thing they all have in common is ________.

In order to keep her date spontaneous and romantic, Elena inserts a diaphragm with a spermicide before she leaves work at 4 PM. After cocktails, dinner, and dancing, she goes to her date's apartment and begins lovemaking at about midnight. Is this safe in terms of preventing pregnancy?

Which of the following is a health risk associated with taking birth control pills?

According to the Guttmacher Institute (2017), what percentage of unintended pregnancies were terminated by abortion in the United States?

Barrier methods are primarily designed to ________.

One of the advantages of the female condom is that it ________.

Women don't need to have monthly periods in order to get pregnant.

One major difference between the male condom and the female condom is ________.

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The vaginal ring is inserted into the vagina and must stay in place for 7 days.

What are the advantages for a couple choosing vasectomy over tubal ligation?

The chief drawback to condom usage is that ________.

The contraceptive patch releases synthetic estrogen and progestin.

Lily is a married woman with no children and has sex about three times a week. She wants to adopt the kind of device that can be worn longer-almost 2 days in a row-than the usually available birth control methods. Which of the following birth control methods is the best recommendation for Lily?

Which of the following is a disadvantage of using Depo-Provera (DMPA)?

Which of the following is an advantage of using oral contraceptives?

Which of these contraceptives doesn't belong with the others?

Implants can be inserted and removed by women themselves without any external guidance or help.

According to Hatcher et al. (2011), which of the following should be considered when a person makes a birth control choice?

Although different oral contraceptives work in various ways, one thing they all have in common is ________.

In order to keep her date spontaneous and romantic, Elena inserts a diaphragm with a spermicide before she leaves work at 4 PM. After cocktails, dinner, and dancing, she goes to her date's apartment and begins lovemaking at about midnight. Is this safe in terms of preventing pregnancy?

Which of the following is a health risk associated with taking birth control pills?

According to the Guttmacher Institute (2017), what percentage of unintended pregnancies were terminated by abortion in the United States?

Barrier methods are primarily designed to ________.

One of the advantages of the female condom is that it ________.

Women don't need to have monthly periods in order to get pregnant.

One major difference between the male condom and the female condom is ________.

Perspectives on Human Sexuality

Studying Human Sexuality

Female Sexual Anatomy, Physiology, and Response

Male Sexual Anatomy, Physiology, and Response

Gender and Gender Roles

Sexuality in Childhood and Adolescence

Sexuality in Adulthood

Love and Communication in Intimate Relationships

Sexual Expression

Variations in Sexual Behavior

Conception, Pregnancy, and Childbirth

The Sexual Body in Health and Illness

Sexual Function Difficulties, Dissatisfaction, Enhancement, and Therapy

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Hiv and Aids

Sexual Coercion: Harassment, Aggression, and Abuse

Sexually Explicit Materials, Prostitution, and Sex Laws

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