Question 1

Which of the following is true about the diaphragm?

Accepted Answer

A)  It thins the lining of the uterus to inhibit implantation of the fertilized ovum. 
B)  It kills sperm in the vagina. 
C)  It prevents sperm from entering the uterus and fallopian tubes. 
D)  It prevents eggs from entering the uterus. 
A)  It thins the lining of the uterus to inhibit implantation of the fertilized ovum. 
B)  It kills sperm in the vagina. 
C)  It prevents sperm from entering the uterus and fallopian tubes. 
D)  It prevents eggs from entering the uterus.

Question 2

A disadvantage of the oral contraceptive is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the interference it causes with the normal hormonal cycles 
B)  the presence of nausea or vomiting 
C)  that it increases a woman's risk for ovarian cancer 
D)  that it is difficult to take 
A)  the interference it causes with the normal hormonal cycles 
B)  the presence of nausea or vomiting 
C)  that it increases a woman's risk for ovarian cancer 
D)  that it is difficult to take

Question 3

If a woman has a somewhat irregular menstrual cycle, why is she ill-advised to use the rhythm method?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is impossible to calculate when ovulation occurs and therefore impossible to determine which days are "safe." 
B)  She may end up having intercourse at the beginning of menstruation, thereby increasing the likelihood of conception. 
C)  Worrying about the possibility of pregnancy will prevent both the woman and her partner from being sexually satisfied. 
D)  An irregular menstrual cycle indicates problems with fertility, and these should be evaluated before any method of contraception is used. 
A)  It is impossible to calculate when ovulation occurs and therefore impossible to determine which days are "safe." 
B)  She may end up having intercourse at the beginning of menstruation, thereby increasing the likelihood of conception. 
C)  Worrying about the possibility of pregnancy will prevent both the woman and her partner from being sexually satisfied. 
D)  An irregular menstrual cycle indicates problems with fertility, and these should be evaluated before any method of contraception is used.

Question 4

Ambivalence about pregnancy is a powerful incentive NOT to use contraception.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Laparoscopy is a permanent method of birth control that does not require surgery.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Caden and Ella, a mixed-sex couple, have been married for three years, and they have a child. However, they do not want another child for the next five years. They want a contraception method that can be effective for several years without having to replace it frequently. However, Ella is allergic to the hormonal methods of contraception. Identify the most viable option for Caden and Ella.

Accepted Answer

An intrauterine device (IUD) is a long-a

Question 7

In the context of the hormonal methods of contraception, which of the following is achieved by oral contraceptives?

Accepted Answer

A)  fastening of the rate of ovum transport 
B)  thickening of the uterus lining 
C)  disrupting of transport of the fertilized egg 
D)  thinning of the cervical mucus 
A)  fastening of the rate of ovum transport 
B)  thickening of the uterus lining 
C)  disrupting of transport of the fertilized egg 
D)  thinning of the cervical mucus

Question 8

Which of these is NOT a barrier method?

Accepted Answer

A)  NuvaRing 
B)  the female condom 
C)  Today Sponge 
D)  the diaphragm 
A)  NuvaRing 
B)  the female condom 
C)  Today Sponge 
D)  the diaphragm

Question 9

Which of the following is true of the oral contraceptive pill?

Accepted Answer

A)  The pill results in irregular or increased menstrual flow. 
B)  The pill prevents the development of age spots on the skin. 
C)  The pill offers protection against ovarian cancer. 
D)  The pill increases the risk of benign breast conditions. 
A)  The pill results in irregular or increased menstrual flow. 
B)  The pill prevents the development of age spots on the skin. 
C)  The pill offers protection against ovarian cancer. 
D)  The pill increases the risk of benign breast conditions.

Question 10

What factors are critical in the effective use of the various fertility awareness-based methods?

Accepted Answer

The couple must be highly motivated and

Question 11

The combination of the calendar, cervical mucus, and the basal body methods is called the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  barrier method 
B)  ovulation method 
C)  symptothermal method 
D)  rhythm method 
A)  barrier method 
B)  ovulation method 
C)  symptothermal method 
D)  rhythm method

Question 12

Emergency contraception (EC) is a surgical procedure to remove the contents of the uterus within 48 hours after impregnation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Once a woman stops taking the pill after childbirth, her menstrual cycle will usually resume ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  in about 1 year 
B)  within 2 months 
C)  within 2 days after taking the last pill 
D)  in 6 to 8 months 
A)  in about 1 year 
B)  within 2 months 
C)  within 2 days after taking the last pill 
D)  in 6 to 8 months

Question 14

All of the following are barrier methods of birth control EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  condoms 
B)  diaphragms 
C)  the sponge 
D)  the pill 
A)  condoms 
B)  diaphragms 
C)  the sponge 
D)  the pill

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A)  the pill 
B)  the diaphragm 
C)  the cervical cap 
D)  the sponge 
A)  the pill 
B)  the diaphragm 
C)  the cervical cap 
D)  the sponge

Question 16

The female condom works by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  releasing a spermicide into the vagina 
B)  protecting the vagina and cervix from sperm 
C)  altering the chemical balance within the vagina 
D)  preventing the passage of the egg into the uterus 
A)  releasing a spermicide into the vagina 
B)  protecting the vagina and cervix from sperm 
C)  altering the chemical balance within the vagina 
D)  preventing the passage of the egg into the uterus

Question 17

The key constitutional issue that enters the abortion debate is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the right to privacy 
B)  what is considered the point at which human life actually begins 
C)  whether the husband or the wife has the greater right to decide cases of abortion 
D)  the right of free speech 
A)  the right to privacy 
B)  what is considered the point at which human life actually begins 
C)  whether the husband or the wife has the greater right to decide cases of abortion 
D)  the right of free speech

Question 18

When using a male condom, a ½-inch space should be left at the tip.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Aria, a 27-year-old woman, plans to get married next year but avoid having a baby for at least two years after marriage. She starts monitoring and noting her menstrual cycles for a period of 10 months to determine her longest and shortest menstrual cycles. At the end of 10 months, she calculates her expected fertile period and decides to abstain from engaging in sexual intercourse during this period. In the context of fertility awareness-based methods, identify the method used by Aria in this scenario.

Accepted Answer

A)  the symptothermal method 
B)  the calendar (rhythm) method 
C)  the cervical mucus method 
D)  the basal body temperature method 
A)  the symptothermal method 
B)  the calendar (rhythm) method 
C)  the cervical mucus method 
D)  the basal body temperature method

Question 20

What is abstinence and celibacy from a family planning perspective?

Accepted Answer

Abstinence is the absence of genital con

Which of the following is true about the diaphragm?

A disadvantage of the oral contraceptive is ________.

If a woman has a somewhat irregular menstrual cycle, why is she ill-advised to use the rhythm method?

Ambivalence about pregnancy is a powerful incentive NOT to use contraception.

Laparoscopy is a permanent method of birth control that does not require surgery.

In the context of the hormonal methods of contraception, which of the following is achieved by oral contraceptives?

Which of these is NOT a barrier method?

Which of the following is true of the oral contraceptive pill?

What factors are critical in the effective use of the various fertility awareness-based methods?

The combination of the calendar, cervical mucus, and the basal body methods is called the ________.

Emergency contraception (EC) is a surgical procedure to remove the contents of the uterus within 48 hours after impregnation.

Once a woman stops taking the pill after childbirth, her menstrual cycle will usually resume ________.

All of the following are barrier methods of birth control EXCEPT ________.

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

The female condom works by ________.

The key constitutional issue that enters the abortion debate is ________.

When using a male condom, a ½-inch space should be left at the tip.

What is abstinence and celibacy from a family planning perspective?

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Exam 11: Contraception and Abortion

Which of the following is true about the diaphragm?

A disadvantage of the oral contraceptive is ________.

If a woman has a somewhat irregular menstrual cycle, why is she ill-advised to use the rhythm method?

Ambivalence about pregnancy is a powerful incentive NOT to use contraception.

Laparoscopy is a permanent method of birth control that does not require surgery.

In the context of the hormonal methods of contraception, which of the following is achieved by oral contraceptives?

Which of these is NOT a barrier method?

Which of the following is true of the oral contraceptive pill?

What factors are critical in the effective use of the various fertility awareness-based methods?

The combination of the calendar, cervical mucus, and the basal body methods is called the ________.

Emergency contraception (EC) is a surgical procedure to remove the contents of the uterus within 48 hours after impregnation.

Once a woman stops taking the pill after childbirth, her menstrual cycle will usually resume ________.

All of the following are barrier methods of birth control EXCEPT ________.

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

The female condom works by ________.

The key constitutional issue that enters the abortion debate is ________.

When using a male condom, a ½-inch space should be left at the tip.

What is abstinence and celibacy from a family planning perspective?

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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