Question 1

Traditionally, contraception is seen as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  a woman's responsibility 
B)  a man's responsibility 
C)  the government's responsibility 
D)  a consulting doctor's responsibility 
A)  a woman's responsibility 
B)  a man's responsibility 
C)  the government's responsibility 
D)  a consulting doctor's responsibility

Question 2

Depo-Provera (DMPA) is administered ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  orally in the form of a pill 
B)  through injection 
C)  orally in the form of a liquid 
D)  through a birth control patch 
A)  orally in the form of a pill 
B)  through injection 
C)  orally in the form of a liquid 
D)  through a birth control patch

Question 3

A woman's ability to become pregnant does not return quickly when a birth control patch is discontinued.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

In the context of the hormonal methods of contraception, which of the following is a problem associated with the use of oral contraceptives?

Accepted Answer

A)  increased risk of benign breast conditions 
B)  nausea or vomiting 
C)  intensified symptoms of premenstrual syndrome 
D)  heavy menstrual flow 
A)  increased risk of benign breast conditions 
B)  nausea or vomiting 
C)  intensified symptoms of premenstrual syndrome 
D)  heavy menstrual flow

Question 5

Intrauterine devices (IUDs) work ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  by preventing sperm from entering the uterus 
B)  by releasing a spermicidal agent into the vagina 
C)  by expelling semen from the vagina 
D)  by thickening cervical mucus so implantation cannot take place 
A)  by preventing sperm from entering the uterus 
B)  by releasing a spermicidal agent into the vagina 
C)  by expelling semen from the vagina 
D)  by thickening cervical mucus so implantation cannot take place

Question 6

Which of the following is true about Depo-Provera (DMPA)?

Accepted Answer

A)  It works by stopping ovulation and thickening the cervical mucus. 
B)  It is used to prevent pregnancy for a period of 24 weeks. 
C)  It is a good birth control method for those desiring an immediate pregnancy. 
D)  It regularizes menstrual cycles and controls irregular bleeding. 
A)  It works by stopping ovulation and thickening the cervical mucus. 
B)  It is used to prevent pregnancy for a period of 24 weeks. 
C)  It is a good birth control method for those desiring an immediate pregnancy. 
D)  It regularizes menstrual cycles and controls irregular bleeding.

Question 7

Which of the following is a problem associated with the use of an intrauterine device (IUD)?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is likely to slip out for older women who have had several babies. 
B)  It interferes with spontaneity during intercourse. 
C)  It does not protect against STIs, including HIV. 
D)  It possesses the risk of toxic shock syndrome if not replaced within 24 months. 
A)  It is likely to slip out for older women who have had several babies. 
B)  It interferes with spontaneity during intercourse. 
C)  It does not protect against STIs, including HIV. 
D)  It possesses the risk of toxic shock syndrome if not replaced within 24 months.

Question 8

If a woman misses one of her pills, she should ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  not worry about it 
B)  take two pills immediately to catch up and stay on schedule 
C)  take one as soon as she remembers and the next one on schedule 
D)  not have intercourse for 2 months 
A)  not worry about it 
B)  take two pills immediately to catch up and stay on schedule 
C)  take one as soon as she remembers and the next one on schedule 
D)  not have intercourse for 2 months

Question 9

Which of the following is true of female sterilization?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sexual enjoyment is greatly diminished. 
B)  It hastens the onset of menopause. 
C)  The released eggs are reabsorbed by the body. 
D)  It stops the production of eggs every month. 
A)  Sexual enjoyment is greatly diminished. 
B)  It hastens the onset of menopause. 
C)  The released eggs are reabsorbed by the body. 
D)  It stops the production of eggs every month.

Question 10

One-third of all abortions in the United States are ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  spontaneous abortions 
B)  surgical abortions 
C)  medication abortions 
D)  second-trimester abortions 
A)  spontaneous abortions 
B)  surgical abortions 
C)  medication abortions 
D)  second-trimester abortions

Question 11

What do all of the barrier methods have in common?

Accepted Answer

They prevent the spe

Question 12

In the context of the methods of contraception, spermicides prevent conception or impregnation by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  killing the sperm before they can get to the egg 
B)  increasing the life span of the oocyte 
C)  reducing the count of sperm released from the testes 
D)  causing the uterus to expel an embryo 
A)  killing the sperm before they can get to the egg 
B)  increasing the life span of the oocyte 
C)  reducing the count of sperm released from the testes 
D)  causing the uterus to expel an embryo

Question 13

Lauren, a 25-year-old woman, records her body temperature every morning immediately after waking up. She makes a note of her daily body temperature in her personal calendar for 12 months. She finally realizes that her temperature rises half a degree during ovulation, and she plans to abstain from sexual intercourse during this period. In the context of fertility awareness-based methods, identify the method followed by Lauren in this scenario.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

Which of the following is usually done surgically for male sterilization?

Accepted Answer

A)  The prostate gland is removed. 
B)  The urethra is blocked and tied off. 
C)  Each vas deferens is cut and tied. 
D)  The epididymis is tied off. 
A)  The prostate gland is removed. 
B)  The urethra is blocked and tied off. 
C)  Each vas deferens is cut and tied. 
D)  The epididymis is tied off.

Question 15

The more education couples have, the less likely they are to talk about and utilize family planning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

During tubal ligation, laparoscopy is used to make an incision ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  at the top of the pubic hairline 
B)  through the vagina 
C)  at the edge of the navel 
D)  4 inches below the rib cage 
A)  at the top of the pubic hairline 
B)  through the vagina 
C)  at the edge of the navel 
D)  4 inches below the rib cage

Question 17

How do intrauterine devices (IUDs) work?

Accepted Answer

They prevent fertilization. Some IUDs do

Question 18

After careful consideration, Betty and her husband, Colin, have determined they cannot adequately provide or care for a fifth child. Betty is 8 weeks pregnant when they go to a clinic for an abortion. Describe the procedure that will most likely be used.

Accepted Answer

This first-trimester abortion is likely

Question 19

Which of the following statements is true about first-trimester abortions?

Accepted Answer

A)  They pose virtually no long-term physical complications. 
B)  They do not cause any bleeding in women after the procedure. 
C)  They involve procedures that are more difficult to perform than second-trimester abortions. 
D)  They are usually performed using dilation and evacuation under local or general anesthesia. 
A)  They pose virtually no long-term physical complications. 
B)  They do not cause any bleeding in women after the procedure. 
C)  They involve procedures that are more difficult to perform than second-trimester abortions. 
D)  They are usually performed using dilation and evacuation under local or general anesthesia.

Question 20

Abigail, a 23-year-old woman, gave birth to a baby girl a month ago but has not experienced her first postpartum menses. She does not want to use hormonal methods of contraception as she fears that it will interfere with her milk production. Instead, she breastfeeds her baby every 5 hours during the day and every 6 hours at night and successfully avoids getting pregnant. Which of the following methods of contraception is used by Abigail in this scenario?

Accepted Answer

A)  the basal body temperature method 
B)  the lactational amenorrhea method 
C)  the calendar (rhythm) method 
D)  the symptothermal method 
A)  the basal body temperature method 
B)  the lactational amenorrhea method 
C)  the calendar (rhythm) method 
D)  the symptothermal method

Traditionally, contraception is seen as ________.

Depo-Provera (DMPA) is administered ________.

A woman's ability to become pregnant does not return quickly when a birth control patch is discontinued.

In the context of the hormonal methods of contraception, which of the following is a problem associated with the use of oral contraceptives?

Intrauterine devices (IUDs) work ________.

Which of the following is true about Depo-Provera (DMPA)?

Which of the following is a problem associated with the use of an intrauterine device (IUD)?

If a woman misses one of her pills, she should ________.

Which of the following is true of female sterilization?

One-third of all abortions in the United States are ________.

What do all of the barrier methods have in common?

In the context of the methods of contraception, spermicides prevent conception or impregnation by ________.

Which of the following is usually done surgically for male sterilization?

The more education couples have, the less likely they are to talk about and utilize family planning.

During tubal ligation, laparoscopy is used to make an incision ________.

How do intrauterine devices (IUDs) work?

After careful consideration, Betty and her husband, Colin, have determined they cannot adequately provide or care for a fifth child. Betty is 8 weeks pregnant when they go to a clinic for an abortion. Describe the procedure that will most likely be used.

Which of the following statements is true about first-trimester abortions?

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Exam 11: Contraception and Abortion

Traditionally, contraception is seen as ________.

Depo-Provera (DMPA) is administered ________.

A woman's ability to become pregnant does not return quickly when a birth control patch is discontinued.

In the context of the hormonal methods of contraception, which of the following is a problem associated with the use of oral contraceptives?

Intrauterine devices (IUDs) work ________.

Which of the following is true about Depo-Provera (DMPA)?

Which of the following is a problem associated with the use of an intrauterine device (IUD)?

If a woman misses one of her pills, she should ________.

Which of the following is true of female sterilization?

One-third of all abortions in the United States are ________.

What do all of the barrier methods have in common?

In the context of the methods of contraception, spermicides prevent conception or impregnation by ________.

Which of the following is usually done surgically for male sterilization?

The more education couples have, the less likely they are to talk about and utilize family planning.

During tubal ligation, laparoscopy is used to make an incision ________.

How do intrauterine devices (IUDs) work?

After careful consideration, Betty and her husband, Colin, have determined they cannot adequately provide or care for a fifth child. Betty is 8 weeks pregnant when they go to a clinic for an abortion. Describe the procedure that will most likely be used.

Which of the following statements is true about first-trimester abortions?

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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