Question 1

Differentiate between how barrier contraceptives work and how hormonal contraceptives work to prevent pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

Barrier methods block the egg and sperm

Question 2

Ectopic pregnancy is a potential side effect of

Accepted Answer

A)  gonorrhea. 
B)  gestational diabetes. 
C)  pelvic inflammatory disease. 
D)  eclampsia. 
A)  gonorrhea. 
B)  gestational diabetes. 
C)  pelvic inflammatory disease. 
D)  eclampsia.

Question 3

Use of painkilling medications during labor and delivery is not the best choice because it increases risks to the baby.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The leading cause of death among infants 1-12 months of age is

Accepted Answer

A)  heart defects. 
B)  genetic defects. 
C)  HIV/AIDS. 
D)  SIDS. 
A)  heart defects. 
B)  genetic defects. 
C)  HIV/AIDS. 
D)  SIDS.

Question 5

Explain the basis of fertility awareness contraception and describe the three main methods used.

Accepted Answer

Fertility awareness methods rely on abst

Question 6

A substance, situation, or disease with the ability to cause birth defects is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  allergenic. 
B)  genetic. 
C)  teratogenic. 
D)  toxic. 
A)  allergenic. 
B)  genetic. 
C)  teratogenic. 
D)  toxic.

Question 7

Mifepristone is the same as the "morning after" pill.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

At what point in pregnancy is an embryo referred to as a fetus?

Accepted Answer

A)  At the beginning of the first month of pregnancy 
B)  After 7 weeks of pregnancy 
C)  At the beginning of the third month of pregnancy 
D)  After 10 weeks of pregnancy 
A)  At the beginning of the first month of pregnancy 
B)  After 7 weeks of pregnancy 
C)  At the beginning of the third month of pregnancy 
D)  After 10 weeks of pregnancy

Question 9

An intrauterine device (IUD) is effective immediately after it is placed in the uterus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The highest rates of effectiveness for emergency contraceptive pills occur when they are taken within what time frame after unprotected intercourse?

Accepted Answer

A)  24 hours 
B)  48 hours 
C)  3 days 
D)  5 days 
A)  24 hours 
B)  48 hours 
C)  3 days 
D)  5 days

Question 11

Which of the following are the major health risks associated with the combination pill?

Accepted Answer

A)  Spotting between periods and heavier periods 
B)  Breast cysts and breast cancer 
C)  Blood clots and elevated blood pressure 
D)  Nausea and digestive problems 
A)  Spotting between periods and heavier periods 
B)  Breast cysts and breast cancer 
C)  Blood clots and elevated blood pressure 
D)  Nausea and digestive problems

Question 12

A woman who has had a hysterectomy no longer has her uterus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Gestational diabetes and high blood pressure can result from

Accepted Answer

A)  delivery complications. 
B)  excessive weight gain during pregnancy. 
C)  a family history of heart disease. 
D)  lack of exercise during pregnancy. 
A)  delivery complications. 
B)  excessive weight gain during pregnancy. 
C)  a family history of heart disease. 
D)  lack of exercise during pregnancy.

Question 14

Smoking during pregnancy harms the fetus by

Accepted Answer

A)  raising the mother's blood pressure. 
B)  restricting blood supply, oxygen, and nutrients to the fetus. 
C)  causing facial deformities and developmental disabilities. 
D)  increasing the effects of over-the-counter medications. 
A)  raising the mother's blood pressure. 
B)  restricting blood supply, oxygen, and nutrients to the fetus. 
C)  causing facial deformities and developmental disabilities. 
D)  increasing the effects of over-the-counter medications.

Question 15

Which of the following is True about the cervical cap?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is made of latex. 
B)  It need not be fitted by a medical practitioner. 
C)  It must be kept in place for 6 to 8 hours after intercourse. 
D)  Spermicide should not be used in conjunction with the cervical cap. 
A)  It is made of latex. 
B)  It need not be fitted by a medical practitioner. 
C)  It must be kept in place for 6 to 8 hours after intercourse. 
D)  Spermicide should not be used in conjunction with the cervical cap.

Question 16

The period of greatest fetal growth is the

Accepted Answer

A)  first trimester. 
B)  second trimester. 
C)  third trimester. 
D)  first month. 
A)  first trimester. 
B)  second trimester. 
C)  third trimester. 
D)  first month.

Question 17

Diaphragms, cervical caps, and condoms are barrier methods of contraception.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which health risk is associated with long-term use of Depo-Provera contraceptive injections?

Accepted Answer

A)  Weight gain and obesity 
B)  Irregular bleeding 
C)  Loss of bone density 
D)  Heavier periods 
A)  Weight gain and obesity 
B)  Irregular bleeding 
C)  Loss of bone density 
D)  Heavier periods

Question 19

The most common cause of male infertility is

Accepted Answer

A)  STIs. 
B)  misshapen sperm. 
C)  low sperm count. 
D)  low sperm motility. 
A)  STIs. 
B)  misshapen sperm. 
C)  low sperm count. 
D)  low sperm motility.

Question 20

Some contraceptive methods protect against sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 8: Considering Your Reproductive Choices

Differentiate between how barrier contraceptives work and how hormonal contraceptives work to prevent pregnancy.

Ectopic pregnancy is a potential side effect of

Use of painkilling medications during labor and delivery is not the best choice because it increases risks to the baby.

The leading cause of death among infants 1-12 months of age is

Explain the basis of fertility awareness contraception and describe the three main methods used.

A substance, situation, or disease with the ability to cause birth defects is known as

Mifepristone is the same as the "morning after" pill.

At what point in pregnancy is an embryo referred to as a fetus?

An intrauterine device (IUD) is effective immediately after it is placed in the uterus.

The highest rates of effectiveness for emergency contraceptive pills occur when they are taken within what time frame after unprotected intercourse?

Which of the following are the major health risks associated with the combination pill?

A woman who has had a hysterectomy no longer has her uterus.

Gestational diabetes and high blood pressure can result from

Smoking during pregnancy harms the fetus by

Which of the following is True about the cervical cap?

The period of greatest fetal growth is the

Diaphragms, cervical caps, and condoms are barrier methods of contraception.

Which health risk is associated with long-term use of Depo-Provera contraceptive injections?

The most common cause of male infertility is

Some contraceptive methods protect against sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

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