Question 1

When using the basal body temperature method of family planning, the woman should know that:

Accepted Answer

A)  she will remain fertile for 5 days after ovulation. 
B)  she should take her temperature each night before going to bed. 
C)  her temperature will increase about 0.4° to 0.8° F after ovulation. 
D)  her temperature is normally lower during the second half of her cycle. 
A)  she will remain fertile for 5 days after ovulation. 
B)  she should take her temperature each night before going to bed. 
C)  her temperature will increase about 0.4° to 0.8° F after ovulation. 
D)  her temperature is normally lower during the second half of her cycle.

Question 2

The client who has had an intrauterine device (IUD) inserted should be instructed to:

Accepted Answer

A)  use a vinegar douche weekly for 4 weeks. 
B)  have the IUD replaced every 2 to 4 years. 
C)  check the placement of the string once a week for 4 weeks. 
D)  use another method of contraception for 2 weeks after insertion. 
A)  use a vinegar douche weekly for 4 weeks. 
B)  have the IUD replaced every 2 to 4 years. 
C)  check the placement of the string once a week for 4 weeks. 
D)  use another method of contraception for 2 weeks after insertion.

Question 3

The major difference between the diaphragm and the cervical cap is that the diaphragm:

Accepted Answer

A)  is more effective. 
B)  requires spermicide. 
C)  applies pressure on the urethra. 
D)  has no contribution to toxic shock syndrome. 
A)  is more effective. 
B)  requires spermicide. 
C)  applies pressure on the urethra. 
D)  has no contribution to toxic shock syndrome.

Question 4

A male client asks, "Why do I have to use another contraceptive? I had a vasectomy last week." The best response is:

Accepted Answer

A)  "A vasectomy is only 85% effective." 
B)  "A vasectomy is not effective in all men." 
C)  "Semen may contain sperm for 6 months following a vasectomy." 
D)  "Complete sterilization doesn't occur until all sperm have left the system." 
A)  "A vasectomy is only 85% effective." 
B)  "A vasectomy is not effective in all men." 
C)  "Semen may contain sperm for 6 months following a vasectomy." 
D)  "Complete sterilization doesn't occur until all sperm have left the system."

Question 5

The method of contraception that is considered the safest for women is a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  IUD. 
B)  diaphragm. 
C)  male condom. 
D)  oral contraceptive. 
A)  IUD. 
B)  diaphragm. 
C)  male condom. 
D)  oral contraceptive.

Exam 31: Family Planning

When using the basal body temperature method of family planning, the woman should know that:

The client who has had an intrauterine device (IUD) inserted should be instructed to:

The major difference between the diaphragm and the cervical cap is that the diaphragm:

A male client asks, "Why do I have to use another contraceptive? I had a vasectomy last week." The best response is:

The method of contraception that is considered the safest for women is a(n):

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