Question 1

The effectiveness of a contraceptive for women of childbearing age is commonly expressed as

Accepted Answer

A)  the percentage that does not become pregnant while using the method for one year. 
B)  the percentage risk of failure based on product testing by the manufacturer. 
C)  the number of failures per 1,000 uses based on user surveys. 
D)  educated guesses by the sellers of the contraceptive. 
A)  the percentage that does not become pregnant while using the method for one year. 
B)  the percentage risk of failure based on product testing by the manufacturer. 
C)  the number of failures per 1,000 uses based on user surveys. 
D)  educated guesses by the sellers of the contraceptive. A

Question 2

The calendar method, cervical mucus method, and basal body temperature method all attempt to determine

Accepted Answer

A)  time of ovulation. 
B)  success of a contraceptive. 
C)  whether a woman is pregnant. 
D)  whether spermatozoa have reached the egg. 
A)  time of ovulation. 
B)  success of a contraceptive. 
C)  whether a woman is pregnant. 
D)  whether spermatozoa have reached the egg. A

Question 3

Cindy and her husband are trying to have a baby. Based on the calendar method of birth control, when is the best time (approximately) for them to have intercourse in order to conceive?

Accepted Answer

A)  one week after the beginning of menstruation 
B)  two weeks after the beginning of menstruation 
C)  three weeks after the beginning of menstruation 
D)  four weeks after the beginning of menstruation 
A)  one week after the beginning of menstruation 
B)  two weeks after the beginning of menstruation 
C)  three weeks after the beginning of menstruation 
D)  four weeks after the beginning of menstruation B

Question 4

The human sperm is viable in the female reproductive tract for as long as

Accepted Answer

A)  fifteen to twenty hours. 
B)  twenty-four to thirty-six hours. 
C)  two to three days. 
D)  one week. 
A)  fifteen to twenty hours. 
B)  twenty-four to thirty-six hours. 
C)  two to three days. 
D)  one week.

Question 5

The only method of reversible contraception that is more effective than the oral contraceptive is the diaphragm.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Injectable contraceptives and subdermal contraceptive implants are as effective, if not more so, than oral contraceptives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is FALSE regarding nonoxynol-9?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nonoxynol-9 decreases the likelihood of disease transmission. 
B)  Nonoxynol-9 may cause skin irritations in some individuals. 
C)  Nonoxynol-9 may cause skin abrasions in some individuals. 
D)  Some health centers have stopped distributing condoms with nonoxynol-9. 
A)  Nonoxynol-9 decreases the likelihood of disease transmission. 
B)  Nonoxynol-9 may cause skin irritations in some individuals. 
C)  Nonoxynol-9 may cause skin abrasions in some individuals. 
D)  Some health centers have stopped distributing condoms with nonoxynol-9.

Question 8

All of the following statements are TRUE regarding teens who have "pledged virginity until marriage"EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  they are just as likely to have sex as non-pledgers. 
B)  they are less likely to use contraceptives than non-pledgers. 
C)  they have similar rates of oral sex as non-pledgers. 
D)  the vast majority are able to abstain from intercourse until marriage. 
A)  they are just as likely to have sex as non-pledgers. 
B)  they are less likely to use contraceptives than non-pledgers. 
C)  they have similar rates of oral sex as non-pledgers. 
D)  the vast majority are able to abstain from intercourse until marriage.

Question 9

Choose three of the following reversible birth control methods, and briefly discuss two advantages and disadvantages for each method. Your choices include: withdrawal; periodic abstinence; the male condom; the female condom; Lea's Shield; diaphragm; and spermicide.

Accepted Answer

Refer to Table 16.1 Women: Sterilization

Question 10

Which of the following best describes the use effectiveness of a contraceptive?

Accepted Answer

A)  the projected success rate when used precisely as directed 
B)  the success rate from clinical trial use of the product 
C)  the failure rate when used precisely as directed 
D)  the success rate based on actual use by the general public 
A)  the projected success rate when used precisely as directed 
B)  the success rate from clinical trial use of the product 
C)  the failure rate when used precisely as directed 
D)  the success rate based on actual use by the general public

Question 11

Which of the following BEST summarizes the connection between oral contraceptives and cardiovascular disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  Oral contraceptives are riskier than either pregnancy or childbirth. 
B)  Oral contraceptives double the risk of cardiovascular disease in women under 35. 
C)  Research finds no clear connection between oral contraceptive use and heart disease. 
D)  Oral contraceptives increase the risk of cardiovascular disease in women over 35. 
A)  Oral contraceptives are riskier than either pregnancy or childbirth. 
B)  Oral contraceptives double the risk of cardiovascular disease in women under 35. 
C)  Research finds no clear connection between oral contraceptive use and heart disease. 
D)  Oral contraceptives increase the risk of cardiovascular disease in women over 35.

Question 12

A very rare side effect of IUD use is

Accepted Answer

A)  pelvic inflammatory disease. 
B)  cervical caner. 
C)  heart disease. 
D)  stroke. 
A)  pelvic inflammatory disease. 
B)  cervical caner. 
C)  heart disease. 
D)  stroke.

Question 13

In the temperature method of contraception, the woman should abstain from intercourse

Accepted Answer

A)  as soon as her temperature falls. 
B)  as soon as her temperature increases. 
C)  after her temperature falls, then rises. 
D)  after her temperature rises one degree, then falls. 
A)  as soon as her temperature falls. 
B)  as soon as her temperature increases. 
C)  after her temperature falls, then rises. 
D)  after her temperature rises one degree, then falls.

Question 14

A common male sterilization procedure is called

Accepted Answer

A)  testicular ligation. 
B)  tubal ligation. 
C)  cauterization. 
D)  vasectomy. 
A)  testicular ligation. 
B)  tubal ligation. 
C)  cauterization. 
D)  vasectomy.

Question 15

The world's most popular reversible contraceptive device is the

Accepted Answer

A)  condom. 
B)  diaphragm. 
C)  intrauterine device. 
D)  oral contraceptive pill. 
A)  condom. 
B)  diaphragm. 
C)  intrauterine device. 
D)  oral contraceptive pill.

Question 16

Depo-Provera is an example of a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  minipill. 
B)  contraceptive implant. 
C)  injectable contraceptive. 
D)  combined oral contraceptive. 
A)  minipill. 
B)  contraceptive implant. 
C)  injectable contraceptive. 
D)  combined oral contraceptive.

Question 17

What do condoms with spermicides have in common with total abstinence?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are more popular worldwide than any other contraceptive methods. 
B)  They are among the least popular methods of birth control. 
C)  Both offer protection against sexually transmitted diseases. 
D)  In use, both are 100 percent effective. 
A)  They are more popular worldwide than any other contraceptive methods. 
B)  They are among the least popular methods of birth control. 
C)  Both offer protection against sexually transmitted diseases. 
D)  In use, both are 100 percent effective.

Question 18

Spermicides are most effective when used

Accepted Answer

A)  with oral contraceptives. 
B)  one hour after intercourse. 
C)  with a diaphragm, cap, or condomn. 
D)  immediately after intercourse. 
A)  with oral contraceptives. 
B)  one hour after intercourse. 
C)  with a diaphragm, cap, or condomn. 
D)  immediately after intercourse.

Question 19

How do the prescription contraceptives such as diaphragms and FemCap work? They

Accepted Answer

A)  cover the cervical opening and keep semen out of the uterus. 
B)  expel semen from the vagina. 
C)  kill spermatozoa that enter the cervix. 
D)  prevent fertilized eggs from implanting in the uterus. 
A)  cover the cervical opening and keep semen out of the uterus. 
B)  expel semen from the vagina. 
C)  kill spermatozoa that enter the cervix. 
D)  prevent fertilized eggs from implanting in the uterus.

Question 20

Which of the following is recommended for condom users?

Accepted Answer

A)  Protect condoms from extreme temperatures. 
B)  Slightly inflate the condom before use to check for pinholes. 
C)  Maintain an air space at the tip of the condom when putting it on. 
D)  If lubrication is needed, use only petroleum jelly in small quantities. 
A)  Protect condoms from extreme temperatures. 
B)  Slightly inflate the condom before use to check for pinholes. 
C)  Maintain an air space at the tip of the condom when putting it on. 
D)  If lubrication is needed, use only petroleum jelly in small quantities.

Exam 16: Managing Your Fertility

The effectiveness of a contraceptive for women of childbearing age is commonly expressed as

The calendar method, cervical mucus method, and basal body temperature method all attempt to determine

Cindy and her husband are trying to have a baby. Based on the calendar method of birth control, when is the best time (approximately) for them to have intercourse in order to conceive?

The human sperm is viable in the female reproductive tract for as long as

The only method of reversible contraception that is more effective than the oral contraceptive is the diaphragm.

Injectable contraceptives and subdermal contraceptive implants are as effective, if not more so, than oral contraceptives.

Which of the following is FALSE regarding nonoxynol-9?

All of the following statements are TRUE regarding teens who have "pledged virginity until marriage"EXCEPT

Choose three of the following reversible birth control methods, and briefly discuss two advantages and disadvantages for each method. Your choices include: withdrawal; periodic abstinence; the male condom; the female condom; Lea's Shield; diaphragm; and spermicide.

Which of the following best describes the use effectiveness of a contraceptive?

Which of the following BEST summarizes the connection between oral contraceptives and cardiovascular disease?

A very rare side effect of IUD use is

In the temperature method of contraception, the woman should abstain from intercourse

A common male sterilization procedure is called

The world's most popular reversible contraceptive device is the

Depo-Provera is an example of a(n)

What do condoms with spermicides have in common with total abstinence?

Spermicides are most effective when used

How do the prescription contraceptives such as diaphragms and FemCap work? They

Which of the following is recommended for condom users?

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