Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

The most popular technique of reversible contraception among American women are the

Accepted Answer

A) diaphragms. 
B) intrauterine devices (IUDs). 
C) pills. 
D) spermicides. 
A) diaphragms. 
B) intrauterine devices (IUDs). 
C) pills. 
D) spermicides. C

Question 3

How do intrauterine devices (IUDs)work?

Accepted Answer

They prevent fertilization.Some IUDs do this by releasing copper into the uterine cavity which stops the sperm from reaching the egg.Some thicken the cervical mucus,thereby inhibiting sperm survival,and suppress the endometrium.Some changes the lining of the uterus so implantation of a fertilized egg cannot occur.

Question 4

Who among the following are most at risk for NOT using contraception?

Accepted Answer

A) married couples 
B) couples in their late forties 
C) couples in their late sixties 
D) casually dating young couples 
A) married couples 
B) couples in their late forties 
C) couples in their late sixties 
D) casually dating young couples

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Another name for miscarriage is spontaneous abortion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In a vasectomy,the prostate gland is disconnected from the ejaculatory duct.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of condom use?

Accepted Answer

A) total protection from STIs 
B) ease of accessibility and use 
C) they are inexpensive or free 
D) high user effectiveness 
A) total protection from STIs 
B) ease of accessibility and use 
C) they are inexpensive or free 
D) high user effectiveness

Question 9

The chief reason for low user effectiveness of the condom is

Accepted Answer

A) the expense. 
B) manufacturing defects. 
C) the timing of putting it on. 
D) allergic reactions. 
A) the expense. 
B) manufacturing defects. 
C) the timing of putting it on. 
D) allergic reactions.

Question 10

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 preventing fertilization in several ways. 
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 preventing fertilization in several ways.

Question 11

Traditionally,birth control 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 12

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of using the diaphragm?

Accepted Answer

A) It maintains high user effectiveness even without added spermicide. 
B) It is relatively safe and ensures considerable spontaneity in making love. 
C) It is relatively inexpensive. 
D) It has limited side effects. 
A) It maintains high user effectiveness even without added spermicide. 
B) It is relatively safe and ensures considerable spontaneity in making love. 
C) It is relatively inexpensive. 
D) It has limited side effects.

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a positive outcome resulting from oral contraceptive use?

Accepted Answer

A) The pill offers some protection against osteoporosis. 
B) The pill prevents the development of age spots on the skin. 
C) The pill offers some protection against endometrial cancer. 
D) The pill offers a decreased risk of benign breast disease. 
A) The pill offers some protection against osteoporosis. 
B) The pill prevents the development of age spots on the skin. 
C) The pill offers some protection against endometrial cancer. 
D) The pill offers a decreased risk of benign breast disease.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A) First-trimester abortions are more common than late abortions. 
B) First-trimester abortions are psychologically easier than later abortions. 
C) First-trimester abortions are procedures that are more difficult to perform. 
D) First-trimester abortions are usually performed using vacuum aspiration. 
A) First-trimester abortions are more common than late abortions. 
B) First-trimester abortions are psychologically easier than later abortions. 
C) First-trimester abortions are procedures that are more difficult to perform. 
D) First-trimester abortions are usually performed using vacuum aspiration.

Question 15

Which of the following is FALSE about Depo-Provera?

Accepted Answer

A) It works by stopping ovulation. 
B) It's risks are similar to those of the pill. 
C) It is best for those desiring immediate pregnancy. 
D) It may cause irregular bleeding. 
A) It works by stopping ovulation. 
B) It's risks are similar to those of the pill. 
C) It is best for those desiring immediate pregnancy. 
D) It may cause irregular bleeding.

Question 16

Those who use birth control most consistently are those who

Accepted Answer

A) have intercourse less frequently. 
B) communicate explicitly about it. 
C) are in casual relationships. 
D) are under the age of 21. 
A) have intercourse less frequently. 
B) communicate explicitly about it. 
C) are in casual relationships. 
D) are under the age of 21.

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of using oral contraceptives?

Accepted Answer

A) less menstrual cramping 
B) ease of use 
C) protection against bone thinning 
D) protection against syphilis 
A) less menstrual cramping 
B) ease of use 
C) protection against bone thinning 
D) protection against syphilis

Question 18

One major difference between male condom and female condom is that the

Accepted Answer

A) male condom provides more protection against HIV than the female condom. 
B) female condom affords greater protection of both partners' against infections. 
C) male condom has been shown to be more durable than the female condom. 
D) female condom is considered more convenient to use than the male condom. 
A) male condom provides more protection against HIV than the female condom. 
B) female condom affords greater protection of both partners' against infections. 
C) male condom has been shown to be more durable than the female condom. 
D) female condom is considered more convenient to use than the male condom.

Question 19

Which of the following contraceptive methods must stay in place inside a woman for at least six hours following intercourse and can be worn for double the time recommended for other methods?

Accepted Answer

A) a diaphragm 
B) a sponge 
C) a cervical cap 
D) a female condom 
A) a diaphragm 
B) a sponge 
C) a cervical cap 
D) a female condom

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a function of contraception?

Accepted Answer

A) killing the sperm before they can get to the egg 
B) preventing ovulation 
C) creating a physical barrier between the sperm and the egg 
D) causing the uterus to expel an embryo 
A) killing the sperm before they can get to the egg 
B) preventing ovulation 
C) creating a physical barrier between the sperm and the egg 
D) causing the uterus to expel an embryo

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

The most popular technique of reversible contraception among American women are the

How do intrauterine devices (IUDs)work?

Who among the following are most at risk for NOT using contraception?

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

Another name for miscarriage is spontaneous abortion.

In a vasectomy,the prostate gland is disconnected from the ejaculatory duct.

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of condom use?

The chief reason for low user effectiveness of the condom is

Intrauterine devices (IUDs)work

Traditionally,birth control is seen as

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of using the diaphragm?

Which of the following is NOT a positive outcome resulting from oral contraceptive use?

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

Which of the following is FALSE about Depo-Provera?

Those who use birth control most consistently are those who

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of using oral contraceptives?

One major difference between male condom and female condom is that the

Which of the following contraceptive methods must stay in place inside a woman for at least six hours following intercourse and can be worn for double the time recommended for other methods?

Which of the following is NOT a function of contraception?

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Exam 11: Contraception and Abortion

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

The most popular technique of reversible contraception among American women are the

How do intrauterine devices (IUDs)work?

Who among the following are most at risk for NOT using contraception?

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

Another name for miscarriage is spontaneous abortion.

In a vasectomy,the prostate gland is disconnected from the ejaculatory duct.

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of condom use?

The chief reason for low user effectiveness of the condom is

Intrauterine devices (IUDs)work

Traditionally,birth control is seen as

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of using the diaphragm?

Which of the following is NOT a positive outcome resulting from oral contraceptive use?

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

Which of the following is FALSE about Depo-Provera?

Those who use birth control most consistently are those who

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of using oral contraceptives?

One major difference between male condom and female condom is that the

Which of the following contraceptive methods must stay in place inside a woman for at least six hours following intercourse and can be worn for double the time recommended for other methods?

Which of the following is NOT a function of contraception?

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, Dissastisfaction, Enhancement, and Therapy

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Hiv and Aids

Sexual Coercion

Sexually Explicit Materials, Prostitution, and Sex Laws

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