Question 1

If a woman has a somewhat irregular menstrual cycle,why is she ill-advised to use the rhythm method?

Accepted Answer

A) It is impossible to calculate when ovulation occurs,and therefore impossible to determine which days are "safe." 
B) She may end up having intercourse at the beginning of menstruation,thereby increasing the likelihood of conception. 
C) Worrying about the possibility of pregnancy will prevent both the woman and her partner from being sexually satisfied. 
D) An irregular menstrual cycle indicates problems with fertility,and these should be evaluated before any method of contraception is used. 
A) It is impossible to calculate when ovulation occurs,and therefore impossible to determine which days are "safe." 
B) She may end up having intercourse at the beginning of menstruation,thereby increasing the likelihood of conception. 
C) Worrying about the possibility of pregnancy will prevent both the woman and her partner from being sexually satisfied. 
D) An irregular menstrual cycle indicates problems with fertility,and these should be evaluated before any method of contraception is used.

Question 2

Emergency contraception (EC)is a surgical procedure to remove the contents of the uterus within 48 hours after impregnation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a problem associated with the use of oral contraceptives?

Accepted Answer

A) weight gain or loss 
B) nausea or vomiting 
C) breast tenderness 
D) decreased bone mass 
A) weight gain or loss 
B) nausea or vomiting 
C) breast tenderness 
D) decreased bone mass

Question 4

Which of the following is a disadvantage of using Depo-Provera (DMPA)?

Accepted Answer

A) a decrease in bone density 
B) endometriosis related pain 
C) vaginal irritation 
D) facial hair growth 
A) a decrease in bone density 
B) endometriosis related pain 
C) vaginal irritation 
D) facial hair growth

Question 5

Intercourse on the day of ovulation without contraception results in a chance of pregnancy of about

Accepted Answer

A) 3 percent. 
B) 25 percent. 
C) 50 percent. 
D) 90 percent. 
A) 3 percent. 
B) 25 percent. 
C) 50 percent. 
D) 90 percent.

Question 6

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 two 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 two months.

Question 7

In order to avoid an unwanted pregnancy,Vinita and her partner refrain from having sexual intercourse around the time of ovulation.However,they still indulge in other non-genital sexual acts like kissing and cuddling.Which of the following birth control methods is being practiced by Vinita and her partner?

Accepted Answer

A) reversible contraception 
B) abstinence 
C) sterilization 
D) barrier method 
A) reversible contraception 
B) abstinence 
C) sterilization 
D) barrier method

Question 8

What are the characteristics of individuals who are at the greatest risk to use contraceptives inconsistently?

Accepted Answer

People at greatest risk for us

Question 9

How does a diaphragm work?

Accepted Answer

A) It expels sperm out of the vaginA. 
B) It kills sperm in the vagina. 
C) It keeps sperm out of the uterus. 
D) It prevents eggs from entering the uterus. 
A) It expels sperm out of the vaginA. 
B) It kills sperm in the vagina. 
C) It keeps sperm out of the uterus. 
D) It prevents eggs from entering the uterus.

Question 10

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 11

Regarding responsibility for birth control,the majority of

Accepted Answer

A) men and women believe that a man has an equal responsibility as a woman for contraception. 
B) men believe that the woman is more responsible for contraception. 
C) women believe that they should be more responsible for contraception. 
D) men and women believe that the man is more responsible for using contraception. 
A) men and women believe that a man has an equal responsibility as a woman for contraception. 
B) men believe that the woman is more responsible for contraception. 
C) women believe that they should be more responsible for contraception. 
D) men and women believe that the man is more responsible for using contraception.

Question 12

Which of these doesn't belong with the others?

Accepted Answer

A) oral contraceptives 
B) vaginal rings 
C) cervical caps 
D) implants 
A) oral contraceptives 
B) vaginal rings 
C) cervical caps 
D) implants

Question 13

Condom use failure typically results from defects in the manufacturing process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Ambivalence about pregnancy is a powerful incentive NOT to use contraception.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Stephanie and Lou had unprotected sex while Stephanie was ovulating.About what is the chance that Stephanie got pregnant as a result?

Accepted Answer

A) 5 percent 
B) 15 percent 
C) 25 percent 
D) 55 percent 
A) 5 percent 
B) 15 percent 
C) 25 percent 
D) 55 percent

Question 16

Which of the following is the third most widely used form of birth control in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A) sterilization 
B) pills 
C) diaphragms 
D) condoms 
A) sterilization 
B) pills 
C) diaphragms 
D) condoms

Question 17

Meg and Darryl had a condom-use accident-right on the day of Meg's ovulation.They both believe there is a high likelihood of a resulting pregnancy.Rather than live with the anxiety of waiting to know,and then deciding on whether or not to choose abortion,they decide they want to deal with this as soon as possible.What techniques of postcoital birth control are available to them and how do they work?

Accepted Answer

Meg can take Plan B One-Step (morning-af

Question 18

The birth control patch may cause more long-lasting side effects,including changing a women's sexual desire.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Having tracked her daily temperature for several months now,Martha notices that at one point in her cycle,her temperature dips and then rises as much as a degree.What is she attempting to identify?

Accepted Answer

A) the point at which ovulation occurs 
B) the beginning of the late luteal phase 
C) the beginning of menstruation 
D) a random temperature variation within a month's time 
A) the point at which ovulation occurs 
B) the beginning of the late luteal phase 
C) the beginning of menstruation 
D) a random temperature variation within a month's time

Question 20

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

If a woman has a somewhat irregular menstrual cycle,why is she ill-advised to use the rhythm method?

Emergency contraception (EC)is a surgical procedure to remove the contents of the uterus within 48 hours after impregnation.

Which of the following is NOT a problem associated with the use of oral contraceptives?

Which of the following is a disadvantage of using Depo-Provera (DMPA)?

Intercourse on the day of ovulation without contraception results in a chance of pregnancy of about

If a woman misses one of her pills,she should

What are the characteristics of individuals who are at the greatest risk to use contraceptives inconsistently?

How does a diaphragm work?

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

Regarding responsibility for birth control,the majority of

Which of these doesn't belong with the others?

Condom use failure typically results from defects in the manufacturing process.

Ambivalence about pregnancy is a powerful incentive NOT to use contraception.

Stephanie and Lou had unprotected sex while Stephanie was ovulating.About what is the chance that Stephanie got pregnant as a result?

Which of the following is the third most widely used form of birth control in the United States?

The birth control patch may cause more long-lasting side effects,including changing a women's sexual desire.

Having tracked her daily temperature for several months now,Martha notices that at one point in her cycle,her temperature dips and then rises as much as a degree.What is she attempting to identify?

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.

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Exam 11: Contraception and Abortion

If a woman has a somewhat irregular menstrual cycle,why is she ill-advised to use the rhythm method?

Emergency contraception (EC)is a surgical procedure to remove the contents of the uterus within 48 hours after impregnation.

Which of the following is NOT a problem associated with the use of oral contraceptives?

Which of the following is a disadvantage of using Depo-Provera (DMPA)?

Intercourse on the day of ovulation without contraception results in a chance of pregnancy of about

If a woman misses one of her pills,she should

What are the characteristics of individuals who are at the greatest risk to use contraceptives inconsistently?

How does a diaphragm work?

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

Regarding responsibility for birth control,the majority of

Which of these doesn't belong with the others?

Condom use failure typically results from defects in the manufacturing process.

Ambivalence about pregnancy is a powerful incentive NOT to use contraception.

Stephanie and Lou had unprotected sex while Stephanie was ovulating.About what is the chance that Stephanie got pregnant as a result?

Which of the following is the third most widely used form of birth control in the United States?

The birth control patch may cause more long-lasting side effects,including changing a women's sexual desire.

Having tracked her daily temperature for several months now,Martha notices that at one point in her cycle,her temperature dips and then rises as much as a degree.What is she attempting to identify?

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.

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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