Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) The female condom is less expensive than the male condom. 
B) The female condom gives a woman more personal control over contraception and STI protection. 
C) The female condom can be inserted before sexual activity and is,therefore,less disruptive than male condoms. 
D) The female condom offers potential protection against genital warts and herpes. 
A) The female condom is less expensive than the male condom. 
B) The female condom gives a woman more personal control over contraception and STI protection. 
C) The female condom can be inserted before sexual activity and is,therefore,less disruptive than male condoms. 
D) The female condom offers potential protection against genital warts and herpes.

Question 2

After intercourse,a diaphragm should be left in for at least

Accepted Answer

A) 1 hour. 
B) 6 hours. 
C) 8 hours. 
D) 12 hours. 
A) 1 hour. 
B) 6 hours. 
C) 8 hours. 
D) 12 hours.

Question 3

Compliance seems higher for the contraceptive skin patch than for oral contraceptives because

Accepted Answer

A) the skin patch is easier to obtain. 
B) it is safer than oral contraceptives. 
C) the patch requires weekly instead of daily action. 
D) the patch is cheaper. 
A) the skin patch is easier to obtain. 
B) it is safer than oral contraceptives. 
C) the patch requires weekly instead of daily action. 
D) the patch is cheaper.

Question 4

Oral contraception is NOT recommended for women with

Accepted Answer

A) a low resting heart rate. 
B) an intense exercise regimen. 
C) a history of asthma. 
D) a history of blood clots. 
A) a low resting heart rate. 
B) an intense exercise regimen. 
C) a history of asthma. 
D) a history of blood clots.

Question 5

When using the contraceptive skin patch,women have a one-week,patch-free time each month.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

What is the BEST explanation of why men have historically taken less responsibility for contraception than women have?

Accepted Answer

A) Women have refused to share the decision-making power for contraception with men. 
B) There is a social stigma associated with men's use of contraceptives. 
C) The use of contraceptives cannot protect men from STIs. 
D) The consequences of not using contraception are more serious for women than for men. 
A) Women have refused to share the decision-making power for contraception with men. 
B) There is a social stigma associated with men's use of contraceptives. 
C) The use of contraceptives cannot protect men from STIs. 
D) The consequences of not using contraception are more serious for women than for men.

Question 7

Condoms are packaged with an expiration date.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Explain the difference between "perfect use" and "typical use" of contraceptives,and define contraceptive failure rate and continuation rate.Choose two contraceptive methods,and describe what factors lead to the differences between typical-use effectiveness and perfect-use effectiveness.

Accepted Answer

Perfect use and typical use refer to the

Question 9

The active ingredient in the minipill form of oral contraceptives is estrogen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

When a woman is using an oral contraceptive,she needs to be aware of potential danger signals.Identify the danger signals that can be remembered by the word ACHES.

Accepted Answer

The acronym ACHES is used to help women

Question 11

The function of a diaphragm is to

Accepted Answer

A) cover the cervix. 
B) block the fallopian tubes. 
C) impair the swimming action of the sperm. 
D) provide a sheath-like lining for the vagina. 
A) cover the cervix. 
B) block the fallopian tubes. 
C) impair the swimming action of the sperm. 
D) provide a sheath-like lining for the vagina.

Question 12

Which of the following statements about male sterilization is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) The procedure has significantly higher risk for physical complications than does female sterilization. 
B) It requires another form of birth control to be used until a sperm-free sample of ejaculate is obtained. 
C) It is immediately effective. 
D) It is performed under general anesthesia. 
A) The procedure has significantly higher risk for physical complications than does female sterilization. 
B) It requires another form of birth control to be used until a sperm-free sample of ejaculate is obtained. 
C) It is immediately effective. 
D) It is performed under general anesthesia.

Question 13

After the birth of their second child,married couple Abbey and Joe cannot decide if they want to have more children.If they do,they want to wait at least five years.Abbey wants to choose a method of birth control that is convenient and economical,and that requires little effort to use.Based on the factors that are important to Abbey and Joe,the best choice for them is

Accepted Answer

A) the male condom. 
B) the ParaGard IUD. 
C) the diaphragm. 
D) reversible sterilization. 
A) the male condom. 
B) the ParaGard IUD. 
C) the diaphragm. 
D) reversible sterilization.

Question 14

A disadvantage of Depo-Provera is that

Accepted Answer

A) it has a relatively high failure rate. 
B) during use,it produces many estrogen-related side effects. 
C) after use is discontinued,infertility may result for up to 12 months. 
D) it may cause permanent infertility. 
A) it has a relatively high failure rate. 
B) during use,it produces many estrogen-related side effects. 
C) after use is discontinued,infertility may result for up to 12 months. 
D) it may cause permanent infertility.

Question 15

Early IUD danger signals include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) heavy menstrual bleeding. 
B) abdominal pain. 
C) foul vaginal discharge. 
D) unusual vaginal bleeding. 
A) heavy menstrual bleeding. 
B) abdominal pain. 
C) foul vaginal discharge. 
D) unusual vaginal bleeding.

Question 16

If a condom breaks,an appropriate strategy for reducing the risk of pregnancy is to

Accepted Answer

A) douche right after intercourse. 
B) insert a vaginal contraceptive ring. 
C) use emergency contraception. 
D) switch to an oil-based lubricant. 
A) douche right after intercourse. 
B) insert a vaginal contraceptive ring. 
C) use emergency contraception. 
D) switch to an oil-based lubricant.

Question 17

Implanon is a single implant and is effective for three years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

All of the following are TRUE about the minipill,EXCEPT that

Accepted Answer

A) it contains no estrogen. 
B) it contains a small dose of a synthetic progesterone. 
C) it has more side effects and health risks than other hormonal contraceptives. 
D) it should be taken every day of the month at the same time of day. 
A) it contains no estrogen. 
B) it contains a small dose of a synthetic progesterone. 
C) it has more side effects and health risks than other hormonal contraceptives. 
D) it should be taken every day of the month at the same time of day.

Question 19

Additional spermicide has to be applied to a diaphragm ONLY if it has been inserted for more than 12 hours before intercourse.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The calendar method is reliable because women almost always ovulate on the same day of their cycle each month.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 6: Contraception

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

After intercourse,a diaphragm should be left in for at least

Compliance seems higher for the contraceptive skin patch than for oral contraceptives because

Oral contraception is NOT recommended for women with

When using the contraceptive skin patch,women have a one-week,patch-free time each month.

What is the BEST explanation of why men have historically taken less responsibility for contraception than women have?

Condoms are packaged with an expiration date.

Explain the difference between "perfect use" and "typical use" of contraceptives,and define contraceptive failure rate and continuation rate.Choose two contraceptive methods,and describe what factors lead to the differences between typical-use effectiveness and perfect-use effectiveness.

The active ingredient in the minipill form of oral contraceptives is estrogen.

When a woman is using an oral contraceptive,she needs to be aware of potential danger signals.Identify the danger signals that can be remembered by the word ACHES.

The function of a diaphragm is to

Which of the following statements about male sterilization is TRUE?

A disadvantage of Depo-Provera is that

Early IUD danger signals include all of the following EXCEPT

If a condom breaks,an appropriate strategy for reducing the risk of pregnancy is to

Implanon is a single implant and is effective for three years.

All of the following are TRUE about the minipill,EXCEPT that

Additional spermicide has to be applied to a diaphragm ONLY if it has been inserted for more than 12 hours before intercourse.

The calendar method is reliable because women almost always ovulate on the same day of their cycle each month.

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