Exam 6: Contraception and Abortion

Contraceptive failure rate is based on studies that directly measure the percentage of women who experience unintended pregnancy in the first year of contraceptive use.

Be able to identify some of the physical complications that may occur following an abortion,and also be able to explain how these complications can be minimized.

Induced abortion refers to a deliberately ended pregnancy.

Uterine perforation is a frequent complication associated with early abortion.

The NuvaRing offers pregnancy protection for how long?

The most general meaning of the word abortion is

Which of the following is a characteristic of cervical secretions observed at the time of ovulation?

A contraceptive sponge is both a chemical and a barrier method of contraceptive.

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

Most Americans feel that abortion should be illegal in all circumstances.

What have studies shown to be the most measurable effect on women who were denied an abortion and went on to have a child?

The vaginal contraceptive ring prevents pregnancy in the same manner as the diaphragm.

Which of the following statements about condoms pre-lubricated with nonoxynol-9 is TRUE?

Toxic shock syndrome is caused from an uncontrollable fungal infection.

When used to describe a fetus,the term viable means that it

Oral contraception is NOT recommended for women with

The Ortho Evra contraceptive skin patch is worn for ________ before being replaced.

Condoms are packaged with an expiration date.

Which of the following statements about IUDs and pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)is TRUE?

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