Question 1

Which of the following statements about IUDs is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) IUDs do not offer protection against STIs. 
B) IUDs terminate rather than prevent pregnancy. 
C) IUDs are suitable for women with suspected pregnancy. 
D) IUDs are not recommended for women who have never had a child. 
A) IUDs do not offer protection against STIs. 
B) IUDs terminate rather than prevent pregnancy. 
C) IUDs are suitable for women with suspected pregnancy. 
D) IUDs are not recommended for women who have never had a child.

Question 2

All of the following are advantages of condoms EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) being relatively inexpensive. 
B) being available without prescription. 
C) being as effective as oral contraceptives. 
D) helping prevent the transmission of HIV. 
A) being relatively inexpensive. 
B) being available without prescription. 
C) being as effective as oral contraceptives. 
D) helping prevent the transmission of HIV.

Question 3

Oral contraceptives decrease the risk of all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) benign breast disease. 
B) painful periods. 
C) ovarian,colon,and rectal cancers. 
D) sexually transmitted infections. 
A) benign breast disease. 
B) painful periods. 
C) ovarian,colon,and rectal cancers. 
D) sexually transmitted infections.

Question 4

The use of withdrawal as a contraceptive method may result in decreased sexual pleasure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The advantages of the contraceptive sponge include all of the following,EXCEPT that it

Accepted Answer

A) may be left in place for 24 hours. 
B) can be used multiple times. 
C) can be obtained without a prescription. 
D) is comfortable and unobtrusive. 
A) may be left in place for 24 hours. 
B) can be used multiple times. 
C) can be obtained without a prescription. 
D) is comfortable and unobtrusive.

Question 6

Current evidence suggests that the IUD ParaGard prevents pregnancy primarily by

Accepted Answer

A) stopping ovulation. 
B) creating a sperm barrier. 
C) causing a spontaneous abortion. 
D) preventing fertilization. 
A) stopping ovulation. 
B) creating a sperm barrier. 
C) causing a spontaneous abortion. 
D) preventing fertilization.

Question 7

In addition to hormone pills,most oral contraceptive packets also include

Accepted Answer

A) one week of "placebo" pills. 
B) postcoital pills. 
C) alternative contraceptive methods. 
D) instructions for the Billings method. 
A) one week of "placebo" pills. 
B) postcoital pills. 
C) alternative contraceptive methods. 
D) instructions for the Billings method.

Question 8

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

Question 9

The U.S.rate of teen pregnancy is much lower than the rate in other developed countries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The Nexplanon implant is a _______________ contraceptive.

Accepted Answer

A) barrier 
B) natural 
C) surgical 
D) hormonal 
A) barrier 
B) natural 
C) surgical 
D) hormonal

Question 11

The benefit of taking oral contraceptives with smaller doses of estrogen is

Accepted Answer

A) higher effectiveness. 
B) a higher sperm "kill" rate. 
C) fewer health risks. 
D) a lower likelihood of contracting STIs. 
A) higher effectiveness. 
B) a higher sperm "kill" rate. 
C) fewer health risks. 
D) a lower likelihood of contracting STIs.

Question 12

The life span of an unfertilized egg is about _______________ hours.

Accepted Answer

A) 12 
B) 24 
C) 48 
D) 72 
A) 12 
B) 24 
C) 48 
D) 72

Question 13

One problem associated with reversing male sterilization is the possible development of antisperm antibodies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A woman needs to have the fit of her diaphragm checked ONLY if she gains more than 20 pounds.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Early IUD danger signals include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) migraines with vision loss. 
B) abdominal pain. 
C) foul vaginal discharge. 
D) unusual vaginal bleeding. 
A) migraines with vision loss. 
B) abdominal pain. 
C) foul vaginal discharge. 
D) unusual vaginal bleeding.

Question 16

Additional spermicide must 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 17

Because body heat is needed to dissolve and activate contraceptive suppositories,

Accepted Answer

A) it is important not to use them during cold weather. 
B) they are diluted by perspiration. 
C) they are not as effective for women with a core body temperature under 98 degrees. 
D) it is important to wait at least 15 minutes after insertion before engaging in intercourse. 
A) it is important not to use them during cold weather. 
B) they are diluted by perspiration. 
C) they are not as effective for women with a core body temperature under 98 degrees. 
D) it is important to wait at least 15 minutes after insertion before engaging in intercourse.

Question 18

The female condom

Accepted Answer

A) is inserted completely into the vagina with none of it remaining outside. 
B) can be inserted up to eight hours before intercourse. 
C) does not require lubrication or spermicide. 
D) should not be used by persons who have an allergy to latex. 
A) is inserted completely into the vagina with none of it remaining outside. 
B) can be inserted up to eight hours before intercourse. 
C) does not require lubrication or spermicide. 
D) should not be used by persons who have an allergy to latex.

Question 19

The function of a diaphragm is to

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

For the past five years,Yvonne's choice of contraceptive has been a combination oral contraceptive pill.Yvonne recently started a new job that has very irregular hours,and she now has difficulty taking her pills at a consistent time each day.What other methods of birth control could Yvonne use that would offer similar results and better fit her new schedule? What would you recommend that she try? Explain your reasons.

Accepted Answer

Yvonne could consider using a long-actin

Exam 6: Contraception

Which of the following statements about IUDs is TRUE?

All of the following are advantages of condoms EXCEPT

Oral contraceptives decrease the risk of all of the following EXCEPT

The use of withdrawal as a contraceptive method may result in decreased sexual pleasure.

The advantages of the contraceptive sponge include all of the following,EXCEPT that it

Current evidence suggests that the IUD ParaGard prevents pregnancy primarily by

In addition to hormone pills,most oral contraceptive packets also include

The U.S.rate of teen pregnancy is much lower than the rate in other developed countries.

The Nexplanon implant is a _______________ contraceptive.

The benefit of taking oral contraceptives with smaller doses of estrogen is

The life span of an unfertilized egg is about _______________ hours.

One problem associated with reversing male sterilization is the possible development of antisperm antibodies.

A woman needs to have the fit of her diaphragm checked ONLY if she gains more than 20 pounds.

Early IUD danger signals include all of the following EXCEPT

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

Because body heat is needed to dissolve and activate contraceptive suppositories,

The female condom

The function of a diaphragm is to

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