Question 1

Continuation rate is the percentage of women who continue to use a particular contraceptive after a specified period of time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Contraceptive foams,creams,and jellies must be inserted

Accepted Answer

A) deep in the vagina near the cervix. 
B) in the uterus. 
C) at the vaginal opening. 
D) 3 hours before intercourse. 
A) deep in the vagina near the cervix. 
B) in the uterus. 
C) at the vaginal opening. 
D) 3 hours before intercourse.

Question 3

The life span of an unfertilized egg is about 24 hours.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Women should wait three hours following intercourse before douching when using spermicides.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A contraceptive that permanently prevents transport of the sperm or egg to the site of conception is a

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

Which of the following statements regarding 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 7

Surgical removal of the uterus is called

Accepted Answer

A) vasectomy. 
B) hysterectomy. 
C) laparoscopy. 
D) abortion. 
A) vasectomy. 
B) hysterectomy. 
C) laparoscopy. 
D) abortion.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A) PID rates are high for the first 6 months of use. 
B) PID is typically limited to women who have a history of spontaneous abortions. 
C) Most cases of PID among IUD users can be treated with antibiotics. 
D) PID rates are independent of risk factors. 
A) PID rates are high for the first 6 months of use. 
B) PID is typically limited to women who have a history of spontaneous abortions. 
C) Most cases of PID among IUD users can be treated with antibiotics. 
D) PID rates are independent of risk factors.

Question 9

A disadvantage of Depo-Provera is

Accepted Answer

A) it has a relatively high failure rate. 
B) it causes the same complications as other estrogen-based contraceptives. 
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) it causes the same complications as other estrogen-based contraceptives. 
C) after use is discontinued,infertility may result for up to 12 months. 
D) it may cause permanent infertility.

Question 10

A disadvantage of the diaphragm is that

Accepted Answer

A) a high percentage of women are allergic to it. 
B) it requires the use of a spermicide. 
C) you must wait to insert it minutes before intercourse. 
D) you must remove it immediately after intercourse. 
A) a high percentage of women are allergic to it. 
B) it requires the use of a spermicide. 
C) you must wait to insert it minutes before intercourse. 
D) you must remove it immediately after intercourse.

Question 11

IUDs are currently available by prescription in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Depo-Provera is the generic name for all injectable contraceptives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The typical first-year failure rate for oral contraceptives is _________ percent.

Accepted Answer

A) 2 
B) 5 
C) 8 
D) 12 
A) 2 
B) 5 
C) 8 
D) 12

Question 14

After insertion,the NuvaRing (vaginal contraceptive ring)is left in the vagina for ______ before removal.

Accepted Answer

A) 6 hours 
B) 1 day 
C) 1 week 
D) 3 weeks 
A) 6 hours 
B) 1 day 
C) 1 week 
D) 3 weeks

Question 15

Which of the following methods should NOT be combined with diaphragm use?

Accepted Answer

A) Ortho Evra contraceptive skin patch 
B) vaginal contraceptive ring 
C) male condom 
D) combination oral contraceptives 
A) Ortho Evra contraceptive skin patch 
B) vaginal contraceptive ring 
C) male condom 
D) combination oral contraceptives

Question 16

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 17

Toxic shock syndrome is caused from an uncontrollable fungal infection.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

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 19

Vaginal Contraceptive Film® is a type of

Accepted Answer

A) IUD. 
B) cervical cap. 
C) spermicidal suppository. 
D) condom. 
A) IUD. 
B) cervical cap. 
C) spermicidal suppository. 
D) condom.

Question 20

Surgical birth control methods are considered permanent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 6: Contraception

Continuation rate is the percentage of women who continue to use a particular contraceptive after a specified period of time.

Contraceptive foams,creams,and jellies must be inserted

The life span of an unfertilized egg is about 24 hours.

Women should wait three hours following intercourse before douching when using spermicides.

A contraceptive that permanently prevents transport of the sperm or egg to the site of conception is a

Which of the following statements regarding male sterilization is TRUE?

Surgical removal of the uterus is called

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

A disadvantage of Depo-Provera is

A disadvantage of the diaphragm is that

IUDs are currently available by prescription in the United States.

Depo-Provera is the generic name for all injectable contraceptives.

The typical first-year failure rate for oral contraceptives is _________ percent.

After insertion,the NuvaRing (vaginal contraceptive ring)is left in the vagina for ______ before removal.

Which of the following methods should NOT be combined with diaphragm use?

Early IUD danger signals include all of the following,EXCEPT

Toxic shock syndrome is caused from an uncontrollable fungal infection.

Oral contraception is NOT recommended for women with

Vaginal Contraceptive Film® is a type of

Surgical birth control methods are considered permanent.

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