Question 1

How exactly does the IUD prevent pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A) It stops ovulation. 
B) It creates a sperm barrier. 
C) It causes a spontaneous abortion. 
D) It is not known for certain how IUDs prevent pregnancy. 
A) It stops ovulation. 
B) It creates a sperm barrier. 
C) It causes a spontaneous abortion. 
D) It is not known for certain how IUDs prevent pregnancy.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

After a women has taken her first Plan B pill,when should she administer the second pill?

Accepted Answer

A) in 12 hours 
B) in 24 hours 
C) in 72 hours 
D) immediately after the first pill 
A) in 12 hours 
B) in 24 hours 
C) in 72 hours 
D) immediately after the first pill

Question 4

Consumers over the age of 17 can obtain emergency contraceptive packets from pharmacists (without a prescription)in some U.S.states.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The Essure female sterilization system works by

Accepted Answer

A) releasing steady doses of hormones that block ovulation. 
B) forming a barrier that prevents sperm from entering the cervix. 
C) causing scar tissue to form over implants and block the fallopian tubes. 
D) changing the lining of the uterus to prevent implantation. 
A) releasing steady doses of hormones that block ovulation. 
B) forming a barrier that prevents sperm from entering the cervix. 
C) causing scar tissue to form over implants and block the fallopian tubes. 
D) changing the lining of the uterus to prevent implantation.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A) they are not suitable in all weather conditions. 
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) they are not suitable in all weather conditions. 
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 7

Douching is not recommended for women because it

Accepted Answer

A) is too messy. 
B) can irritate vaginal tissue. 
C) is too expensive. 
D) can lead to infertility. 
A) is too messy. 
B) can irritate vaginal tissue. 
C) is too expensive. 
D) can lead to infertility.

Question 8

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

Question 9

The NuvaRing offers pregnancy protection for how long?

Accepted Answer

A) 1 week 
B) 1 month 
C) 6 months 
D) 1 year 
A) 1 week 
B) 1 month 
C) 6 months 
D) 1 year

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The female condom

Accepted Answer

A) is inserted completely into the vagina with none of it visible on the outside. 
B) can be inserted up to 8 hours before intercourse. 
C) does not require lubrication or spermicide. 
D) can be washed and reused. 
A) is inserted completely into the vagina with none of it visible on the outside. 
B) can be inserted up to 8 hours before intercourse. 
C) does not require lubrication or spermicide. 
D) can be washed and reused.

Question 12

Which of the following hormonal methods is thought to be less effective in women weighing more than 198 pounds?

Accepted Answer

A) combination oral contraceptives 
B) Ortho Evra contraceptive skin patch 
C) vaginal contraceptive ring 
D) Lunelle injections 
A) combination oral contraceptives 
B) Ortho Evra contraceptive skin patch 
C) vaginal contraceptive ring 
D) Lunelle injections

Question 13

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 STD protection. 
C) The female condom can be inserted before sexual activity and is,therefore,less disruptive than male condoms. 
D) The female condom offers 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 STD protection. 
C) The female condom can be inserted before sexual activity and is,therefore,less disruptive than male condoms. 
D) The female condom offers protection against genital warts and herpes.

Question 14

The most popular barrier method of contraception is the

Accepted Answer

A) female condom. 
B) male condom. 
C) diaphragm. 
D) cervical cap. 
A) female condom. 
B) male condom. 
C) diaphragm. 
D) cervical cap.

Question 15

Hormonal methods of contraception work primarily by interfering with implantation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

Based on knowledge of when ovulation occurs and the longevity of sperm,determine the first fertile (unsafe)day and the last unsafe day for a woman with a 33-day cycle.

Accepted Answer

A) days 17,19 
B) days 17,24 
C) days 15,22 
D) days 15,17 
A) days 17,19 
B) days 17,24 
C) days 15,22 
D) days 15,17

Question 18

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.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which currently available IUD is effective for up to 10 years?

Accepted Answer

A) Copper T-380A 
B) Lippes Loop 
C) Mirena (Levonorgestral) 
D) Progestasert 
A) Copper T-380A 
B) Lippes Loop 
C) Mirena (Levonorgestral) 
D) Progestasert

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A) thick mucus 
B) cloudy,sticky mucus 
C) clear,slippery mucus with elastic threads 
D) relatively dry 
A) thick mucus 
B) cloudy,sticky mucus 
C) clear,slippery mucus with elastic threads 
D) relatively dry

Exam 6: Contraception

How exactly does the IUD prevent pregnancy?

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

After a women has taken her first Plan B pill,when should she administer the second pill?

Consumers over the age of 17 can obtain emergency contraceptive packets from pharmacists (without a prescription)in some U.S.states.

The Essure female sterilization system works by

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

Douching is not recommended for women because it

All of the following are advantages of condoms,EXCEPT

The NuvaRing offers pregnancy protection for how long?

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

The female condom

Which of the following hormonal methods is thought to be less effective in women weighing more than 198 pounds?

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

The most popular barrier method of contraception is the

Hormonal methods of contraception work primarily by interfering with implantation.

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

Based on knowledge of when ovulation occurs and the longevity of sperm,determine the first fertile (unsafe)day and the last unsafe day for a woman with a 33-day cycle.

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.

Which currently available IUD is effective for up to 10 years?

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

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