Question 1

Which of the following statements about IUDs is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) There is higher expulsion rate among younger women. 
B) IUDs may cause uterine cramps. 
C) Menstrual flow in IUD users is initially lighter. 
D) Bleeding and spotting may occur between periods. 
A) There is higher expulsion rate among younger women. 
B) IUDs may cause uterine cramps. 
C) Menstrual flow in IUD users is initially lighter. 
D) Bleeding and spotting may occur between periods.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

The Ortho Evra contraceptive skin patch slowly releases one hormone (estrogen)into the bloodstream.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Men can increase their participation in contraception by assisting in the payment of contraceptive expenses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Oral contraceptives are the most popular reversible contraceptive among American women.Identify five advantages and five disadvantages associated with use of oral contraceptives.

Accepted Answer

Advantages of oral contraceptives:
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Question 6

Which of the following methods is considered a "contraceptive implant"?

Accepted Answer

A) Depo-Provera 
B) Lunelle 
C) Implanon 
D) Seasonale 
A) Depo-Provera 
B) Lunelle 
C) Implanon 
D) Seasonale

Question 7

Implanon is a single implant and is effective for 3 years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

According to the World Health Organization,how many women worldwide have unintended or unwanted pregnancies every year?

Accepted Answer

A) 1 million 
B) 10 million 
C) 50 million 
D) 80 million 
A) 1 million 
B) 10 million 
C) 50 million 
D) 80 million

Question 9

All of the following are considered "natural" forms of contraception,EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) fertility awareness. 
B) withdrawal. 
C) abstinence. 
D) tubal sterilization. 
A) fertility awareness. 
B) withdrawal. 
C) abstinence. 
D) tubal sterilization.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Surgical severing of the ducts that carry the sperm to the seminal vesicles is called

Accepted Answer

A) tubal ligation. 
B) tubal severing. 
C) vasectomy. 
D) circumcision. 
A) tubal ligation. 
B) tubal severing. 
C) vasectomy. 
D) circumcision.

Question 12

The main advantage of oral contraceptives is the

Accepted Answer

A) high degree of effectiveness in preventing pregnancy. 
B) high continuation rate. 
C) low cost. 
D) regularity of periods. 
A) high degree of effectiveness in preventing pregnancy. 
B) high continuation rate. 
C) low cost. 
D) regularity of periods.

Question 13

The ability to reproduce returns immediately upon discontinued use of oral contraceptives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

What percentage of male condoms are purchased by women?

Accepted Answer

A) 25 percent 
B) 33 percent 
C) 45 percent 
D) 50 percent 
A) 25 percent 
B) 33 percent 
C) 45 percent 
D) 50 percent

Question 15

Diaphragms should be checked after a change of sex partners to ensure proper fit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The Ortho Evra contraceptive skin patch can be worn on any of the following places,EXCEPT the

Accepted Answer

A) upper outer arm. 
B) abdomen. 
C) breasts. 
D) buttocks. 
A) upper outer arm. 
B) abdomen. 
C) breasts. 
D) buttocks.

Question 17

A diaphragm may be safely removed as soon as one hour after intercourse.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The calendar method requires that a woman track her cycle for a minimum of three months to determine day of ovulation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

All of the following are advantages of the IUD,EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) for its high reliability. 
B) for only localized side effects. 
C) it is easily reversible. 
D) its use does not require consulting a health care provider. 
A) for its high reliability. 
B) for only localized side effects. 
C) it is easily reversible. 
D) its use does not require consulting a health care provider.

Question 20

The FemCap must be fitted by a trained clinician.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 6: Contraception

Which of the following statements about IUDs is FALSE?

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

The Ortho Evra contraceptive skin patch slowly releases one hormone (estrogen)into the bloodstream.

Men can increase their participation in contraception by assisting in the payment of contraceptive expenses.

Oral contraceptives are the most popular reversible contraceptive among American women.Identify five advantages and five disadvantages associated with use of oral contraceptives.

Which of the following methods is considered a "contraceptive implant"?

Implanon is a single implant and is effective for 3 years.

According to the World Health Organization,how many women worldwide have unintended or unwanted pregnancies every year?

All of the following are considered "natural" forms of contraception,EXCEPT

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

Surgical severing of the ducts that carry the sperm to the seminal vesicles is called

The main advantage of oral contraceptives is the

The ability to reproduce returns immediately upon discontinued use of oral contraceptives.

What percentage of male condoms are purchased by women?

Diaphragms should be checked after a change of sex partners to ensure proper fit.

The Ortho Evra contraceptive skin patch can be worn on any of the following places,EXCEPT the

A diaphragm may be safely removed as soon as one hour after intercourse.

The calendar method requires that a woman track her cycle for a minimum of three months to determine day of ovulation.

All of the following are advantages of the IUD,EXCEPT

The FemCap must be fitted by a trained clinician.

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