Question 1

Disadvantages of the sponge include all of the following,EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) allergic reactions. 
B) an association with toxic shock syndrome. 
C) additional spermicide must be applied every 6-8 hours. 
D) difficulty with removal. 
A) allergic reactions. 
B) an association with toxic shock syndrome. 
C) additional spermicide must be applied every 6-8 hours. 
D) difficulty with removal.

Question 2

The continuation rate of a contraceptive is determined by the percentage of

Accepted Answer

A) people who continue to use a particular contraceptive after a specified period of time. 
B) women who cannot become pregnant once they have stopped using a contraceptive. 
C) women who become pregnant while using a contraceptive. 
D) women who use more than one method of contraception in one year. 
A) people who continue to use a particular contraceptive after a specified period of time. 
B) women who cannot become pregnant once they have stopped using a contraceptive. 
C) women who become pregnant while using a contraceptive. 
D) women who use more than one method of contraception in one year.

Question 3

The "typical use" contraceptive failure rate is based on studies that measure the percentage of women experiencing unintended pregnancy in the first

Accepted Answer

A) six months of use. 
B) year of use. 
C) two years of use. 
D) five years of use. 
A) six months of use. 
B) year of use. 
C) two years of use. 
D) five years of use.

Question 4

The perfect-use failure rate of the NuvaRing is _____ percent.

Accepted Answer

A) 0.3 
B) 0.6 
C) 0.9 
D) 1.0 
A) 0.3 
B) 0.6 
C) 0.9 
D) 1.0

Question 5

Which of the following is TRUE about polyurethane condoms?

Accepted Answer

A) Males with latex allergy will also be allergic to polyurethane condoms. 
B) They are made of the same material as lambskin condoms. 
C) They are less likely to slip off during sexual activity than are latex condoms. 
D) They are more likely to break than are latex condoms. 
A) Males with latex allergy will also be allergic to polyurethane condoms. 
B) They are made of the same material as lambskin condoms. 
C) They are less likely to slip off during sexual activity than are latex condoms. 
D) They are more likely to break than are latex condoms.

Question 6

Regarding the availability of emergency contraception,which of the following statements is accurate?

Accepted Answer

A) Emergency contraceptives are available over-the-counter for women and men 17 and older. 
B) All physicians will prescribe emergency contraceptives if asked. 
C) Emergency contraceptives are available only by prescription. 
D) Emergency contraceptives are available at most convenience stores. 
A) Emergency contraceptives are available over-the-counter for women and men 17 and older. 
B) All physicians will prescribe emergency contraceptives if asked. 
C) Emergency contraceptives are available only by prescription. 
D) Emergency contraceptives are available at most convenience stores.

Question 7

A contraceptive that physically blocks the sperm from reaching the egg is

Accepted Answer

A) a barrier method. 
B) a hormonal method. 
C) rarely effective. 
D) irreversible. 
A) a barrier method. 
B) a hormonal method. 
C) rarely effective. 
D) irreversible.

Question 8

In addition to hormone pills,most contraceptive packets also include

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists states that the use of an IUD can reduce the risk of developing which type of cancer?

Accepted Answer

A) breast 
B) endometrial 
C) ovarian 
D) fallopian 
A) breast 
B) endometrial 
C) ovarian 
D) fallopian

Question 10

Oral contraceptives primarily prevent conception by

Accepted Answer

A) reducing the number of sperm that penetrate the cervix. 
B) blocking sperm from reaching the ovum. 
C) changing the acidity of the vaginal canal. 
D) preventing ovulation by mimicking the hormonal activity of the corpus luteum. 
A) reducing the number of sperm that penetrate the cervix. 
B) blocking sperm from reaching the ovum. 
C) changing the acidity of the vaginal canal. 
D) preventing ovulation by mimicking the hormonal activity of the corpus luteum.

Question 11

If a condom breaks,an appropriate strategy for reducing the risk of pregnancy is to

Accepted Answer

A) douche. 
B) insert a vaginal contraceptive ring. 
C) use emergency contraception. 
D) switch to an oil-based lubricant. 
A) douche. 
B) insert a vaginal contraceptive ring. 
C) use emergency contraception. 
D) switch to an oil-based lubricant.

Question 12

Barrier methods of contraception work by blocking the sperm from reaching the ovum.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

____________ has one of the highest teen pregnancy rates of all developed nations.

Accepted Answer

A) Germany 
B) The United States 
C) France 
D) Sweden 
A) Germany 
B) The United States 
C) France 
D) Sweden

Question 14

A diaphragm dose not need to have more spermicide applied until it has been inserted for longer than 12 hours.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

In addition to preventing ovulation,the birth control pill prevents conception in all of the following ways,EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) thickening the cervical mucus. 
B) constricting the cervical opening. 
C) altering the rate of ovum transport. 
D) inhibiting the implantation of the fertilized ovum by changing the lining of the uterus. 
A) thickening the cervical mucus. 
B) constricting the cervical opening. 
C) altering the rate of ovum transport. 
D) inhibiting the implantation of the fertilized ovum by changing the lining of the uterus.

Question 16

The FemCap may be left in place after intercourse for as long as

Accepted Answer

A) 6 hours. 
B) 24 hours. 
C) 48 hours. 
D) 1 week. 
A) 6 hours. 
B) 24 hours. 
C) 48 hours. 
D) 1 week.

Question 17

More than 50 percent of all male condoms are bought by women each year.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Vaginal spermicides most be inserted no more than how long before intercourse?

Accepted Answer

A) 30 minutes 
B) 45 minutes 
C) 60 minutes 
D) 90 minutes 
A) 30 minutes 
B) 45 minutes 
C) 60 minutes 
D) 90 minutes

Question 19

Vaginal spermicides can be inserted up to one hour before intercourse.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The Implanon is effective for how long?

Accepted Answer

A) 2 years 
B) 3 years 
C) 5 years 
D) 8 years 
A) 2 years 
B) 3 years 
C) 5 years 
D) 8 years

Exam 6: Contraception

Disadvantages of the sponge include all of the following,EXCEPT

The continuation rate of a contraceptive is determined by the percentage of

The "typical use" contraceptive failure rate is based on studies that measure the percentage of women experiencing unintended pregnancy in the first

The perfect-use failure rate of the NuvaRing is _____ percent.

Which of the following is TRUE about polyurethane condoms?

Regarding the availability of emergency contraception,which of the following statements is accurate?

A contraceptive that physically blocks the sperm from reaching the egg is

In addition to hormone pills,most contraceptive packets also include

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists states that the use of an IUD can reduce the risk of developing which type of cancer?

Oral contraceptives primarily prevent conception by

If a condom breaks,an appropriate strategy for reducing the risk of pregnancy is to

Barrier methods of contraception work by blocking the sperm from reaching the ovum.

____________ has one of the highest teen pregnancy rates of all developed nations.

A diaphragm dose not need to have more spermicide applied until it has been inserted for longer than 12 hours.

In addition to preventing ovulation,the birth control pill prevents conception in all of the following ways,EXCEPT

The FemCap may be left in place after intercourse for as long as

More than 50 percent of all male condoms are bought by women each year.

Vaginal spermicides most be inserted no more than how long before intercourse?

Vaginal spermicides can be inserted up to one hour before intercourse.

The Implanon is effective for how long?

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