Question 1

Using the temperature method of birth control,calculate the unsafe period for intercourse based on a 29-day cycle.

Accepted Answer

A) from day 17 to 3 days after the rise in temperature 
B) from day 15 to 3 days after the rise in temperature 
C) from day 13 to 3 days after the rise in temperature 
D) from day 5 to 3 days after the rise in temperature 
A) from day 17 to 3 days after the rise in temperature 
B) from day 15 to 3 days after the rise in temperature 
C) from day 13 to 3 days after the rise in temperature 
D) from day 5 to 3 days after the rise in temperature

Question 2

Situation
Kate and Michael are 19-year-old college students who are beginning a sexual relationship.Both have had previous partners and have not been tested for STDs.
-Which type of hormonal contraceptive should she avoid because it is associated with decreased bone density?

Accepted Answer

A) minipill 
B) NuvaRing 
C) Depo-Provera 
D) combination pill 
A) minipill 
B) NuvaRing 
C) Depo-Provera 
D) combination pill

Question 3

When using the contraceptive skin patch,there is a one-week,patch-free time each month.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The Ortho Evra contraceptive skin patch is worn for ________ before being replaced.

Accepted Answer

A) 3 days 
B) 1 week 
C) 2 weeks 
D) 1 month 
A) 3 days 
B) 1 week 
C) 2 weeks 
D) 1 month

Question 5

The temperature method of birth control is based on the knowledge that a woman's body temperature goes

Accepted Answer

A) up slightly just before ovulation. 
B) down slightly just before ovulation. 
C) up slightly just before menstruation. 
D) down slightly just before menstruation. 
A) up slightly just before ovulation. 
B) down slightly just before ovulation. 
C) up slightly just before menstruation. 
D) down slightly just before menstruation.

Question 6

Compliance seems higher for the contraceptive skin patch than for OCs because

Accepted Answer

A) the skin patch is easier to obtain. 
B) it is safer than OCs. 
C) the patch requires weekly instead of daily action. 
D) the patch is cheaper. 
A) the skin patch is easier to obtain. 
B) it is safer than OCs. 
C) the patch requires weekly instead of daily action. 
D) the patch is cheaper.

Question 7

Hysterectomy is the preferred method of female sterilization for most women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Withdrawal has a relatively low effectiveness as a contraceptive method because of the presence of the

Accepted Answer

A) epididymis. 
B) glans. 
C) prostate gland. 
D) preejaculatory fluid. 
A) epididymis. 
B) glans. 
C) prostate gland. 
D) preejaculatory fluid.

Question 9

Full effectiveness of oral contraceptives is established

Accepted Answer

A) after the first pill is taken. 
B) after one week of use. 
C) after one month of use. 
D) after three months of use. 
A) after the first pill is taken. 
B) after one week of use. 
C) after one month of use. 
D) after three months of use.

Question 10

Because of the expense of female condoms,doctors recommend that women rinse out and reuse the condoms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

To further enhance the general effectiveness of a condom in preventing pregnancy,one should

Accepted Answer

A) use a spermicidal foam just prior to intercourse. 
B) use a vaginal spermicide after intercourse. 
C) store condoms in a warm location. 
D) use a condom made out of lambskin. 
A) use a spermicidal foam just prior to intercourse. 
B) use a vaginal spermicide after intercourse. 
C) store condoms in a warm location. 
D) use a condom made out of lambskin.

Question 12

Depo-Provera is

Accepted Answer

A) administered by mouth. 
B) administered by injection. 
C) a barrier contraceptive. 
D) a form of long-acting estrogen. 
A) administered by mouth. 
B) administered by injection. 
C) a barrier contraceptive. 
D) a form of long-acting estrogen.

Question 13

Which of the following is a disadvantage of condom use?

Accepted Answer

A) difficulty in obtaining 
B) unreliability 
C) diminished sensation 
D) little protection against sexually transmitted diseases 
A) difficulty in obtaining 
B) unreliability 
C) diminished sensation 
D) little protection against sexually transmitted diseases

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The diaphragm is a good back-up contraceptive for the NuvaRing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The contraceptive sponge is designed to block the entry of sperm into the fallopian tubes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Describe how to best use a male latex condom,from choosing one in a store to disposing of it after use.

Accepted Answer

When choosing a male latex condom in a s

Question 18

The Implanon implant is a(n)_______________ contraceptive.

Accepted Answer

A) barrier 
B) mechanical 
C) irreversible 
D) hormonal 
A) barrier 
B) mechanical 
C) irreversible 
D) hormonal

Question 19

The medical advantages of oral contraceptives include all of the following,EXCEPT decreased risk of

Accepted Answer

A) benign breast disease. 
B) pelvic inflammatory disease. 
C) ovarian,colon,and rectal cancers. 
D) sexually transmitted diseases. 
A) benign breast disease. 
B) pelvic inflammatory disease. 
C) ovarian,colon,and rectal cancers. 
D) sexually transmitted diseases.

Question 20

Which of the following is TRUE about condoms pre-lubricated with nonoxynol-9?

Accepted Answer

A) There is no evidence that they are any more effective than ones without nonoxynol-9. 
B) They decrease the risk of HIV transmission. 
C) They cost less than non-lubricated condoms. 
D) They prevent urinary track infections. 
A) There is no evidence that they are any more effective than ones without nonoxynol-9. 
B) They decrease the risk of HIV transmission. 
C) They cost less than non-lubricated condoms. 
D) They prevent urinary track infections.

Exam 6: Contraception

Using the temperature method of birth control,calculate the unsafe period for intercourse based on a 29-day cycle.

Situation Kate and Michael are 19-year-old college students who are beginning a sexual relationship.Both have had previous partners and have not been tested for STDs. -Which type of hormonal contraceptive should she avoid because it is associated with decreased bone density?

When using the contraceptive skin patch,there is a one-week,patch-free time each month.

The Ortho Evra contraceptive skin patch is worn for ________ before being replaced.

The temperature method of birth control is based on the knowledge that a woman's body temperature goes

Compliance seems higher for the contraceptive skin patch than for OCs because

Hysterectomy is the preferred method of female sterilization for most women.

Withdrawal has a relatively low effectiveness as a contraceptive method because of the presence of the

Full effectiveness of oral contraceptives is established

Because of the expense of female condoms,doctors recommend that women rinse out and reuse the condoms.

To further enhance the general effectiveness of a condom in preventing pregnancy,one should

Depo-Provera is

Which of the following is a disadvantage of condom use?

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

The diaphragm is a good back-up contraceptive for the NuvaRing.

The contraceptive sponge is designed to block the entry of sperm into the fallopian tubes.

Describe how to best use a male latex condom,from choosing one in a store to disposing of it after use.

The Implanon implant is a(n)_______________ contraceptive.

The medical advantages of oral contraceptives include all of the following,EXCEPT decreased risk of

Which of the following is TRUE about condoms pre-lubricated with nonoxynol-9?

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