Question 1

How does the contraceptive sponge work?

Accepted Answer

A)  It releases spermicide when inserted into the vagina. 
B)  It blocks sperm from reaching the cervix. 
C)  It prevents the passage of the zygote into the uterus. 
D)  It prevents ovulation by secreting hormones. 
A)  It releases spermicide when inserted into the vagina. 
B)  It blocks sperm from reaching the cervix. 
C)  It prevents the passage of the zygote into the uterus. 
D)  It prevents ovulation by secreting hormones.

Question 2

Abortion is _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  a method used to prevent pregnancy 
B)  the termination of a pregnancy 
C)  an easy decision for most people 
D)  a fertility awareness method 
A)  a method used to prevent pregnancy 
B)  the termination of a pregnancy 
C)  an easy decision for most people 
D)  a fertility awareness method

Question 3

A disadvantage of using oral contraceptives is that they _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  increase the length and severity of menstrual periods 
B)  are not very effective in preventing pregnancy 
C)  offer no protection against sexually transmitted infections 
D)  cause the growth of facial hair 
A)  increase the length and severity of menstrual periods 
B)  are not very effective in preventing pregnancy 
C)  offer no protection against sexually transmitted infections 
D)  cause the growth of facial hair

Question 4

Based upon the research evidence,which contraceptive method appears to be most effective for preventing pregnancies?

Accepted Answer

A)  withdrawal 
B)  contraceptive sponge 
C)  oral contraception 
D)  vaginal spermicides 
A)  withdrawal 
B)  contraceptive sponge 
C)  oral contraception 
D)  vaginal spermicides

Question 5

When asked if someone had ever tried to dissuade them from using a condom,____ of male college students responded in the affirmative.

Accepted Answer

A)  30% 
B)  20% 
C)  10% 
D)  1% 
A)  30% 
B)  20% 
C)  10% 
D)  1%

Question 6

Victoria was told that a common side effect of Depo-Provera is amenorrhea.Which of the following would you use to explain the term amenorrhea to Victoria?

Accepted Answer

A)  the cessation of a woman's period 
B)  very heavy and long periods 
C)  a type of depression 
D)  spotting between periods 
A)  the cessation of a woman's period 
B)  very heavy and long periods 
C)  a type of depression 
D)  spotting between periods

Question 7

Behaviors available to a couple practicing outercourse include _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  vaginal intercourse 
B)  anal intercourse 
C)  oral sex 
D)  intimate touching 
A)  vaginal intercourse 
B)  anal intercourse 
C)  oral sex 
D)  intimate touching

Question 8

Ed and Louisa would like to use the diaphragm as their method of contraception.What should they know about effective diaphragm use?

Accepted Answer

A)  There is no need to use a spermicide with the diaphragm. 
B)  It may be inserted up to 24 hours prior to intercourse. 
C)  After intercourse, they must wait at least 6 hours before removing it. 
D)  Additional spermicide is not needed if intercourse is repeated within 6 hours. 
A)  There is no need to use a spermicide with the diaphragm. 
B)  It may be inserted up to 24 hours prior to intercourse. 
C)  After intercourse, they must wait at least 6 hours before removing it. 
D)  Additional spermicide is not needed if intercourse is repeated within 6 hours.

Question 9

How do condoms work to prevent pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  They release a chemical that kills sperm. 
B)  They contain chemicals that combine with a woman's natural lubrication to stop sperm from leaving the vagina. 
C)  They release a chemical that prevents eggs from being fertilized. 
D)  They provide a barrier that keeps semen from entering the vagina. 
A)  They release a chemical that kills sperm. 
B)  They contain chemicals that combine with a woman's natural lubrication to stop sperm from leaving the vagina. 
C)  They release a chemical that prevents eggs from being fertilized. 
D)  They provide a barrier that keeps semen from entering the vagina.

Question 10

How effective is the emergency contraceptive pill for preventing pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  99% 
B)  75% 
C)  50% 
D)  25% 
A)  99% 
B)  75% 
C)  50% 
D)  25%

Question 11

Why is douching ineffective in preventing pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Seminal fluid sticks to the vaginal walls, preventing sperm from being killed. 
B)  It may push sperm through the cervix faster than had a person not douched. 
C)  Semen is an acid-like substance that counteracts the effects of douching. 
D)  Douching kills bacteria that helps sperm swim to the fallopian tubes. 
A)  Seminal fluid sticks to the vaginal walls, preventing sperm from being killed. 
B)  It may push sperm through the cervix faster than had a person not douched. 
C)  Semen is an acid-like substance that counteracts the effects of douching. 
D)  Douching kills bacteria that helps sperm swim to the fallopian tubes.

Question 12

Jessica is using a new type of contraceptive that is used like a diaphragm but does not need to be fitted by a health professional.What is the name of this contraceptive?

Accepted Answer

A)  IUD 
B)  cervical cap 
C)  contraceptive ring 
D)  Lea's Shield 
A)  IUD 
B)  cervical cap 
C)  contraceptive ring 
D)  Lea's Shield

Question 13

Lloyd and Luna are using a method of birth control that is based on ovulation prediction.This couple is using a(n)_____ method.

Accepted Answer

A)  barrier 
B)  hormonal 
C)  intrauterine 
D)  fertility awareness 
A)  barrier 
B)  hormonal 
C)  intrauterine 
D)  fertility awareness

Question 14

What are male and female condoms? Discuss how both types of condoms work,how to use them,and their advantages and disadvantages.

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

__________ is considered a form of abstinence because risky sexual activities like intercourse and oral sex are avoided but other low risk behaviors are an option.

Accepted Answer

A)  Outercourse 
B)  Withdrawal 
C)  The symptothermal method 
D)  Celibacy 
A)  Outercourse 
B)  Withdrawal 
C)  The symptothermal method 
D)  Celibacy

Question 16

A disadvantage of the contraceptive sponge is it _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  typically prevents ovulation 
B)  is not as effective as other contraceptive methods 
C)  reduces the length of a period 
D)  interferes with future fertility 
A)  typically prevents ovulation 
B)  is not as effective as other contraceptive methods 
C)  reduces the length of a period 
D)  interferes with future fertility

Question 17

The Comstock Act was a law that stated that _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  it was illegal to sell or distribute information or devices that prevented conception 
B)  sodomy was legal 
C)  abortion was illegal 
D)  homosexual marriages were illegal 
A)  it was illegal to sell or distribute information or devices that prevented conception 
B)  sodomy was legal 
C)  abortion was illegal 
D)  homosexual marriages were illegal

Question 18

In the United States,what percentage of pregnancies is unplanned?

Accepted Answer

A)  33% 
B)  25% 
C)  50% 
D)  80% 
A)  33% 
B)  25% 
C)  50% 
D)  80%

Question 19

How is Depo-Provera administered?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is injected every three months. 
B)  It is taken in pill form every day. 
C)  It is implanted under the arm. 
D)  It is inserted into a woman's vagina. 
A)  It is injected every three months. 
B)  It is taken in pill form every day. 
C)  It is implanted under the arm. 
D)  It is inserted into a woman's vagina.

Question 20

Which two hormones are used in the combination pill?

Accepted Answer

A)  estrogen and testosterone 
B)  nonoxynol-9 and estrogen 
C)  progestin and estrogen 
D)  nonoxynol-9and progestin 
A)  estrogen and testosterone 
B)  nonoxynol-9 and estrogen 
C)  progestin and estrogen 
D)  nonoxynol-9and progestin

How does the contraceptive sponge work?

Abortion is _____.

A disadvantage of using oral contraceptives is that they _____.

Based upon the research evidence,which contraceptive method appears to be most effective for preventing pregnancies?

When asked if someone had ever tried to dissuade them from using a condom,____ of male college students responded in the affirmative.

Victoria was told that a common side effect of Depo-Provera is amenorrhea.Which of the following would you use to explain the term amenorrhea to Victoria?

Behaviors available to a couple practicing outercourse include _____.

Ed and Louisa would like to use the diaphragm as their method of contraception.What should they know about effective diaphragm use?

How do condoms work to prevent pregnancy?

How effective is the emergency contraceptive pill for preventing pregnancy?

Why is douching ineffective in preventing pregnancy?

Jessica is using a new type of contraceptive that is used like a diaphragm but does not need to be fitted by a health professional.What is the name of this contraceptive?

Lloyd and Luna are using a method of birth control that is based on ovulation prediction.This couple is using a(n)_____ method.

What are male and female condoms? Discuss how both types of condoms work,how to use them,and their advantages and disadvantages.

__________ is considered a form of abstinence because risky sexual activities like intercourse and oral sex are avoided but other low risk behaviors are an option.

A disadvantage of the contraceptive sponge is it _____.

The Comstock Act was a law that stated that _____.

In the United States,what percentage of pregnancies is unplanned?

How is Depo-Provera administered?

Which two hormones are used in the combination pill?

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Exam 5: Contraception: Planning and Preventing

How does the contraceptive sponge work?

Abortion is _____.

A disadvantage of using oral contraceptives is that they _____.

Based upon the research evidence,which contraceptive method appears to be most effective for preventing pregnancies?

When asked if someone had ever tried to dissuade them from using a condom,____ of male college students responded in the affirmative.

Victoria was told that a common side effect of Depo-Provera is amenorrhea.Which of the following would you use to explain the term amenorrhea to Victoria?

Behaviors available to a couple practicing outercourse include _____.

Ed and Louisa would like to use the diaphragm as their method of contraception.What should they know about effective diaphragm use?

How do condoms work to prevent pregnancy?

How effective is the emergency contraceptive pill for preventing pregnancy?

Why is douching ineffective in preventing pregnancy?

Jessica is using a new type of contraceptive that is used like a diaphragm but does not need to be fitted by a health professional.What is the name of this contraceptive?

Lloyd and Luna are using a method of birth control that is based on ovulation prediction.This couple is using a(n)_____ method.

What are male and female condoms? Discuss how both types of condoms work,how to use them,and their advantages and disadvantages.

__________ is considered a form of abstinence because risky sexual activities like intercourse and oral sex are avoided but other low risk behaviors are an option.

A disadvantage of the contraceptive sponge is it _____.

The Comstock Act was a law that stated that _____.

In the United States,what percentage of pregnancies is unplanned?

How is Depo-Provera administered?

Which two hormones are used in the combination pill?

Studying Human Sexuality

Sexual Anatomy

The Physiology of Sexual Response

Intimate Relationships

Sexual Behaviors: Experiencing Sexual Pleasure

Sexual Problems and Solutions

Sexually Transmitted Infections/Diseases

Conception, Pregnancy, and Birth

Gender: Expectations, Roles, and Behaviors

Sexual Orientation

Sexual Development Throughout Life

Sexual Aggression and Violence: Rape,Child Sexual Abuse,and Sexual Harassment

Paraphilic Disorders: Atypical Sexual Behaviors

The Sexual Marketplace: Prostitution and Pornography

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