Chapter 7 Flashcards
Fertility is a person’s ability to
A) produce viable sperm.
B) Reproduce.
C) have a normal delivery.
D) prevent conception.
B) Reproduce.
Which of the following is NOT an example of a barrier method of birth
control?
A) diaphragms
B) spermicides
C) condoms
D) oral contraceptives
D) oral contraceptives
To ensure its effectiveness, the BEST place to store a condom would be in
A) A bathroom storage drawer away from sharp objects.
B) the glove box of a locked car.
C) a wallet.
D) the freezer
A) A bathroom storage drawer away from sharp objects.
The first widely used birth control method for women was
A) The pill.
B) spermicidal foams and jellies.
C) the diaphragm.
D) the IUD
C) the diaphragm.
Leaving a diaphragm, tampon, or cervical cap in for an extended period of
time increases the risk for
A) AIDS.
B) Hypertension.
C) HPV.
D) toxic shock syndrome.
D) toxic shock syndrome
A primary advantage of the contraceptive sponge is that
A) Only one type of spermicide can be used with it.
B) protection lasts for 4 to 6 hours.
C) It does not require a fitting from a doctor.
D) It eliminates the risk of STIs.
C) It does not require a fitting from a doctor.
Which of the following statements is TRUE about NuvaRing?
A) It is left in place for four weeks.
B) Even when used properly, it is much less effective than oral
contraceptives.
C) It exposes the user to a lower dose of estrogen than the combination pill.
D) It requires the use of spermicide.
C) It exposes the user to a lower dose of estrogen than the combination pill.
Fertility awareness methods of birth control include all of the following
EXCEPT
A) the calendar method.
B) the body temperature method.
C) the cervical mucus method.
D) abstinence.
D) abstinence.
Surgical abortions in the first trimester are typically done by
A) dilation and evacuation.
B) induction abortion.
C) suction curettage.
D) intact dilation and extraction
C) suction curettage.
Many men are reluctant to have a vasectomy because of the
A) Major surgery involved.
B) general anesthetic used.
C) long recovery period required.
D) fear of decreased sexual performance
D) fear of decreased sexual performance
The two contraceptive methods most commonly used by college students
are
A) Birth control pills and withdrawal.
B) birth control pills and male condoms.
C) birth control pills and Depo-Provera shots.
D) male condoms and withdrawal.
B) birth control pills and male condoms.
Which U.S. Supreme Court decision in 1973 gave women the legal right
to an abortion?
A) Wade v. Thomas
B) Roe v. Smith
C) Smith v. Thomas
D) Roe v. Wade
D) Roe v. Wade
Which of the following is TRUE about emergency contraceptive pills?
A) They will cause an abortion if the woman is already pregnant.
B) Multiple brands are available over-the-counter with no age restrictions.
C) All brands require a prescription and are subject to age restrictions.
D) They are 100 percent effective if taken 2 to 5 days after unprotected
intercourse
B) Multiple brands are available over-the-counter with no age restrictions.
Which of the following is TRUE about nutrition and exercise during
pregnancy?
A) Vitamin supplements can make up for a less-than-balanced diet.
B) Weight gain during pregnancy is unhealthy for the baby.
C) Exercise can be beneficial, but the woman should consult with her
physician first.
D) All exercise should be avoided because it is harmful to the developing
fetus.
C) Exercise can be beneficial, but the woman should consult with her
physician first.
Jade is pregnant. During a regular medical check-up, her physician
discusses alcohol consumption. The physician will likely advise that she
A) limit her intake to one glass per day.
B) limit two glasses per day
C) abstain from alcohol during pregnancy.
D) have only an occasional glass of wine
with dinner.
C) abstain from alcohol during pregnancy.
During pregnancy, a woman could increase her folic acid intake by
eating
A) steak and pork.
B) chicken and turkey.
C) low-fat milk and yogurt.
D) dark leafy greens, citrus fruits, and beans.
D) dark leafy greens, citrus fruits, and beans.
A birth defect that occurs more frequently in babies born to mothers over
the age of 35 is
A) blindness.
B) deafness.
C) spina bifida.
D) Down syndrome.
D) Down syndrome.
When a pregnant woman’s water breaks, what is actually happening is
that
A) The placental barrier breaks.
B) the cervix dilates.
C) the baby enters the birth canal.
D) The amniotic sac breaks
D) The amniotic sac breaks
Drugs, chemicals, and radiation that can cause birth defects are known as
A) progestins.
B) carcinogens.
C) toxoplasmosis.
D) teratogens.
D) teratogens.
Postpartum depression
A) frequently occurs just before childbirth.
B) can lead to bipolar disorder.
C) is characterized by fatigue, depression, and mood swings.
D) is caused by the nutritional demands of breast-feeding
C) is characterized by fatigue, depression, and mood swings.
The most common cause of female infertility in the United States is
A) pelvic inflammatory disease.
B) gonorrhea.
C) polycystic ovary syndrome
D) endometriosis
C) Polycystic ovary syndrome
Substances designed to kill sperm are known as
A) spermicides.
B) progestins.
C) teratogens.
D) fungicides
A) spermicides.
The various methods used to prevent pregnancy are known as
A) implantation.
B) conception.
C) ovulation.
D) contraception
D) contraception
Which of the following procedures performed during pregnancy can
determine the size and position of the fetus and detect birth defects in the
central nervous and digestive systems?
A) Amniocentesis
B) ultrasound
C) triple marker screen
D) Chorionic villus sampling
B) ultrasound
