Deck 13: Contraception and Abortion

Question 1

Contraceptive effectiveness rates are usually calculated by determining the number of women who experience an unintended pregnancy during __________ of using that particular method.

A)their lifetime
B)the first five years
C)the first year
D)the first six months
E)the first three months

Answer 1

C

Question 2

In the U.S.,white women are more likely to use __________,while black and Hispanic women are more likely to use __________.

A)sterilization,condoms
B)the pill,condoms
C)condoms,sterilization
D)the pill,sterilization
E)sterilization,the pill

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of the male condom?

A)They may reduce the incidence of early ejaculation.
B)They encourage male participation in birth control.
C)They can be used at least three times.
D)They offer most protection from sexually transmitted infections.
E)None of these are true.

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Contraceptive use around the world is related to:

A)knowledge of contraception.
B)religious teachings.
C)gender roles in the culture.
D)availability of contraceptive methods.
E)all of the above

Question 5

What birth control method is a thimble-shaped rubber dome that is placed in the vagina over the cervix,that must be fitted by a physician,and that can remain in place up to 48 hours?

A)diaphragm
B)Depo-Provera
C)Fem cap
D)female condom
E)contraceptive sponge

Question 6

Which of the following is TRUE about the NuvaRing?

A)It is safe because it doesn't contain hormones.
B)It inhibits ovulation,increases cervical mucus and changes the uterine lining.
C)If it falls out for more than thirty minutes,a backup method should be used.
D)It creates a barrier over the cervix.
E)All of the above are true.

Question 7

What is the primary way that combination birth control pills work to prevent pregnancy?

A)They create a barrier over the cervix.
B)They deactivate sperm.
C)They increase the acidity of the vagina.
D)They prevent ovulation.
E)All of these are true

Question 8

Which of the following was NOT a method of contraception used by ancient Egyptians?

A)inserting a tampon into the vagina that had been soaked in herbal liquid and honey
B)inserting a mixture of crocodile feces,sour milk,and honey
C)ingesting natural hormones in yam roots to prevent ovulation
D)fumigating the female genitalia with certain mixtures
E)All of these were used.

Question 9

Efforts to control fertility in the U.S.,especially the work of Margaret Sanger,were related trying to reduce:

A)poverty.
B)discrimination.
C)lack of education.
D)the role of religion in sexuality.
E)promiscuity.

Question 10

Which of the following statements regarding the diaphragm is FALSE?

A)It affects hormone levels and inhibits ovulation.
B)It can increase the risk of toxic shock syndrome and urinary tract infections.
C)It can be inserted prior to sexual activity,increasing spontaneity.
D)To use it,a woman should be comfortable touching her vulva.
E)A visit to a health care provider is necessary in order to make sure it fits properly over the cervix.

Question 11

Which are the following is safe to use as a lubricant with latex condoms?

A)baby oil
B)saliva
C)vegetable oil
D)cold cream
E)All of the above are safe to use.

Question 12

Potential side effects from taking the pill include:

A)breast enlargement.
B)menstrual irregularity.
C)heavier menstrual periods.
D)reduced blood pressure.
E)all of the above

Question 13

Advantages of oral contraceptives include all of the following except:

A)they have one of the highest effectiveness rates if used correctly.
B)there help prevent STIs.
C)they often reduce menstrual discomfort.
D)they can help reduce acne.
E)All of these are advantages.

Question 14

The leading cause of breakage in male condoms is:

A)a weak spot in the latex.
B)failure to leave ample space in the top for ejaculate.
C)using egg whites as a lubricant.
D)using condoms after their expiration date.
E)failure to use lubricant.

Question 15

The major advantage of the Lea's Shield is that it

A)can be used by men.
B)contains newer and safer hormones.
C)has a one-way valve for fluids and air.
D)is sized in small,medium,and large.
E)is available without a prescription.

Question 16

Which of the following is true about the female condom?

A)It looks like a male condom
B)It is made of rubber or latex
C)It is composed of two rings joined to a sheath
D)It is intended to be used more than once
E)It must be fitted by a physician

Question 17

The modern male condom was developed when:

A)the Goodyear company improved the strength and resiliency of rubber.
B)sheaths made of animal intestines were developed.
C)the condom manufacturers added synthetic hormones to their products.
D)plastic became readily available.
E)spandex could be mass produced.

Question 18

What birth control method can be purchased without a prescription,contains a spermicide,and functions as a barrier,blocking the entrance to the cervix?

A)contraceptive sponge
B)female condom
C)male condom
D)diaphragm
E)contraceptive pills

Question 19

Which one of the following is NOT recommended in using the male condom?

A)using water-based lubricants
B)placing the condom on the penis before any vaginal penetration
C)leaving room at the tip for the ejaculatory fluid
D)using hand or body lotion so that there is ample lubrication
E)disposing a condom after one use.

Question 20

Which of the following is not a barrier method?

A)condom
B)diaphragm
C)cervical caps
D)IUD
E)contraceptive sponge

Question 21

Which of the following is NOT a hormonal method of birth control?

A)Seasonale
B)Ortho Evra patch
C)NovaRing
D)Depo-Provera
E)All of the above are hormonal methods.

Question 22

How does female sterilization work to prevent pregnancy?

A)The uterus is removed so a fertilized ovum cannot implant.
B)The ovaries are cauterized so that ova cannot be released.
C)The fallopian tubes are blocked so that the ovum and sperm cannot meet.
D)A coil is placed inside the uterus so a fertilized ovum cannot implant.
E)All of these are true are different methods of female sterilization.

Question 23

Essure is:

A)a removable,nonpermanent implant for the fallopian tubes.
B)the first nonsurgical sterilization method for women.
C)a surgical implant commonly used in vasectomies.
D)a hormonal birth control method for men.
E)a first trimester abortion method.

Question 24

The Mirena IUD:

A)releases progestin
B)increases cervical mucus
C)inhibits sperm survival
D)suppresses the endometrium
E)all of the above

Question 25

Keiko has had three children and does not want any more.She is considering a permanent surgical method.This procedure is called:

A)a hysterectomy.
B)tubal sterilization.
C)a D & C (dilation and curettage)
D)an endometrial ablation.
E)laparoscopy.

Question 26

After a vasectomy,a man:

A)will no longer ejaculate.
B)may be hospitalized for one or two days.
C)is sterile immediately.
D)will likely have difficulty achieving an erection for three to four weeks
E)none of the above

Question 27

A couple who wanted the most effective way to prevent pregnancy and STIs would use:

A)abstinence.
B)sterilization.
C)withdrawal.
D)hormonal patch.
E)the pill.

Question 28

Aristotle believed that life began:

A)at the moment of conception.
B)at about 40 days for males and females.
C)at 90 days for females and 40 days for males.
D)when the mother felt the baby move.
E)at the moment of birth.

Question 29

What birth control method involves the male withdrawing his penis from the vagina so the ejaculate does not enter the uterus?

A)dilation and evacuation
B)fertility awareness
C)coitus interruptus
D)rhythm method
E)sympto-thermal method

Question 30

Where are intrauterine devices (IUDs)placed in a woman's body?

A)Fallopian tubes
B)vagina
C)ovaries
D)vulva
E)uterus

Question 31

Vaccines designed to suppress testicular function and eliminate sperm and testosterone production are called:

A)microbicides
B)spermicides
C)immunocontraceptives
D)vasodilators
E)ECPs

Question 32

__________ is a nonhormonal agent,used for many years in China,that reduces sperm production in men.

A)Lybrel
B)Gossypol
C)Seasonique
D)Ortho Erva
E)Mirena

Question 33

Which of the following statements about vasectomies is FALSE?

A)After a vasectomy,the testes continue to produce viable sperm,but they have nowhere to go.
B)Testosterone levels decrease after a vasectomy.
C)After a vasectomy a man continues to ejaculate
D)Urination is unaffected by a vasectomy.
E)All of these are true

Question 34

When it comes to douching,which of the following statements is TRUE?

A)Douching as a contraceptive is ineffective because sperm have already moved into the uterus by the time a woman could douche.
B)Douching is necessary for good sexual hygiene.
C)Douching has been linked to lower levels of pelvic infections and sexually transmitted infections.
D)Douching can be an effective contraceptive if vinegar is used in the solution.
E)none of these are true

Question 35

What statement below regarding the Ortho Evra hormonal patch is FALSE?

A)It works by inhibiting ovulation,increasing cervical mucus,and rendering implantation impossible.
B)It offers no protection from STIs.
C)It is associated with an increased risk of strokes or blood clots.
D)It comes in only one color,so may be difficult to conceal if a woman has darker skin.
E)It does not contain estrogen so doesn't cause estrogen-related side effects.

Question 36

How does a woman's body change around the time of ovulation?

A)Her body temperatures lowers slightly.
B)She will develop a mild rash on the palms of her hands.
C)Her cervical mucus becomes thin and stretchy.
D)She is uninterested in sex.
E)none of these are true

Question 37

Natural family planning methods

A)provide protection from STIs.
B)increase spontaneity in sexual intercourse.
C)help couples predict fertility.
D)has a high effectiveness rate typically used.
E)all of these are true

Question 38

Emergency contraceptives:

A)are available over-the-counter for women over 18 in the U.S.
B)have not been approved by the FDA in the U.S.
C)will cause an abortion if a woman is already pregnant.
D)are most often used by married women who have completed their childbearing.
E)involve micro-surgery.

Question 39

Which of the following is a hormonal birth control method injected into muscle tissue?

A)cervical cap
B)Depo-Provera
C)Norplant
D)Lea's Shield
E)IUD

Question 40

Which of the following statements about the IUD is TRUE?

A)It works by creating a barrier between the cervix and the vagina.
B)It is available without a prescription
C)It can take a lot of practice for a woman to learn to insert and remove it herself.
D)It is more likely to be expelled if a woman has never been pregnant.
E)All of the above are true.

Question 41

NuvaRing works primarily by inhibiting ovulation.

Question 42

The most common reaction in women who have had an abortion is:

A)relief.
B)shame.
C)guilt.
D)sadness.
E)happiness.

Question 43

Compared with other ethnic groups,Latina women are more likely to underestimate the risks associated with contraceptive use.

Question 44

A disadvantage of the IUD is that it does not allow for sexual spontaneity.

Question 45

What is the term for a first-trimester surgical abortion?

A)vacuum aspiration
B)hysterotomy
C)dilation and evacuation
D)partial birth abortion
E)all of the above

Question 46

Which of the following statements regarding second-trimester abortions is TRUE?

A)There are fewer risks than with first-trimester abortions.
B)Vacuum aspiration is the most common method.
C)Women may wait until the second trimester due to financial or geographic problems.
D)A woman typically spends a week in the hospital.
E)all of these are true

Question 47

Oral contraceptives increase the acidity of the vagina,killing sperm.

Question 48

Deaths from unsafe abortion practices are highest in

A)Africa.
B)the United States.
C)Mexico.
D)Chile.
E)Thailand.

Question 49

Coitus interruptus involves the male withdrawing his penis from the vagina so the ejaculate does not enter the uterus.

Question 50

Which condition may put a woman more at risk for developing a serious psychological reaction after having an abortion?

A)making the decision with a partner or family
B)being older
C)having no religious background
D)having an early abortion procedure
E)having a history of psychiatric problems

Question 51

Around the time of ovulation a woman's cervical mucus becomes thin and stretchy.

Question 52

Which of the following is true about teens and parental consent laws?

A)Parental consent laws make it easier for a teen to have access to abortion.
B)Most teens do not tell their parents about their abortion,regardless of whether there are parental consent laws in that state.
C)In states without parental consent laws,very few teens involve their parents in their decisions.
D)Some states with parental consent laws have a judicial bypass option,in which teens can obtain consent from a judge rather than a parent.
E)Parental consent laws have resulted in a dramatic increase in the number of abortions performed in those states.

Question 53

Efforts to control fertility in the US,especially the work of Margaret Sanger,were related trying to reduce poverty.

Question 54

Which of the following statements regarding a vacuum aspiration is false?

A)It typically involves local anesthesia.
B)It is a first trimester surgical abortion method.
C)It usually takes 4 to 6 minutes.
D)It usually requires a 1-2 day hospital stay.
E)none of these are true

Question 55

The condom is a barrier method of contraception.

Question 56

The diaphragm affects hormone levels and inhibits ovulation.

Question 57

A medical abortion works by:

A)blocking the development of progesterone,causing a breakdown in the uterine lining that is needed to sustain a pregnancy.
B)causing the cervix to dilate.
C)stopping the development of the cells of the zygote.
D)causing uterine contractions that expel the fetus.
E)causing an immunological reaction to the fetus.

Question 58

The most common procedure for female sterilization is the hysterectomy.

Question 59

Intrauterine devices (IUDs)are placed in a woman's fallopian tubes.

Question 60

The Supreme Court of the U.S.legalized abortion in:

A)1942.
B)1961.
C)1973.
D)1989.
E)1996.

Question 61

In female sterilization the fallopian tubes are blocked so that the ovum and sperm cannot meet.

Question 62

Testosterone levels decrease after a vasectomy.

Question 63

Most women who have abortions can become pregnant and give birth later on in their lives without complications.

Question 64

The Supreme Court of the US legalized abortion in 1973.