Deck 21: Female and Male Sterilization

Question 1

Female sterilization is permanent and offers a fail-proof method of contraception.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Factors that influence the risk of failure of surgical sterilization include:

A) The age of the patient
B) The procedure used
C) a and b
D) Neither of the above

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Federal guidelines mandate that candidates for female sterilization be:

A) At least 21 years old
B) Mentally competent
C) Have no medical contraindications to the procedure
D) All of the above

Answer 3

D

Question 4

The only currently FDA-approved method of transcervical sterilization is:

A) Tubal ligation
B) Essure
C) Mirena IUD
D) Hysterectomy

Question 5

Patients undergoing transcervical sterilization need to be counseled that a backup method of contraception must be used:

A) For 6 months
B) For 3 months
C) Until tubal occlusion can be demonstrated
D) Both b and c

Question 6

Surgical tubal sterilization has been shown to decrease the risk of ovarian cancer.

Question 7

Male sterilization via vasectomy is effective

A) Immediately
B) After 2 weeks
C) When semen analysis demonstrates aspermia
D) After several ejaculations

Question 8

The traditional method of vasectomy is most likely more effective than the no-scalpel technique.

Question 9

A 35-year-old G2 P2 female presents to your office requesting to "have her tubes tied." You discuss the following disadvantages about tubal ligation except:

A) There is a 30-day waiting period post counseling and post consenting.
B) There is an increased risk for ectopic pregnancy if the tubal ligation fails.
C) General anesthesia may be required.
D) She will need to use a backup method of contraception for 3 months after the procedure.