Deck 16: Managing Your Fertility

Question 1

Which of the following methods is NOT considered contraception?

A) abortion
B) condoms
C) diaphragms
D) birth control pills

Answer 1

abortion

Question 2

Which of the following best describes the use effectiveness of a contraceptive?

A) the projected success rate when used precisely as directed
B) the success rate from clinical trial use of the product
C) the failure rate when used precisely as directed
D) the success rate based on actual use by the general public

Answer 2

the success rate based on actual use by the general public

Question 3

The effectiveness of a contraceptive for women of childbearing age is commonly expressed as

A) the percentage that does not become pregnant while using the method for one year.
B) the percentage risk of failure based on product testing by the manufacturer.
C) the number of failures per 1,000 uses based on user surveys.
D) educated guesses by the sellers of the contraceptive.

Answer 3

the percentage that does not become pregnant while using the method for one year.

Question 4

A contraceptive practice in which the penis is removed from the vagina before ejaculation is known as coitus

A) interfereus.
B) interruptus.
C) interposeus.
D) intromitus.

Question 5

The human sperm is viable in the female reproductive tract for as long as

A) fifteen to twenty hours.
B) twenty-four to thirty-six hours.
C) two to three days.
D) one week.

Question 6

The calendar method, cervical mucus method, and basal body temperature method all attempt to determine

A) time of ovulation.
B) success of a contraceptive.
C) whether a woman is pregnant.
D) whether spermatozoa have reached the egg.

Question 7

Cindy and her husband are trying to have a baby. Based on the calendar method of birth control, when is the best time (approximately) for them to have intercourse in order to conceive?

A) one week after the beginning of menstruation
B) two weeks after the beginning of menstruation
C) three weeks after the beginning of menstruation
D) four weeks after the beginning of menstruation

Question 8

Faye is using the calendar method of contraception. If her menstrual cycle is always 27 days, when should she abstain from intercourse to avoid becoming pregnant?

A) day 1 through day 14
B) day 6 through day 14
C) day 9 through day 16
D) day 14 through day 18

Question 9

In the temperature method of contraception, the woman should abstain from intercourse

A) as soon as her temperature falls.
B) as soon as her temperature increases.
C) after her temperature falls, then rises.
D) after her temperature rises one degree, then falls.

Question 10

Spermicides are most effective when used

A) with oral contraceptives.
B) one hour after intercourse.
C) with a diaphragm, cap, or condomn.
D) immediately after intercourse.

Question 11

What do condoms with spermicides have in common with total abstinence?

A) They are more popular worldwide than any other contraceptive methods.
B) They are among the least popular methods of birth control.
C) Both offer protection against sexually transmitted diseases.
D) In use, both are 100 percent effective.

Question 12

Which of the following is FALSE regarding nonoxynol-9?

A) Nonoxynol-9 decreases the likelihood of disease transmission.
B) Nonoxynol-9 may cause skin irritations in some individuals.
C) Nonoxynol-9 may cause skin abrasions in some individuals.
D) Some health centers have stopped distributing condoms with nonoxynol-9.

Question 13

How do the prescription contraceptives such as diaphragms and FemCap work? They

A) cover the cervical opening and keep semen out of the uterus.
B) expel semen from the vagina.
C) kill spermatozoa that enter the cervix.
D) prevent fertilized eggs from implanting in the uterus.

Question 14

Which of the following is recommended for condom users?

A) Protect condoms from extreme temperatures.
B) Slightly inflate the condom before use to check for pinholes.
C) Maintain an air space at the tip of the condom when putting it on.
D) If lubrication is needed, use only petroleum jelly in small quantities.

Question 15

The world's most popular reversible contraceptive device is the

A) condom.
B) diaphragm.
C) intrauterine device.
D) oral contraceptive pill.

Question 16

A very rare side effect of IUD use is

A) pelvic inflammatory disease.
B) cervical caner.
C) heart disease.
D) stroke.

Question 17

All of the following statements are TRUE regarding teens who have "pledged virginity until marriage"EXCEPT

A) they are just as likely to have sex as non-pledgers.
B) they are less likely to use contraceptives than non-pledgers.
C) they have similar rates of oral sex as non-pledgers.
D) the vast majority are able to abstain from intercourse until marriage.

Question 18

Research indicates that oral contraceptive use may provide protection against all of the following EXCEPT

A) pelvic inflammatory disease.
B) breast cancer.
C) ovarian cancer.
D) anemia

Question 19

Sarah has been using the oral contraceptive "Seasonale," which is designed to prevent her from

A) having any menstrual cycles.
B) having a menstrual cycle every month.
C) transmitting or acquiring any sexually transmitted disease.
D) having menstruation side effects.

Question 20

Current attempts to create a male contraceptive drug are focusing on

A) killing sperm.
B) stopping the production of sperm.
C) making sperm incapable of fertilization.
D) "locking" the sperm release mechanism.

Question 21

All of the following are potentially dangerous side effects of the oral contraceptive pill EXCEPT

A) blood clots.
B) strokes.
C) hypotension.
D) heart attacks.

Question 22

Which of the following BEST summarizes the connection between oral contraceptives and cardiovascular disease?

A) Oral contraceptives are riskier than either pregnancy or childbirth.
B) Oral contraceptives double the risk of cardiovascular disease in women under 35.
C) Research finds no clear connection between oral contraceptive use and heart disease.
D) Oral contraceptives increase the risk of cardiovascular disease in women over 35.

Question 23

Which of the following is TRUE about emergency hormonal contraception?

A) Regular oral contraceptives cannot be used for this purpose.
B) The FDA has approved only three drugs for emergency contraception.
C) It is illegal in the United States.
D) It is usually ineffective.

Question 24

The difference between the most popular oral contraceptives and the minipill is that minipills

A) contain the same active ingredients, but in lower dosages.
B) are only for use as morning-after pills.
C) contain no estrogen.
D) are more effective.

Question 25

Depo-Provera is an example of a(n)

A) minipill.
B) contraceptive implant.
C) injectable contraceptive.
D) combined oral contraceptive.

Question 26

The most common side effect of Depo-Provera is

A) amenorrhea.
B) ectopic pregnancy.
C) fluctuations in sex drive.
D) mild depression.

Question 27

Which of the following is FALSE regarding the contraceptive ring and contraceptive patch? Both

A) are used for three weeks then removed for one week.
B) contain estrogen and progesterone.
C) work similarly to the oral contraceptive pill.
D) are able to protect against sexually transmitted diseases.

Question 28

A common male sterilization procedure is called

A) testicular ligation.
B) tubal ligation.
C) cauterization.
D) vasectomy.

Question 29

Those who choose to use the diaphragm should consult their physician regarding which spermicide to use.

Question 30

FemCap is the only cervical cap available in the United States today.

Question 31

The FDA has deemed over-the-counter herbal contraceptive methods to be safe.

Question 32

The way in which IUDs prevent pregnancy is not fully understood.

Question 33

The only method of reversible contraception that is more effective than the oral contraceptive is the diaphragm.

Question 34

Unlike other contraceptive methods, oral contraceptives have no side effects.

Question 35

Almost any woman can safely use oral contraceptives.

Question 36

Injectable contraceptives and subdermal contraceptive implants are as effective, if not more so, than oral contraceptives.

Question 37

After a vasectomy, men can no longer produce sex hormones.

Question 38

Most vasectomies can be reversed.

Question 39

During a tubal ligation, the vas deferens is removed.

Question 40

Guidelines developed from the Roe v. Wade decision prohibit third-trimester abortions.

Question 41

An abortion by Mifeprex (RU-486) can only be performed very early in the pregnancy.

Question 42

The most commonly used abortion procedure is vacuum aspiration.

Question 43

Most abortion procedures present a high risk of injury to the woman.

Question 44

Many states have either banned or tried to ban partial-birth abortions.

Question 45

Explain the difference between birth control and contraception

Question 46

List the considerations for selecting a method of contraception.

Question 47

Choose three of the following reversible birth control methods, and briefly discuss two advantages and disadvantages for each method. Your choices include: withdrawal; periodic abstinence; the male condom; the female condom; Lea's Shield; diaphragm; and spermicide.

Question 48

Describe the sterilization procedures for men and women.

Question 49

Explain the Roe v. Wade guidelines that continue to govern abortion law.