Deck 10: Reproductive Choices

Question 1

The typical American woman who wants to have two children will spend about _____ of her reproductive life trying NOT to become pregnant.

A)one-third
B)one-half
C)two-thirds
D)three-quarters

Answer 1

D

Question 2

Which of the following is a common progression of contraceptive use among young women?

A)condoms only ® hormonal method only
B)condoms only ® condoms + hormonal method ® hormonal method only
C)hormonal method only ® no method ® hormonal method only
D)hormonal method only ® condoms + hormonal method ® condoms only

Answer 2

B

Question 3

A method of birth control that relies on the removal of the penis from the vagina before ejaculation is:

A)outercourse
B)periodic abstinence
C)coitus interruptus
D)rhythm method

Answer 3

C

Question 4

The merging of one sperm and one egg is known as:

A)spermatogenesis
B)conception
C)implantation
D)contraception

Question 5

Carol is a sexually active college student who uses contraception.If she is like most other college females, what method is she and her partner most likely to use?

A)oral contraceptives
B)spermicidal sponges
C)male condoms
D)diaphragm

Question 6

The tiny clump of cells that travels down the fallopian tube is called a:

A)zygote
B)seminiferous tubule
C)blastocyst
D)zona pellucida

Question 7

Worldwide, the most common method of contraception is _____.

A)barrier methods
B)IUDs
C)sterilization
D)oral contraceptives

Question 8

Mae has a history of major depression.What type of contraceptive may worsen depressive symptoms?

A)any that contain progestin
B)spermicidal sponges
C)sterilization
D)diaphragms

Question 9

What percentage of sexually active teens, ages 15 to 19, do NOT use contraception?

A)8
B)18
C)28
D)38

Question 10

Oscar is a sexually active college student who uses contraception.If he is like most other college males, what method is he and his partner most likely to use?

A)oral contraceptives
B)spermicidal sponges
C)male condoms
D)diaphragm

Question 11

Who is most likely to use oral contraceptives?

A)white women
B)Asian women
C)Hispanic women
D)black women

Question 12

In order for the diaphragm to be effective, what must also be used?

A)the pill
B)condom
C)spermicide
D)Implanon

Question 13

Which of the following describes the process of implantation?

A)fusion of egg and sperm
B)shedding of uterine lining at the end of the menstrual cycle
C)release of egg into the fallopian tube
D)blastocyst burrowing into the uterine lining

Question 14

About ____ percent of births in the United States are from unintended pregnancies.

A)27
B)37
C)47
D)57

Question 15

Which of the following is a barrier contraception?

A)IUD
B)diaphragm
C)oral contraceptive
D)NuvaRing

Question 16

Which contraceptive method reduces the risk of sexually transmitted infections?

A)IUD
B)diaphragm
C)hormonal patch
D)male condom

Question 17

An advantage of using the cervical cap is that it

A)can be inserted hours before engaging in sex
B)is available over-the-counter
C)is more effective than hormonal methods of contraception
D)is very comfortable to wear and easy to remove

Question 18

Which of the following is true of outercourse?

A)It includes coitus interruptus.
B)It excludes all genital contact of any kind.
C)It is "stricter" than abstinence.
D)It can result in pregnancy.

Question 19

The term contraception refers to:

A)methods to stop spermatogenesis
B)the clump of cells that burrows into the endometrium
C)methods of preventing conception
D)the release of an ovum

Question 20

Which method of contraception reduces the risk of ovarian cancer?

A)progestin-only oral contraceptives
B)cervical caps
C)diaphragms
D)spermicidal sponges

Question 21

The basal body temperature method of fertility awareness relies on the observation that a:

A)woman's basal body temperature decreases after ovulation
B)woman's basal body temperature rises after ovulation
C)woman who is running a fever of 100o or higher is unlikely to get pregnant
D)woman whose temperature is 96o or lower is unlikely to become pregnant

Question 22

_____ women aged 20 to 24 who have ever had sex have used emergency contraception.

A)One in 100
B)One in 50
C)One in 10
D)One in 4

Question 23

The contraceptive implant prevents pregnancy for what length of time?

A)5 months
B)1 year
C)3 years
D)15 years

Question 24

Married couples in the United States select which of the following as their most popular method of birth control?

A)male condom
B)oral contraceptives
C)sterilization
D)contraceptive injections

Question 25

Another name for opening up of the cervix during childbirth is:

A)effacement
B)crowning
C)dilation
D)detaching

Question 26

Which contraceptive method is associated with the risk of bone loss?

A)cervical cap
B)contraceptive injection
C)spermicidal sponges
D)multiphasic method

Question 27

The abortion rate in the United States has:

A)remained stable over the last 10 years
B)decreased over the last 20 years
C)increased slightly over the last 20 years
D)increased significantly over the last 10 years

Question 28

Which of the following is a transdermal contraceptive?

A)Lybrel
B)Ortho Evra
C)Jadelle
D)Seasonale

Question 29

A synthetic version of the hormone progesterone given by injection is a birth control method known as:

A)Implanon
B)Depo-Provera
C)a diaphragm
D)the multiphasic method

Question 30

Another name for thinning of the cervix is:

A)effacement
B)crowning
C)dilation
D)detaching

Question 31

Couples who choose to remain childfree are typically:

A)working class
B)less educated
C)recently married
D)urban

Question 32

A tubal pregnancy can be described as:

A)a surgical method of birth control
B)the loss of a fetus growing in the fallopian tube
C)a fertilized egg that remains in the fallopian tube instead of traveling to the uterus
D)a fetus born prior to the 37th week of gestation

Question 33

About two-thirds of all abortions are performed

A)within the first eight weeks of pregnancy
B)after the first trimester
C)after 20 weeks of pregnancy
D)after the second trimester

Question 34

The best prediction of a woman's psychological health after an abortion is

A)her age at the abortion.
B)the duration of the pregnancy.
C)whether she already has children.
D)her psychological health before the abortion.

Question 35

A monophasic birth control pill releases synthetic estrogen and progestin at what levels during a woman's menstrual cycle?

A)at a constant level
B)at various levels of fluctuation
C)enough to create a thick level of mucus to block sperm
D)enough to create irregular periods

Question 36

The ParaGuard IUD protects against pregnancy for _____ years.

A)2
B)4
C)8
D)12

Question 37

Which of the following is a "no-period," or continuous, contraceptive pill?

A)Lybrel
B)Ortho Evra
C)Jadelle
D)Seasonale

Question 38

Which sterilization method involves blocking the Fallopian tubes?

A)tubal ligation
B)laparoscopy
C)tubal occlusion
D)vasectomy

Question 39

What is an invasive method of prenatal testing that can provide a precise diagnosis of chromosomal abnormalities?

A)amniocentesis
B)maternal blood testing
C)ultrasound
D)AFP testing

Question 40

Once the zygote reaches the uterus and becomes embedded into the lining, it is called a(n):

A)amnion
B)fetus
C)placenta
D)embryo

Question 41

The likelihood that a contraceptive will prevent pregnancy is its ____________________.

Question 42

The NuvaRing stays in place for ____________________ weeks.

Question 43

Couples who choose abstinence may derive sexual pleasure from activities known as ____________________.

Question 44

The method of birth control that relies on the removal of the penis from the vagina before ejaculation is ____________________.

Question 45

A baby is born during which stage of labor?

A)first
B)second
C)third
D)fourth

Question 46

Tying off the Fallopian tubes is called ____________________.

Question 47

The blocking of the fallopian tubes is called ____________________.

Question 48

A sperm fusing with the nucleus of an egg is known as ____________________.

Question 49

Contraception used to prevent unintended pregnancy after unprotected intercourse is called ____________________.

Question 50

A device that is inserted into the uterus to prevent pregnancy by interfering with implantation is known as a(n) ____________________.

Question 51

An incision made during labor from the lower end of the vagina toward the anus is called a(n):

A)crowning
B)dilation
C)detachment
D)episiotomy

Question 52

The Ortho Evra birth control patch is the first ____________________ contraceptive.

Question 53

A single male ejaculation may contain ____________________ million sperm.

Question 54

Seasonale is a(n) ___________________ pill.

Question 55

The calendar method is also known as the ________________ method.

Question 56

Infertility is caused by male problems about _____ percent of the time and is caused by female problems about _____ percent of the time.

A)10; 70
B)20; 60
C)30; 50
D)40; 40

Question 57

The minipill contains a small amount of the hormone ____________________.

Question 58

A breech birth refers to which of the following conditions?

A)The baby is presented with the feet or buttocks first.
B)The baby is surgically removed through an incision in the uterus.
C)The baby cannot be born unless an episiotomy is performed.
D)The placenta separates from the uterine wall.

Question 59

A(n) ____________________ is a permanent method of birth control for men.

Question 60

Assisted reproductive technologies account for about _____ percent of births in the United States.

A)1
B)5
C)10
D)15

Question 61

When a baby is delivered through an incision in the abdomen and uterus, it is called a(n) ____________________ delivery.

Question 62

Describe three options for infertile couples.

Question 63

Compare and contrast three different methods of terminating a pregnancy.

Question 64

Match the items below with the most appropriate description.
a.multiphasic pills
f.monophasic pills
b.Depo-Provera
g.Implanon
c.Mirena
h.laminaria
d.vasectomy
i.miscarriage
e.zygote
j.Ortho Evra
release constant dose of hormones

Question 65

_________________ ________________ abortions are usually performed from 7 to 13 weeks after the last menstrual period.

Question 66

A(n) ____________________ involves injecting an anesthetic into the membrane around the spinal cord.

Question 67

Match the items below with the most appropriate description.
a.multiphasic pills
f.monophasic pills
b.Depo-Provera
g.Implanon
c.Mirena
h.laminaria
d.vasectomy
i.miscarriage
e.zygote
j.Ortho Evra
intrauterine device

Question 68

Match the items below with the most appropriate description.
a.multiphasic pills
f.monophasic pills
b.Depo-Provera
g.Implanon
c.Mirena
h.laminaria
d.vasectomy
i.miscarriage
e.zygote
j.Ortho Evra
spontaneous abortion

Question 69

Differentiate between the three stages of labor in terms of the length of each stage and what occurs during each stage.

Question 70

____________________ is the inability to conceive after one year of unprotected intercourse.

Question 71

Describe the changes that occur in a woman during the three trimesters of pregnancy.

Question 72

Match the items below with the most appropriate description.
a.multiphasic pills
f.monophasic pills
b.Depo-Provera
g.Implanon
c.Mirena
h.laminaria
d.vasectomy
i.miscarriage
e.zygote
j.Ortho Evra
used during abortion to stretch the cervix

Question 73

Match the items below with the most appropriate description.
a.multiphasic pills
f.monophasic pills
b.Depo-Provera
g.Implanon
c.Mirena
h.laminaria
d.vasectomy
i.miscarriage
e.zygote
j.Ortho Evra
patch

Question 74

Match the items below with the most appropriate description.
a.multiphasic pills
f.monophasic pills
b.Depo-Provera
g.Implanon
c.Mirena
h.laminaria
d.vasectomy
i.miscarriage
e.zygote
j.Ortho Evra
contraceptive injection

Question 75

Match the items below with the most appropriate description.
a.multiphasic pills
f.monophasic pills
b.Depo-Provera
g.Implanon
c.Mirena
h.laminaria
d.vasectomy
i.miscarriage
e.zygote
j.Ortho Evra
contraceptive implant

Question 76

A nine-week-old embryo is called a(n) ____________________.

Question 77

Identify three types of birth control.Provide advantages and disadvantages of each.

Question 78

Match the items below with the most appropriate description.
a.multiphasic pills
f.monophasic pills
b.Depo-Provera
g.Implanon
c.Mirena
h.laminaria
d.vasectomy
i.miscarriage
e.zygote
j.Ortho Evra
fertilized egg

Question 79

Match the items below with the most appropriate description.
a.multiphasic pills
f.monophasic pills
b.Depo-Provera
g.Implanon
c.Mirena
h.laminaria
d.vasectomy
i.miscarriage
e.zygote
j.Ortho Evra
mimic normal hormonal fluctuations

Question 80

Match the items below with the most appropriate description.
a.multiphasic pills
f.monophasic pills
b.Depo-Provera
g.Implanon
c.Mirena
h.laminaria
d.vasectomy
i.miscarriage
e.zygote
j.Ortho Evra
male sterilization