Deck 12: Reproductive Choices

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT one of the potential complications associated with taking hormonal contraceptives?

A) heart attack
B) blood clots
C) stroke
D) endometriosis

Answer 1

endometriosis

Question 2

Ovulation typically occurs ________ days before the menstrual period begins.

A) 7
B) 10
C) 20
D) 14

Answer 2

14

Question 3

Which of the following statements regarding emergency contraceptives is FALSE?

A) Emergency contraceptives are used within 48 to 72 hours of unprotected sex.
B) Emergency contraceptives are considered abortogenic agents.
C) Emergency contraceptives reduce the chance of pregnancy by preventing ovulation and fertilization.
D) Some pharmacies distribute emergency contraceptives without a physician's order.

Answer 3

Emergency contraceptives are considered abortogenic agents.

Question 4

All women should increase their intake of which vitamin during the month before getting pregnant?

A) vitamin D
B) vitamin E
C) vitamin C
D) folic acid

Question 5

Of the following contraceptive methods,which is NOT a hormonal method?

A) oral contraceptive
B) vaginal ring
C) injectable contraceptive
D) vasectomy

Question 6

Which infertility treatment uses a syringe to place sperm in the uterus?

A) hormones
B) intrauterine insemination
C) gamete intrafallopian tube transfer
D) in-vitro fertilization

Question 7

Which of the following statements about nutrition for pregnant women is FALSE?

A) Pregnant women should avoid unpasteurized foods.
B) Fish is recommended daily for the health benefits to the pregnant woman and the fetus.
C) A fetus's need for calcium as bones develop is linked to the mother's intake.
D) Women should increase their folic acid intake before becoming pregnant.

Question 8

Studies suggest that giving birth between the ages of ________ and ________ results in the least health risk to a woman and her child.

A) 16; 28
B) 18; 35
C) 20; 38
D) 20; 40

Question 9

Which of the following statements about barrier methods of contraception is FALSE?

A) The contraceptive sponge reduces the transmission rate of sexually transmitted infections.
B) A woman must be fitted for a correctly sized diaphragm.
C) Spermicide should be used with a diaphragm or a cervical cap.
D) Male condoms decrease the transmission rate of sexually transmitted infections.

Question 10

Which of the following statements about intrauterine devices (IUDs)is true?

A) IUDs provide a permanent, irreversible form of contraception for women.
B) IUDs are highly effective at preventing pregnancy and require little maintenance after they are in place.
C) An IUD can be purchased from a pharmacy and placed by a woman prior to intercourse.
D) Spermicide should be used with an IUD.

Question 11

In which infertility treatment are eggs fertilized in a clinic and then transferred to the woman's uterus?

A) hormones
B) intrauterine insemination
C) gamete intrafallopian tube transfer
D) in vitro fertilization

Question 12

Carmen places a circular rubber dome containing spermicide in her vagina prior to intercourse.Carmen is using which type of contraceptive?

A) vaginal ring
B) IUD
C) diaphragm
D) female condom

Question 13

Which of the following statements about mifepristone,the drug used in medical abortions,is FALSE?

A) Mifepristone is a prescription pill that is swallowed.
B) Mifepristone can be used during the first 16 weeks of pregnancy.
C) Most women who take mifepristone abort the pregnancy within two weeks.
D) If abortion does not occur with mifepristone, surgical abortion is recommended.

Question 14

Which of the following statements about fertility awareness-based methods is FALSE?

A) These methods require the use of abstinence or barrier methods for part of the month.
B) A woman's temperature increases approximately 0.5 degrees Fahrenheit with ovulation.
C) The amount and consistency of a woman's cervical mucus changes with ovulation.
D) These methods are effective for any woman if she watches her body's signs.

Question 15

Which of the following statements about abortion is FALSE?

A) The 1973 decision in the case of Roe v. legalized abortion in the United States.
B) The legality of abortion does not alter the rates of women seeking the procedure, but it does alter its safety.
C) Currently, the most common method of elective abortion is surgical abortion.
D) Both medical and surgical abortions can be performed throughout the first 12 weeks of gestation.

Question 16

Trisha and Josh recently adopted a child,Julie.Before the adoption,Julie's biological parents and Trisha and Josh worked out an agreement to continue contact indefinitely and meet three times a year.This case is an example of which type of adoption?

A) open
B) closed
C) international
D) contact

Question 17

If a man and his partner decide they do not want any children in the future,he may consider having which procedure for permanent sterilization?

A) IUD placement
B) hormonal injection
C) vasectomy
D) hernia operation

Question 18

Mandy has been taking her temperature every morning with an accurate basal body thermometer.Mandy is most likely using which type of contraception?

A) fertility awareness-based method
B) withdrawal
C) oral contraceptives
D) hormonal implant

Question 19

Barrier methods of contraception include all of the following EXCEPT the

A) diaphragm.
B) vaginal ring.
C) cervical cap.
D) female condom.

Question 20

Which of the following statements about infertility is FALSE?

A) Delaying childbearing reduces the chance of becoming pregnant.
B) Genetics, infections, and environmental exposures can all be factors in infertility.
C) In about half of cases, infertility stems from male factors.
D) Infertility is defined as the inability to become pregnant after 12 months of sexual intercourse without using any form of contraception.

Question 21

Unintended pregnancies occur among women of all ages and ethnicities.

Question 22

The only guaranteed method of preventing pregnancy is abstinence.

Question 23

Sperm survive for 24 hours in cervical mucus.

Question 24

The most popular reversible form of contraception is birth control pills.

Question 25

The second stage of labor begins when the

A) placenta is delivered.
B) fetus moves down into the mother's pelvis.
C) mother experiences irregular uterine contractions.
D) cervix is completely open.

Question 26

Serious side effects of hormonal contraceptives are relatively common among teenagers.

Question 27

Both a diaphragm and a cervical cap require a fitting by a health care provider.

Question 28

Success with the withdrawal method is highly dependent on the characteristics of the users.

Question 29

Which of the following happens during the first stage of labor?

A) the cervix completely opens
B) the baby moves into the birth canal
C) the cervix begins to dilate
D) the placenta is delivered

Question 30

Which of the following statements about exercise during pregnancy is FALSE?

A) During pregnancy, women can usually maintain their current level of activity.
B) In the second and third trimester, one should avoid exercise that might involve the risk of trauma.
C) Exercise in pregnancy increases risk of miscarriage.
D) Exercise can help women maintain a sense of well-being during pregnancy.

Question 31

Which of the following uses high-frequency sound waves to produce a visual image of the fetus in the womb?

A) chorionic villous sampling
B) ultrasound
C) alpha-fetoprotein measurement
D) amniocentesis

Question 32

Tubal ligation,the method of female sterilization,can alter a woman's period or hormone levels.

Question 33

Smoking increases the risk of death from birth control pills.

Question 34

About half of all pregnancies in the United States are unintended.

Question 35

Priscilla recently gave birth but is now experiencing restlessness and guilt because she has lost interest in the newborn.Which of the following conditions is she most likely experiencing?

A) postpartum depression
B) adjustment syndrome
C) attachment
D) preeclampsia

Question 36

The morning-after pill is not considered an abortogenic agent,as it does not cause the termination of an established pregnancy.

Question 37

An ovum is most likely to become fertilized within 24 hours after release from the ovary.

Question 38

Male condoms are a form of contraception that can decrease the rate of some sexually transmitted infections.

Question 39

Which of the following statements about chromosomal abnormalities is FALSE?

A) The most common chromosomal abnormality at birth is Down syndrome.
B) Both CVS and amniocentesis are done to detect chromosomal abnormalities.
C) CVS can be performed at any time before a woman gives birth.
D) Amniocentesis can be performed between weeks 14 and 18.

Question 40

The intrauterine device (IUD)is a highly effective form of contraception that requires little maintenance.

Question 41

A(n)________ is a small,polyurethane foam device that is presaturated with one gram of spermicide.

Question 42

One ounce or less of alcohol daily has been identified as a safe level of alcohol consumption during pregnancy.

Question 43

Also referred to as the morning-after pill,________ can prevent pregnancy after unprotected vaginal intercourse.

Question 44

The sterilization procedure for women is called ________,a procedure in which a physician makes an incision in a woman's abdomen and then ties or clips the fallopian tubes.

Question 45

When performed in a legal and safe setting,elective abortion does not increase the risk of infertility and complications of future pregnancies.

Question 46

The only guaranteed method of preventing pregnancy is ________,the practice of refraining from sex.

Question 47

To increase effectiveness,the diaphragm and cervical cap should be used with ________,a chemical agent that kills sperm.

Question 48

The set of contraceptive methods referred to as ________ methods,such as condoms,attempt to physically separate the sperm from the female reproductive tract.

Question 49

Fifty percent of the time,infertility results from male factors,and 50 percent of the time from female factors.

Question 50

A(n)________ is a soft,flexible plastic ring that is placed in the vagina,where it releases estrogen and progesterone.

Question 51

In an uncomplicated pregnancy,most women can maintain their usual level of exercise.

Question 52

The ________ is a small,cup-like device that covers the cervix and prevents sperm from entering the uterus; it is replaced annually.

Question 53

The morning-after pill is not considered a(n)________ agent-that is,an agent that causes the termination of an established pregnancy.

Question 54

The important time for a woman to start consuming folic acid,or folate supplements,is the second trimester of pregnancy.

Question 55

Prepregnancy counseling includes evaluation of health behaviors and health conditions that may affect pregnancy.

Question 56

Teratogens are random defects that can sometimes occur during fetal development.

Question 57

In general,the longer an adult woman waits to become pregnant,the higher the risk that she will have difficulties getting pregnant.

Question 58

A(n)________ is a small,flexible plastic rod that contains progesterone and is inserted under the skin on the inner side of the upper arm.

Question 59

The ________ works by slowly releasing estrogen and progesterone into the bloodstream through the skin.

Question 60

A(n)________ is a sterilization procedure for men in which a health care provider makes a small incision in the scrotum and then ties off and cuts the vas deferens.

Question 61

Alcohol is a(n)________,a substance that can cause physical damage or defects in a fetus.

Question 62

The procedure referred to as ________ involves the hormonal stimulation of the ovaries to produce multiple eggs that are then collected,fertilized in the clinic,and then placed into the woman's uterus.

Question 63

Every pregnant woman should visit her health care provider regularly for ________ care.

Question 64

The period from week 2 to week 8 of a developing human is called the ________ period.

Question 65

The transmission of an infection or disease from mother to child during pregnancy and delivery is referred to as ________ transmission.

Question 66

Children are adopted from countries all around the world in ________ adoptions,which have become increasingly common.

Question 67

In a(n)________,pharmaceutical agents are used to induce an abortion.

Question 68

The period from week 8 to birth is called the ________ period.

Question 69

A(n)________ adoption is a form of adoption in which the biological parents and adoptive parents do not have an ongoing relationship,and the adoption records are sealed.

Question 70

A couple who practices family planning can take advantage of ________,which typically includes an evaluation of current health status,health behaviors,and family health history.

Question 71

A potentially life-threatening disease that can develop during pregnancy and is marked by seizures and coma is known as ________.

Question 72

The procedure referred to as ________ is a medical option for treating infertility that involves placing sperm in the uterus via a syringe.

Question 73

One of the options for unintended pregnancies is ________,the voluntary termination of a pregnancy.

Question 74

The term ________ is defined as a couple's inability to become pregnant within 12 months without using any form of contraception during intercourse.

Question 75

Several medical options are available for couples or women with infertility,including ________,which are medications used to promote ovulation and regulate hormones.

Question 76

The strong emotional bond that develops between an infant and its primary caregivers is known as _______.

Question 77

Getting sufficient ________ reduces the risk of neural tube defects in infants; women should increase their intake during the month before getting pregnant.

Question 78

Currently,the most common method of elective abortion is ________ abortion.

Question 79

Following birth,women may struggle with ________ depression,which sometimes can become so severe that it reduces a woman's ability to care for her child or herself.

Question 80

Today,several forms of adoption are available,such as ________ adoption,a form in which the biological parents,adoptive parents,and child all maintain a relationship.