Deck 5: Contraception: Planning and Preventing

Question 1

Danielle would like to use a method of contraception that protects against sexually transmitted infections and prevents pregnancy.Which of the following would be the best choice for her?

A) cervical cap
B) birth control pills
C) diaphragm
D) selective abstinence

Answer 1

D

Question 2

One reason for condom failure is _____.

A) using old condoms
B) manufacturing defects
C) wrong size
D) allergic reactions

Answer 2

A

Question 3

The female condom works by _____.

A) releasing a spermicide into the vagina
B) preventing an exchange of sexual fluids
C) changing the chemical balance within the vagina
D) creating a barrier between the cervix and fallopian tubes

Answer 3

B

Question 4

The Comstock Act was a law that stated that _____.

A) it was illegal to sell or distribute information or devices that prevented conception
B) sodomy was legal
C) abortion was illegal
D) homosexual marriages were illegal

Question 5

When used correctly,the male condom is placed over _____.

A) the penis right before ejaculation
B) the penis prior to erection
C) an erect penis prior to intercourse
D) an erect penis sometime during intercourse

Question 6

Baron and Nettie are about to engage in intercourse together for the first time.They can best increase their confidence in their use of the male condom by using _____.

A) condoms with nonoxynol-9
B) condoms with a reservoir tip
C) lambskin condoms
D) natural membrane condoms

Question 7

Condoms have a _____ failure rate when used correctly and consistently.

A) 3%
B) 10%
C) 30%
D) 50%

Question 8

What is the name of the method that is used to prevent conception?

A) contraception
B) abortion
C) sexual supplements
D) adoption

Question 9

Approximately _____ of unplanned pregnancies occur in couples that report that they have been using contraceptives.

A) 23%
B) 40%
C) 53%
D) 60%

Question 10

How do condoms work to prevent pregnancy?

A) They release a chemical that kills sperm.
B) They contain chemicals that combine with a woman's natural lubrication to stop sperm from leaving the vagina.
C) They release a chemical that prevents eggs from being fertilized.
D) They provide a barrier that keeps semen from entering the vagina.

Question 11

Why is douching ineffective in preventing pregnancy?

A) Seminal fluid sticks to the vaginal walls, preventing sperm from being killed.
B) It may push sperm through the cervix faster than had a person not douched.
C) Semen is an acid-like substance that counteracts the effects of douching.
D) Douching kills bacteria that helps sperm swim to the fallopian tubes.

Question 12

In the United States,what percentage of pregnancies is unplanned?

A) 33%
B) 25%
C) 50%
D) 80%

Question 13

Margaret Sanger was a widely recognized leader in the _____ movement in the United States.

A) Comstock
B) contraceptive
C) abstinence
D) abortion

Question 14

Harrison's sexuality class is learning to use male condoms correctly.His professor probably told the class to _____.

A) unroll the condom prior to placing it on the penis
B) withdraw the penis when the erection is lost after ejaculation
C) always use water-based lubricants
D) fill the condom with water to test for leakage

Question 15

__________ is considered a form of abstinence because risky sexual activities like intercourse and oral sex are avoided but other low risk behaviors are an option.

A) Outercourse
B) Withdrawal
C) The symptothermal method
D) Celibacy

Question 16

Behaviors available to a couple practicing outercourse include _____.

A) vaginal intercourse
B) anal intercourse
C) oral sex
D) intimate touching

Question 17

Ethan has chosen celibacy as his method of contraception.What does this mean?

A) Ethan cannot have intercourse but can masturbate.
B) Ethan can engage in deep kissing and mutual masturbation.
C) Ethan must avoid any activity where seminal fluids are secreted.
D) Ethan must avoid all sexual expression and activity.

Question 18

Why is it recommended that only polyurethane or latex condoms be used to protect against pregnancy and STIs?

A) Disease-causing viruses can pass through the pores in lambskin condoms.
B) Lambskin condoms are lubricated with Vaseline, which causes them to break.
C) Latex and polyurethane condoms never expire.
D) Latex and polyurethane condoms always have a reservoir tip, which limits breakage.

Question 19

An advantage of the female condom is that it _____.

A) has a significantly higher success rate than the male condom
B) is cheaper than male condoms
C) allows women to exercise more control with regard to preventing STIs and pregnancy
D) is not lubricated, therefore eliminating allergic reactions

Question 20

When asked if someone had ever tried to dissuade them from using a condom,____ of male college students responded in the affirmative.

A) 30%
B) 20%
C) 10%
D) 1%

Question 21

Natalia is interested in using extended oral contraception such as Seasonale and Seasonique.What should she know about this method?

A) It must be taken for 50 consecutive days.
B) She may have bleeding or spotting between menstrual periods.
C) It provides protection from sexually transmitted infections.
D) She may never have a period again.

Question 22

Oral contraceptives are also referred to as _____.

A) birth control pills
B) barrier methods
C) fertility awareness
D) sterilization

Question 23

Hormonal implants differ from traditional oral contraceptives (birth control pills)because hormonal implants _____.

A) have no negative side effects
B) have a much higher effectiveness rate than birth control pills
C) gradually release contraceptive hormones into the body
D) have to be replaced every six months

Question 24

In comparison to hormonal implants,women who use traditional birth control pills must _______.

A) be between the ages of 21 and 35
B) be responsible for administering the hormone every day
C) return in three years to get additional hormones
D) be responsible for administering the hormone every month

Question 25

An advantage of the hormonal implant is that it _____.

A) has near-perfect effectiveness
B) offers protection from STIs
C) may reduce the length of a period
D) has no possible side effects

Question 26

Victoria was told that a common side effect of Depo-Provera is amenorrhea.Which of the following would you use to explain the term amenorrhea to Victoria?

A) the cessation of a woman's period
B) very heavy and long periods
C) a type of depression
D) spotting between periods

Question 27

An advantage of using oral contraception is that it _____.

A) is impossible to miss a dose
B) offers protection from STIs
C) may reduce the length of a period
D) has no possible side effects

Question 28

Arianna is using a new oral contraceptive called Seasonale.How many days does she take the pills with hormones?

A) 28 days
B) 21 days
C) 78 days
D) 84 days

Question 29

A negative side effect of the contraceptive ring is _____.

A) vaginal irritation
B) menopause
C) menarche
D) heavy bleeding

Question 30

The minipill is a hormonal method that contains _____.

A) estrogen
B) progestin
C) progesterone
D) testosterone

Question 31

Oral contraceptives_____.

A) offer protection against sexually transmitted infections
B) are an effective method of preventing pregnancy
C) should be used with a spermicide
D) contain the hormone testosterone

Question 32

Which two hormones are used in the combination pill?

A) estrogen and testosterone
B) nonoxynol-9 and estrogen
C) progestin and estrogen
D) nonoxynol-9and progestin

Question 33

How effective is the emergency contraceptive pill for preventing pregnancy?

A) 99%
B) 75%
C) 50%
D) 25%

Question 34

A disadvantage of using oral contraceptives is that they _____.

A) increase the length and severity of menstrual periods
B) are not very effective in preventing pregnancy
C) offer no protection against sexually transmitted infections
D) cause the growth of facial hair

Question 35

Mary takes her progestin-only contraceptive pill at 8:00 every morning,but today she did not remember to take it until 3:00 in the afternoon.What should she do?

A) Throw away the rest of the pack and avoid intercourse for ten days.
B) Take two pills every morning for the rest of the month.
C) Take a pill now, then take the next pill as scheduled, but use a backup method for 48 hours.
D) Ask her physician to prescribe a different oral contraceptive.

Question 36

One thing all female hormonal contraceptives have in common is that they _____.

A) alter a female's ovulation cycle or reproductive tract
B) form a barrier between egg and sperm
C) prevent entry of the sperm into the fallopian tubes
D) kill and weaken sperm

Question 37

Based upon the research evidence,which contraceptive method appears to be most effective for preventing pregnancies?

A) withdrawal
B) contraceptive sponge
C) oral contraception
D) vaginal spermicides

Question 38

How is Depo-Provera administered?

A) It is injected every three months.
B) It is taken in pill form every day.
C) It is implanted under the arm.
D) It is inserted into a woman's vagina.

Question 39

Depo-Provera is a(n)_____.

A) injectable hormonal contraceptive
B) hormonal implant
C) contraceptive patch
D) emergency contraceptive pill

Question 40

The most common incorrect use of oral contraceptives is _____.

A) taking them at different times each day
B) taking more than one per day
C) taking the wrong pill
D) forgetting to take them every day

Question 41

Which of the following is a barrier method of contraception?

A) calendar
B) sterilization
C) diaphragm
D) ring

Question 42

Arielle is going to use the contraceptive patch.Her physician probably told her that she will need to wear a new patch every week for _____ consecutive weeks,but she does not have to wear a patch during the _____ week.

A) four; fifth
B) three; fourth
C) two; third
D) five; sixth

Question 43

Often confused with abortion,this contraceptive method is used by a woman to prevent pregnancy after intercourse.

A) two-day method
B) sterilization
C) emergency contraception
D) voluntary surgical contraception

Question 44

Ed and Louisa would like to use the diaphragm as their method of contraception.What should they know about effective diaphragm use?

A) There is no need to use a spermicide with the diaphragm.
B) It may be inserted up to 24 hours prior to intercourse.
C) After intercourse, they must wait at least 6 hours before removing it.
D) Additional spermicide is not needed if intercourse is repeated within 6 hours.

Question 45

How does the contraceptive sponge work?

A) It releases spermicide when inserted into the vagina.
B) It blocks sperm from reaching the cervix.
C) It prevents the passage of the zygote into the uterus.
D) It prevents ovulation by secreting hormones.

Question 46

Tony and his wife want to become pregnant but not right now.Which of the following contraceptive methods may be used to help the couple to know when they are least and most likely to get pregnant?

A) hormonal methods
B) barrier methods
C) withdrawal methods
D) fertility awareness methods

Question 47

Max and Mimi are using a method of birth control that requires Mimi to carefully observe changes in the secretions from her cervix to predict ovulation.This couple is using the _____ method.

A) standard days
B) Two-Day
C) symptothermal
D) basal body temperature

Question 48

Rena is using the basal body temperature method.She needs to check her temperature _____.

A) every day
B) every other day
C) only when she thinks she is ovulating
D) the week after ovulation has ended

Question 49

Jessica is using a new type of contraceptive that is used like a diaphragm but does not need to be fitted by a health professional.What is the name of this contraceptive?

A) IUD
B) cervical cap
C) contraceptive ring
D) Lea's Shield

Question 50

What are emergency contraceptive pills?

A) pills used to prevent pregnancy after unprotected intercourse
B) pills taken when one birth control pill is missed
C) pills taken prior to sexual intercourse to prevent pregnancy
D) pills used to terminate an unplanned pregnancy

Question 51

How does the contraceptive ring work?

A) It is inserted into the vagina and is left there for three weeks.
B) It is injected every three months and delivers one hormone.
C) It is attached to the abdomen and delivers two hormones.
D) It is implanted in the underarm and stays there for three years.

Question 52

How long can a cervical cap provide protection,even without additional spermicide?

A) 6 hours
B) 8 hours
C) 24 hours
D) 48 hours

Question 53

Caresa has a somewhat irregular menstrual cycle ranging from 21 to 35 days.Are Caresa and her partner good candidates for the Standard Days method of birth control?

A) No, because it is very difficult to accurately predict when she ovulates and therefore which days are "safe" from pregnancy.
B) No, because she may end up having intercourse near the beginning of her period, thereby increasing the likelihood of conception.
C) Yes, because not having to use any artificial means of birth control will greatly enhance their sexual satisfaction.
D) Yes, because an irregular menstrual cycle indicates that she is probably not fertile anyway.

Question 54

According to the Two-Day method of birth control,_____.

A) a woman should check for changes in her vaginal walls every week
B) it is okay to use hormonal contraceptives while learning to use this method
C) it is safe to have unprotected sex during a woman's period
D) unprotected intercourse should be avoided when mucus is present for two days

Question 55

Spermicides should be put inside the vagina within _____ before intercourse.

A) 1 hour
B) 3 hours
C) 4 hours
D) 8 hours

Question 56

Josh and Rashida are considering using spermicides as their form of contraception.What should they know about spermicides prior to using them?

A) They offer protection from sexually transmitted infections.
B) They have a very low failure rate.
C) They should be applied inside the vagina within two hours of intercourse.
D) Spermicide must be applied or reapplied each time the couple engages in an act of intercourse.

Question 57

Lloyd and Luna are using a method of birth control that is based on ovulation prediction.This couple is using a(n)_____ method.

A) barrier
B) hormonal
C) intrauterine
D) fertility awareness

Question 58

Leona would like to try a contraceptive method that does not require a medical exam or prescription.Which one of the following methods can she use?

A) diaphragm
B) cervical cap
C) contraceptive patch
D) contraceptive sponge

Question 59

Yolanda is using a form of birth control called Ortho Evra.What type of contraception is Yolanda using?

A) IUD
B) implants
C) injection
D) patch

Question 60

A disadvantage of the contraceptive sponge is it _____.

A) typically prevents ovulation
B) is not as effective as other contraceptive methods
C) reduces the length of a period
D) interferes with future fertility

Question 61

Discuss some of the lifestyle issues that need to be taken into consideration when choosing a method of contraception.

Question 62

Sterilization procedures for both men and women involve _____.

A) surgery
B) abstaining
C) oral contraception
D) implants

Question 63

An advantage of fertility awareness is that these methods _____.

A) protect against sexually transmitted infections
B) do not require cooperation from both partners
C) have a low failure rate if used incorrectly
D) have no negative side effects

Question 64

What are oral contraceptives? Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this method of contraception.Describe two types of oral contraceptives,how they work,and their effectiveness.

Question 65

What are male and female condoms? Discuss how both types of condoms work,how to use them,and their advantages and disadvantages.

Question 66

The intrauterine device is inserted into the _____.

A) fallopian tubes
B) ovaries
C) uterus
D) labia

Question 67

For increased accuracy when using fertility awareness,it is recommended to _____.

A) also use an IUD
B) only check cervical mucus
C) monitor changes in cervical mucus and changes in basal body temperature
D) also take birth control pills

Question 68

In the United States,sterilization is a very popular method of contraception.What percentage of contraception choice does it account for?

A) 39%
B) 29%
C) 19%
D) 9%

Question 69

Which of the following methods of contraception has been approved by the Catholic Church?

A) barrier methods
B) hormonal methods
C) fertility awareness methods
D) surgical methods

Question 70

A _____ involves cutting and tying off the vas deferens so that sperm produced by the testicles can no longer mix with semen in the ejaculate.

A) vasectomy
B) tubal ligation
C) Essure PBC
D) laparoscopy

Question 71

A vasectomy is performed in order to __________.

A) keep semen from mixing with sperm when a male ejaculates
B) keep eggs from getting fertilized in the fallopian tubes
C) promote development of the eggs so they can be fertilized
D) allow individuals the ability to reverse surgical procedures

Question 72

Some people confuse abortion with contraception.However,contraception is a method that is used ___________,while abortion is a method that is used ____________.

A) to end a pregnancy; to prevent pregnancy
B) to prevent pregnancy; to end pregnancy
C) after conception; before conception
D) after fertilization; before fertilization

Question 73

After a vasectomy,a man is not considered to be infertile until he has given two samples of his semen up to four months after surgery.This is to make sure that _____.

A) no sperm cells have been left in his reproductive tract
B) his scars have healed
C) he is ejaculating properly
D) a sufficient cut was made in his urethra

Question 74

Laparoscopy is a form of female sterilization that involves _____ incisions.

A) two
B) three
C) four
D) five

Question 75

Discuss the politics of contraception during the early twentieth century.Explain the Comstock Act.What was Margaret Sanger's contribution?

Question 76

Abortion is _____.

A) a method used to prevent pregnancy
B) the termination of a pregnancy
C) an easy decision for most people
D) a fertility awareness method

Question 77

Lena is interested in using the intrauterine device (IUD)as her form of contraception.What should she know about it?

A) Spermicides must be used with an IUD.
B) There are many negative side effects.
C) It has a low effectiveness rate.
D) It has been shown to be a hassle-free, effective method.

Question 78

What is one way in which the IUD works?

A) It releases spermicide when inserted into the vagina.
B) It prevents the ovum from reaching the fallopian tube.
C) It prevents the passage of the zygote into the uterus.
D) It contains a progesterone-like hormone that thickens the cervical mucus so sperm cannot pass through.