Question 1

According to Roe v. Wade, each state:

Accepted Answer

Roe v. Wade (1973) established that states cannot make laws that outright ban abortion in the first trimester, recognizing a woman's right to choose abortion before viability as a fundamental right under the United States Constitution. Choices A and B are not mandates from Roe v. Wade.

Question 2

Which of the following is true about the typical abortion seeker?

Accepted Answer

All of these statements are true about the typical abortion seeker. Women living in poverty are more likely to have abortions, a significant proportion of women seeking abortions are in their 20s, and many already have at least one child.

Question 3

In the United States, what is the most widely used abortion method?

Accepted Answer

Vacuum curettage, also known as vacuum aspiration, is the most widely used method of abortion in the United States, especially in the first trimester of pregnancy. It is considered safe and effective.

Question 4

What does the term medical abortion describe?

Accepted Answer

Medical abortion refers to the termination of a pregnancy using medication, rather than surgical procedures.

Question 5

Which of the following statements about global abortion rates is true?

Accepted Answer

Unsafe abortions are a significant global health issue, with approximately 25 million unsafe abortions occurring each year. This highlights the challenges and risks faced by women in areas where access to safe abortion services is limited or non-existent. The statement about the necessity of high levels of medical technology for safe abortions (A) is misleading, as safe abortion methods do not always require advanced technology. The claim that unsafe abortions have a minor effect on women's health outside of the United States (C) is incorrect, as unsafe abortions pose a major risk to women's health globally.

Question 6

Which of the following forms of contraception requires a visit to a healthcare provider for a physical exam, fitting, or prescription?

Accepted Answer

All of these methods require a visit to a healthcare provider for a physical exam, fitting, or prescription. A diaphragm and cervical cap need to be properly fitted, while an IUD requires a procedure for insertion.

Question 7

What are the two most popular forms of birth control in the United States?

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Question 8

Which types of birth control prevent sperm from fertilizing an ovum after they have entered the reproductive tract?

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Question 9

In which year did the U.S. Supreme Court strike down a state law criminalizing birth control pills?

Accepted Answer

The U.S. Supreme Court struck down a state law criminalizing birth control pills in 1965 in the case of Griswold v. Connecticut, establishing the right of marital privacy.

Question 10

Which of the following statements defines an induced abortion, as opposed to a spontaneous abortion?

Accepted Answer

An induced abortion is the intentional termination of a pregnancy through medical or surgical means, as opposed to a spontaneous abortion (miscarriage), which occurs due to natural complications.

Question 11

A contraceptive with a failure rate of 1% means which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A contraceptive with a 1% failure rate means that out of every 100 women using this method for one year, one is expected to become pregnant. This statistic does not apply to each act of intercourse or over a woman's lifetime, but rather is an annual rate.

Question 12

Which of the following birth control methods typically have a low failure rate during "typical use"?

Accepted Answer

IUDs and tubal sterilization are highly effective birth control methods with low failure rates during typical use, due to their minimal reliance on user compliance.

Question 13

Which of the following is a possible side effect of taking birth control pills?

Accepted Answer

All of these are potential side effects of taking birth control pills. Birth control pills can make menstrual periods more regular, some women may experience a reduced sex drive, and they can also help in clearing acne.

Question 14

Contraindications for the birth control pill include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Being a smoker older than age 35 years is a contraindication for the birth control pill due to the increased risk of cardiovascular events. Age alone (being younger than 18) and being slightly overweight are not contraindications.

Question 15

Which of the following are considered to be fertility awareness methods?

Accepted Answer

Fertility awareness methods involve tracking natural signs of fertility throughout the menstrual cycle. The calendar method involves tracking menstrual cycles on a calendar to predict fertile days. The basal body temperature method involves measuring body temperature daily to identify the slight increase that occurs after ovulation. The cervical mucus method involves observing changes in cervical mucus, which indicate fertile days. The withdrawal method, while a form of contraception, does not involve tracking fertility signs and is therefore not a fertility awareness method.

Question 16

Which of the following statements are true?

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Question 17

Family planning has allowed women to advance in society, while also resulting in healthier infants, women, and children.

Accepted Answer

Family planning enables women to delay or space their pregnancies, leading to better educational and employment opportunities, and contributes to healthier outcomes for infants, women, and children by reducing the risks associated with closely spaced and unintended pregnancies.

Question 18

Spermicide works by preventing sperm from fertilizing the ovum.

Accepted Answer

Spermicide contains chemicals that kill sperm or immobilize them to prevent them from reaching the ovum for fertilization.

Question 19

The percentage of women who use a method of contraception during their first sexual intercourse experience has decreased since 1985.

Accepted Answer

Since 1985, the percentage of women who use a method of contraception during their first sexual intercourse experience has generally increased, reflecting broader access to contraception and increased education on sexual health.

Quiz 5: Reproductive Health