Health Chapter 6

Front 1

Which of the following is NOT an example of a barrier method of birth control?

A.Diaphragms.

B.Oral contraceptives.

C.Spermicide.

D.Condoms.

Back 1

Oral contraceptives.

Front 2

Which of the following is NOT true about the FemCap cervical cap?

A.It must be fitted by a medical practitioner.

B.It must be kept in place at least 12 hours after intercourse.

C.It can be removed, cleaned, and reinserted immediately.

D.It is made of silicone and fits snugly over the cervix.

Back 2

it must be kept in place at least 12 hours after intercourse.

Front 3

Which of the following is true about sterilization?

A.A tubal ligation is a high-risk procedure only used if other methods are not possible.

B.Hysterectomy is the only sterilization method used for females.

C.There are age limits on sterilization procedures.

D.Sterilization is a permanent form of birth control achieved through surgical means.

Back 3

sterilization is a permanent form of birth control achieved through surgical means

Front 4

The difference between medical and surgical abortions is that

Back 4

medical abortions are performed without entering the uterus.

Front 5

During her pregnancy, Emily should avoid all of the following EXCEPT

A.cleaning her cat's litter box.

B.eggs.

C.pesticides and other lawn chemicals.

D.x-rays.

Back 5

eggs

Front 6

The transition stage of birth is characterized by

Back 6

the baby's head moving into the birth canal.

Front 7

Which of the following is NOT true about male infertility?

A.Low sperm count can be caused by wearing excessively tight underwear.

B.Male infertility problems account for only 10 percent of infertility cases.

C.Exposure of the scrotum to intense heat or cold can cause infertility in men.

D.Exposure of the scrotum to radiation can cause infertility in men.

Back 7

male infertility problems account for only 10% of infertility cases

Front 8

Amniocentesis

Back 8

can identify genetic abnormalities present in the fetus.

Front 9

Outercourse is 100 percent effective against STIs.

Back 9

False

Front 10

Breast-fed infants

Back 10

have a decreased incidence of illness

Front 11

Fertility is a person's ability to

Back 11

reproduce

Front 12

The typical use failure rate for a contraception method takes into account which of the following?

A.Daily use

B.Human error

C.Perfect use

D.Familiarity with the method

Back 12

human error

Front 13

Which of the following is NOT true about male condoms?

A.They are reliable against pregnancy when used consistently.

B.They can be purchased with a spermicide.

C.They help prevent the spread of some sexually transmitted infections.

D.They can be used with baby oil and body lotion as lubricants.

Back 13

they can be used with baby oil and body lotion as lubricants

Front 14

Which one of the following lubricants is safe to use with a condom?

A.Petroleum jelly

B.Water-based lubricant

C.Hand lotion

D.Baby oil

Back 14

water-based lubricant

Front 15

The first widely used form of birth control used by women was

Back 15

the diaphragm

Front 16

Diaphragms

Back 16

create physical and chemical barrier to sperm

Front 17

A primary advantage of the contraceptive sponge is that

Back 17

Doesn't require a doctor to fit it

Front 18

Oral contraceptive pills are

Back 18

up to 99 percent effective at preventing pregnancy if used correctly.

Front 19

Many men are reluctant to have a vasectomy because of the

Back 19

fear of decreased sexual performance.

Front 20

An IUD

Back 20

offers long-term protection from pregnancy.

Front 21

Which of the following is true about emergency contraceptive pills?

A.They are 100 percent effective if taken 2 to 5 days after unprotected intercourse.

B.Most college health centers do not provide emergency contraception.

C.They are 95 percent effective if taken within 24 hours after unprotected intercourse.

D.They are 95 percent effective if taken 2 to 5 days after unprotected intercourse.

Back 21

they are 95 percent effective if taken within 24 hours after unprotected intercourse

Front 22

Fertility awareness methods of birth control include all of the following EXCEPT

A.the body temperature method.

B.the calendar method.

C.the cervical mucous method.

D.abstinence.

Back 22

abstinence

Front 23

A rise in a woman's basal body temperature signals

Back 23

that ovulation has occurred.

Front 24

Preconception health involves all of the following EXCEPT

A.stopping tobacco and alcohol use.

B.reducing or eliminating caffeine intake.

C.avoiding food containing folic acid.

D.avoiding x-rays and hazardous environmental chemicals.

Back 24

avoiding food containing folic acid

Front 25

Which of the following is true about teratogenic effects?

A.These effects can be caused by environmental chemical exposure.

B.The fetus is most susceptible to birth defects during the last three months of pregnancy.

C.A rubella infection in the mother is not associated with teratogenic effects.

D.The fetus cannot develop an addiction to the drugs the mother is using.

Back 25

these effects can be caused by environmental chemical exposure

Front 26

Jade is pregnant. During a regular medical check-up, her physician discusses alcohol consumption. The physician will likely advise that she

Back 26

abstain from alcohol during pregnancy

Front 27

A false negative pregnancy test may result from

Back 27

taking the pregnancy test to early in pregnancy

Front 28

A birth defect that occurs more frequently in babies born to mothers over the age of 35 is

Back 28

Down's syndrome

Front 29

A fetus is the term used to describe an embryo as of

Back 29

the third month of pregnancy

Front 30

Cesarean sections are performed for all of the following reasons EXCEPT

A.if the mother has diabetes.

B.if the baby is about the exit the uterus any way but headfirst.

C.if labor last too long

D.if the placenta fails to separate from the uterus

Back 30

if the placenta fails to separate from the uterus

Front 31

Which of the following circumstances can cause a miscarriage?

A.Genetic normality

B.Too much caffeine

C.Robust maternal health

D.Maternal infection or hormone imbalance

Back 31

maternal infection or hormone inbalance

Front 32

The most common cause of female infertility in the United States is

Back 32

polycystic ovary syndrome.

Front 33

Fertility drugs

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increase the chances of multiple births.

Front 34

To reduce the risk of her child having spina bifida, a pregnant woman should consume an adequate amount of which nutrient?

Back 34

folic acid

Front 35

The relatively ineffective method of birth control, known as coitus interruptus, is the

Back 35

withdrawal method

Front 36

Diaphragms can typically be purchased over the counter wherever condoms are sold.

Back 36

False

Front 37

All spermicides are effective in preventing sexually transmitted infections.

Back 37

False

Front 38

Sterilization has become the leading method of contraception for women of all ages.

Back 38

False

Front 39

One advantage of the female condom is that it can be used multiple times.

Back 39

false

Front 40

Male infertility problems account for around 35 percent of infertility cases.

Back 40

False