Question 1

What is the most commonly used contraceptive method in the world?

Accepted Answer

A)  Condoms 
B)  Birth control pills 
C)  Female sterilization 
D)  Withdrawal 
A)  Condoms 
B)  Birth control pills 
C)  Female sterilization 
D)  Withdrawal

Question 2

Which of the following is safe to use as a lubricant with latex condoms?

Accepted Answer

A)  Baby oil 
B)  Water 
C)  Vegetable oil 
D)  Hand lotion 
A)  Baby oil 
B)  Water 
C)  Vegetable oil 
D)  Hand lotion

Question 3

What is a common reason cited for a second-trimester abortion?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fetal deformities 
B)  Marital difficulties 
C)  Financial problems 
D)  All of these 
A)  Fetal deformities 
B)  Marital difficulties 
C)  Financial problems 
D)  All of these

Question 4

What has been found related to cross cultural factors and abortion statistics?

Accepted Answer

A)  Countries that have more liberal abortion laws have lower rates of abortion. 
B)  Countries that have more liberal abortion laws have higher rates of abortion. 
C)  Nearly 90% of abortions worldwide involve legal abortion procedures. 
D)  Nearly 90% of abortions worldwide involve illegal abortion procedures. 
A)  Countries that have more liberal abortion laws have lower rates of abortion. 
B)  Countries that have more liberal abortion laws have higher rates of abortion. 
C)  Nearly 90% of abortions worldwide involve legal abortion procedures. 
D)  Nearly 90% of abortions worldwide involve illegal abortion procedures.

Question 5

What is the name of the device placed just under the skin in the arm that uses time-released hormones to prevent pregnancy for up to 3 years?

Accepted Answer

A)  Depo-Provera 
B)  Implanon 
C)  Mirena 
D)  NuvaRing 
A)  Depo-Provera 
B)  Implanon 
C)  Mirena 
D)  NuvaRing

Question 6

Explain how progestin-only methods of contraception work. Identify two progestin-only contraceptive methods. Discuss the effectiveness rates, advantages and disadvantages to each.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Explain how progestin-only methods of contraception work....

Question 7

Progestin-only birth control methods are recommended for women who are breastfeeding.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What is a benefit of natural family planning methods?

Accepted Answer

A)  They provide protection from STIs. 
B)  They increase spontaneity in sexual intercourse. 
C)  They help couples predict fertility. 
D)  They have a high effectiveness rate as typically used. 
A)  They provide protection from STIs. 
B)  They increase spontaneity in sexual intercourse. 
C)  They help couples predict fertility. 
D)  They have a high effectiveness rate as typically used.

Question 9

How does an IUD work to prevent pregnancy? Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of IUD use. Be sure to discuss specific differences between types of IUDs.

Accepted Answer

An IUD, or intrauterine device, works to

Question 10

Recent studies have shown an increase in sexual risk taking in women in areas where emergency contraception is more readily available.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following statements regarding a first-trimester vacuum aspiration abortion is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  It typically involves local anesthesia. 
B)  It can be performed up to 16 weeks into a pregnancy. 
C)  It usually takes 4-6 minutes. 
D)  Recovery typically requires a 1-day hospital stay. 
A)  It typically involves local anesthesia. 
B)  It can be performed up to 16 weeks into a pregnancy. 
C)  It usually takes 4-6 minutes. 
D)  Recovery typically requires a 1-day hospital stay.

Question 12

Emergency contraception works by causing a fertilized egg to dissolve back into the body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Douching immediately after having vaginal intercourse while not a fail-safe method, has been found to reduce the risk of pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Barrier Methods of contraception work by preventing sperm from entering the uterus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

What are factors associated with the increase in use of IUDs in the U.S. in recent years?

Accepted Answer

A)  Increased advertising for IUDs 
B)  More health care providers trained in insertion and removal techniques 
C)  Immigration from areas where IUDs are more popular 
D)  All of these 
A)  Increased advertising for IUDs 
B)  More health care providers trained in insertion and removal techniques 
C)  Immigration from areas where IUDs are more popular 
D)  All of these

Question 16

All of the following statements are true related to the progestin-only pill (minipill) EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  Minipills can safely be used by women who smoke. 
B)  Minipills are taken every day with no hormone-free days. 
C)  Minipills contain higher hormone levels than the combination birth control pills. 
D)  Minipills require strict regularity in pill taking in order to maintain effectiveness. 
A)  Minipills can safely be used by women who smoke. 
B)  Minipills are taken every day with no hormone-free days. 
C)  Minipills contain higher hormone levels than the combination birth control pills. 
D)  Minipills require strict regularity in pill taking in order to maintain effectiveness.

Question 17

If a couple wants to prevent pregnancy and avoid STIs, what is the most reliable choice?

Accepted Answer

A)  Male or female sterilization 
B)  Abstinence 
C)  Birth control pills 
D)  Condoms 
A)  Male or female sterilization 
B)  Abstinence 
C)  Birth control pills 
D)  Condoms

Question 18

Extended cycle birth control pills, such as Seasonale or Lybrel, are designed to reduce what?

Accepted Answer

A)  The amount of testosterone in the female body 
B)  The number of eggs produced each cycle 
C)  The number of menstrual cycles experienced in a given year 
D)  The number of pills that must be taken each month to prevent pregnancy 
A)  The amount of testosterone in the female body 
B)  The number of eggs produced each cycle 
C)  The number of menstrual cycles experienced in a given year 
D)  The number of pills that must be taken each month to prevent pregnancy

Question 19

The largest groups of women having abortions are in their 20s followed by women in their 30s.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

What is the leading cause of breakage in male condoms?

Accepted Answer

A)  Failure to use lubricant 
B)  Using the wrong kind of lubricant 
C)  Using condoms after the expiration date 
D)  Failure to leave ample space in the top for ejaculate 
A)  Failure to use lubricant 
B)  Using the wrong kind of lubricant 
C)  Using condoms after the expiration date 
D)  Failure to leave ample space in the top for ejaculate

What is the most commonly used contraceptive method in the world?

Which of the following is safe to use as a lubricant with latex condoms?

What is a common reason cited for a second-trimester abortion?

What has been found related to cross cultural factors and abortion statistics?

What is the name of the device placed just under the skin in the arm that uses time-released hormones to prevent pregnancy for up to 3 years?

Explain how progestin-only methods of contraception work. Identify two progestin-only contraceptive methods. Discuss the effectiveness rates, advantages and disadvantages to each.

Progestin-only birth control methods are recommended for women who are breastfeeding.

What is a benefit of natural family planning methods?

How does an IUD work to prevent pregnancy? Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of IUD use. Be sure to discuss specific differences between types of IUDs.

Recent studies have shown an increase in sexual risk taking in women in areas where emergency contraception is more readily available.

Which of the following statements regarding a first-trimester vacuum aspiration abortion is FALSE?

Emergency contraception works by causing a fertilized egg to dissolve back into the body.

Douching immediately after having vaginal intercourse while not a fail-safe method, has been found to reduce the risk of pregnancy.

Barrier Methods of contraception work by preventing sperm from entering the uterus.

What are factors associated with the increase in use of IUDs in the U.S. in recent years?

All of the following statements are true related to the progestin-only pill (minipill) EXCEPT:

If a couple wants to prevent pregnancy and avoid STIs, what is the most reliable choice?

Extended cycle birth control pills, such as Seasonale or Lybrel, are designed to reduce what?

The largest groups of women having abortions are in their 20s followed by women in their 30s.

What is the leading cause of breakage in male condoms?

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Exam 13: Contraception and Abortion

What is the most commonly used contraceptive method in the world?

Which of the following is safe to use as a lubricant with latex condoms?

What is a common reason cited for a second-trimester abortion?

What has been found related to cross cultural factors and abortion statistics?

What is the name of the device placed just under the skin in the arm that uses time-released hormones to prevent pregnancy for up to 3 years?

Explain how progestin-only methods of contraception work. Identify two progestin-only contraceptive methods. Discuss the effectiveness rates, advantages and disadvantages to each.

Progestin-only birth control methods are recommended for women who are breastfeeding.

What is a benefit of natural family planning methods?

How does an IUD work to prevent pregnancy? Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of IUD use. Be sure to discuss specific differences between types of IUDs.

Recent studies have shown an increase in sexual risk taking in women in areas where emergency contraception is more readily available.

Which of the following statements regarding a first-trimester vacuum aspiration abortion is FALSE?

Emergency contraception works by causing a fertilized egg to dissolve back into the body.

Douching immediately after having vaginal intercourse while not a fail-safe method, has been found to reduce the risk of pregnancy.

Barrier Methods of contraception work by preventing sperm from entering the uterus.

What are factors associated with the increase in use of IUDs in the U.S. in recent years?

All of the following statements are true related to the progestin-only pill (minipill) EXCEPT:

If a couple wants to prevent pregnancy and avoid STIs, what is the most reliable choice?

Extended cycle birth control pills, such as Seasonale or Lybrel, are designed to reduce what?

The largest groups of women having abortions are in their 20s followed by women in their 30s.

What is the leading cause of breakage in male condoms?

Exploring Human Sexuality: Past and Present

Understanding Human Sexuality: Theory and Research

Communication: Enriching Your Sexuality

Gender Development, Gender Roles, and Gender Identity

Female Sexual Anatomy and Physiology

Male Sexual Anatomy and Physiology

Love and Intimacy

Childhood and Adolescent Sexuality

Adult Sexual Relationships

Sexual Expression

Sexual Orientation

Pregnancy and Birth

Challenges to Sexual Functioning

Sexually Transmitted Infections and HIV/AIDS

Varieties of Sexual Expression

Power and Sexual Coercion

Sexual Images and Selling Sex

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