Question 1

Amniocentesis

Accepted Answer

A)  involves snipping tissue from the developing fetal sac. 
B)  is strongly recommended for women under the age of 35. 
C)  can identify genetic abnormalities present in the fetus. 
D)  is entirely risk-free. 
A)  involves snipping tissue from the developing fetal sac. 
B)  is strongly recommended for women under the age of 35. 
C)  can identify genetic abnormalities present in the fetus. 
D)  is entirely risk-free.

Question 2

A surgical sterilization procedure that involves cutting the vas deferens is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  endoscopy. 
B)  tubal ligation. 
C)  hysterectomy. 
D)  vasectomy. 
A)  endoscopy. 
B)  tubal ligation. 
C)  hysterectomy. 
D)  vasectomy.

Question 3

Which of the following circumstances can cause a miscarriage?

Accepted Answer

A)  Maternal infection or hormone imbalance 
B)  Too much caffeine 
C)  Genetic normality 
D)  Robust maternal health 
A)  Maternal infection or hormone imbalance 
B)  Too much caffeine 
C)  Genetic normality 
D)  Robust maternal health

Question 4

Outercourse is 100 percent effective against STIs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which form of contraception involves implanting a small object in a woman's uterus?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cervical cap 
B)  Contraceptive implant 
C)  NuvaRing 
D)  Intrauterine device 
A)  Cervical cap 
B)  Contraceptive implant 
C)  NuvaRing 
D)  Intrauterine device

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT true about male condoms?

Accepted Answer

A)  They can be used with baby oil and body lotions as lubricants. 
B)  They can be purchased with a spermicide. 
C)  They help prevent the spread of some sexually transmitted infections. 
D)  They are reliable against pregnancy when used consistently. 
A)  They can be used with baby oil and body lotions as lubricants. 
B)  They can be purchased with a spermicide. 
C)  They help prevent the spread of some sexually transmitted infections. 
D)  They are reliable against pregnancy when used consistently.

Question 7

Which form of birth control involves alteration of sexual behavior during certain times of the month?

Accepted Answer

A)  Withdrawal 
B)  Fertility awareness 
C)  Abstinence 
D)  Outercourse 
A)  Withdrawal 
B)  Fertility awareness 
C)  Abstinence 
D)  Outercourse

Question 8

An IUD

Accepted Answer

A)  is unlikely to cause complications. 
B)  contains hormones. 
C)  offers long-term protection from pregnancy. 
D)  causes a long delay in the return of fertility. 
A)  is unlikely to cause complications. 
B)  contains hormones. 
C)  offers long-term protection from pregnancy. 
D)  causes a long delay in the return of fertility.

Question 9

Which of the following is a female sterilization procedure that involves tying off or cauterizing certain structures of the reproductive system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tubal ligation 
B)  Vasectomy 
C)  Hysterotomy 
D)  Suction curettage 
A)  Tubal ligation 
B)  Vasectomy 
C)  Hysterotomy 
D)  Suction curettage

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A)  pelvic inflammatory disease. 
B)  gonorrhea. 
C)  polycystic ovary syndrome. 
D)  endometriosis. 
A)  pelvic inflammatory disease. 
B)  gonorrhea. 
C)  polycystic ovary syndrome. 
D)  endometriosis.

Question 11

A birth defect caused by the mother's alcohol intake during pregnancy is

Accepted Answer

A)  rubella. 
B)  spina bifida. 
C)  FAS. 
D)  Down syndrome. 
A)  rubella. 
B)  spina bifida. 
C)  FAS. 
D)  Down syndrome.

Question 12

Which of the following is true about the third trimester of pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is the period during which the placenta becomes well established. 
B)  The fetus grows the least during this trimester. 
C)  The fetus must get large amounts of calcium, iron, and nitrogen from the food the mother consumes. 
D)  It is the period during which the embryo differentiates and develops its various organ systems. 
A)  It is the period during which the placenta becomes well established. 
B)  The fetus grows the least during this trimester. 
C)  The fetus must get large amounts of calcium, iron, and nitrogen from the food the mother consumes. 
D)  It is the period during which the embryo differentiates and develops its various organ systems.

Question 13

Which of the following is true about emergency contraceptive pills?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are 95 percent effective if taken 2 to 5 days after unprotected intercourse. 
B)  Two brands are now available over-the-counter subject to certain age limits. 
C)  Most college health centers do not provide emergency contraception. 
D)  They are 100 percent effective if taken 2 to 5 days after unprotected intercourse. 
A)  They are 95 percent effective if taken 2 to 5 days after unprotected intercourse. 
B)  Two brands are now available over-the-counter subject to certain age limits. 
C)  Most college health centers do not provide emergency contraception. 
D)  They are 100 percent effective if taken 2 to 5 days after unprotected intercourse.

Question 14

The transition stage of birth is characterized by

Accepted Answer

A)  the baby's head moving into the birth canal. 
B)  the baby exiting from the birth canal. 
C)  the initial dilation of the cervix. 
D)  the placenta detaching from the uterus. 
A)  the baby's head moving into the birth canal. 
B)  the baby exiting from the birth canal. 
C)  the initial dilation of the cervix. 
D)  the placenta detaching from the uterus.

Question 15

When a pregnant woman's water breaks, what is actually happening is

Accepted Answer

A)  the placental barrier breaks. 
B)  the cervix dilates. 
C)  the baby enters the birth canal. 
D)  the amniotic sac breaks. 
A)  the placental barrier breaks. 
B)  the cervix dilates. 
C)  the baby enters the birth canal. 
D)  the amniotic sac breaks.

Question 16

Postpartum depression

Accepted Answer

A)  frequently occurs just before childbirth. 
B)  can lead to bipolar disorder. 
C)  is characterized by fatigue, depression, and mood swings. 
D)  is caused by the nutritional demands of breast feeding. 
A)  frequently occurs just before childbirth. 
B)  can lead to bipolar disorder. 
C)  is characterized by fatigue, depression, and mood swings. 
D)  is caused by the nutritional demands of breast feeding.

Question 17

The network of blood vessels that provides nourishment to the fetus is the

Accepted Answer

A)  amniotic sac. 
B)  uterus. 
C)  placenta. 
D)  endometrium. 
A)  amniotic sac. 
B)  uterus. 
C)  placenta. 
D)  endometrium.

Question 18

Which diagnostic procedure is a maternal blood test that can detect the potential for a birth defect or genetic abnormality?

Accepted Answer

A)  Triple marker screen 
B)  Laboratory pregnancy test 
C)  Amniocentesis 
D)  Chorionic villus sampling 
A)  Triple marker screen 
B)  Laboratory pregnancy test 
C)  Amniocentesis 
D)  Chorionic villus sampling

Question 19

Breast-fed infants

Accepted Answer

A)  recover slower than others from illness. 
B)  are more prone to allergies. 
C)  have a decreased incidence of illness. 
D)  are more likely to be obese. 
A)  recover slower than others from illness. 
B)  are more prone to allergies. 
C)  have a decreased incidence of illness. 
D)  are more likely to be obese.

Question 20

Fertility drugs

Accepted Answer

A)  increase the chances of multiple births. 
B)  reduce the risk of ovarian cysts. 
C)  can cause hypertension. 
D)  guarantee a successful pregnancy. 
A)  increase the chances of multiple births. 
B)  reduce the risk of ovarian cysts. 
C)  can cause hypertension. 
D)  guarantee a successful pregnancy.

Exam 8: Considering Your Reproductive Choices

Amniocentesis

A surgical sterilization procedure that involves cutting the vas deferens is a(n)

Which of the following circumstances can cause a miscarriage?

Outercourse is 100 percent effective against STIs.

Which form of contraception involves implanting a small object in a woman's uterus?

Which of the following is NOT true about male condoms?

Which form of birth control involves alteration of sexual behavior during certain times of the month?

An IUD

Which of the following is a female sterilization procedure that involves tying off or cauterizing certain structures of the reproductive system?

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

A birth defect caused by the mother's alcohol intake during pregnancy is

Which of the following is true about the third trimester of pregnancy?

Which of the following is true about emergency contraceptive pills?

The transition stage of birth is characterized by

When a pregnant woman's water breaks, what is actually happening is

Postpartum depression

The network of blood vessels that provides nourishment to the fetus is the

Which diagnostic procedure is a maternal blood test that can detect the potential for a birth defect or genetic abnormality?

Breast-fed infants

Fertility drugs

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