Question 1

Research shows that college students who are using contraception tend to use it inconsistently.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

How many types of contraceptive methods are available for men?

Accepted Answer

A) one 
B) three 
C) five 
D) seven 
A) one 
B) three 
C) five 
D) seven

Question 3

The female condom works by _____.

Accepted Answer

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 
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

Question 4

Why is douching ineffective in preventing pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A) because seminal fluid sticks to the vaginal walls preventing sperm from being killed 
B) the water or other solution used to wash out the vagina can actually push the remaining sperm through the cervix even faster 
C) because semen is an acid-like substance which counteracts the effects of douching 
D) because douching kills bacteria that helps sperm swim to the fallopian tubes 
A) because seminal fluid sticks to the vaginal walls preventing sperm from being killed 
B) the water or other solution used to wash out the vagina can actually push the remaining sperm through the cervix even faster 
C) because semen is an acid-like substance which counteracts the effects of douching 
D) because douching kills bacteria that helps sperm swim to the fallopian tubes

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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) A new application of spermicide must be used for each act of intercourse. 
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) A new application of spermicide must be used for each act of intercourse.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A) have no negative side effects 
B) have a much higher effectiveness rate than birth control pills 
C) use a different method to release contraceptive hormones into a woman's body 
D) have to be replaced every six months 
A) have no negative side effects 
B) have a much higher effectiveness rate than birth control pills 
C) use a different method to release contraceptive hormones into a woman's body 
D) have to be replaced every six months

Question 7

Abortion is _____.

Accepted Answer

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 
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 8

Outercourse is a form of _____.

Accepted Answer

A) abstinence were a couple avoids risky sexual behaviors such as intercourse 
B) contraception where a couple avoids all sexual expression and activity 
C) contraception where the man withdraws his penis prior to ejaculation 
D) abstinence where a couple only engages in anal intercourse 
A) abstinence were a couple avoids risky sexual behaviors such as intercourse 
B) contraception where a couple avoids all sexual expression and activity 
C) contraception where the man withdraws his penis prior to ejaculation 
D) abstinence where a couple only engages in anal intercourse

Question 9

Douching is an effective means of contraception.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Sterilization procedures for both men and women involve _____.

Accepted Answer

A) surgery 
B) abstaining 
C) oral contraception 
D) insertion of a vaginal ring 
A) surgery 
B) abstaining 
C) oral contraception 
D) insertion of a vaginal ring

Question 11

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?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

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.

Accepted Answer

Responses should consider:
-Oral contrac

Question 13

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?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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 prior to using to test for leakage 
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 prior to using to test for leakage

Question 15

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 _____.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

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 
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 17

What is one way in which the IUD works?

Accepted Answer

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. 
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.

Question 18

The minipill is a hormonal method that contains _____.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

Fertility awareness provides protection from sexually-transmitted infections.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The most common incorrect use of oral contraceptives is _____.

Accepted Answer

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 
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

Research shows that college students who are using contraception tend to use it inconsistently.

How many types of contraceptive methods are available for men?

The female condom works by _____.

Why is douching ineffective in preventing pregnancy?

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

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

Abortion is _____.

Outercourse is a form of _____.

Douching is an effective means of contraception.

Sterilization procedures for both men and women involve _____.

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?

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.

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?

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

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 _____.

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

What is one way in which the IUD works?

The minipill is a hormonal method that contains _____.

Fertility awareness provides protection from sexually-transmitted infections.

The most common incorrect use of oral contraceptives is _____.

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Exam 5: Contraception: Planning and Preventing Pregnancy

Research shows that college students who are using contraception tend to use it inconsistently.

How many types of contraceptive methods are available for men?

The female condom works by _____.

Why is douching ineffective in preventing pregnancy?

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

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

Abortion is _____.

Outercourse is a form of _____.

Douching is an effective means of contraception.

Sterilization procedures for both men and women involve _____.

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?

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.

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?

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

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 _____.

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

What is one way in which the IUD works?

The minipill is a hormonal method that contains _____.

Fertility awareness provides protection from sexually-transmitted infections.

The most common incorrect use of oral contraceptives is _____.

Studying Human Sexuality

Sexual Anatomy

The Physiology of Human Sexual Responding

Love, Intimacy, and Sexual Communication

Sexual Behaviors: Experiencing Sexual Pleasure

Sexual Problems and Solutions

Sexually Transmitted Infectionsdiseases

Conception, Pregnancy, and Birth

Gender: Expectations, Roles, and Behaviors

Sexual Orientation

Sexual Development Throughout Life

Sexual Aggression and Violence: Rape Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Harassment

Paraphilias: Atypical Sexual Behaviors

The Sexual Marketplace: Prostitution and Pornography

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