Question 1

The most common type of oral contraceptive is the

Accepted Answer

A) minipill. 
B) combination pill. 
C) morning-after pill. 
D) emergency contraceptive pill. 
A) minipill. 
B) combination pill. 
C) morning-after pill. 
D) emergency contraceptive pill. B

Question 2

All of the following are TRUE about the minipill,EXCEPT that

Accepted Answer

A) it contains no estrogen. 
B) it contains a small dose of a synthetic progesterone. 
C) it has more side effects and health risks than other hormonal contraceptives. 
D) it should be taken every day of the month at the same time of day. 
A) it contains no estrogen. 
B) it contains a small dose of a synthetic progesterone. 
C) it has more side effects and health risks than other hormonal contraceptives. 
D) it should be taken every day of the month at the same time of day. C

Question 3

Which of the following is a reason that diaphragms have a relatively high failure rate?

Accepted Answer

A) age of users 
B) incorrect insertion and positioning 
C) vigorous sexual activity by users 
D) discomfort of use 
A) age of users 
B) incorrect insertion and positioning 
C) vigorous sexual activity by users 
D) discomfort of use B

Question 4

Nexplanon is a single implant and is effective for three years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Because female condoms can be inserted before sexual activity begins,they are less disruptive to sexual activity than are male condoms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

If a woman is using the temperature method of birth control,she will calculate that her safe period will begin

Accepted Answer

A) three days after the rise in basil body temperature. 
B) three days after the drop in basil body temperature. 
C) seven days after the rise in basil body temperature. 
D) seven days after the drop in basil body temperature. 
A) three days after the rise in basil body temperature. 
B) three days after the drop in basil body temperature. 
C) seven days after the rise in basil body temperature. 
D) seven days after the drop in basil body temperature.

Question 7

Which of the following statements about tubal sterilization is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) The procedure normally requires 2-3 days' hospitalization. 
B) It is a less risky procedure than vasectomy is. 
C) Reversibility rates are high. 
D) Serious complications from the procedure are rare. 
A) The procedure normally requires 2-3 days' hospitalization. 
B) It is a less risky procedure than vasectomy is. 
C) Reversibility rates are high. 
D) Serious complications from the procedure are rare.

Question 8

Though the effectiveness decreases as more time elapses,emergency contraception can be taken up to _______________ hours after unprotected intercourse.

Accepted Answer

A) 12 
B) 48 
C) 72 
D) 120 
A) 12 
B) 48 
C) 72 
D) 120

Question 9

When a woman is using an oral contraceptive,she can use the word ACHES to remind her of preliminary danger signals.What does the "A" stand for?

Accepted Answer

A) alert 
B) abscess 
C) abdominal pain 
D) allergic reaction 
A) alert 
B) abscess 
C) abdominal pain 
D) allergic reaction

Question 10

A contraceptive sponge is both a chemical and a barrier method of contraceptive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

After insertion,the NuvaRing (vaginal contraceptive ring)is left in the vagina for _______________ before removal.

Accepted Answer

A) six hours 
B) one day 
C) one week 
D) three weeks 
A) six hours 
B) one day 
C) one week 
D) three weeks

Question 12

One advantage of a cervical cap over a diaphragm is that it

Accepted Answer

A) does not require being fitted by a health care provider. 
B) can be used by women with recurrent urinary tract infections. 
C) may be left in place for up to one week. 
D) provides more protection against HIV infection. 
A) does not require being fitted by a health care provider. 
B) can be used by women with recurrent urinary tract infections. 
C) may be left in place for up to one week. 
D) provides more protection against HIV infection.

Question 13

Which of the following is a characteristic of cervical secretions observed during the estrogenic phase?

Accepted Answer

A) clear,thick mucus 
B) cloudy,sticky mucus 
C) clear,slippery mucus 
D) cloudy,slippery mucus 
A) clear,thick mucus 
B) cloudy,sticky mucus 
C) clear,slippery mucus 
D) cloudy,slippery mucus

Question 14

A contraceptive that permanently prevents the union of the sperm and egg is a

Accepted Answer

A) barrier method. 
B) hormonal method. 
C) natural method. 
D) surgical method. 
A) barrier method. 
B) hormonal method. 
C) natural method. 
D) surgical method.

Question 15

Which of the following statements about polyurethane condoms is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) Males with a latex allergy will also be allergic to polyurethane condoms. 
B) They are made of the same material as lambskin condoms. 
C) They are less likely to slip off during sexual activity than are latex condoms. 
D) They are more likely to break than are latex condoms. 
A) Males with a latex allergy will also be allergic to polyurethane condoms. 
B) They are made of the same material as lambskin condoms. 
C) They are less likely to slip off during sexual activity than are latex condoms. 
D) They are more likely to break than are latex condoms.

Question 16

When using the contraceptive skin patch,women must spend one week each month without wearing a patch.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The calendar method is reliable because women almost always ovulate on the same day of their cycle each month.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The "typical use" contraceptive failure rate is based on studies that measure the percentage of women experiencing unintended pregnancy in the first

Accepted Answer

A) six months of use. 
B) one year of use. 
C) two years of use. 
D) five years of use. 
A) six months of use. 
B) one year of use. 
C) two years of use. 
D) five years of use.

Question 19

Because of the expense of female condoms,doctors recommend that women rinse out and reuse the condoms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

IUDs are not recommended for women with certain conditions.Which of the following is NOT among those conditions?

Accepted Answer

A) hormonally responsive cancers 
B) past pregnancies 
C) tumors of the uterus 
D) unexplained vaginal bleeding 
A) hormonally responsive cancers 
B) past pregnancies 
C) tumors of the uterus 
D) unexplained vaginal bleeding

Exam 6: Contraception

The most common type of oral contraceptive is the

All of the following are TRUE about the minipill,EXCEPT that

Which of the following is a reason that diaphragms have a relatively high failure rate?

Nexplanon is a single implant and is effective for three years.

Because female condoms can be inserted before sexual activity begins,they are less disruptive to sexual activity than are male condoms.

If a woman is using the temperature method of birth control,she will calculate that her safe period will begin

Which of the following statements about tubal sterilization is TRUE?

Though the effectiveness decreases as more time elapses,emergency contraception can be taken up to _______________ hours after unprotected intercourse.

When a woman is using an oral contraceptive,she can use the word ACHES to remind her of preliminary danger signals.What does the "A" stand for?

A contraceptive sponge is both a chemical and a barrier method of contraceptive.

After insertion,the NuvaRing (vaginal contraceptive ring)is left in the vagina for _______________ before removal.

One advantage of a cervical cap over a diaphragm is that it

Which of the following is a characteristic of cervical secretions observed during the estrogenic phase?

A contraceptive that permanently prevents the union of the sperm and egg is a

Which of the following statements about polyurethane condoms is TRUE?

When using the contraceptive skin patch,women must spend one week each month without wearing a patch.

The calendar method is reliable because women almost always ovulate on the same day of their cycle each month.

The "typical use" contraceptive failure rate is based on studies that measure the percentage of women experiencing unintended pregnancy in the first

Because of the expense of female condoms,doctors recommend that women rinse out and reuse the condoms.

IUDs are not recommended for women with certain conditions.Which of the following is NOT among those conditions?

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