Deck 11: Contraception, Birth Control, and Abortion

Question 1

Those who use birth control most consistently are those who

A)have intercourse more frequently.
B)communicate explicitly about it.
C)are in casual relationships.
D)are under the age of 21.

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Intercourse on the day of ovulation without contraception results in a chance of pregnancy of about

A)3%.
B)25%.
C)30%.
D)90%.

Answer 2

B

Question 3

In addition to the avoidance of pregnancy,an advantage of abstinence is that it

A)lets partners get to know and trust one other before greater intimacy.
B)increases the sexual tensions which will culminate in the first intercourse.
C)gives partners a chance to check out each other's sexual histories.
D)builds character.

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Michelle and Aiden had unprotected sex last night.If we know nothing about the timing of Michelle's menstrual cycle,what is the overall chance that Michelle is pregnant?

A)2-4%
B)13-15%
C)30-35%
D)50-55%

Question 5

The most popular technique of reversible contraception among American women is the

A)diaphragm.
B)IUD.
C)pill.
D)condom.

Question 6

The most important consideration when choosing a contraceptive method for yourself is the

A)ongoing cost involved.
B)method you will use consistently and correctly.
C)method with which your partner will be comfortable.
D)one that demands the least thought.

Question 7

When making a birth control choice,a person should consider all of the following EXCEPT

A)the advantages and disadvantages of each method.
B)the likelihood that the method will be used correctly and consistently.
C)the effect of the method (if any)on menses.
D)the methods used by their peers.

Question 8

Over the period of a year,heterosexual couples who have intercourse and do not use contraception have a __________ % chance of becoming pregnant.

A)15
B)50
C)75
D)90

Question 9

Any method that prevents the sperm and egg from uniting is a(n)

A)birth control method.
B)barrier method.
C)contraceptive method.
D)oogenic method.

Question 10

Although different oral contraceptives work in various ways,one thing they all have in common is

A)the creation of the same conditions as in pregnancy.
B)the formation of a barrier between the egg and the sperm.
C)the prevention of the sperm's entry into the uterus.
D)the weakening and eventual destruction of the sperm.

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a function of contraception?

A)killing the sperm before they can get to the egg
B)prevention of ovulation
C)creating a physical barrier between the sperm and the egg
D)causing the uterus to expel an embryo

Question 12

Any means of preventing a birth from taking place is a(n)

A)birth control method.
B)barrier method.
C)contraceptive method.
D)oogenic method.

Question 13

Regarding responsibility for birth control,the majority of

A)men believe that a man has an equal responsibility as a woman for contraception.
B)men and women believe that the woman is more responsible for contraception.
C)women believe that the woman should be more responsible for contraception.
D)men and women believe that the man is more responsible for using contraception.

Question 14

Oral contraceptives work in all of the following ways EXCEPT

A)causing spontaneous abortion if there was fertilization.
B)implantation prevention.
C)ovulation inhibition.
D)preventing entry of sperm by thickening cervical mucus.

Question 15

In the United States,what percentage of unintended pregnancies is terminated by abortion?

A)10%
B)25%
C)50%
D)70%

Question 16

Mieko and James had unprotected sex for an entire year.What is the likelihood that Mieko became pregnant?

A)30%
B)55%
C)75%
D)90%

Question 17

Stephanie and Lou had unprotected sex while Stephanie was ovulating.About what is the chance that Stephanie got pregnant as a result?

A)5%
B)15%
C)25%
D)55%

Question 18

Overall,what is the chance of a woman becoming pregnant if she has intercourse without contraception?

A)2-4%
B)13-15%
C)30-35%
D)50-55%

Question 19

The oldest and most reliable form of contraception is

A)mutual masturbation.
B)birth control pills.
C)abstinence.
D)the condom.

Question 20

Who is most at risk for not using contraception?

A)married couples
B)couples in their late forties
C)couples who have been dating for over one year
D)casually dating couples

Question 21

The first letter of each of the health risks of the pill spell

A)PAIN
B)ACHES
C)HURT
D)OUCH

Question 22

Which of the following is FALSE in regard to Depo-Provera?

A)It often stops the menstrual period.
B)It may delay fertility.
C)It is given every 6 to 8 months.
D)Menstrual spotting may occur.

Question 23

A disadvantage of the oral contraceptive is

A)the interference it causes with the normal hormonal cycles.
B)its lack of protection against STIs.
C)that an absence of menstrual flow does not reassure the woman that she is not pregnant.
D)the low theoretical effectiveness.

Question 24

Oral contraceptives containing estrogen are generally contraindicated for

A)women who smoke.
B)nursing mothers.
C)women under the age of 18.
D)women with several children.

Question 25

Once a woman stops taking the pill,her menstrual cycle will usually resume

A)in about a year.
B)the next month.
C)within two days after taking the last pill.
D)in six to eight months.

Question 26

Which of the following is TRUE about the Vaginal Ring (NuvaRing)?

A)The ring is kept in place for 28 days and then removed for seven days.
B)There is a risk of increased facial hair for women using the Vaginal Ring.
C)It is less effective for women weighing more than 200 pounds.
D)It is somewhat less effective than oral contraceptives.

Question 27

DMPA is administered

A)orally in a pill form.
B)by quarterly injection.
C)orally in liquid form.
D)by annual injection.

Question 28

All of the following are barrier methods of birth control EXCEPT the

A)condom.
B)diaphragm.
C)Today sponge.
D)NuvaRing.

Question 29

The primary effect of a barrier method of birth control is to

A)kill sperm.
B)mimic pregnancy.
C)keep the sperm and egg apart.
D)cause spontaneous abortion of the fertilized ovum.

Question 30

Which of the following is manufactured under the brand name Reality?

A)IUC
B)contraceptive sponge
C)patch
D)female condom

Question 31

Which of the following statements about Implanon is TRUE?

A)It is a barrier method.
B)It offers some protection against STIs.
C)It is one of the most effective contraceptives.
D)It is one of the few contraceptive methods available for men.

Question 32

Women who _______________________ may be at a slightly higher risk of pregnancy than other women if they use the contraceptive patch.

A)drink more than two cups of coffee a day
B)drink more than three glasses of beer or wine per day
C)are above 130% of ideal body weight
D)are over the age of 40

Question 33

Which of the following is NOT a positive outcome resulting from oral contraceptive use?

A)The pill offers some protection against osteoporosis.
B)The pill prevents the development of age spots on the skin.
C)The pill offers some protection against endometrial cancer.
D)The pill offers a decreased risk of benign breast disease.

Question 34

Which of the following is NOT a problem associated with the use of oral contraceptives?

A)weight gain or loss
B)nausea or vomiting
C)breast tenderness
D)decreased bone mass

Question 35

Which of the following is NOT a health risk associated with taking birth control pills?

A)circulatory disease
B)hair loss
C)pregnancy
D)amenorrhea

Question 36

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of oral contraceptive use?

A)dependability
B)enlarged breasts
C)less acne
D)increased hair growth

Question 37

Which of the following is a disadvantage of DMPA?

A)a decrease in bone density
B)skin irritation
C)vaginal irritation
D)facial hair growth

Question 38

If a woman cannot take oral contraceptives containing estrogen,she will probably be advised to

A)abstain from sexual intercourse.
B)use condoms and foam.
C)consider an implant.
D)use a progestin-only minipill.

Question 39

The actual effectiveness of the contraceptive ring is ___ %;the typical rate is ___%.

A)99;91
B)97;91
C)97;87
D)95;96

Question 40

If a woman misses one of her pills,she should

A)not worry about it.
B)take two pills immediately to catch up and stay on schedule.
C)take one as soon as she remembers and the next one on schedule.
D)not have intercourse for a month.

Question 41

If a woman is using a barrier contraceptive technique,one of the methods she is using could be a(n)

A)IUD.
B)cervical cap.
C)implant.
D)minipill.

Question 42

A severe but small risk associated with use of a diaphragm or a cervical cap is

A)toxic shock syndrome.
B)alcoholism.
C)hair loss.
D)chronic yeast infections.

Question 43

The female condom works by

A)releasing a spermicide into the vagina.
B)creating a barrier between sperm and cervix.
C)changing the chemical balance within the vagina.
D)preventing the passage of the egg into the uterus.

Question 44

How does a diaphragm work?

A)It keeps sperm out of the vagina.
B)It kills sperm in the vagina.
C)It keeps sperm out of the uterus.
D)It prevents eggs from entering the uterus.

Question 45

One of the primary advantages of the female condom is that it

A)is aesthetically pleasing.
B)covers more of the partners' genital areas.
C)allows passage of semen into the vagina without letting disease organisms enter.
D)is cheaper than the male condom.

Question 46

The chief reason for low user effectiveness of the condom is

A)the expense.
B)manufacturing defects.
C)the timing for putting it on.
D)allergic reactions.

Question 47

One major difference between the male condom and the female condom is that the

A)male condom provides more protection against HIV than the female condom.
B)female condom affords greater protection of both partners' external genitals.
C)female condom has been shown to be more effective than the male condom.
D)female condom is considered more convenient to use than the male condom.

Question 48

Which of these is NOT a barrier method?

A)IUD
B)female condom
C)Lea's shield
D)diaphragm

Question 49

Which of the following contraceptive methods should NOT be left in the woman's body for a period of time following intercourse?

A)a diaphragm
B)a Today sponge
C)a cervical cap
D)a female condom

Question 50

A warning all diaphragm wearers should be aware of is

A)never to leave a diaphragm in for more than 30 hours.
B)to replace the diaphragm every 2 years.
C)refit the diaphragm only if the wearer gains weight.
D)never to use contraceptive foams with a diaphragm.

Question 51

Which of the following is NOT a hormonal method of contraception?

A)Implanon
B)diaphragm
C)NuvaRing
D)DMPA

Question 52

The IUC works

A)by preventing sperm from entering the uterus.
B)by releasing a spermicidal agent into the vagina.
C)by expelling semen from the vagina.
D)by preventing fertilization in several ways.

Question 53

Spermicides are available in all of the following forms EXCEPT

A)foam.
B)gel.
C)tablets.
D)film.

Question 54

Today,_________ of all male condoms are purchased by women.

A)10%
B)25%
C)35%
D)50%

Question 55

A similarity between the FemCap and the diaphragm is both

A)do not require a spermicide.
B)can be worn for 48-72 hours.
C)are defined as barrier methods.
D)methods are over 97% effective.

Question 56

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of condom use?

A)total protection from STIs
B)ease of accessibility and use
C)they are inexpensive or free
D)high user effectiveness

Question 57

Which of the following is NOT a feature of the contraceptive sponge?

A)It acts as a barrier to sperm.
B)It contains a spermicide.
C)It has an unlimited shelf life.
D)It may be left in place for up to 24 hours.

Question 58

The IUC is positioned in the

A)fallopian tubes.
B)vagina.
C)uterus.
D)ovaries.

Question 59

In order to keep her date spontaneous and romantic,Elena inserts her diaphragm and spermicide before she leaves work at 5 p.m.After cocktails,dinner,and dancing,they go to her date's apartment and begin lovemaking at about midnight.Is this safe in terms of preventing pregnancy?

A)Yes,a diaphragm is effective for 6 to 8 hours after insertion with spermicide.
B)Yes,as long as it is in place,it is an effective sperm barrier.
C)No,the dancing may dislodge the diaphragm from its correct position in the vagina.
D)No,a diaphragm is only effective for up to 6 hours after insertion with spermicide.

Question 60

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of using the diaphragm?

A)It maintains high user effectiveness even without added spermicide.
B)It allows a couple to enjoy considerable spontaneity in making love.
C)It is relatively inexpensive.
D)It offers protection against PID and other diseases of the cervix.

Question 61

Which of the following statements about first-trimester abortions is FALSE?

A)Nearly 90% of all abortions are performed during the first trimester.
B)First-trimester abortions are psychologically easier than later abortions.
C)First-trimester abortions are procedures that are more difficult to perform.
D)First-trimester abortions are usually performed using vacuum aspiration.

Question 62

What is done surgically in a vasectomy?

A)the prostate gland is removed
B)the urethra is blocked and tied off
C)each vas deferens is cut and tied
D)the epididymis is tied off

Question 63

Which of these doesn't belong with the others?

A)oral contraceptives
B)IUC
C)NuvaRing
D)DPMA

Question 64

Most likely,a woman who desires to terminate her pregnancy at the eighth week will undergo a

A)culpotomy.
B)vacuum aspiration.
C)dilation and evacuation.
D)hysterotomy.

Question 65

The 1973 Supreme Court decision that upheld a woman's right to abortion was

A)Monroe v.Madison.
B)Roe v.Wade.
C)the Dred Scott decision.
D)Kramer v.Kramer.

Question 66

The combination of the ovulation method with the basal body temperature method is called the

A)barrier method.
B)ovulation method.
C)symptothermal method.
D)rhythm method.

Question 67

Those who believe abortion should be prohibited generally label themselves as

A)pro-life.
B)moralists.
C)pro-choice.
D)anti-abortionists.

Question 68

Recent studies suggest that men commonly experience all of the following emotions surrounding the abortion decision EXCEPT

A)remorse
B)guilt.
C)sadness
D)hostility.

Question 69

All of the following are true of female sterilization EXCEPT

A)sexual enjoyment is not diminished.
B)it hastens the onset of menopause.
C)the woman continues to have menstrual cycles.
D)eggs continue to be released every month.

Question 70

Which of these doesn't belong with the others?

A)female condom
B)Implanon
C)diaphragm
D)spermicide

Question 71

If a woman has a somewhat irregular menstrual cycle,why is she ill-advised to use the rhythm method?

A)It is impossible to calculate when ovulation occurs,and therefore impossible to determine which days are "safe."
B)She may end up having intercourse at the beginning of menstruation,thereby increasing the likelihood of conception.
C)Worrying about the possibility of pregnancy will prevent both her and her partner from being sexually satisfied.
D)An irregular menstrual cycle indicates problems with fertility,and these should be evaluated before any method of contraception is used.

Question 72

Which of the following is NOT a problem associated with the use of the IUC?

A)Some women expel it during the first year of use
B)frequent painful checks required after insertion
C)an increased risk of PID
D)a higher rate of ectopic pregnancies with some IUCs

Question 73

Which of the following is generally TRUE of most women who have had an abortion?

A)A broad cross section of U.S.women have had abortions.
B)Three-quarters of women seeking abortions say they cannot afford a child.
C)Half of women seeking abortions say they do not want to be a single parent.
D)All of these are true.

Question 74

What percentage of women in the U.S.who are seeking abortions are not in a relationship with the man who got them pregnant and do not inform the biological father about the pregnancy?

A)5%
B)12%
C)24%
D)44%

Question 75

One-third of all abortions in the United States are

A)spontaneous abortions
B)illegal
C)medication abortions
D)second-trimester abortions

Question 76

Which of these doesn't belong with the others?

A)oral contraceptives
B)diaphragm
C)NuvaRing
D)Ortho Evra

Question 77

How soon after unprotected intercourse should a high-dose hormone emergency contraception pill be administered?

A)1 day
B)2 days
C)3 days
D)1 week

Question 78

The key constitutional issue that enters the abortion debate is

A)the right to privacy.
B)what is considered the point at which human life actually begins.
C)whether a husband or a wife has the greater right to decide cases of abortion.
D)the right of free speech.

Question 79

Having tracked her daily temperature for several months now,a woman notices that at one point in her cycle,her temperature dips and then rises as much as a degree.What is she attempting to identify?

A)the point at which ovulation occurs
B)the beginning of the late luteal phase
C)the beginning of menstruation
D)a random temperature variation within a month's time

Question 80

During tubal ligation,a laparoscopy is used to make an incision

A)at the top of the pubic hairline.
B)through the vagina.
C)at the edge of the navel.
D)four inches below the rib cage.