Question 1

Compared to women who do not have a birth attendant, women who are assisted by a birth attendant during labor:

Accepted Answer

A)  have higher rates of cesarean section. 
B)  tend to use less pain medication. 
C)  report less satisfaction with the birth process. 
D)  tend to have a longer duration of labor.

Question 2

Abortions performed in the first trimester:

Accepted Answer

A)  are less medically risky than in the past but still have a higher death rate than delivery at term. 
B)  most often use the intact dilation and evacuation technique. 
C)  represent 90% of the total number of abortions. 
D)  are associated with a higher risk of miscarriage and birth defects with future pregnancies.

Question 3

Early signs of pregnancy can include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  a missed period or lighter than usual menstrual flow. 
B)  nausea/vomiting. 
C)  breast tenderness. 
D)  a normal period only a day or two late.

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT cited in your text as reasons for choosing abortion?

Accepted Answer

A)  Women who already have one or more children cite their desire to be a good parent and the difficulties in meeting their current responsibilities as a mother. 
B)  Women without children often say they are unprepared for motherhood. 
C)  The family is not financially able to support the child. 
D)  Women use abortion as a form of birth control.

Question 5

The most important factor to consider in resuming sexual interaction after childbirth is the point at which:

Accepted Answer

A)  the mother's breasts first produce colostrum. 
B)  intercourse is physically comfortable for the woman. 
C)  the flow of lochia has stopped. 
D)  episiotomy incisions or vaginal tears have healed.

Question 6

Which of the following statements regarding a varicocele is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  It may be treated with hormone therapy. 
B)  It most commonly occurs during puberty. 
C)  It is a major cause of infertility in men. 
D)  It may inhibit ovulation in women.

Question 7

There is evidence that for many women, sexual desire and frequency ____ for several months following the birth of a baby.

Accepted Answer

A)  increase significantly 
B)  increase slightly 
C)  return to the same level they were prior to pregnancy 
D)  decrease

Question 8

With IVF,

Accepted Answer

A)  semen is mechanically introduced into a woman's vagina. 
B)  a woman's eggs are removed and fertilized in the laboratory by her partner's sperm and then introduced into her uterus. 
C)  semen is introduced into a woman's fallopian tube. 
D)  the sperm and ova are placed directly into the fallopian tube.

Question 9

Monique and Hassan purchase an over-the-counter test kit to determine when she is ovulating. This is accomplished by Monique measuring ____ with the test kit.

Accepted Answer

A)  the level of LH (luteinizing hormone) in her urine prior to ovulation 
B)  the level of acidity in her vaginal secretions prior to ovulation 
C)  the level of follicle-stimulating hormone produced by her ovaries 
D)  her basal body temperature

Question 10

The number of couples in the United States who are choosing to be "kid free" has decreased since 1975.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is FALSE regarding women's emotional reactions to abortion?

Accepted Answer

A)  Very religious women report feeling more worried about judgment by others following an abortion than women who are not highly religious. 
B)  Ninety percent of women report ongoing feelings of sadness, guilt, regret, and depression following abortion. 
C)  Women who feel the abortion was not primarily their decision and do not feel supported after it are more likely to experience emotional distress following abortion. 
D)  Research indicates that overall, the risk of mental health problems is no greater for women who abort than for women who continue unwanted pregnancies.

Question 12

Most causes of male infertility are related to abnormalities in sperm ____ and shape.

Accepted Answer

A)  temperature 
B)  motility 
C)  absorbency 
D)  viscosity

Question 13

A woman who is willing to be artificially inseminated by the male partner of a childless couple, carry the pregnancy to term, deliver the child, and give it to the couple for adoption is called a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  implantation host. 
B)  in vivo host. 
C)  surrogate mother. 
D)  substitute mother.

Question 14

Natalie's doctor has just told her that she is going to place two fertilized embryos in Natalie's uterus. Natalie really wants to become pregnant, but she is concerned about the possibility of multiple births. How should Natalie's doctor respond to her concern?

Accepted Answer

A)  The doctor should place more than two fertilized embryos into Natalie's uterus to increase the chances that one will implant. 
B)  There is a risk of multiple births with this procedure, and multiple births do present health risks to mothers and babies. 
C)  Natalie does not need to be concerned about the possibility of multiple births, because these only rarely result in significant complications for either mothers or babies. 
D)  Natalie does not need to be concerned about the possibility of multiple births, because this rarely if ever occurs due to ART.

Question 15

Which of the following would be LEAST likely to cause female fertility problems?

Accepted Answer

A)  Being underweight 
B)  Smoking cigarettes 
C)  Severe vitamin deficiencies 
D)  Being overweight

Question 16

Semen from a woman's partner is mechanically introduced into her vagina, cervix, or uterus in order to facilitate conception. This procedure is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  IVF. 
B)  GIFT (gamete intrafallopian transfer). 
C)  ZIFT. 
D)  artificial insemination.

Question 17

Nedu and Hannah are interested in conceiving a child through IVF. Nedu and Hannah should know that IVF:

Accepted Answer

A)  leads to a successful pregnancy in over 90% of attempts. 
B)  is generally inexpensive and by law is covered by all insurance plans. 
C)  is associated with increased risk of multiple births. 
D)  involves inserting the semen of a partner or donor into the vagina, cervix, or uterus.

Question 18

Tetracycline is one of the safest antibiotics that can be given during pregnancy.

Accepted Answer