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Health: The Basics, 12e (Donatelle)
Chapter 6 Considering Your Reproductive Choices
1) Fertility is a person’s ability to
A) produce viable sperm.
B) reproduce.
C) have a normal delivery.
D) prevent conception.
Skill: Remembering
Section: Basic Principles of Birth Control
Learning Outcome: 6.1
2) The typical-use failure rate for a contraception method takes into account which of the
following?
A) daily use
B) human error
C) perfect use
D) familiarity with the method
Skill: Understanding
Section: Basic Principles of Birth Control
Learning Outcome: 6.1
3) Which of the following is NOT an example of a barrier method of birth control?
A) diaphragms
B) spermicides
C) condoms
D) oral contraceptives
Skill: Understanding
Section: Basic Principles of Birth Control
Learning Outcome: 6.1
4) Which of the following is NOT true about male condoms?
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.
Skill: Understanding
Section: Barrier Methods
Learning Outcome: 6.2
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5) To ensure its effectiveness, the BEST place to store a condom would be in
A) a bathroom storage drawer away from sharp objects.
B) a wallet.
C) the glove box of a locked car.
D) the freezer.
Skill: Applying
Section: Barrier Methods
Learning Outcome: 6.2
6) Which of the following lubricants is safe to use with a condom?
A) baby oil
B) hand lotion
C) petroleum jelly
D) contraceptive foam
Skill: Understanding
Section: Barrier Methods
Learning Outcome: 6.2
7) The first widely used birth control method for women was
A) the pill.
B) spermicidal foams and jellies.
C) the diaphragm.
D) the IUD.
Skill: Remembering
Section: Barrier Methods
Learning Outcome: 6.2
8) Diaphragms
A) are effective even without spermicides.
B) must be removed within two hours following intercourse.
C) create a physical and chemical barrier to sperm.
D) have a low effectiveness rate.
Skill: Understanding
Section: Barrier Methods
Learning Outcome: 6.2
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9) Leaving a diaphragm, tampon, or cervical cap in for an extended period of time increases the
risk for
A) AIDS.
B) hypertension.
C) HPV.
D) toxic shock syndrome.
Skill: Remembering
Section: Barrier Methods
Learning Outcome: 6.2
10) Which of the following is NOT true about the FemCap cervical cap?
A) It is made of silicone and fits snugly over the cervix.
B) It must be fitted by a medical practitioner.
C) It must be kept in place at least 12 hours after intercourse.
D) It can be removed, cleaned, and reinserted immediately.
Skill: Understanding
Section: Barrier Methods
Learning Outcome: 6.2
11) A primary advantage of the contraceptive sponge is that
A) only one type of spermicide can be used with it.
B) protection lasts for 4 to 6 hours.
C) it does not require a fitting from a doctor.
D) it eliminates the risk of STIs.
Skill: Understanding
Section: Barrier Methods
Learning Outcome: 6.2
12) Oral contraceptive pills are
A) an effective barrier contraceptive method.
B) about 91 percent effective at preventing pregnancy with typical use.
C) most commonly used by women who have had at least one child.
D) effective protection against STIs.
Skill: Understanding
Section: Hormonal Methods
Learning Outcome: 6.3
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13) Which of the following statements is TRUE about NuvaRing?
A) It is left in place for four weeks.
B) Even when used properly, it is much less effective than oral contraceptives.
C) It exposes the user to a lower dose of estrogen than the combination pill.
D) It requires the use of spermicide.
Skill: Understanding
Section: Hormonal Methods
Learning Outcome: 6.3
14) An IUD
A) is highly unlikely to cause either discomfort or complications.
B) is nearly 95% effective with typical use.
C) offers long-term protection from pregnancy.
D) causes a long delay in the return of fertility.
Skill: Understanding
Section: Intrauterine Contraceptives
Learning Outcome: 6.4
15) Fertility awareness methods of birth control include all of the following EXCEPT
A) the calendar method.
B) the body temperature method.
C) the cervical mucus method.
D) abstinence.
Skill: Understanding
Section: Behavioral Methods
Learning Outcome: 6.5
16) A rise in a woman’s basal body temperature signals
A) that ovulation has occurred.
B) the beginning of the menstrual cycle.
C) that fertilization has occurred.
D) the end of the current menstrual period.
Skill: Understanding
Section: Behavioral Methods
Learning Outcome: 6.5
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17) Which of the following is TRUE about emergency contraceptive pills?
A) They will cause an abortion if the woman is already pregnant.
B) Multiple brands are available over-the-counter with no age restrictions.
C) All brands require a prescription and are subject to age restrictions.
D) They are 100 percent effective if taken 2 to 5 days after unprotected intercourse.
Skill: Understanding
Section: Emergency Contraception
Learning Outcome: 6.6
18) Which of the following is TRUE about sterilization?
A) Hysterectomy is the only sterilization method available for females.
B) Sterilization is a permanent form of birth control achieved through surgical means.
C) There are age limits on sterilization procedures.
D) A tubal ligation is a high-risk procedure only used if other methods are not possible.
Skill: Understanding
Section: Permanent Methods of Birth Control
Learning Outcome: 6.7
19) Many men are reluctant to have a vasectomy because of the
A) major surgery involved.
B) general anesthetic used.
C) long recovery period required.
D) fear of decreased sexual performance.
Skill: Understanding
Section: Permanent Methods of Birth Control
Learning Outcome: 6.7
20) Michael and Jill live together and are planning to marry once they graduate from college.
They also would both like to have children. Michael has a history of genital herpes and is
concerned about not transmitting this infection to Jill. Of the following methods of
contraception, which might be the BEST choice for them?
A) a fertility awareness method
B) withdrawal
C) female or male condoms
D) female or male sterilization
Skill: Understanding
Section: Choosing a Method of Contraception
Learning Outcome: 6.8
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21) The two contraceptive methods most commonly used by college students are
A) birth control pills and withdrawal.
B) birth control pills and male condoms.
C) birth control pills and Depo-Provera shots.
D) male condoms and withdrawal.
Skill: Remembering
Section: Choosing a Method of Contraception
Learning Outcome: 6.8
22) The difference between surgical and medical abortions is that
A) medical abortions can be performed further into the pregnancy than surgical abortions.
B) surgical abortions require more steps than medical abortions.
C) medical abortions are performed without entering the uterus.
D) medical abortions are much more common in the U.S. than surgical abortions.
Skill: Analyzing
Section: Abortion
Learning Outcome: 6.9
23) Which U.S. Supreme Court decision in 1973 gave women the legal right to an abortion?
A) Wade v. Thomas
B) Roe v. Smith
C) Smith v. Thomas
D) Roe v. Wade
Skill: Remembering
Section: Abortion
Learning Outcome: 6.9
24) By federal law, when can women elect to have an abortion without legal restrictions?
A) in the first trimester
B) through the second trimester
C) through the third trimester
D) at no time without restrictions
Skill: Understanding
Section: Abortion
Learning Outcome: 6.9
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25) Surgical abortions in the first trimester are typically done by
A) dilation and evacuation.
B) induction abortion.
C) suction curettage.
D) intact dilation and extraction.
Skill: Remembering
Section: Abortion
Learning Outcome: 6.9
26) Preconception health involves all of the following EXCEPT
A) monitoring prescription drug use.
B) avoiding environmental chemicals.
C) stopping tobacco and alcohol use.
D) avoiding food containing folic acid.
Skill: Understanding
Section: Pregnancy
Learning Outcome: 6.10
27) Which of the following is TRUE about nutrition and exercise during pregnancy?
A) Vitamin supplements can make up for a less-than-balanced diet.
B) Weight gain during pregnancy is unhealthy for the baby.
C) Exercise can be beneficial, but the woman should consult with her physician first.
D) All exercise should be avoided because it is harmful to the developing fetus.
Skill: Understanding
Section: Pregnancy
Learning Outcome: 6.10
28) Which of the following is TRUE about teratogenic effects?
A) The fetus is most susceptible to birth defects during the last three months of pregnancy.
B) These effects can be caused by environmental chemical exposure.
C) The fetus cannot develop an addiction to the drugs the mother is using.
D) A rubella infection in the mother is not associated with teratogenic effects.
Skill: Understanding
Section: Pregnancy
Learning Outcome: 6.10
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29) Jade is pregnant. During a regular medical check-up, her physician discusses alcohol
consumption. The physician will likely advise that she
A) limit her intake to one glass per day.
B) limit her intake to two glasses per day.
C) abstain from alcohol during pregnancy.
D) have only an occasional glass of wine with dinner.
Skill: Applying
Section: Pregnancy
Learning Outcome: 6.10
30) During her pregnancy, Emily should avoid all of the following EXCEPT
A) x-rays.
B) cleaning her cat‘s litter box.
C) pesticides and other lawn chemicals.
D) drinking tap water.
Skill: Understanding
Section: Pregnancy
Learning Outcome: 6.10
31) During pregnancy, a woman could increase her folic acid intake by eating
A) steak and pork.
B) chicken and turkey.
C) low-fat milk and yogurt.
D) dark leafy greens, citrus fruits, and beans.
Skill: Applying
Section: Pregnancy
Learning Outcome: 6.10
32) A false negative pregnancy test may result from
A) taking the pregnancy test too early in the pregnancy.
B) high sodium in the diet.
C) high protein in the diet.
D) taking the test too early in the morning.
Skill: Understanding
Section: Pregnancy
Learning Outcome: 6.10
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33) A birth defect that occurs more frequently in babies born to mothers over the age of 35 is
A) blindness.
B) deafness.
C) spina bifida.
D) Down syndrome.
Skill: Remembering
Section: Pregnancy
Learning Outcome: 6.10
34) A fetus is the term used to describe an embryo as of
A) the first month of pregnancy.
B) 6 weeks of pregnancy.
C) the third month of pregnancy.
D) 10 weeks of pregnancy.
Skill: Remembering
Section: Pregnancy
Learning Outcome: 6.10
35) When a pregnant woman’s water breaks, what is actually happening is that
A) the placental barrier breaks.
B) the cervix dilates.
C) the baby enters the birth canal.
D) the amniotic sac breaks.
Skill: Understanding
Section: Childbirth
Learning Outcome: 6.11
36) The transition stage of birth is characterized by
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.
Skill: Understanding
Section: Childbirth
Learning Outcome: 6.11
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37) Which of the following is not a reason cesarean sections may be performed?
A) Labor lasts too long.
B) The baby is in physiological distress.
C) The baby is about the exit the uterus any way but headfirst.
D) The mother has diabetes.
Skill: Understanding
Section: Childbirth
Learning Outcome: 6.11
38) Which of the following circumstances can cause a miscarriage?
A) maternal infection or hormone imbalance
B) too much caffeine
C) consuming a vegetarian diet
D) having a strong cervix
Skill: Understanding
Section: Childbirth
Learning Outcome: 6.11
39) Postpartum depression
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.
Skill: Understanding
Section: Childbirth
Learning Outcome: 6.11
40) Which of the following is TRUE about preeclampsia?
A) It usually occurs in the first trimester.
B) It is never a life-threatening condition for the fetus.
C) Family history of preeclampsia on the man’s or woman’s side is a risk factor.
D) The incidence of preeclampsia is higher for second– and third-time mothers.
Skill: Understanding
Section: Childbirth
Learning Outcome: 6.11