11
41) The most common cause of female infertility in the United States is
A) pelvic inflammatory disease.
B) gonorrhea.
C) polycystic ovary syndrome.
D) endometriosis.
Skill: Remembering
Section: Infertility
Learning Outcome: 6.12
42) Fertility drugs
A) increase the chances of multiple births.
B) reduce the risk of ovarian cysts.
C) can cause hypertension.
D) guarantee a successful pregnancy.
Skill: Understanding
Section: Infertility
Learning Outcome: 6.12
43) Which of the following is NOT true about male infertility?
A) Low sperm count can be caused by wearing excessively tight underwear.
B) Exposure of the scrotum to radiation can cause infertility in men.
C) Exposure of the scrotum to intense heat or cold can cause infertility in men.
D) Male infertility problems account for only 10 percent of infertility cases.
Skill: Understanding
Section: Infertility
Learning Outcome: 6.12
44) To reduce the risk of her child having spina bifida, a pregnant woman should consume an
adequate amount of which nutrient?
A) folic acid
B) vitamin D
C) vitamin B12
D) biotin
Skill: Understanding
Section: Pregnancy
Learning Outcome: 6.10
12
45) Which of the following is TRUE about the third trimester of pregnancy?
A) It is the period during which the placenta becomes well established.
B) The fetus grows the least during this trimester.
C) The fetus must get large amounts of calcium, iron, and nitrogen from the food the mother
consumes.
D) It is the period during which the embryo differentiates and develops its various organ
systems.
Skill: Understanding
Section: Pregnancy
Learning Outcome: 6.10
46) Amniocentesis
A) involves snipping tissue from the developing fetal sac.
B) is strongly recommended for women under the age of 35.
C) can identify genetic abnormalities present in the fetus.
D) is entirely risk-free.
Skill: Understanding
Section: Pregnancy
Learning Outcome: 6.10
47) Which of the following procedures performed during pregnancy can determine the size and
position of the fetus and detect birth defects in the central nervous and digestive systems?
A) amniocentesis
B) ultrasound
C) triple marker screen
D) chorionic villus sampling
Skill: Understanding
Section: Pregnancy
Learning Outcome: 6.10
48) Which form of hormonal birth control works transdermally?
A) Mirena
B) Xulane
C) NuvaRing
D) Depo-Provera
Skill: Remembering
Section: Hormonal Methods
Learning Outcome: 6.3
13
49) Breast-fed infants
A) recover from illness more slowly than formula-fed infants.
B) are more prone to allergies.
C) have a decreased incidence of illness.
D) are more likely to be obese.
Skill: Understanding
Section: Childbirth
Learning Outcome: 6.11
50) Which form of birth control is injected every three months to remain effective?
A) Mirena
B) Xulane
C) NuvaRing
D) Depo-Provera
Skill: Remembering
Section: Hormonal Methods
Learning Outcome: 6.3
51) Which form of birth control involves alteration of sexual behavior during certain times of the
month?
A) withdrawal
B) fertility awareness
C) abstinence
D) outercourse
Skill: Remembering
Section: Behavioral Methods
Learning Outcome: 6.5
52) Which of the following is a female sterilization procedure that involves tying off or
cauterizing certain structures of the reproductive system?
A) tubal ligation
B) vasectomy
C) hysterectomy
D) suction curettage
Skill: Remembering
Section: Permanent Methods of Birth Control
Learning Outcome: 6.7
14
53) Drugs, chemicals, and radiation that can cause birth defects are known as
A) progestins.
B) carcinogens.
C) toxoplasmosis.
D) teratogens.
Skill: Understanding
Section: Pregnancy
Learning Outcome: 6.10
54) The network of blood vessels that provides nourishment to the fetus is the
A) amniotic sac.
B) uterus.
C) placenta.
D) endometrium.
Skill: Remembering
Section: Pregnancy
Learning Outcome: 6.10
55) The fluid-filled, protective pouch surrounding the fetus is the
A) amniotic sac.
B) uterus.
C) placenta.
D) endometrium.
Skill: Remembering
Section: Pregnancy
Learning Outcome: 6.10
56) A birth defect caused by the mother’s alcohol intake during pregnancy is
A) rubella.
B) spina bifida.
C) FAS.
D) Down syndrome.
Skill: Understanding
Section: Pregnancy
Learning Outcome: 6.10
15
57) An infection during pregnancy that can cause blindness or hearing disorders in the infant is
A) rubella.
B) spina bifida.
C) FAS.
D) Down syndrome.
Skill: Understanding
Section: Pregnancy
Learning Outcome: 6.10
58) A surgical sterilization procedure that involves cutting the vas deferens is a(n)
A) endoscopy.
B) tubal ligation.
C) hysterectomy.
D) vasectomy.
Skill: Understanding
Section: Permanent Methods of Birth Control
Learning Outcome: 6.7
59) The surgical procedure that involves removal of the uterus is a(n)
A) endoscopy.
B) tubal ligation.
C) hysterectomy.
D) vasectomy.
Skill: Remembering
Section: Permanent Methods of Birth Control
Learning Outcome: 6.7
60) A cause of infertility in which uterine tissue is implanted outside the uterus and blocks the
fallopian tubes is
A) toxoplasmosis.
B) endometriosis.
C) pelvic inflammatory disease.
D) ovarian cancer.
Skill: Understanding
Section: Infertility
Learning Outcome: 6.12
16
61) Substances designed to kill sperm are known as
A) spermicides.
B) progestins.
C) teratogens.
D) fungicides.
Skill: Remembering
Section: Barrier Methods
Learning Outcome: 6.2
62) The relatively ineffective method of birth control, known as coitus interruptus, is the
A) body temperature method.
B) calendar method.
C) outercourse method.
D) withdrawal method.
Skill: Remembering
Section: Behavioral Methods
Learning Outcome: 6.5
63) Which assisted reproductive technology process involves the fertilization of a woman’s egg
outside of her body and the transfer of the fertilized egg to her uterus?
A) embryo transfer
B) alternative insemination
C) in vitro fertilization
D) nonsurgical embryo transfer
Skill: Understanding
Section: Infertility
Learning Outcome: 6.12
64) The fertilization of an ovum by a sperm is
A) implantation.
B) conception.
C) ovulation.
D) contraception.
Skill: Understanding
Section: Basic Principles of Birth Control
Learning Outcome: 6.1
17
65) The various methods used to prevent pregnancy are known as
A) implantation.
B) conception.
C) ovulation.
D) contraception.
Skill: Understanding
Section: Basic Principles of Birth Control
Learning Outcome: 6.1
66) Which type of female birth control involves the use of synthetic estrogen and/or progestin?
A) hormonal
B) barrier
C) chemical
D) body temperature
Skill: Understanding
Section: Hormonal Methods
Learning Outcome: 6.3
67) Women who use oral contraceptives and also smoke are at a higher risk of
A) weight gain.
B) blood clots and hypertension.
C) pneumonia and lung cancer.
D) pregnancy.
Skill: Applying
Section: Hormonal Methods
Learning Outcome: 6.3
68) Which form of contraception involves implanting a small object in a woman’s uterus?
A) cervical cap
B) contraceptive implant
C) NuvaRing
D) intrauterine device
Skill: Understanding
Section: Intrauterine Contraceptives
Learning Outcome: 6.4