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69) A three-month segment of a pregnancy during which certain developmental changes occur in
the embryo or fetus is a
A) gestation period.
B) cycle.
C) trimester.
D) phase.
Skill: Remembering
Section: Pregnancy
Learning Outcome: 6.10
70) Which diagnostic procedure is a maternal blood test that can detect the potential for a birth
defect or genetic abnormality?
A) triple marker screen
B) laboratory pregnancy test
C) amniocentesis
D) chorionic villus sampling
Skill: Understanding
Section: Pregnancy
Learning Outcome: 6.10
71) The implantation of a fertilized egg outside the uterus, usually in a fallopian tube, is called
A) ambiguous pregnancy.
B) ectopic pregnancy.
C) miscarriage.
D) preeclampsia.
Skill: Applying
Section: Childbirth
Learning Outcome: 6.11
72) Gestational surrogacy occurs when
A) a couple adopts a child.
B) a woman uses artificial insemination.
C) a woman carries another woman’s and man’s embryo to term.
D) a couple raise another person’s child through the foster system.
Skill: Understanding
Section: Infertility
Learning Outcome: 6.12
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73) Avery and Gregory have agreed to adopt the newborn of a 16–year-old mother who has
decided to relinquish her baby. The identity of the father is unknown, and Avery and Gregory
have been given very little information about the birth mother except for essential health data.
This is an example of
A) an international adoption.
B) a confidential adoption.
C) an open adoption.
D) foster parenting.
Skill: Applying
Section: Infertility
Learning Outcome: 6.12
74) Chaz and Jessamine are healthy and in their late 20s. They have been trying to conceive a
child for the past six months without success. Chaz and Jessamine
A) should ask Jessamine’s physician to prescribe fertility drugs.
B) should consult an adoption agency about their options for adopting a child.
C) are experiencing a form of infertility due to factors involving both partners.
D) are not considered infertile.
Skill: Analyzing
Section: Infertility
Learning Outcome: 6.12
75) Choosing if and when to have children is a great responsibility.
Skill: Understanding
Section: Basic Principles of Birth Control
Learning Outcome: 6.1
76) Most types of diaphragms can be purchased over the counter wherever condoms are sold.
Skill: Understanding
Section: Barrier Methods
Learning Outcome: 6.2
77) All spermicides are effective in preventing sexually transmitted infections.
Skill: Understanding
Section: Barrier Methods
Learning Outcome: 6.2
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78) One advantage of the female condom is that it can be used multiple times.
Skill: Understanding
Section: Barrier Methods
Learning Outcome: 6.2
79) The sponge is inconvenient because it requires a trip to the doctor for fitting.
Skill: Understanding
Section: Barrier Methods
Learning Outcome: 6.2
80) Male condoms were invented during the 19th century.
Skill: Understanding
Section: Barrier Methods
Learning Outcome: 6.2
81) Contraceptive implants are more effective at preventing pregnancy than oral contraceptives.
Skill: Understanding
Section: Hormonal Methods
Learning Outcome: 6.3
82) Some intrauterine contraceptives release small amounts of hormones.
Skill: Understanding
Section: Intrauterine Contraceptives
Learning Outcome: 6.4
83) Outercourse is 100 percent effective against STIs.
Skill: Understanding
Section: Behavioral Methods
Learning Outcome: 6.5
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84) Emergency contraceptive pills have been used by about 10% of sexually active college
students or their partners.
Skill: Understanding
Section: Emergency Contraception
Learning Outcome: 6.6
85) Sterilization has become the leading method of contraception for women of all ages.
Skill: Remembering
Section: Permanent Methods of Birth Control
Learning Outcome: 6.7
86) Most research into birth control methods is focused on men.
Skill: Understanding
Section: Choosing a Method of Contraception
Learning Outcome: 6.8
87) The abortion method known as “partial birth abortion” is illegal in the United States.
Skill: Remembering
Section: Abortion
Learning Outcome: 6.9
88) Medical abortion performed early in the pregnancy is over 99% effective.
Skill: Remembering
Section: Abortion
Learning Outcome: 6.9
89) If a woman has a urinary tract infection and takes a pregnancy test, a false positive may
result.
Skill: Understanding
Section: Pregnancy
Learning Outcome: 6.10
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90) One in four new mothers experience postpartum depression.
Skill: Remembering
Section: Childbirth
Learning Outcome: 6.11
91) The most common cause of male infertility is low sperm count.
Skill: Remembering
Section: Infertility
Learning Outcome: 6.12
92) Alcohol is considered a teratogenic substance.
Skill: Understanding
Section: Infertility
Learning Outcome: 6.12
93) Overseas adoptions can make it easier for Americans to adopt an infant rather than an older
child.
Skill: Remembering
Section: Infertility
Learning Outcome: 6.12
94) On average, overseas adoptions cost less than domestic adoptions.
Skill: Remembering
Section: Infertility
Learning Outcome: 6.12
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95) Identify the three conditions necessary for conception, and at least three methods of
contraception, identifying the necessary condition that each of these methods disrupts.
Skill: Analyzing
Section: Basic Principles of Birth Control
Learning Outcome: 6.1
96) Explain the difference between abstinence and outercourse and the pros and cons of each.
Provide information from the chapter to support your answer.
Skill: Analyzing
Section: Behavioral Methods
Learning Outcome: 6.5
97) Why do you think sterilization is a common method of contraception for women of all ages
in the United States?
Skill: Analyzing
Section: Permanent Methods of Birth Control
Learning Outcome: 6.7
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98) What factors do you think should be taken into consideration when planning a pregnancy?
Provide information from the chapter to support your answer.
Skill: Evaluating
Section: Pregnancy
Learning Outcome: 6.10
99) Do you think it is important for men to take similar health precautions as women when trying
to conceive? Provide information from the chapter to support your answer.
Skill: Analyzing
Section: Pregnancy
Learning Outcome: 6.10