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Which of the following is NOT an example of a barrier method of birth control?
A.Diaphragms. B.Oral contraceptives. C.Spermicide. D.Condoms.
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Oral contraceptives. |
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Which of the following is NOT true about the FemCap cervical cap?
A.It must be fitted by a medical practitioner. B.It must be kept in place at least 12 hours after intercourse. C.It can be removed, cleaned, and reinserted immediately. D.It is made of silicone and fits snugly over the cervix. |
it must be kept in place at least 12 hours after intercourse. |
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Which of the following is true about sterilization?
A.A tubal ligation is a high-risk procedure only used if other methods are not possible. B.Hysterectomy is the only sterilization method used for females. C.There are age limits on sterilization procedures. D.Sterilization is a permanent form of birth control achieved through surgical means.
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sterilization is a permanent form of birth control achieved through surgical means |
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The difference between medical and surgical abortions is that |
medical abortions are performed without entering the uterus.
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During her pregnancy, Emily should avoid all of the following EXCEPT
A.cleaning her cat's litter box. B.eggs. C.pesticides and other lawn chemicals. D.x-rays.
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eggs |
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The transition stage of birth is characterized by |
the baby's head moving into the birth canal.
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Which of the following is NOT true about male infertility?
A.Low sperm count can be caused by wearing excessively tight underwear. B.Male infertility problems account for only 10 percent of infertility cases. C.Exposure of the scrotum to intense heat or cold can cause infertility in men. D.Exposure of the scrotum to radiation can cause infertility in men.
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male infertility problems account for only 10% of infertility cases |
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Amniocentesis |
can identify genetic abnormalities present in the fetus.
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Outercourse is 100 percent effective against STIs. |
False |
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Breast-fed infants |
have a decreased incidence of illness |
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Fertility is a person's ability to |
reproduce |
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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
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human error |
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Which of the following is NOT true about male condoms?
A.They are reliable against pregnancy when used consistently. B.They can be purchased with a spermicide. C.They help prevent the spread of some sexually transmitted infections. D.They can be used with baby oil and body lotion as lubricants.
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they can be used with baby oil and body lotion as lubricants |
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Which one of the following lubricants is safe to use with a condom?
A.Petroleum jelly B.Water-based lubricant C.Hand lotion D.Baby oil
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water-based lubricant |
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The first widely used form of birth control used by women was |
the diaphragm |
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Diaphragms |
create physical and chemical barrier to sperm |
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A primary advantage of the contraceptive sponge is that |
Doesn't require a doctor to fit it |
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Oral contraceptive pills are |
up to 99 percent effective at preventing pregnancy if used correctly.
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Many men are reluctant to have a vasectomy because of the |
fear of decreased sexual performance. |
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An IUD |
offers long-term protection from pregnancy.
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Which of the following is true about emergency contraceptive pills?
A.They are 100 percent effective if taken 2 to 5 days after unprotected intercourse. B.Most college health centers do not provide emergency contraception. C.They are 95 percent effective if taken within 24 hours after unprotected intercourse. D.They are 95 percent effective if taken 2 to 5 days after unprotected intercourse.
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they are 95 percent effective if taken within 24 hours after unprotected intercourse |
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Fertility awareness methods of birth control include all of the following EXCEPT
A.the body temperature method. B.the calendar method. C.the cervical mucous method. D.abstinence.
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abstinence |
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A rise in a woman's basal body temperature signals |
that ovulation has occurred.
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Preconception health involves all of the following EXCEPT
A.stopping tobacco and alcohol use. B.reducing or eliminating caffeine intake. C.avoiding food containing folic acid. D.avoiding x-rays and hazardous environmental chemicals.
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avoiding food containing folic acid |
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Which of the following is true about teratogenic effects?
A.These effects can be caused by environmental chemical exposure. B.The fetus is most susceptible to birth defects during the last three months of pregnancy. C.A rubella infection in the mother is not associated with teratogenic effects. D.The fetus cannot develop an addiction to the drugs the mother is using.
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these effects can be caused by environmental chemical exposure |
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Jade is pregnant. During a regular medical check-up, her physician discusses alcohol consumption. The physician will likely advise that she |
abstain from alcohol during pregnancy |
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A false negative pregnancy test may result from |
taking the pregnancy test to early in pregnancy |
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A birth defect that occurs more frequently in babies born to mothers over the age of 35 is |
Down's syndrome |
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A fetus is the term used to describe an embryo as of |
the third month of pregnancy |
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Cesarean sections are performed for all of the following reasons EXCEPT
A.if the mother has diabetes. B.if the baby is about the exit the uterus any way but headfirst. C.if labor last too long D.if the placenta fails to separate from the uterus
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if the placenta fails to separate from the uterus |
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Which of the following circumstances can cause a miscarriage?
A.Genetic normality B.Too much caffeine C.Robust maternal health D.Maternal infection or hormone imbalance
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maternal infection or hormone inbalance |
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The most common cause of female infertility in the United States is |
polycystic ovary syndrome. |
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Fertility drugs |
increase the chances of multiple births.
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To reduce the risk of her child having spina bifida, a pregnant woman should consume an adequate amount of which nutrient? |
folic acid |
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The relatively ineffective method of birth control, known as coitus interruptus, is the |
withdrawal method |
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Diaphragms can typically be purchased over the counter wherever condoms are sold. |
False |
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All spermicides are effective in preventing sexually transmitted infections. |
False |
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Sterilization has become the leading method of contraception for women of all ages. |
False |
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One advantage of the female condom is that it can be used multiple times. |
false |
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Male infertility problems account for around 35 percent of infertility cases. |
False |