Chapter 6 Study Guide

This statement is true about females sterilization

A women continues to menstruate after a tubal ligation

True

Alcohol is considered a teratogentic chemical

False

All spermicides are effective on preventing sexual transmitted infections

________ can identify genetic abnormalities about the baby

Amniocentesis

______ is called a fetus at the beginning of third month of pregnancy

An embryo

True

Choosing of and when to have children can be considered one of our greatest responibilities

All of the following are an example of a barrier method of birth control

Condoms, Diaphragms, and Spermicides

False

Diaphrams can typically be purchased over the counter wherever condoms are sold

The following is true about emergency contraceptive pills

ECPs - plan B has now been approved for over-the-counter sales to women age 18 or older

The most common cause of female infertility in the United States is

Endometriosis

A birth defect .caused by the mother's alchol intake during pregnancy is

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)

_______ is the typical used failure rate for a contraception method

Human error

False

If a women has a urinary tract infection and takes a pregnancy test, a false positive may result

True

Male infertility problems account for around thirty-five percent of infertility cases

False

One advantage of the female condom is that it can be used multiple times

False

Only one to two percent of mons' experience postpartum depression

False

Outer course is one hundred percent effective against STIs

False

Sterilization has become the leading method of contraception for women

_______ exposes the user to a lower dose of estrogen than the combination pill

The NuvaRing

medical abortions are performed without entering the uterus

The difference between medical and surgical abortions is that _______________

False

The sponge is inconvenient because it requires-trip to the doctor for fitting

During pregnancy,

a women could increase her folic acid intake by eating bread

To reduce the risk of her child having spina bifida

a women should consume an adequate amount of the nutrient-folic acid

Rachel is pregnant. During a regular medical check up her physician discusses alcohol consumptions with her. The physician would likely advice Rachel to

abstain from alcohol during pregnancy

When a pregnant women's water breaks this means the

amniotic sac breaks

Cesarean sections

are generally required if a baby is in physiological distress, and if labor last too long

Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI)

assisted reproductive technology

A person might not choose to use an IUD

because of the cost required to insert the device, of the potential complications involved and it doesn't protect against STIs

Postpartum Depression

can cause mood swings

During her pregnancy; Julia should avoid

cleaning her cat's litter box, pesticides, and x-rays

An example of a barrier method of birth control is

condoms, spermicide, and diaphragm

A birth defect found more commonly in babies born to older mother is

down syndrome

Male Infertility

exposure of the scrotum to intense heat or cold can cause infertility in men and low sperm count can be cause by wearing excessively tight underwear

The breast fed infants

have a decreased incidence of sickness

Preconception care

includes avoiding x-rays and environmental chemicals, and includes reducing or elimination caffeine intake

Family history of preeclampsia on the man's or women's side

is a risk factor

Exercise and nutrition

is great during pregnancy and can be beneficial, but the women should consult with her physician first

Maternal infection

is one of the circumstances that could be a cause of a miscarriage

KY jelly

is one of the lubricants that is safe to use with a condom

Fertility drugs do all the following

it and causes headaches and visual disturbances, increase the changes of multiple births, and increase the risk of ovarian cysts

Fertility drugs do all of the following

it cause headaches and visual disturbances, increase the risk of ovarian cysts, and increase the chances of multiple births

The advantage of the sponge as a contraceptive device

it does not require fitting from a doctor and there is no need to reapply spermicide

The following is true about fertility

it is a person's ability to have children

The following is true about teratogenic effects

it is caused by environmental chemical exposure

A false negative pregnancy

may be due to urinary tract infections and taking a pregnancy test too early in the pregnancy

Many men are reluctant to have a vasectomy because

of the fear of decreased sexual performance

A rise in a women's body temperature

signals ovulation has occurred

The following is true about oral contraceptive pills

that they are the most commonly used contraceptive among college-age women, they are hormonal contraceptive method, and they are up to ninety-nine percent effective at preventing pregnancy if used

The following about is not true about male condoms

that they can be used with baby oil and lotion

The transition stage of birth is characterized by

the baby's head moving into the birth canal

To ensure effectiveness and integrity,

the best place to store a condom would be in a bothroom storage drawer away from sharp objects

Fertility awareness methods include

the body temperature method, the calendar method and the cervical mucous method

During the third trimester of pregnancy,

the fetus must get large amounts of iron, nitrogen and calcium from the food the mother consumes

The function of the ultrasound during pregnancy determines

the size and position of the fetus

All the following statements about diaphragm are true

they provide physical barrier to sperm, additional spermicide must be applied before each act of intercourse and they should be removed within two hours following intercourse

Leaving a diaphragm in for longer than 24 hours increase the risk for

toxic shock syndrome

The first widely used form of birth control used by women

was the diaphragm