chapter 6 health
The rate for breaking and slipping of latex male condoms is about ______ times for every 100 instances of use.
1 to 2
The Ortho Evra contraceptive skin patch is worn for ______ before being replaced.
1 week
For emergency contraception to be most effective, the first dose must be taken within ______ hours of unprotected intercourse.
12
A cervical cap may be left in place after intercourse for up to
48 hours
With perfect use of a diaphragm, the failure rate is about ______ percent.
6
After intercourse, the diaphragm must be left in place for at least
6 hours
For how long can the diaphragm be inserted before intercourse
6 hours
The typical first-year failure rate for oral contraceptives is ______ percent.
9
Emergency hormonal contraceptives reduce pregnancy risk by almost ______ percent
90
Which of the following is not considered a disadvantage of the sponge?
Additional spermicide must be applied every six to eight hours.
Which currently available IUD is effective for up to ten years?
Copper T-380a
Which of the following is a progestin-only contraceptive, providing no estrogen?
Depo-Provera
Which of the following is TRUE?
IUDs can be used for emergency contraception.
Which of the following statements about IUD use is FALSE?
IUDs reduce risk of PID
Which of the following lubricants can be used safely with a latex condom?
KY Jelly
Which of the following statements regarding IUD users and pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is TRUE?
Most cases of PID among IUD users can be treated with antibiotics.
Which of the following statements about oral contraceptives is TRUE?
Oral contraceptive contains both estrogen and progestins, a synthetic progesterone.
Which of the following hormonal methods is thought to be less effective for women who weigh more than 198 pounds?
Ortho Evra contraceptive skin patch
Which of the following is TRUE?
Polyurethane condoms are more likely to break than latex condoms.
Which of the following is TRUE about tubal sterilization?
Serious complications from the procedure are rare.
Which of the following statements regarding the IUD is FALSE?
The IUD is the best contraceptive choice for young women who have never been pregnant.
Which of the following is TRUE about condoms pre-lubricated with nonoxynol-9?
They are not more effective than those without nonoxynol-9.
A contraceptive that physically blocks the sperm from reaching the egg is
a barrier method.
A disadvantage of Depo-Provera is that
after use is discontinued, infertility may result for up to twelve months.
The nylon threads that are attached to the IUD and protrude through the cervix
allow for placement check
The mucus method of contraception is also called the
billings method
The Ortho Evra contraceptive skin patch can be worn on any of the following places EXCEPT the
breasts
Douching is not recommended for women because it
can irritate vaginal tissue
Which of the following is often characteristic of cervical secretions during ovulation?
clear, slippery mucus with elastic threads
The most common type of oral contraceptive is the
combination pill.
Any agent or method that can prevent pregnancy is known as
contraceptive
The function of the diaphragm is to
cover the cervix.
The temperature method of birth control is based on the knowledge that a woman's body temperature
decreases slightly just before ovulation.
Contraceptive foams, creams, and jellies must be inserted
deep in the vagina near the cervix.
Which type of hormonal contraceptive should she avoid as it is associated with decreased bone density?
depo-provera
When using a combination pill, placebo pills
do not contain hormones.
Theoretically, implantation of a fertilized egg can only occur
during 6 to 8 days of a woman's menstrual cycle.
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists states that use of an IUD can greatly reduce the risk of developing which type of cancer?
endometrial
The benefit of lower doses of estrogen in oral contraceptives is
fewer health risks.
Surgical removal of the uterus is called
hysterectomy
An advantage of the cervical cap over the diaphragm is that it
is less associated with urinary tract infections.
Which of the following is not an advantage of the contraceptive sponge?
it can be used multiple times
All of the following are true about the minipill EXCEPT that
it has more side effects and health risks than other hormonal contraceptives.
A disadvantage of the diaphragm is that
it must be used with a spermicide.
Most condoms sold in the U.S. are made of
latex
Spermicides
must be applied before each act of coitus.
While in storage, diaphragms should be coated with
nothing
Vaginal spermicides start drastically losing effectiveness ______ hour(s) after insertion into the vagina.
one
The NuvaRing offers pregnancy protection for how long?
one month
In addition to hormone pills, most contraceptive packets also include
one week of inactive pills.
Tubal sterilization or tubal ligation entails the severing or blocking of the
oviducts
The continuation rate of a contraceptive is determined by the percentage of
people who continue to use it after a specified period of time.
Oral contraceptives prevent conception by
preventing ovulation by mimicking the hormonal activity of the corpus luteum.
Oral contraceptives do NOT decrease risk for
sexually transmitted diseases
Vaginal Contraceptive Film is a type of
spermicidal suppository.
After insertion, the vaginal contraceptive ring is left in the vagina for ______ before removal.
three weeks
Which of the following methods should NOT be combined with diaphragm use?
vaginal contraception ring
Surgical severing of the ducts that carry sperm to the seminal vesicles is called
vasectomy
The "typical use" contraceptive failure rate is based on studies that measure the percentage of women experiencing an unintended pregnancy in the first
year of use