Chapter 7

Which of the following is TRUE about nutrition and exercise during pregnancy?

Exercise can be beneficial, but the woman should consult with her physician first.

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

FAS

Michael and Jill live together and are planning to marry once they graduate from college. They also would both like to have children-but not right away. Michael has a history of genital herpes and is concerned about not transmitting this infection to Jill. Of the following methods of contraception, which might be the BEST choice for them?

Female condoms

The relatively ineffective method of birth control known as coitus interruptus is also called the

Withdrawal method

Which form of hormonal birth control works transdermally?

Xulane

Oral contraceptive pills are

about 91 percent effective at preventing pregnancy with typical use.

The two contraceptive methods most commonly used by college students are

birth control pills and male condoms

The implantation of a fertilized egg outside the uterus, usually in a fallopian tube, is called

ectopic pregnancy

A primary advantage of the contraceptive sponge is that

it does not require a fitting from a doctor.

A false negative pregnancy test may result from

taking the pregnancy test too early in the pregnancy.

Many men are reluctant to have a vasectomy because of the

fear of decreased sexual performance.

It is particularly important for the diet of pregnant women to include which of the following to prevent the birth defect spina bifida?

Folic acid (found in dark leafy greens)

Which of the following is a birth control method that protects against STIs and HIV?

Latex and polyurethane condoms (male and female)

Which of the following is TRUE about sterilization?

Sterilization is a permanent form of birth control achieved through surgical means.

Fertility awareness methods of birth control include all of the following EXCEPT

abstinence

Preconception health involves all of the following EXCEPT

avoiding food containing folic acid.

The typical-use failure rate for a contraception method takes into account which of the following?

human error

Women who use oral contraceptives and also smoke are at a higher risk of

blood clots and hypertension

Fertility drugs

increase the chances of multiple births.

Which of the following is NOT true about male condoms?

They can be used with baby oil and body lotions as lubricants.

The various methods used to prevent conception are known as

Contraception

During pregnancy, a woman could increase her folic acid intake by eating

dark leafy greens, citrus fruits, and beans.

A cause of infertility in which uterine tissue is implanted outside the uterus and blocks the fallopian tubes is

endometriosis

Breast-fed infants

have a decreased incidence of illness.

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?

In vitro fertilization