Health Chapter 6

A birth defect that occurs more frequently in babies born to mothers over the age of 35 is

Down's syndrome.

All spermicides are effective in preventing sexually transmitted infections.

False

Diaphragms can typically be purchased over the counter wherever condoms are sold.

False

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

False

Sterilization has become the leading method of contraception for women of all ages.

False

To reduce the risk of her child having spina bifida, a pregnant woman should consume an adequate amount of which nutrient?

Folic acid

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

Human error

Which of the following circumstances can cause a miscarriage?

Maternal infection or hormone imbalance

Which of the following is NOT true about male condoms?

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

Male infertility problems account for around 35 percent of infertility cases

True

Which one of the following lubricants is safe to use with a condom?

Water-based lubricant

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.

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.

Diaphragms

create a physical and chemical barrier to sperm.

Fertility drugs

increase the chances of multiple births.

An IUD

offers long-term protection from pregnancy.

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

polycystic ovary syndrome.

Fertility is a person's ability to

reproduce.

A primary advantage of the contraceptive sponge is that

t 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.

A rise in a woman's basal body temperature signals

that ovulation has occurred.

The first widely used form of birth control used by women was

the diaphragm.

A fetus is the term used to describe an embryo as of

the third month of pregnancy.

Oral contraceptive pills are

up to 99 percent effective at preventing pregnancy if used correctly.

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

withdrawal method.

Many men are reluctant to have a vasectomy because of the

fear of decreased sexual performance.