Chapter 6 Test

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.

Diaphragms

create a physical and chemical barrier to sperm

Fertility drugs

increase the changes of multiple births

Are spermicides effective in preventing sexually transmitted diseases

no

which lubricants are not safe to use with a condom

petroleum jelly baby oil hand lotion

Which of the following conditions can result in irregular menstrual cycles or no menstruation to occur at all?

polycystic ovary syndrome.

Preconception health involves all of the following

stopping tobacco and alcohol use reducing or eliminating caffeine intake avoiding x-rays and hazardous environmental chemicals

A false negative pregnancy test may result from

taking the pregnancy test too early in the pregnancy.

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

the diaphragm

A rise in a woman's basal body temp signals

the ovulation has occured

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

the third month of pregnancy

Male condoms

they help prevent the spread of some sexually transmitted infections they are reliable against pregnancy when used consistently they can't be used with baby oil and body lotion and lubricants can be purchased with a spermicide

Where can diaphragms be purchased

not over-the-counter

Which of the following circumstances can cause a miscarriage?

Maternal infection or hormone imbalance

Which of the following is true about emergency contraceptive pills

Two brands are now available over-the-counter subject to certain age limits

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

folic acid

An IUD

offers long-term protection from pregnancy

Cesarean sections are performed for all of the following reasons

if the baby is about to exit the uterus any way but headfirst if a baby is in psychological distress if labor lasts too long

Fertility awareness methods of birth control include all of the following

the calendar method the cervical mucous method the body temperature method

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

withdrawal method

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

Down's syndrome

Which of the following is true about teratogenic effects?

These effects can be caused by environmental chemical exposure.

A primary advantage of the contraceptive sponge is that

it does not require a fitting from a doctor

Oral contraceptive pills are

up to 99% effective at preventing pregnancy if used correctly

Which lubricants are safe to use with a condom

water-based lubricant

many men are reluctant to have a vasectomy because of the

fear of decreased sexual performance

The typical use failure rate for a contraception method takes what into account

human error