HEA 191 Chapter 6

Which form of birth control is injected every three months to remain effective

Depo-Provera

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

Down syndrome

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

Which of the following is TRUE about preeclampsia

Family history of preeclampsia on the man's or woman's side is a risk factor

Which of the following is TRUE about the third trimester of pregnancy

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

Which of the following is not a reason cesarean sections may be performed?

The mother has diabetes

Which form of hormonal birth control works transdermally

Xulane

To ensure its effectiveness, the BEST place to store a condom would be in

a bathroom storage drawer away from sharp objects

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

The two contraceptive methods most commonly used by college students are

birth control pills and male condoms

Diaphragms

create a physical and chemical barrier to sperm

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

dark leafy greens, citrus fruits, and beans

Many men are reluctant to have a vasectomy because of the

fear of decreased sexual performance

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

folic acid

Fertility drugs

increase the chances of multiple births

Fertility is a person's ability to

reproduce

Surgical abortions in the first trimester are typically done by

suction curettage

The first widely used birth control method for women was

the diaphragm

Leaving a diaphragm, tampon, or cervical cap in for an extended period of time increases the risk for

toxic shock syndrome

Which of the following statements is TRUE about NuvaRing

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

Which of the following is NOT true about the FemCap cervical cap?

It must be kept in place at least 12 hours after intercourse

Which of the following is NOT true about male infertility

Male infertility problems account for only 10 percent of infertility cases

Which of the following is TRUE about emergency contraceptive pills

Multiple brands are available over-the-counter with no age restrictions

Which U.S. Supreme Court decision in 1973 gave women the legal right to an abortion

Roe v. Wade

Which of the following is TRUE about sterilization

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

Which of the following is TRUE about teratogenic effects

These effects can be caused by environmental chemical exposure

Which of the following is NOT true about male condoms?

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

Oral contraceptive pills are

about 91 percent effective at preventing pregnancy with typical use

Amniocentesis

can identify genetic abnormalities present in the fetus

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

contraceptive foam

During her pregnancy, Emily should avoid all of the following EXCEPT

drinking tap water

Michael and Jill live together and are planning to marry once they graduate from college. They also would both like to have children. 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 or male condoms

Breast-fed infants

have a decreased incidence of illness

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

human error

By federal law, when can women elect to have an abortion without legal restrictions?

in the first trimester

Postpartum depression

is characterized by fatigue, depression, and mood swings

A primary advantage of the contraceptive sponge is that

it does not require a fitting from a doctor

Which of the following circumstances can cause a miscarriage

maternal infection or hormone imbalance

The difference between surgical and medical abortions is that

medical abortions are performed without entering the uterus.

An IUD

offers long-term protection from pregnancy

Which of the following is NOT an example of a barrier method of birth control

oral contraceptives

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

polycystic ovary syndrome

Which of the following procedures performed during pregnancy can determine the size and position of the fetus and detect birth defects in the central nervous and digestive systems

ultrasound

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

When a pregnant woman's water breaks, what is actually happening is that

the amniotic sac breaks

The transition stage of birth is characterized by

the baby's head moving into the birth canal

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

the third month of pregnancy