healthy living quiz #4

down syndrome

a disorder that occurs more frequently in babies born to mothers over the age of 35 is

vasectomy

a surgical sterilization procedure that involves cutting the vas deferens is a(n)

3 to 12

an IUD offers protection from pregnancy for __________ years

toxic shock syndrome

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

fear of decreased sexual performance

many men are reluctant to have a vasectomy because of the

suction curettage

surgical abortions in the first trimester are typically done by

contraception

the various methods used to prevent conception are known as

false

true of false: the sponge is inconvenient because it requires a trip to the doctor for fitting.

true

true or false: in the United States, 45% of all pregnancies are unintended.

true

true or false: medical abortion performed early in the pregnancy is over 99% effective.

false

true or false: the correct term for the uterus in a pregnant woman is the placenta.

roe v. wade

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

triple marker screen

which diagnostic procedure is a maternal blood test that can detect the potential for a birth defect or genetic abnormality?

depo-provera

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

xulane

which form of hormonal birth control works transdermally?

c. maternal infection or hormone imbalance

which of the following circumstances can cause a miscarriage? a. consuming a vegetarian diet b. having a strong cervix c. maternal infection or hormone imbalance d. too much caffeine

a. male infertility problems account for only 10 percent of infertility cases

which of the following is NOT true about male infertility? a. male infertility problems account for only 10 percent of infertility cases b. there are normally about 1 million sperm per milliliter of semen c. low sperm count can be caused by wearing excessively tight underwear d. exposure of the scrotum to radiation can cause infertility in men

a. it must be kept in place at least 12 hours after intercourse

which of the following is NOT true about the FemCap cervical cap? a. it must be kept in place at least 12 hours after intercourse b. it is made of silicone and fits snugly over the cervix c. it must be fitted by a medical practitioner d. it can be removed, cleaned, and reinserted immediately

a. the mother has used pain medication

which of the following is not a reason cesarean sections may be performed? a. the mother has used pain medication b. the baby is about the exit the uterus any way but headfirst c. the baby is in physiological distress d. labor lasts too long.

a. contraceptive foam

which of the following lubricants is safe to use with a condom? a. contraceptive foam b. petroleum jelly c. baby oil d. hand lotion