MasteringHealth - Quiz #4

Gestational surrogacy occurs when a couple raise another person's child through the foster system. a woman carries another woman's and man's embryo to term. a woman uses artificial insemination. a couple adopts a child.

a woman carries another woman's and man's embryo to term.

Chaz and Jessamine are healthy and in their late 20s. They have been trying to conceive a child for the past six months without success. Chaz and Jessamine are not considered infertile. should consult an adoption agency about their options for adopting a child. are experiencing a form of infertility due to factors involving both partners. should ask Jessamine's physician to prescribe fertility drugs.

are not considered infertile.

Which of the following circumstances can cause a miscarriage? having a strong cervix too much caffeine maternal infection or hormone imbalance consuming a vegetarian diet

maternal infection or hormone imbalance

Surgical abortions in the first trimester are typically done by dilation and evacuation. intact dilation and extraction. suction curettage. induction abortion.

suction curettage

The transition stage of birth is characterized by the placenta detaching from the uterus. the baby's head moving into the birth canal. the initial dilation of the cervix. the baby exiting from the birth canal.

the baby's head moving into the birth canal.

A fetus is the term used to describe an embryo as of 10 weeks of pregnancy. 6 weeks of pregnancy. the first month of pregnancy. the third month of pregnancy.

the third month of pregnancy.

The typical use failure rate for a contraception method takes into account which of the following? Familiarity with the method Daily use Perfect use Human error

Human error

Which of the following is NOT true about male condoms? They can be used with baby oil and body lotions as lubricants. They can be purchased with a spermicide. They are reliable against pregnancy when used consistently. They help prevent the spread of some sexually transmitted infections.

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

Oral contraceptive pills are most commonly used by women who have had at least one child. about 91 percent effective at preventing pregnancy with typical use. effective protection against STIs. an effective barrier contraceptive method.

about 91 percent effective at preventing pregnancy with typical use.

The relatively ineffective method of birth control, known as coitus interruptus, is the body temperature method. withdrawal method. calendar method. outercourse method

withdrawal method

The implantation of a fertilized egg outside the uterus, usually in a fallopian tube, is called preeclampsia. ambiguous pregnancy. ectopic pregnancy. miscarriage.

ectopic pregnancy

Alcohol is considered a teratogenic substance. True False

True

The abortion method known as "partial birth abortion" is illegal in the United States. True False

True

The fertilization of an ovum by a sperm is ovulation. conception. implantation. contraception.

conception

The various methods used to prevent pregnancy are known as implantation. conception. contraception. ovulation.

contraception

Most research into birth control methods is focused on men. True False

False

Most types of diaphragms can be purchased over the counter wherever condoms are sold. True False

False

Which form of birth control involves alteration of sexual behavior during certain times of the month? fertility awareness withdrawal abstinence outercourse

fertility awareness

Postpartum depression can lead to bipolar disorder. frequently occurs just before childbirth. is characterized by fatigue, depression, and mood swings. is caused by the nutritional demands of breast-feeding.

is characterized by fatigue, depression, and mood swings.

All spermicides are effective in preventing sexually transmitted infections. True False

False