Wellness Chapter 7
Which U.S. Supreme Court decision in 1973 gave women the legal right to an abortion
Roe v. Wade
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
The fluid-filled, protective pouch surrounding the fetus is the
amniotic sac
The two contraceptive methods most commonly used by college students are
birth control pills and male condoms
Women who use oral contraceptives and also smoke are at a higher risk of
blood clots and hypertension
The various methods used to prevent pregnancy are known as
contraception
During pregnancy, a woman could increase her folic acid intake by eating
dark leafy greens, citrus fruits, and beans
A birth defect that occurs more frequently in babies born to mothers over the age of 35 is
down syndrome
The implantation of a fertilized egg outside the uterus, usually in a Fallopian tube, is called
ectopic pregnancy
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
Many men are reluctant to have a vasectomy because of the
fear of decreased sexual performance
Breast-fed infants
have a decreased incidence of illness
The surgical procedure that involves the removal of the uterus is a
hysterectomy
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 statements is TRUE about NuvaRing?
it exposes the user to a lower dose of estrogen than the combination pill
Which of the following is TRUE about emergency contraceptive pills
multiple brands are available OTC with no age restrictions
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
Fertility is a person's ability to
reproduce
An infection during pregnancy that can cause blindness or hearing disorders in the infant is
rubella
Substances designed to kill sperm are known as
spermicides
Surgical abortions in the first trimester are typically done by
suction curettage
Drugs, chemicals, and radiation that can cause birth defects are known as
teratogens
When a pregnant woman's water breaks, what is actually happening is that
the amniotic sac breaks
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 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
