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
