HLTH 1100 | HILLMAN | CHAPTER 6 TEST
All spermicides are effective in preventing sexually transmitted infections.
false
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
Sterilization has become the leading method of contraception for women of all ages.
False
Many men are reluctant to have a vasectomy because of the
Fear of decreased sexual performance
The typical use failure rate for a contraception method takes into account which of the following?
Human error
Cesarean sections are performed for all of the following reasons EXCEPT
If the placenta fails to separate from the uterus
Fertility drugs
Increase the chances of multiple births
A primary advantage of the contraceptive sponge is that
It does not require a fitting from a doctor
The most common cause of female infertility in the United States is
Polycystic ovary syndrome
Fertility is a person's ability to
Reproduce
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
The first widely used form of birth control used by women was
The diaphragm
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 lotion as lubricants
Oral contraceptive pills are
Up to 99 percent effective at preventing pregnancy if used correctly
To reduce the risk of her child having spina bifida, a pregnant woman should consume an adequate amount of which nutrient?
Folic acid
An IUD
Offers long-term protection from pregnancy
A fetus is the term used to describe an embryo as of
The third month of pregnancy
Diaphragms
Create a physical and chemical barrier to sperm
A birth defect that occurs more frequently in babies born to mothers over the age of 35 is
Down's syndrome
Which one of the following lubricants is safe to use with a condom?
Water-based lubricant
Which of the following circumstances can cause a miscarriage?
Maternal infection or hormone imbalance
The relatively ineffective method of birth control, known as coitus interruptus, is the
Withdrawal method
Diaphragms can typically be purchased over the counter wherever condoms are sold.
False
One advantage of the female condom is that it can be used multiple times.
False
Which of the following is true about emergency contraceptive pills?
They are 95 percent effective taken within 24 hours after unprotected intercourse
Male infertility problems account for around 35 percent of infertility cases.
True
