PUBHEALTH CHPT 7
A fetus is the term used to describe a conception as of
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Which diagnostic procedure is a maternal blood test that can detect the potential for a birth defect or genetic abnormality?
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Most research into birth control methods is focused on men.
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Which U.S. Supreme Court decision in 1973 gave women the legal right to an abortion?
Roe v. Wade
Oral contraceptive pills are
about 91 percent effective at preventing pregnancy with typical use.
The various methods used to prevent conception are known as
contraception.
All spermicides are effective in preventing sexually transmitted infections
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If a woman has a urinary tract infection and takes a pregnancy test, a false positive may result.
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Most types of diaphragms can be purchased over the counter wherever condoms are sold
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One advantage of the female condom is that it can be used multiple times.
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One in four new mothers experience postpartum depression.
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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.
A primary advantage of the contraceptive sponge is that
it does not require a fitting from a doctor
The difference between surgical and medical abortions is that
medical abortions are performed without entering the uterus
Which of the following is NOT an example of a barrier method of birth control?
oral contraceptives
Fertility is a person's ability to
reproduce
Substances designed to kill sperm are known as
spermicides
A surgical sterilization procedure that involves cutting the vas deferens is a(n)
vasectomy.
The relatively ineffective method of birth control known as coitus interruptus is also called the
withdrawal method
During pregnancy, a woman could increase her folic acid intake by eating
dark leafy greens, citrus fruits, and beans
About two-thirds of U.S. abortions are performed before the 9 th week of pregnancy
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Contraceptive implants are more effective at preventing pregnancy than oral contraceptives.
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In the United States, 45% of all pregnancies are unintended.
t
Sterilization has become the leading method of contraception for women of all ages.
f
The correct term for the uterus in a pregnant woman is the placenta.
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The sponge is inconvenient because it requires a trip to the doctor for fitting.
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Emergency contraceptive pills have been used by almost 10% of sexually active college students or their partners.
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Medical abortion performed early in the pregnancy is over 99% effective.
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Overseas adoptions can cost $20,000 or more.
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Some intrauterine contraceptives release small amounts of hormones.
t
The Lamaze method is the most popular method of childbirth preparation in the United States.
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The abortion method known as "partial birth abortion" is illegal in the United States.
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