Ch11 Verified Test Bank Contraception And Abortion

Human Sexuality, 10e (Yarber)

Chapter 11 Contraception and Abortion

1) Mieko and James had unprotected sex for an entire year. What is the likelihood that Mieko became pregnant?

A) 30 percent

B) 55 percent

C) 98 percent

D) 85 percent

2) According to the Guttmacher Institute (2017), what percentage of unintended pregnancies were terminated by abortion in the United States?

A) about 10 percent

B) about 25 percent

C) about 40 percent

D) about 80 percent

3) Contraception refers to the ________.

A) natural prevention of conception or impregnation by means of a chromosomal abnormality in a woman

B) deliberate prevention of conception or impregnation by any of various drugs, techniques, or devices

C) government-regulated schemes of family planning

D) inability of women to give birth due to health issues

4) Regarding responsibility for birth control, the majority of ________.

A) men and women believe that the man has an equal responsibility as the woman for contraception

B) men believe that the woman is more responsible for contraception

C) women believe that they should be more responsible for contraception

D) men and women believe that the man is more responsible for using contraception

5) A method of contraception that inhibits the release of the oocyte from the ovary is the ________.

A) hormonal method

B) barrier method

C) spermicide method

D) oogenic method

6) In the context of the methods of contraception, spermicides prevent conception or impregnation by ________.

A) killing the sperm before they can get to the egg

B) increasing the life span of the oocyte

C) reducing the count of sperm released from the testes

D) causing the uterus to expel an embryo

7) Traditionally, contraception is seen as ________.

A) a woman's responsibility

B) a man's responsibility

C) the government's responsibility

D) a consulting doctor's responsibility

8) The best method of contraception is the one that ________.

A) has a low ongoing cost

B) will be used consistently and correctly

C) one's partner will be comfortable with

D) demands the least thought

9) According to Hatcher et al. (2011), which of the following should be considered when a person makes a birth control choice?

A) the advantages and disadvantages of each method

B) the ability to delay menopause

C) the effect of the method on sexual drive and pleasure

D) the methods used by his or her peers

10) The oldest and most reliable form of contraception is ________.

A) mutual masturbation

B) birth control pills

C) abstinence

D) the use of condoms

11) In addition to the avoidance of pregnancy, an advantage of abstinence is that it ________.

A) lets partners get to know and trust one another before getting intimate

B) increases the sexual tensions that will culminate in the first intercourse

C) gives partners a chance to check out each other's sexual histories and decide the course ahead accordingly

D) builds the character of the two individuals involved

12) According to the Guttmacher Institute (2016), the most widely used form of reversible contraception in the United States, accounting for 16 percent of all contraceptives used, is ________.

A) the diaphragm

B) the intrauterine device (IUD)

C) the pill

D) a spermicide

13) In order to avoid an unwanted pregnancy, Vinita and her partner refrain from having sexual intercourse around the time of ovulation. However, they still indulge in other nongenital sexual acts like kissing and cuddling. Which of the following birth control methods is being practiced by Vinita and her partner?

A) reversible contraception

B) abstinence

C) sterilization

D) barrier method

14) In the context of the hormonal methods of contraception, which of the following is achieved by oral contraceptives?

A) fastening of the rate of ovum transport

B) thickening of the uterus lining

C) disrupting of transport of the fertilized egg

D) thinning of the cervical mucus

15) Nelly, a mother of two, adopts a particular hormonal method of birth control after which she notices her breasts swell up, and she has bleeding between periods. Which of the following hormonal methods is she most likely to have adopted?

A) oral contraceptives

B) diaphragm

C) vaginal ring

D) spermicides

16) Although different oral contraceptives work in various ways, one thing they all have in common is ________.

A) the creation of the same conditions as in pregnancy

B) the formation of a barrier between the egg and the sperm

C) the prevention of the sperm's entry into the uterus

D) the weakening and eventual destruction of the sperm

17) If a woman cannot take oral contraceptives containing estrogen, she will probably be advised to ________.

A) abstain from sexual intercourse

B) use condoms and foam

C) consider an implant

D) use a progestin-only pill, or minipill

18) If a woman misses one of her pills, she should ________.

A) not worry about it

B) take two pills immediately to catch up and stay on schedule

C) take one as soon as she remembers and the next one on schedule

D) not have intercourse for 2 months

19) A disadvantage of the oral contraceptive is ________.

A) the interference it causes with the normal hormonal cycles

B) the presence of nausea or vomiting

C) that it increases a woman's risk for ovarian cancer

D) that it is difficult to take

20) Which of the following is an advantage of using oral contraceptives?

A) It results in less menstrual cramps.

B) It prevents against breast cancer.

C) It is independent of a woman's health profile.

D) It provides protection against HIV.

21) In the context of the hormonal methods of contraception, which of the following is a problem associated with the use of oral contraceptives?

A) increased risk of benign breast conditions

B) nausea or vomiting

C) intensified symptoms of premenstrual syndrome

D) heavy menstrual flow

22) Which of the following is true of the oral contraceptive pill?

A) The pill results in irregular or increased menstrual flow.

B) The pill prevents the development of age spots on the skin.

C) The pill offers protection against ovarian cancer.

D) The pill increases the risk of benign breast conditions.

23) Which of the following is a health risk associated with taking birth control pills?

A) decrease in bone density

B) increased risk of blood clots in the case of obese women

C) severe lower abdominal pain

D) iron deficiency in the case of women who are over 35 and smoke

24) Oral contraceptives containing estrogen should NOT be used for ________.

A) women who smoke

B) women who are nursing mothers

C) omen under the age of 18

D) women with several children

25) Once a woman stops taking the pill after childbirth, her menstrual cycle will usually resume ________.

A) in about 1 year

B) within 2 months

C) within 2 days after taking the last pill

D) in 6 to 8 months

26) Depo-Provera (DMPA) is administered ________.

A) orally in the form of a pill

B) through injection

C) orally in the form of a liquid

D) through a birth control patch

27) Which of the following is true about Depo-Provera (DMPA)?

A) It works by stopping ovulation and thickening the cervical mucus.

B) It is used to prevent pregnancy for a period of 24 weeks.

C) It is a good birth control method for those desiring an immediate pregnancy.

D) It regularizes menstrual cycles and controls irregular bleeding.

28) Which of the following is a disadvantage of using Depo-Provera (DMPA)?

A) decrease in bone density

B) endometriosis-related pain

C) vaginal irritation

D) facial hair growth

29) Which of the following statements about Implanon is true?

A) It is a barrier method.

B) It offers some protection against sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

C) It is an easily reversible birth control method.

D) It is one of the few contraceptive methods available to men.

30) All of the following are barrier methods of birth control EXCEPT ________.

A) condoms

B) diaphragms

C) the sponge

D) the pill

31) Barrier methods are primarily designed to ________.

A) inhibit capacitation of the sperm

B) maintain regularity of menstrual cycles

C) keep sperm and egg from uniting

D) cause spontaneous abortion of the fertilized ovum

32) Barrier methods available to women include the ________.

A) birth control shot

B) diaphragm

C) implant

D) birth control patch

33) Bill plans to have protected sex with Lea by using a latex condom on himself. Which of the following should Bill follow in order to prevent the latex from weakening and thereby ensure maximum satisfaction and effectiveness from this type of barrier method?

A) He should use it with K-Y Jelly.

B) He should use it with Vaseline.

C) He should wear more than one condom during intercourse.

D) He should make his partner wear a female condom as well.

34) Which of the following is the third most widely used contraceptive method in the United States?

A) sterilization

B) pills

C) diaphragms

D) condoms

35) An advantage of condoms is that they ________.

A) eliminate the risks of STIs

B) are inexpensive or even free

C) eliminate unplanned pregnancy

D) enhance penile-vaginal sensations

36) The chief drawback to condom usage is that ________.

A) condoms are expensive

B) many condoms have manufacturing defects

C) condoms need to be put on an erect penis before penetration

D) many people are allergic to latex

37) The female condom works by ________.

A) releasing a spermicide into the vagina

B) protecting the vagina and cervix from sperm

C) altering the chemical balance within the vagina

D) preventing the passage of the egg into the uterus

38) One major difference between the male condom and the female condom is ________.

A) the male condom provides more protection against HIV than the female condom

B) the female condom affords greater protection of both partners against infections

C) the male condom has been shown to be more durable than the female condom

D) the female condom is considerably cheaper than the male condom

39) One of the advantages of the female condom is that it ________.

A) is aesthetically pleasing

B) can be used with both water-based and oil-based lubricants

C) does not run the risk of slipping into the vagina during intercourse

D) can be easily inserted and removed at all circumstances

40) Which of the following is true about the diaphragm?

A) It thins the lining of the uterus to inhibit implantation of the fertilized ovum.

B) It kills sperm in the vagina.

C) It prevents sperm from entering the uterus and fallopian tubes.

D) It prevents eggs from entering the uterus.

41) In order to keep her date spontaneous and romantic, Elena inserts a diaphragm with a spermicide before she leaves work at 4 PM. After cocktails, dinner, and dancing, she goes to her date's apartment and begins lovemaking at about midnight. Is this safe in terms of preventing pregnancy?

A) Yes, a diaphragm is effective for 6 to 8 hours after insertion with spermicide.

B) Yes, as long as it is in place, it is an effective sperm barrier.

C) No, the dancing may dislodge the diaphragm from its correct position in the vagina.

D) No, a diaphragm is only effective for up to 6 hours after insertion with spermicide.

42) Which of the following is an advantage of using the diaphragm?

A) It maintains high user effectiveness even without added spermicide.

B) It is safe and can be discretely used.

C) Protects a woman from contracting HIV.

D) It eliminates the risk of repeated urinary infections.

43) Lily is a married woman with no children and has sex about three times a week. She wants to adopt the kind of device that can be worn longer—almost 2 days in a row—than the usually available birth control methods. Which of the following birth control methods is the best recommendation for Lily?

A) Depo-Provera

B) Implanol

C) Fem Cap

D) The Sponge

44) A severe but small risk associated with the use of a cervical cap is ________.

A) toxic shock syndrome

B) vaginismus

C) hair loss

D) chronic yeast infections

45) A warning all diaphragm users should be aware of is ________.

A) never to leave the diaphragm in for more than 24 hours

B) to replace the diaphragm every 2 years

C) to refit the diaphragm only if the user gains weight

D) never to use contraceptive foams with the diaphragm

46) A similarity between the Fem Cap and the diaphragm is both ________.

A) do not require a spermicide

B) can be worn for 48–72 hours

C) are defined as barrier methods

D) methods are over 97 percent effective

47) Which of the following is NOT a hormonal method of contraception?

A) Implanon

B) Fem Cap

C) NuvaRing

D) Depo-Provera

48) Which of the following is a unique feature of the birth control sponge?

A) It emits either copper or the hormone progestin.

B) It contains the spermicide nonoxynol-9 (N-9).

C) It has an unlimited shelf life.

D) It slows the rate of ovum transport.

49) Which of these is NOT a barrier method?

A) NuvaRing

B) the female condom

C) Today Sponge

D) the diaphragm

50) Spermicides are available in all of the following forms EXCEPT ________.

A) foam

B) gel

C) patch

D) film

51) Which of the following is inserted into the vagina, must stay in place for at least 6 hours after the last intercourse, and can be worn for up to 48 hours?

A) a diaphragm

B) a sponge

C) a cervical cap

D) a female condom

52) The intrauterine device (IUD) is positioned in the ________.

A) rectum

B) vagina

C) uterus

D) ovaries

53) Intrauterine devices (IUDs) work ________.

A) by preventing sperm from entering the uterus

B) by releasing a spermicidal agent into the vagina

C) by expelling semen from the vagina

D) by thickening cervical mucus so implantation cannot take place

54) Which of the following is a problem associated with the use of an intrauterine device (IUD)?

A) It is likely to slip out for older women who have had several babies.

B) It interferes with spontaneity during intercourse.

C) It does not protect against STIs, including HIV.

D) It possesses the risk of toxic shock syndrome if not replaced within 24 months.

55) Which of these contraceptives doesn't belong with the others?

A) the female condom

B) Nexplanon

C) the diaphragm

D) the cervical cap

56) Which of these contraceptives doesn't belong with the others?

A) the pill

B) the diaphragm

C) the cervical cap

D) the sponge

57) Which of these contraceptives doesn't belong with the others?

A) oral contraceptives

B) vaginal rings

C) cervical caps

D) implants

58) If a woman has a somewhat irregular menstrual cycle, why is she ill-advised to use the rhythm method?

A) It is impossible to calculate when ovulation occurs and therefore impossible to determine which days are "safe."

B) She may end up having intercourse at the beginning of menstruation, thereby increasing the likelihood of conception.

C) Worrying about the possibility of pregnancy will prevent both the woman and her partner from being sexually satisfied.

D) An irregular menstrual cycle indicates problems with fertility, and these should be evaluated before any method of contraception is used.

59) Lauren, a 25-year-old woman, records her body temperature every morning immediately after waking up. She makes a note of her daily body temperature in her personal calendar for 12 months. She finally realizes that her temperature rises half a degree during ovulation, and she plans to abstain from sexual intercourse during this period. In the context of fertility awareness-based methods, identify the method followed by Lauren in this scenario.

A) the basal body temperature method

B) the calendar (rhythm) method

C) the symptothermal method

D) the cervical mucus method

60) Aria, a 27-year-old woman, plans to get married next year but avoid having a baby for at least two years after marriage. She starts monitoring and noting her menstrual cycles for a period of 10 months to determine her longest and shortest menstrual cycles. At the end of 10 months, she calculates her expected fertile period and decides to abstain from engaging in sexual intercourse during this period. In the context of fertility awareness-based methods, identify the method used by Aria in this scenario.

A) the symptothermal method

B) the calendar (rhythm) method

C) the cervical mucus method

D) the basal body temperature method

61) Madeline, a 35-year-old woman, examines the secretions of the cervix during her menstrual cycles. She observes that there is a significant change in the secretions prior to ovulation. The secretions change from being cloudy, white mucus to becoming clear, stretchy mucus. Based on the nature of secretions, she determines the unsafe days and avoids having sexual intercourse during this period. Which of the following is best illustrated in this scenario?

A) the calendar (rhythm) method

B) the use of cervical caps

C) the intake of minipills

D) the cervical mucus method

62) Abigail, a 23-year-old woman, gave birth to a baby girl a month ago but has not experienced her first postpartum menses. She does not want to use hormonal methods of contraception as she fears that it will interfere with her milk production. Instead, she breastfeeds her baby every 5 hours during the day and every 6 hours at night and successfully avoids getting pregnant. Which of the following methods of contraception is used by Abigail in this scenario?

A) the basal body temperature method

B) the lactational amenorrhea method

C) the calendar (rhythm) method

D) the symptothermal method

63) The combination of the calendar, cervical mucus, and the basal body methods is called the ________.

A) barrier method

B) ovulation method

C) symptothermal method

D) rhythm method

64) During tubal ligation, laparoscopy is used to make an incision ________.

A) at the top of the pubic hairline

B) through the vagina

C) at the edge of the navel

D) 4 inches below the rib cage

65) Which of the following is true of female sterilization?

A) Sexual enjoyment is greatly diminished.

B) It hastens the onset of menopause.

C) The released eggs are reabsorbed by the body.

D) It stops the production of eggs every month.

66) Which of the following is usually done surgically for male sterilization?

A) The prostate gland is removed.

B) The urethra is blocked and tied off.

C) Each vas deferens is cut and tied.

D) The epididymis is tied off.

67) Zachary, a 40-year-old man, has four children and does not want any more children. As his wife has medical complications, he decides to undergo sterilization. His doctor makes two incisions in the skin of his scrotum and cuts and ties each vas deferens. Identify the procedure that is illustrated in this scenario.

A) tubal ligation

B) laparoscopy

C) hysterectomy

D) vasectomy

68) Jackson and Jenny, two teenagers, are not ready to take the risk of an unwanted pregnancy but have unprotected sex. As per Jenny's calculations, she is ovulating. What should Jenny do to prevent an unintended pregnancy?

A) implant Essure

B) immediately insert the ParaGard IUD herself

C) immediately consume Next Choice One Dose pills

D) use a cervical cap along with an effective spermicide

69) How soon after unprotected intercourse should Plan B One-Step emergency contraception pill be administered for effectiveness?

A) 1 day

B) 2 days

C) 5 days

D) 1 week

70) One-third of all abortions in the United States are ________.

A) spontaneous abortions

B) surgical abortions

C) medication abortions

D) second-trimester abortions

71) Which of the following statements is true about first-trimester abortions?

A) They pose virtually no long-term physical complications.

B) They do not cause any bleeding in women after the procedure.

C) They involve procedures that are more difficult to perform than second-trimester abortions.

D) They are usually performed using dilation and evacuation under local or general anesthesia.

72) Most likely, a woman who desires to terminate her pregnancy at the eighth week will undergo a ________.

A) colostomy

B) vacuum aspiration

C) dilation and evacuation

D) hysterectomy

73) Which of the following is generally true of most women who have had an abortion?

A) A broad cross-section of U.S. women has had abortions.

B) Three-quarters of women seeking abortions say they cannot afford a child.

C) Half of the women seeking abortions say they do not want to be a single parent.

D) All of the answers are correct.

74) The key constitutional issue that enters the abortion debate is ________.

A) the right to privacy

B) what is considered the point at which human life actually begins

C) whether the husband or the wife has the greater right to decide cases of abortion

D) the right of free speech

75) The 1973 Supreme Court decision that upheld a woman's right to abortion as a fundamental right was ________.

A) Monroe v. Madison

B) Roe v. Wade

C) Doe v. Bolton

D) Kramer v. Kramer

76) Which of the following is the biggest obstacle to the development of new, more effective methods of contraception?

A) costly development processes

B) fear of lawsuits

C) long FDA approval processes

D) a glutted market

77) Ambivalence about pregnancy is a powerful incentive NOT to use contraception.

78) The more education couples have, the less likely they are to talk about and utilize family planning.

79) The female condom that is currently sold on the market is called "Today."

80) Nonoxynol-9 is effective for preventing many sexually transmitted diseases (STIs) including HIV.

81) Celibacy includes the avoidance of sexual activity.

82) Oral contraceptives induce the female body into a chemical state resembling pregnancy.

83) Depo-Provera is a good birth control method for those desiring an immediate pregnancy.

84) Implants can be inserted and removed by women themselves without any external guidance or help.

85) The vaginal ring is inserted into the vagina and must stay in place for 7 days.

86) When using a male condom, a ½-inch space should be left at the tip.

87) Men experience more health consequences than women from STIs, including permanent infertility.

88) The contraceptive patch releases synthetic estrogen and progestin.

89) A woman's ability to become pregnant does not return quickly when a birth control patch is discontinued.

90) Women don't need to have monthly periods in order to get pregnant.

91) Women can start using oral contraceptives on the same day they receive their prescription if they use the "quick start" method.

92) A Fem Cap is more effective for women who have never given birth than for women that have given birth.

93) Laparoscopy is a permanent method of birth control that does not require surgery.

94) In a vasectomy, the prostate gland is disconnected from the ejaculatory duct.

95) Emergency contraception (EC) is a surgical procedure to remove the contents of the uterus within 48 hours after impregnation.

96) Approximately one-third of all abortions reported annually in the United States are spontaneous abortions.

97) When used in anal sex, a male condom is unlikely to break and slip than when used for vaginal sex if adequate lubrication is not used.

98) What are the characteristics of individuals who are at the greatest risk for using contraceptives inconsistently?

99) What is the basis for determining which contraceptive technique is best for a couple?

100) What is abstinence and celibacy from a family planning perspective?

101) How do oral contraceptives work?

102) What do all of the barrier methods have in common?

103) How do intrauterine devices (IUDs) work?

104) What factors are critical in the effective use of the various fertility awareness-based methods?

105) What are the advantages for a couple choosing vasectomy over tubal ligation?

106) Discuss some of the reasons why couples fail to use contraception.

107) Although oral contraceptives are extremely popular in the United States, there are disadvantages as well as advantages regarding their use. List and discuss these.

108) Caden and Ella, a mixed-sex couple, have been married for three years, and they have a child. However, they do not want another child for the next five years. They want a contraception method that can be effective for several years without having to replace it frequently. However, Ella is allergic to the hormonal methods of contraception. Identify the most viable option for Caden and Ella.

109) After careful consideration, Betty and her husband, Colin, have determined they cannot adequately provide or care for a fifth child. Betty is 8 weeks pregnant when they go to a clinic for an abortion. Describe the procedure that will most likely be used.