Question 1

Dilation & Evacuation is the most commonly used method for abortion during the first trimester.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

If a condom breaks,an appropriate strategy for reducing the risk of pregnancy is to

Accepted Answer

A)  douche right after intercourse.
B)  insert a vaginal contraceptive ring.
C)  use emergency contraception.
D)  switch to an oil-based lubricant.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 3

Aspiration abortion is the most common method of abortion in

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A)  the first trimester.
B)  the second trimester.
C)  the third trimester.
D)  all trimesters.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

Tubal sterilization or tubal ligation entails the severing or blocking of the

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A)  uterus.
B)  testes.
C)  vas deferens.
D)  oviducts.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 5

The life span of an unfertilized egg is about _____ hours.

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A)  12
B)  24
C)  48
D)  72E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 6

After intercourse,a diaphragm should be left in for at least

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A)  1 hour.
B)  6 hours.
C)  8 hours.
D)  12 hours.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

Contraceptive foams,creams,and jellies must be inserted

Accepted Answer

A)  deep in the vagina near the cervix.
B)  in the uterus.
C)  at the vaginal opening.
D)  close to the fallopian tubes.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 8

Vaginal spermicides must be inserted no more than ______ minutes before intercourse.

Accepted Answer

A)  30
B)  60
C)  90
D)  120E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 9

Which of the following attitudes toward abortion is held by a majority of Americans?

Accepted Answer

A)  Abortion does not matter to them in any way.
B)  Abortion should be legal under any circumstances.
C)  Abortion should be illegal in all circumstances.
D)  Abortion should be legal under certain circumstances.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

If a woman wants to have a baby eventually,but she conceives earlier than planned,the pregnancy is considered

Accepted Answer

A)  unwanted.
B)  spontaneous.
C)  abnormal.
D)  mistimeD.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 11

The main advantage of oral contraceptives is the

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A)  high degree of effectiveness.
B)  high continuation rate.
C)  low cost.
D)  regularity of periods.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 12

Which of the following is a pro-life view?

Accepted Answer

A)  Abortion has an overall destructive effect on society.
B)  Distinction needs to be made between different stages of fetal development.
C)  Preserving the fetus in the early gestation period is not a moral concern.
D)  Discrimination in health care may result from banning abortion.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

An advantage of a cervical cap over a diaphragm is that it

Accepted Answer

A)  does not require being fitted by a health care provider.
B)  can be used by women with recurrent urinary tract infections.
C)  may be left in place for up to 1 week.
D)  provides more protection against HIV infection.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 14

A cervical cap must be fitted by a trained clinician.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is an accurate description of the rate of reported abortions in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  The rate has steadily increased since abortions became legal.
B)  The rate has steadily decreased since abortions became legal.
C)  The rate increased until 1973 but has declined since then.
D)  The rate increased until 1990 but has declined since then.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 16

When a woman is using an oral contraceptive,she needs to be aware of potential danger signals.Identify the danger signals that can be remembered by the word ACHES.

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Question 17

Medicaid is available to pay for the abortions of poor women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Hysterectomy is the preferred method of female sterilization for most women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A medication abortion involves

Accepted Answer

A)  taking two different medications.
B)  using emergency contraception.
C)  taking pills plus undergoing dilation.
D)  taking pills plus undergoing curettage.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 20

A contraceptive that permanently prevents the union of the sperm and egg is a

Accepted Answer

A)  barrier method.
B)  hormonal method.
C)  natural method.
D)  surgical methoD.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Exam 6: Contraception and Abortion

Which of the following attitudes toward abortion is held by a majority of Americans?

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If a woman wants to have a baby eventually,but she conceives earlier than planned,the pregnancy is considered

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Aspiration abortion is the most common method of abortion in

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Medicaid is available to pay for the abortions of poor women.

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Which of the following is a pro-life view?

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The main advantage of oral contraceptives is the

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A contraceptive that permanently prevents the union of the sperm and egg is a

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If a condom breaks,an appropriate strategy for reducing the risk of pregnancy is to

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The life span of an unfertilized egg is about _____ hours.

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Contraceptive foams,creams,and jellies must be inserted

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Vaginal spermicides must be inserted no more than ______ minutes before intercourse.

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A medication abortion involves

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A cervical cap must be fitted by a trained clinician.

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When a woman is using an oral contraceptive,she needs to be aware of potential danger signals.Identify the danger signals that can be remembered by the word ACHES.

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Which of the following is an accurate description of the rate of reported abortions in the United States?

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Hysterectomy is the preferred method of female sterilization for most women.

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Tubal sterilization or tubal ligation entails the severing or blocking of the

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After intercourse,a diaphragm should be left in for at least

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Dilation & Evacuation is the most commonly used method for abortion during the first trimester.

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An advantage of a cervical cap over a diaphragm is that it

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