Review Ch. #6 – Flashcards

If a woman has a urinary tract infection and takes a pregnancy test, a false positive may result.

The surgical procedure that involves removal of the uterus is a

Outercourse is 100 percent effective against STIs.

Which assisted reproductive technology process involves the fertilization of a woman's egg outside of her body and the transfer of the fertilized egg to her uterus?

Preconception health involves all of the following EXCEPT

Overseas adoptions cost less than domestic adoptions.

Which type of female birth control involves the use of synthetic estrogen and/or progestin?

Which of the following is a female sterilization procedure that involves tying off or cauterizing certain structures of the reproductive system?

Which U.S. Supreme Court decision in 1973 gave women the legal right to an abortion?

The fluid-filled, protective pouch surrounding the fetus is the

The network of blood vessels that provides nourishment to the fetus is the

Medication abortion using "the abortion pill" has fewer steps than the simplest surgical method.

Many men are reluctant to have a vasectomy because of the

Which of the following statements is TRUE about NuvaRing?

Which diagnostic procedure is a maternal blood test that can detect the potential for a birth defect or genetic abnormality?

One advantage of the female condom is that it can be used multiple times.

One in four new mothers experience postpartum depression.

Amniocentesis

Which form of contraception involves implanting a small object in a woman's uterus?

A rise in a woman's basal body temperature signals

Diaphragms

Which of the following is NOT true about the FemCap cervical cap?

Choosing if and when to have children is a great responsibility.

The typical use failure rate for a contraception method takes into account which of the following?

Surgical abortions in the first trimester are typically done by

An infection during pregnancy that can cause blindness or hearing disorders in the infant is

All spermicides are effective in preventing sexually transmitted infections.

The abortion method known as "partial birth abortion" is illegal in the United States.

Leaving a diaphragm, tampon, or cervical cap in for an extended period of time increases the risk for

Fertility is a person's ability to

Alcohol is considered a teratogenic substance.

The sponge is inconvenient because it requires a trip to the doctor for fitting.

A birth defect caused by the mother's alcohol intake during pregnancy is

Which of the following is TRUE about the third trimester of pregnancy?

Which of the following is TRUE about preeclampsia?

When a pregnant woman's water breaks, what is actually happening is

Sterilization has become the leading method of contraception for women of all ages.

A false negative pregnancy test may result from

Which of the following circumstances can cause a miscarriage?

To ensure its effectiveness, the BEST place to store a condom would be

Which of the following is TRUE about sterilization?

The transition stage of birth is characterized by

Fertility drugs

Fertility awareness methods of birth control include all of the following EXCEPT

The fertilization of an ovum by a sperm is

Overseas adoptions can make it easier for Americans to adopt an infant rather than an older child.

Diaphragms can typically be purchased over the counter wherever condoms are sold.

A surgical sterilization procedure that involves cutting the vas deferens is a(n)

Oral contraceptive pills are

Drugs, chemicals, and radiation that can cause birth defects are known as

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?

When a fertilized egg is implanted outside the uterus, usually in a fallopian tube, this causes which dangerous condition?

Which of the following lubricants is safe to use with a condom?

A cause of infertility in which uterine tissue is implanted outside the uterus and blocks the fallopian tubes is

Which of the following is TRUE about nutrition and exercise during pregnancy?

Jade is pregnant. During a regular medical check-up, her physician discusses alcohol consumption. The physician will likely advise that she

Which of the following is NOT true about male condoms?

A fetus is the term used to describe an embryo as of

The first widely used birth control method for women was

By federal law, when can women elect to have an abortion without legal restrictions?

Male infertility problems account for around 20 percent of infertility cases.

During her pregnancy, Emily should avoid all of the following EXCEPT

A primary advantage of the contraceptive sponge is that

Cesarean sections are performed for all of the following reasons EXCEPT

Which form of hormonal birth control works transdermally?

In a confidential adoption

Male condoms were invented during the 19th century.

The difference between surgical and medication abortions is that

A three-month segment of a pregnancy during which certain developmental changes occur in the embryo or fetus is a

Which of the following is NOT true about male infertility?

An IUD

Which form of birth control is injected every three months to remain effective?

A birth defect that occurs more frequently in babies born to mothers over the age of 35 is

Which of the following is NOT an example of a barrier method of birth control?

Which of the following is TRUE about teratogenic effects?

Gestational surrogacy occurs when

Substances designed to kill sperm are known as

Adoption may be a good alternative in all the following cases EXCEPT

Which of the following is TRUE about emergency contraceptive pills?

The relatively ineffective method of birth control, known as coitus interruptus, is the

Breast-fed infants

During pregnancy, a woman could increase her folic acid intake by eating

Which form of birth control involves alteration of sexual behavior during certain times of the month?

The most common cause of female infertility in the United States is

The various methods used to prevent pregnancy are known as

Women who use oral contraceptives and also smoke are at a higher risk of

Postpartum depression

To reduce the risk of her child having spina bifida, a pregnant woman should consume an adequate amount of which nutrient?