Question 1

Which of the following statements is TRUE of oral contraceptives?

Accepted Answer

A)   They are effective only because they prevent ovulation.
B)   Full protection is provided by oral contraceptives after three days of use.
C)   The most common type of oral contraceptive contains both estrogen and progesterone.
D)   A significant risk of pregnancy exists even if oral contraceptives are taken as directed.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Vaginal spermicides must be inserted no more than how long before intercourse?

Accepted Answer

A)   30 minutes
B)   45 minutes
C)   60 minutes
D)   90 minutesE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

Which of the following is probably the most serious disadvantage of oral contraceptives for most women?

Accepted Answer

A)   They provide no protection against STDs.
B)   They cause symptoms of early pregnancy.
C)   They cause vaginal bleeding (spotting)  between periods.
D)   They are likely to cause acne.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 4

All the following are advantages of condoms, EXCEPT

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A)   being relatively inexpensive.
B)   being available without prescription.
C)   being as effective as oral contraceptives.
D)   helping prevent the transmission of HIV infection.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 5

Oral contraceptives primarily prevent conception by

Accepted Answer

A)   reducing the number of sperm that penetrate the cervix.
B)   blocking sperm from reaching the ovum.
C)   changing the acidity of the vaginal canal.
D)   preventing ovulation by mimicking the hormonal activity of the corpus luteum.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A)   1 hour.
B)   6 hours.
C)   8 hours.
D)   overnight.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 7

The NuvaRing offers pregnancy protection for how long?

Accepted Answer

A)   1 week
B)   1 month
C)   6 months
D)   1 yearE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 8

The release of the ovum is a characteristic of

Accepted Answer

A)   menses.
B)   the progestational phase.
C)   the estrogenic phase.
D)   ovulation.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

Sexual privacy includes all the following, EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)   trust.
B)   dark rooms.
C)   respect.
D)   communication.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 10

The first step in treating a sexual dysfunction is

Accepted Answer

A)   treating troubled relationships.
B)   treating any irrational attitudes.
C)   improving sexual skills.
D)   identifying underlying medical conditions.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 11

The typical-use failure rate for the NuvaRing is less than ______ percent.

Accepted Answer

A)   6
B)   7.5
C)   9
D)   12E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

The benefit of smaller doses of estrogen in oral contraceptives is

Accepted Answer

A)   higher effectiveness.
B)   higher sperm "kill" rate.
C)   fewer health risks.
D)   lower likelihood of contracting STDs.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 13

Melissa will most likely have which one of the following methods of abortion?

Accepted Answer

A)   dilation and evacuation
B)   RU-486 and prostaglandins
C)   labour induction
D)   suction curettageE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 14

The purpose of the scrotum is to

Accepted Answer

A)   hold the ovaries.
B)   maintain the temperature of the testes.
C)   transport semen.
D)   protect against sexually transmitted diseases.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 15

What percentage of newborn males in Canada are circumcised?

Accepted Answer

A)   10
B)   33
C)   60
D)   90E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 16

A newer abortion option available in some locations to women in the earliest stages of pregnancy is

Accepted Answer

A)   suction curettage.
B)   dilation and evacuation.
C)   miscarriage.
D)   manual vacuum aspiration.E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

After a woman has taken her first Plan B pill, when should she administer the second pill?

Accepted Answer

A)   in 12 hours
B)   in 24 hours
C)   in 72 hours
D)   immediately after the first pillE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 18

What percentage of Canadian men over age 40 are affected by erectile dysfunction?

Accepted Answer

A)   10
B)   25
C)   50
D)   75E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 19

The hormones secreted by the _______ gland regulate the hormones secreted by the ovaries, testes, and adrenal glands.

Accepted Answer

A)   endocrine
B)   Bartholin's
C)   Cowper's
D)   pituitaryE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 20

The most extreme form of sexual coercion is

Accepted Answer

A)   seduction.
B)   harassment.
C)   solicitation.
D)   rape.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Exam 11: Healthy Sexuality

A newer abortion option available in some locations to women in the earliest stages of pregnancy is

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Vaginal spermicides must be inserted no more than how long before intercourse?

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All the following are advantages of condoms, EXCEPT

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Melissa will most likely have which one of the following methods of abortion?

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The release of the ovum is a characteristic of

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The benefit of smaller doses of estrogen in oral contraceptives is

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Sexual privacy includes all the following, EXCEPT

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Oral contraceptives primarily prevent conception by

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Which of the following statements is TRUE of oral contraceptives?

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

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The purpose of the scrotum is to

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What percentage of newborn males in Canada are circumcised?

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The typical-use failure rate for the NuvaRing is less than ______ percent.

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Which of the following is probably the most serious disadvantage of oral contraceptives for most women?

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The first step in treating a sexual dysfunction is

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The most extreme form of sexual coercion is

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The hormones secreted by the _______ gland regulate the hormones secreted by the ovaries, testes, and adrenal glands.

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The NuvaRing offers pregnancy protection for how long?

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What percentage of Canadian men over age 40 are affected by erectile dysfunction?

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After a woman has taken her first Plan B pill, when should she administer the second pill?

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