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Week 2 - Contraception Questions and
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What percentage of adolescents attending high school
report sexual debut? [ Ans: ] 42%
What percentage of California high school students
reported engaging in sexual intercourse? [ Ans: ] 32%
What is the percentage of adolescents who reported sexual
debut before the age of 13? [ Ans: ] 3%
Which age group has the highest rates of unintended
pregnancy in the U.S.? [ Ans: ] Adolescents younger than
twenty years of age
List some health outcomes linked to adolescent
childbearing. [ Ans: ] Poor health outcomes for mother
and child, delayed prenatal care, higher rates of preterm
birth, low birthweight infants, higher infant mortality,
decreased likelihood of breastfeeding, higher maternal
anxiety and depression, incomplete childhood
vaccinations.
Why is confidentiality important for adolescents seeking
reproductive health services? [ Ans: ] Many minors will
remain sexually active but may not seek services if they
have to inform their parents.
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What is California Assembly Bill (AB) 2348? [ Ans: ] It
allows registered nurses to dispense patient self-
administered hormonal contraceptives and administer
injectable hormonal contraceptives.
What are the two main components of Combined
Hormonal Contraception (CHC)? [ Ans: ] Ethinyl estradiol
(EE) and a Progestin.
What is the primary function of Progestin in CHC? [ Ans: ]
Inhibits LH surge, prevents ovulation, and thickens
cervical mucus.
What is the efficacy of the Oral Contraceptive Pill with
perfect use? [ Ans: ] 91% (99% perfect use)
What does the Oral Contraceptive Pill contain? [ Ans: ] EE
(20mcg to 35 mcg) and Progestin
Monophasic has same dose of hormone in every pill
Multiphasic has pills with different formulations of
hormones through out the pack
What is the recommended daily action for users of the
Oral Contraceptive Pill? [ Ans: ] Take 1 pill daily.
What does the Transdermal Contraceptive Patch contain? [
Ans: ] 150 mcg Norelgestromin Progestin and 20 mcg EE
Higher EE exposure than ring.
Week 2 - Contraception Questions and
Answers (100% Correct Answers) Already
Graded A+
What percentage of adolescents attending high school
report sexual debut? [ Ans: ] 42%
What percentage of California high school students
reported engaging in sexual intercourse? [ Ans: ] 32%
What is the percentage of adolescents who reported sexual
debut before the age of 13? [ Ans: ] 3%
Which age group has the highest rates of unintended
pregnancy in the U.S.? [ Ans: ] Adolescents younger than
twenty years of age
List some health outcomes linked to adolescent
childbearing. [ Ans: ] Poor health outcomes for mother
and child, delayed prenatal care, higher rates of preterm
birth, low birthweight infants, higher infant mortality,
decreased likelihood of breastfeeding, higher maternal
anxiety and depression, incomplete childhood
vaccinations.
Why is confidentiality important for adolescents seeking
reproductive health services? [ Ans: ] Many minors will
remain sexually active but may not seek services if they
have to inform their parents.
, 2
What is California Assembly Bill (AB) 2348? [ Ans: ] It
allows registered nurses to dispense patient self-
administered hormonal contraceptives and administer
injectable hormonal contraceptives.
What are the two main components of Combined
Hormonal Contraception (CHC)? [ Ans: ] Ethinyl estradiol
(EE) and a Progestin.
What is the primary function of Progestin in CHC? [ Ans: ]
Inhibits LH surge, prevents ovulation, and thickens
cervical mucus.
What is the efficacy of the Oral Contraceptive Pill with
perfect use? [ Ans: ] 91% (99% perfect use)
What does the Oral Contraceptive Pill contain? [ Ans: ] EE
(20mcg to 35 mcg) and Progestin
Monophasic has same dose of hormone in every pill
Multiphasic has pills with different formulations of
hormones through out the pack
What is the recommended daily action for users of the
Oral Contraceptive Pill? [ Ans: ] Take 1 pill daily.
What does the Transdermal Contraceptive Patch contain? [
Ans: ] 150 mcg Norelgestromin Progestin and 20 mcg EE
Higher EE exposure than ring.
