HED 366 LESSON 2 CGAs EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS 2024-2025 UPDATE
Which of the following is not considered an advantage of vaginal spermicides?
A. The sponge is effective for repeated acts of intercourse
B. They do not require a visit to the doctor's office
C. There are no known dangerous side effects
D. They are associated with increased post-coital discharge - Answer- D. They are
associated with increased post-coital discharge
According to various sources, a woman may insert a diaphragm as much as ________
prior to intercourse for it to still be effective
A. one-half hour
B. one hour
C. three hours
D. six hours - Answer- D. six hours
The cervical cap resembles ________
A. a tampon
B. an IUD
C. a latex condom
D. a miniature diaphragm - Answer- D. a miniature diaphragm
The diaphragm should remain in the vagina for at least ________ following intercourse
but not for more than ________
A. one hour; eight hours
B. two hours; ten hours
C. four hours; fifteen hours
D. eight hours; twenty-four hours - Answer- D. eight hours; twenty-four hours
Which of the following is not a disadvantage of cervical barrier methods?
,A. Women may have an allergic reaction to rubber or silicone
B. They have relatively high failure rates
C. Women with marked loss of vaginal tone can not use them
D. They lack hormonal side effects - Answer- D. They lack hormonal side effects
All of the following contribute to the effectiveness of the IUD except ________
A. the copper in one type of IUD
B. the barrier that is created when the IUD is inserted in the cervical os
C. the progesterone in one type of IUD
D. the irritation that occurs in the uterus, making implantation unlikely - Answer- B. the
barrier that is created when the IUD is inserted in the cervical os
Which of the following statements regarding intrauterine devices is true?
A. Some types can reduce PID by clearing out the area
B. They work by inhibiting ovulation
C. They are more effective than using a diaphragm
D. They increase the chances of ovarian cancer - Answer- C. They are more effective
than using a diaphragm
Two of the danger signs for IUD users associated with the acronym PAINS are
________
A. stroke or high blood pressure
B. severe headaches or vomiting
C. pain at ovulation or early menstrual period
D. nasty discharge or abdominal pain - Answer- D. nasty discharge or abdominal pain
In order to confirm that the IUD is in place, the length of the ________ should be
checked
A. "T"
B. copper wire
C. string
D. plastic rim - Answer- C. string
All of the following are used as emergency contraceptives except ________
A. estrogens
B. progestins
C. androgens
D. copper IUDs - Answer- C. androgens
Fertility awareness methods include ________
,A. mucus, calendar, and basal body temperature methods
B. rhythm, calendar, and basal body temperature methods
C. ovulation, mucus, and calendar methods
D. ovu-quick, calendar, and rhythm methods - Answer- A. mucus, calendar, and basal
body temperature methods
Fertility awareness is also referred to as ________
A. ovulatory observation
B. cyclic monitoring
C. natural family planning
D. menstrual monitoring - Answer- C. natural family planning
Rosa has been using the mucus method of birth control. She knows to avoid
unprotected intercourse ________
A. when her basal body temperature rises slightly
B. when a white or yellow sticky discharge begins
C. 24 hours after a cloudy discharge begins
D. three days before she begins to menstruate - Answer- B. when a white or yellow
sticky discharge begins
Immediately prior to ovulation, the basal body temperature ________
A. rises slightly
B. drops slightly
C. rises significantly
D. drops significantly - Answer- B. drops slightly
Which one is not true concerning the menstrual cycle methods?
A. They restrict spontaneity
B. They are acceptable to some religious groups that oppose artificial methods
C. They are reliable when all three are used simultaneously
D. Because sperm can live for up to 72 hours, the basal body temperature method may
fail - Answer- C. They are reliable when all three are used simultaneously
________ is the most effective method of birth control, except for abstinence from
coitus
A. The pill
B. Sterilization
C. The IUD
D. The condom - Answer- B. Sterilization
, Tubal sterilization involves ________
A. removing the fallopian tubes
B. inserting gel into the fallopian tubes
C. severing, cauterizing, or placing a clip on the fallopian tubes
D. removing a woman's ovaries and her fallopian tubes - Answer- C. severing,
cauterizing, or placing a clip on the fallopian tubes
Vasectomy involves cutting and tying the ________
A. corpus cavernosum
B. testes
C. vas deferens
D. fallopian tubes - Answer- C. vas deferens
As a method of birth control, ________
A. nursing will work if used only for the first three months after delivery
B. douching may in fact help sperm reach the cervix
C. those men who have good control of ejaculation can safely use withdrawal as a birth
control method
D. surgical sterilization is more effective when performed on women than on men -
Answer- B. douching may in fact help sperm reach the cervix
Ernest confides to Tim that he is scheduled to have a vasovasostomy. Ernest ________
A. is a volunteer participating in male contraceptive research
B. should be advised of the side effects of this surgery related to potential birth defects
C. is having a tube implanted in his scrotum to increase fertility
D. is having a vasectomy reversed - Answer- D. is having a vasectomy reversed
With respect to future male contraceptives, ________
A. women would rather trust themselves to take a pill than trust their partners to do so
B. an effective male hormone is already being used in Europe
C. it has proven difficult to find a contraceptive that reduces sperm level without
interfering with sexual interest
D. researchers have largely decided to focus on condoms rather than on other
reversible methods - Answer- C. it has proven difficult to find a contraceptive that
reduces sperm level without interfering with sexual interest
According to Rubin's love scale, ________ refers to an individual's concern for the
other's well-being, while ________ is the desire for close, confidential communication
A. attachment; inclusion
B. inclusion; attachment
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS 2024-2025 UPDATE
Which of the following is not considered an advantage of vaginal spermicides?
A. The sponge is effective for repeated acts of intercourse
B. They do not require a visit to the doctor's office
C. There are no known dangerous side effects
D. They are associated with increased post-coital discharge - Answer- D. They are
associated with increased post-coital discharge
According to various sources, a woman may insert a diaphragm as much as ________
prior to intercourse for it to still be effective
A. one-half hour
B. one hour
C. three hours
D. six hours - Answer- D. six hours
The cervical cap resembles ________
A. a tampon
B. an IUD
C. a latex condom
D. a miniature diaphragm - Answer- D. a miniature diaphragm
The diaphragm should remain in the vagina for at least ________ following intercourse
but not for more than ________
A. one hour; eight hours
B. two hours; ten hours
C. four hours; fifteen hours
D. eight hours; twenty-four hours - Answer- D. eight hours; twenty-four hours
Which of the following is not a disadvantage of cervical barrier methods?
,A. Women may have an allergic reaction to rubber or silicone
B. They have relatively high failure rates
C. Women with marked loss of vaginal tone can not use them
D. They lack hormonal side effects - Answer- D. They lack hormonal side effects
All of the following contribute to the effectiveness of the IUD except ________
A. the copper in one type of IUD
B. the barrier that is created when the IUD is inserted in the cervical os
C. the progesterone in one type of IUD
D. the irritation that occurs in the uterus, making implantation unlikely - Answer- B. the
barrier that is created when the IUD is inserted in the cervical os
Which of the following statements regarding intrauterine devices is true?
A. Some types can reduce PID by clearing out the area
B. They work by inhibiting ovulation
C. They are more effective than using a diaphragm
D. They increase the chances of ovarian cancer - Answer- C. They are more effective
than using a diaphragm
Two of the danger signs for IUD users associated with the acronym PAINS are
________
A. stroke or high blood pressure
B. severe headaches or vomiting
C. pain at ovulation or early menstrual period
D. nasty discharge or abdominal pain - Answer- D. nasty discharge or abdominal pain
In order to confirm that the IUD is in place, the length of the ________ should be
checked
A. "T"
B. copper wire
C. string
D. plastic rim - Answer- C. string
All of the following are used as emergency contraceptives except ________
A. estrogens
B. progestins
C. androgens
D. copper IUDs - Answer- C. androgens
Fertility awareness methods include ________
,A. mucus, calendar, and basal body temperature methods
B. rhythm, calendar, and basal body temperature methods
C. ovulation, mucus, and calendar methods
D. ovu-quick, calendar, and rhythm methods - Answer- A. mucus, calendar, and basal
body temperature methods
Fertility awareness is also referred to as ________
A. ovulatory observation
B. cyclic monitoring
C. natural family planning
D. menstrual monitoring - Answer- C. natural family planning
Rosa has been using the mucus method of birth control. She knows to avoid
unprotected intercourse ________
A. when her basal body temperature rises slightly
B. when a white or yellow sticky discharge begins
C. 24 hours after a cloudy discharge begins
D. three days before she begins to menstruate - Answer- B. when a white or yellow
sticky discharge begins
Immediately prior to ovulation, the basal body temperature ________
A. rises slightly
B. drops slightly
C. rises significantly
D. drops significantly - Answer- B. drops slightly
Which one is not true concerning the menstrual cycle methods?
A. They restrict spontaneity
B. They are acceptable to some religious groups that oppose artificial methods
C. They are reliable when all three are used simultaneously
D. Because sperm can live for up to 72 hours, the basal body temperature method may
fail - Answer- C. They are reliable when all three are used simultaneously
________ is the most effective method of birth control, except for abstinence from
coitus
A. The pill
B. Sterilization
C. The IUD
D. The condom - Answer- B. Sterilization
, Tubal sterilization involves ________
A. removing the fallopian tubes
B. inserting gel into the fallopian tubes
C. severing, cauterizing, or placing a clip on the fallopian tubes
D. removing a woman's ovaries and her fallopian tubes - Answer- C. severing,
cauterizing, or placing a clip on the fallopian tubes
Vasectomy involves cutting and tying the ________
A. corpus cavernosum
B. testes
C. vas deferens
D. fallopian tubes - Answer- C. vas deferens
As a method of birth control, ________
A. nursing will work if used only for the first three months after delivery
B. douching may in fact help sperm reach the cervix
C. those men who have good control of ejaculation can safely use withdrawal as a birth
control method
D. surgical sterilization is more effective when performed on women than on men -
Answer- B. douching may in fact help sperm reach the cervix
Ernest confides to Tim that he is scheduled to have a vasovasostomy. Ernest ________
A. is a volunteer participating in male contraceptive research
B. should be advised of the side effects of this surgery related to potential birth defects
C. is having a tube implanted in his scrotum to increase fertility
D. is having a vasectomy reversed - Answer- D. is having a vasectomy reversed
With respect to future male contraceptives, ________
A. women would rather trust themselves to take a pill than trust their partners to do so
B. an effective male hormone is already being used in Europe
C. it has proven difficult to find a contraceptive that reduces sperm level without
interfering with sexual interest
D. researchers have largely decided to focus on condoms rather than on other
reversible methods - Answer- C. it has proven difficult to find a contraceptive that
reduces sperm level without interfering with sexual interest
According to Rubin's love scale, ________ refers to an individual's concern for the
other's well-being, while ________ is the desire for close, confidential communication
A. attachment; inclusion
B. inclusion; attachment
