FAM 253 Final Exam Questions and Answers Latest Version 2025 Already Passed
Which of the following was NOT a method of contraception used by ancient Egyptians? - Answers e. All
of these were used
Efforts to control fertility in the US, especially the work of Margaret Sanger, were related to trying to
reduce: - Answers a. Poverty
Contraceptive use around the world is related to: - Answers e. All of the above
In the US, white women are most likely to use ___, while black and Hispanic women are more likely to
use ____. - Answers d. The pill, sterilization
Contraceptive effectiveness rates are usually calculated by determining the number of women who
experience an unintended pregnancy during ___ of using that particular method. - Answers c. The first
year
Which of the following is not a barrier method? - Answers d. IUD
The modern male condom was developed when: - Answers a. The goodyear company improved the
strength and resiliency of rubber.
Which one of the following is NOT recommended in using the male condom? - Answers d. Using hand or
body lotion so that there is ample lubrication
Which are the following is safe to use as a lubricant with latex condoms? - Answers b. Saliva
Which of the following is true about the female condom? - Answers c. It is composed of two rings joined
to a sheath
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of the male condom? - Answers c. They can be used at least
three times
The leading cause of breakage in a male condom is: - Answers d. Using condoms after their expiration
date
WHich of the following statements regarding the diaphragm is FALSE? - Answers a. It affects hormone
levelers and inhibits ovulation.
What birth control method can be purchased without a prescription, contains spermicide, and functions
as a barrier, blocking the entrance to the cervix? - Answers a. Contraceptive Sponge
What birth control method is a thimble-shaped rubber dome that is placed in the vagina over the cervix,
that must be fitted by a physician, and that can remain in place up to 48 hours? - Answers c. Fem Cap
The major advantage of the Lea's Shield is that it - Answers c. Has a one-way valve for fluids and air
, What is the primary way that combination birth control pills work to prevent pregnancy? - Answers d.
They prevent ovulations
Potential side effects from taking the pill include: - Answers a. Breast enlargement
Advantages of oral contraceptives include all of the following except: - Answers b. they help prevent
STI's
Which of the following is TRUE about the NuvaRing? - Answers b. It inhibits ovulation, increases cervical
mucus, and changes the uterine lining.
What statement below regarding the Ortho Evra hormonal patch is FALSE? - Answers e. It does not
contain estrogen so doesn't cause estrogen-related side effects
How does a woman's body change around the time of ovulation? - Answers c. Her cervical mucus
becomes thin and stretchy
Natural family planning methods - Answers c. Help couples predict fertility
What is the term for a first-trimester surgical abortion? - Answers a. Vacuum aspiration
Which of the following statements regarding second-trimester abortions is TRUE? - Answers c. Women
may wait until the second trimester due to financial or geographic problems
Efforts to control fertility int he US, especially the work of Margaret Sanger, were related to trying to
reduce poverty. - Answers TRUE
The condom is a barrier method of contraception. - Answers TRUE
The diaphragm affects hormone levels and inhibits ovulation. - Answers FALSE
Oral contraceptives increase the acidity of the vagina, killing sperm. - Answers FALSE
NuvaRing works primarily by inhibiting ovulation. - Answers TRUE
Compared with other ethnic groups, Latina women are more likely to underestimate the risks associated
with contraceptive use. - Answers FALSE
IUDs are placed in a woman's fallopian tubes - Answers FALSE
A disadvantage of IUD is that it does not allow for sexual spontaneity - Answers FALSE
Around the time of ovulation a woman's cervical mucus becomes thin and stretchy. - Answers TRUE
Coitus interrupts involves the male withdrawing his penis from the vagina so the ejaculate does not
enter the uterus. - Answers TRUE
The most common procedure for female sterilization is the hysterectomy. - Answers FALSE
Which of the following was NOT a method of contraception used by ancient Egyptians? - Answers e. All
of these were used
Efforts to control fertility in the US, especially the work of Margaret Sanger, were related to trying to
reduce: - Answers a. Poverty
Contraceptive use around the world is related to: - Answers e. All of the above
In the US, white women are most likely to use ___, while black and Hispanic women are more likely to
use ____. - Answers d. The pill, sterilization
Contraceptive effectiveness rates are usually calculated by determining the number of women who
experience an unintended pregnancy during ___ of using that particular method. - Answers c. The first
year
Which of the following is not a barrier method? - Answers d. IUD
The modern male condom was developed when: - Answers a. The goodyear company improved the
strength and resiliency of rubber.
Which one of the following is NOT recommended in using the male condom? - Answers d. Using hand or
body lotion so that there is ample lubrication
Which are the following is safe to use as a lubricant with latex condoms? - Answers b. Saliva
Which of the following is true about the female condom? - Answers c. It is composed of two rings joined
to a sheath
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of the male condom? - Answers c. They can be used at least
three times
The leading cause of breakage in a male condom is: - Answers d. Using condoms after their expiration
date
WHich of the following statements regarding the diaphragm is FALSE? - Answers a. It affects hormone
levelers and inhibits ovulation.
What birth control method can be purchased without a prescription, contains spermicide, and functions
as a barrier, blocking the entrance to the cervix? - Answers a. Contraceptive Sponge
What birth control method is a thimble-shaped rubber dome that is placed in the vagina over the cervix,
that must be fitted by a physician, and that can remain in place up to 48 hours? - Answers c. Fem Cap
The major advantage of the Lea's Shield is that it - Answers c. Has a one-way valve for fluids and air
, What is the primary way that combination birth control pills work to prevent pregnancy? - Answers d.
They prevent ovulations
Potential side effects from taking the pill include: - Answers a. Breast enlargement
Advantages of oral contraceptives include all of the following except: - Answers b. they help prevent
STI's
Which of the following is TRUE about the NuvaRing? - Answers b. It inhibits ovulation, increases cervical
mucus, and changes the uterine lining.
What statement below regarding the Ortho Evra hormonal patch is FALSE? - Answers e. It does not
contain estrogen so doesn't cause estrogen-related side effects
How does a woman's body change around the time of ovulation? - Answers c. Her cervical mucus
becomes thin and stretchy
Natural family planning methods - Answers c. Help couples predict fertility
What is the term for a first-trimester surgical abortion? - Answers a. Vacuum aspiration
Which of the following statements regarding second-trimester abortions is TRUE? - Answers c. Women
may wait until the second trimester due to financial or geographic problems
Efforts to control fertility int he US, especially the work of Margaret Sanger, were related to trying to
reduce poverty. - Answers TRUE
The condom is a barrier method of contraception. - Answers TRUE
The diaphragm affects hormone levels and inhibits ovulation. - Answers FALSE
Oral contraceptives increase the acidity of the vagina, killing sperm. - Answers FALSE
NuvaRing works primarily by inhibiting ovulation. - Answers TRUE
Compared with other ethnic groups, Latina women are more likely to underestimate the risks associated
with contraceptive use. - Answers FALSE
IUDs are placed in a woman's fallopian tubes - Answers FALSE
A disadvantage of IUD is that it does not allow for sexual spontaneity - Answers FALSE
Around the time of ovulation a woman's cervical mucus becomes thin and stretchy. - Answers TRUE
Coitus interrupts involves the male withdrawing his penis from the vagina so the ejaculate does not
enter the uterus. - Answers TRUE
The most common procedure for female sterilization is the hysterectomy. - Answers FALSE
