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Melissa is 32 years old and single. She is career oriented and is happy in a long-term, monogamous relationship. Melissa and her partner have agreed that having children is not part of their future. Despite using a reliable form of contraception, Melissa finds out that she is 7-8 weeks pregnant. Melissa and her partner discuss the situation, and the decision is made to abort the pregnancy. -Melissa's partner was active in the decision making and supportive throughout the process.It is likely that Melissa and her partner will


A) develop a stronger relationship.
B) drift apart and break up.
C) experience no change in their relationship.
D) change their mind about having children.

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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Which of the following statements does NOT express a pro-choice point of view?


A) Women must have the freedom to decide whether and when to have children.
B) The decision to end or continue a pregnancy is a private matter.
C) If abortion is made illegal,many women will die because of unsafe,secret abortions.
D) A fertilized egg is entitled to the same human rights as a woman who is pregnant.

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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The birth parents and the adoptive parents know something about one another and may meet in a(n) ________ adoption.


A) closed
B) open
C) temporary
D) confidential

E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

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What percentage of Americans identify themselves as pro-life?


A) about a quarter
B) about half
C) about two-thirds
D) about three-quarters

E) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

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A reversal of Roe v.Wade would


A) make third-trimester abortions illegal.
B) identify penalties for illegal abortion.
C) permit states to prohibit abortion.
D) all of these choices.

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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Most induced abortions occur _______________ weeks of gestation.


A) in the first 8
B) at 9-12
C) at 13-16
D) at 16-20

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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The attitudes and beliefs of the medical community in each country influence the local availability of abortion services.

A) True
B) False

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Which of the following statements about public funding of abortions is TRUE?


A) Federal funds are used to pay for the abortions of any woman receiving welfare.
B) U.S.law prohibits public funds of any kind from being used to pay for abortions.
C) All states use nonfederal funds to assist poor women seeking medically necessary abortions.
D) Some states use nonfederal funds to assist poor women seeking medically necessary abortions.

E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

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Recent state laws regulating abortion have focused on


A) federal funding for abortions.
B) required waiting periods for abortions.
C) regulations concerning parental notification.
D) all of these choices.

E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

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The personal considerations for a woman considering abortion should include


A) whether the decision is compatible with her moral and religious beliefs.
B) what her partner's feelings about abortion are.
C) whether she has a supportive network to assist her through a difficult time.
D) all of these choices.

E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

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What percentage of Americans identify themselves as pro-choice?


A) about a quarter
B) about half
C) about two-thirds
D) about three-quarters

E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

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Melissa is 32 years old and single. She is career oriented and is happy in a long-term, monogamous relationship. Melissa and her partner have agreed that having children is not part of their future. Despite using a reliable form of contraception, Melissa finds out that she is 7-8 weeks pregnant. Melissa and her partner discuss the situation, and the decision is made to abort the pregnancy. -Following the procedure,Melissa will be given home care instructions.Which one of the following is appropriate for Melissa?


A) Douche twice each day for one week to reduce risk of infection.
B) Return for a follow-up examination after four weeks if normal menstruation has not resumed.
C) Expect a fever of 100-101 degrees F for the first two or three days.
D) Report any abdominal cramping and/or backache to your physician.

E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

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Briefly outline three arguments put forth by pro-choice advocates and three arguments put forth by pro-life advocates.

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A high temperature after abortion is a danger sign.

A) True
B) False

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If a woman wants to have a baby eventually,but she conceives earlier than planned,the pregnancy is considered


A) unwanted.
B) spontaneous.
C) abnormal.
D) mistimeD.

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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Planned Parenthood estimates that about one in ______ American women will have an abortion by the age of 45.


A) one
B) three
C) six
D) ten

E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

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The methods available for ending pregnancy primarily depend on


A) what the insurance will cover.
B) what type of facility does the abortion.
C) how far along the pregnancy is.
D) why the woman wants the abortion.

E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

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The psychological effects of abortion are predictable in most women.

A) True
B) False

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Vomiting and foul-smelling vaginal discharge are unpleasant but normal side effects of abortion.

A) True
B) False

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When used to describe a fetus,the term viable means that it


A) is moving enough for the mother to detect.
B) has a heart rate.
C) is able to survive outside the uterus.
D) has detectable brain waves.

E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

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