Author Question: What important aspects do all the fertility awareness methods (FAMs) have in common? 1. They all ... (Read 37 times)

KimWrice · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

What important aspects do all the fertility awareness methods (FAMs) have in common?

1. They all require the women to be able to touch her genitals to measure cervical mucus.
2. They all involve abstinence at some point.
3. They all rely on measuring body temperature.
4. They all require the cooperation of the woman's partners.

Question 2

As part of their teaching function at discharge, nurses should tell parents that the baby's respiration should be protected by all of the following procedures except to:

1. prevent exposure to people with upper respiratory tract infections.
2. keep the infant away from secondhand smoke.
3. avoid loose bedding, water beds, and beanbag chairs.
4. not let the infant sleep on his/her back.

potomatos · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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1, 3. Incorrect. Not all FAMs calculate fertility phases by examining mucus; some use body temperatures and other signs. However, all require the cooperation of the sexual partner.
2. Incorrect. Some use chemical or physical barriers to contraception during fertile periods. However, all require the cooperation of the sexual partner.
4. Correct. There are a number of ways to determine fertile phases, but the sexual partners must also be in harmony.

Answer to Question 2

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1. Incorrect. Infants are vulnerable to respiratory infections; keep infected people away.
2. Incorrect. Secondhand smoke can damage lungs.
3. Incorrect Infants can suffocate in loose bedding and furniture that can trap them.
4. Correct. The infant should be laid down to sleep on his/her back for better breathing and to prevent sudden infant death syndrome.