Deck 12: The Reproductive System and Obstetrics

Question 1

The medical term for inflammation of the glans penis is:

A)epididymitis
B)prostatitis
C)balanitis
D)orchitis

Answer 1

balanitis

Question 2

Select the combining form that means "breast."

A)colp/o
B)orchid/o
C)mast/o
D)oophor/o

Answer 2

mast/o

Question 3

The medical term for an abnormally persistent,prolonged,and painful erection of the penis is:

A)aspermia
B)impotence
C)priapism
D)phimosis

Answer 3

priapism

Question 4

The medical term for an undescended testicle is:

A)orchitis
B)phimosis
C)testicular torsion
D)cryptorchidism

Question 5

Select the combining form that means "vagina."

A)mast/o
B)oophor/o
C)hyster/o
D)colp/o

Question 6

The correct meaning of the suffix in the term orchiectomy is:

A)testis or testicle
B)surgical removal
C)ovary
D)surgical repair

Question 7

The medical term for having more than two breasts is:

A)mastitis
B)mastalgia
C)polymastia
D)amastia

Question 8

Select the combining form that means "testis or testicle."

A)oophor/o
B)colp/o
C)hyster/o
D)orchid/o

Question 9

A patient just had a surgical procedure done where prostate tissue was removed using a retroscope inserted in the urethra.The correct abbreviation for this procedure is:

A)TURP
B)BPH
C)TSS
D)PSA

Question 10

A patient complaining of irregular and excessive bleeding other than during normal menstruation would be experiencing:

A)menometrorrhagia
B)metrorrhagia
C)metrorrhea
D)menorrhagia

Question 11

Select the combining form that means "uterus."

A)colp/o
B)oophor/o
C)mast/o
D)hyster/o

Question 12

Excessive growth of the prostate gland that is nonmalignant and results in constriction of the urethra is:

A)prostatovesiculitis
B)prostate cancer
C)benign prostatic hyperplasia
D)testicular carcinoma

Question 13

An abnormal dilation of the veins of the spermatic cord,caused by failure of the valves within the veins,is:

A)testicular torsion
B)a hydrocele
C)Peyronie disease
D)a varicocele

Question 14

The medical abbreviation for a blood test used to check for possible prostate cancer is:

A)STD
B)PMS
C)PSA
D)PID

Question 15

A patient has complained of excessive bleeding during her menstrual period.The correct medical term for this is:

A)metrorrhagia
B)menorrhagia
C)amenorrhea
D)menometrorrhagia

Question 16

The correct meaning of the prefix in the term endometriosis is:

A)uterus
B)vagina
C)within
D)condition of

Question 17

Select the combining form that means "ovary."

A)colp/o
B)hyster/o
C)mast/o
D)oophor/o

Question 18

A 33-year-old patient has not had her period for several months and is not pregnant.The medical term for absence of menstrual discharge is:

A)endometriosis
B)menorrhagia
C)amenorrhea
D)dysmenorrhea

Question 19

Surgical fixation of a testis,which draws an undescended testis into the scrotum,is known as:

A)orchiotomy
B)orchidopexy
C)orchioplasty
D)orchiectomy

Question 20

The absence of living sperm in semen,which is a sign of infertility,is known as:

A)azoospermia
B)spermatolysis
C)oligospermia
D)anorchism

Question 21

A complication of pregnancy with premature separation of the placenta from the uterine wall,resulting in either premature birth or fetal death,is:

A)placenta previa
B)ectopic pregnancy
C)eclampsia
D)abruptio placentae

Question 22

This disease is characterized by lack of ovulation,infertility,and the formation of numerous ovarian cysts.

A)endometriosis
B)benign prostatic hyperplasia
C)fibrocystic breast disease
D)polycystic ovarian syndrome

Question 23

Abnormal leakage of amniotic fluid,which indicates a rupture of the amniotic sac,is called:

A)amnioscopy
B)amniorrhea
C)amniography
D)amniocentesis

Question 24

The medical term for difficult labor is:

A)dysmenorrhea
B)dysplasia
C)dysuria
D)dystocia

Question 25

The medical term for surgical removal of the uterus is:

A)hysterectomy
B)hysteroscopy
C)colposcopy
D)colpectomy

Question 26

This disease is characterized by the growth of endometrial tissue in abnormal locations such as the pelvic cavity,fallopian tubes,or ovaries.

A)polycystic ovarian syndrome
B)fibrocystic breast disease
C)benign prostatic hyperplasia
D)endometriosis

Question 27

A severe staphylococcal bacterial infection characterized by a rapid onset of symptoms including high fever,skin rash,and mental confusion is:

A)cervical intraepithelial neoplasia
B)toxic shock syndrome
C)pelvic inflammatory disease
D)vulvovaginitis

Question 28

Benign tumors in the muscular wall of the uterus are called:

A)cervical cancer
B)fibroid tumors
C)prostatic carcinoma
D)ovarian cancer

Question 29

Endoscopic examination of the vagina and cervix using a modified endoscope is:

A)colposcopy
B)hysteroscopy
C)culdoscopy
D)laparoscopy

Question 30

Excision of a fallopian tube and an ovary is a:

A)salpingo-oophorectomy
B)hysterosalpingo-oophorectomy
C)salpingectomy
D)panhysterectomy

Question 31

A condition in which endometrial cells grow and bleed outside the uterus is:

A)endometrial cancer
B)endometritis
C)pelvic inflammatory disease
D)endometriosis

Question 32

This is the medical term for the procedure where the fallopian tubes are severed and closed as a form of permanent female birth control.

A)D&C
B)vasectomy
C)oophorectomy
D)tubal ligation

Question 33

A diagnostic procedure in which a sample of cells is scraped from the cervix and examined microscopically for abnormalities is:

A)Papanicolaou smear
B)biopsy
C)colposcopy
D)cervical conization

Question 34

The correct meaning of the root in the term hysteroscopy is:

A)breast
B)instrument used to view
C)viewing
D)uterus

Question 35

In this procedure,the cervix is dilated,and a spoon-shaped instrument is used to scrape the uterine lining.

A)B&E
B)S&T
C)D&C
D)N&V

Question 36

This instrument is used to open the vaginal orifice for visual examination.

A)curette
B)hysteroscope
C)speculum
D)catheter

Question 37

This is a condition of pregnancy characterized by high blood pressure,edema,and protein in the urine.

A)amniocentesis
B)preeclampsia
C)placenta previa
D)abruptio placentae

Question 38

Which of the following terms is spelled correctly?

A)distosha
B)dystoesha
C)distowcia
D)dystocia

Question 39

The correct meaning of the root in the term mammogram is:

A)vagina
B)breast
C)X-ray record
D)viewing

Question 40

Which of the following terms is spelled correctly?

A)displasea
B)displaysha
C)dysplasia
D)dysplasha

Question 41

The medical term for white or yellowish discharge from the vagina is ________.

Question 42

The condition of an undescended testis is known as ________.

Question 43

Which of the following terms is spelled correctly?

A)clamideea
B)klamidia
C)clamidia
D)chlamydia

Question 44

The sexually transmitted disease gonorrhea:

A)causes wartlike lesions on the skin or mucous membranes of the genitals
B)is characterized by periodic outbreaks of ulcerlike lesions of the genital tissues
C)causes inflammation of the liver
D)is named after its characteristic symptom of urethral discharge

Question 45

A patient was diagnosed with breast cancer and needed to have a breast removed.The medical term for surgical removal of the breast is ________.

Question 46

The most common bacterial sexually transmitted disease in North America,with symptoms of urethral and vaginal discharge,is:

A)syphilis
B)genital herpes
C)hepatitis B
D)chlamydia

Question 47

The abbreviation TURP stands for ________.(five words)

Question 48

Which of the following terms is spelled correctly?

A)gonorrhea
B)gonoreah
C)goneorea
D)gonohrreah

Question 49

Which of the following terms is spelled correctly?

A)siffalus
B)sivalis
C)sifahlis
D)syphilis

Question 50

The use of a curette to scrape and remove the endometrium of the uterus is ________.(Do not abbreviate;three words)

Question 51

In this procedure,an incision is made in the vulva to widen the vaginal opening during labor.

A)episiotomy
B)amniocentesis
C)cesarean section
D)fetometry

Question 52

Inflammation of the vagina is called vaginitis or ________.

Question 53

The medical term for the surgical removal/severing of the vas deferens as a form of male birth control is ________.

Question 54

Now that Dr.Jones's patient has turned 40,her doctor recommends she have an X-ray image of the breast.The medical name for this is a(n)________.

Question 55

Which of the following terms is spelled correctly?

A)hurpeas
B)herpes
C)herpez
D)hurpes

Question 56

The two combining forms that mean "uterus" are hyster/o and ________.

Question 57

The medical term that means "absence of menstrual discharge" is ________.

Question 58

Childbirth using an incision through the abdomen and uterus is known as:

A)breech birth
B)episiotomy
C)therapeutic abortion
D)cesarean section

Question 59

A specialist in women's health is called a(n)________.

Question 60

A surgical procedure that removes the prepuce covering the glans penis is called a(n)________.

Question 61

The virus that causes genital warts is abbreviated ________.

Question 62

The combining form colp/o means "________."

Question 63

The combining form andr/o means "________."

Question 64

AIDS is the abbreviation for ________.(three words)

Question 65

A specialist in prenatal development,pregnancy,and childbirth is a(n)________.

Question 66

A sexually transmitted disease caused by a protozoan that causes inflammation of the urethra and prostate and pelvic pain is ________.

Question 67

The combining form balan/o means "glans ________."

Question 68

The combining form mast/o means "________."

Question 69

The correct abbreviation for the term biopsy is ________.

Question 70

Severe nausea and vomiting during pregnancy that can cause severe dehydration is ________.(two words)

Question 71

BPH is the abbreviation for ________.(three words)

Question 72

The combining form oophor/o means "________."

Question 73

HIV is the abbreviation for ________.(three words)

Question 74

The virus that causes AIDS is abbreviated ________.

Question 75

PID is the abbreviation for ________.(three words)

Question 76

STI is the abbreviation for ________.(three words)

Question 77

D&C is the abbreviation for ________.(three words)

Question 78

A pregnancy that occurs outside the uterus is known as a(n)________ pregnancy.

Question 79

NRDS is the abbreviation for ________.(four words)

Question 80

The combining form hyster/o means "________."