Deck 17: Female Reproductive System

Question 1

All of the following are identifiable areas of the uterus except:

A) body.
B) isthmus.
C) cortex.
D) cervix.

Answer 1

cortex.

Question 2

The medical term for a difficult monthly flow is:

A) amenorrhea.
B) dyspareunia.
C) menorrhea.
D) dysmenorrhea.

Answer 2

dysmenorrhea.

Question 3

Surgical excision of the uterus is called:

A) hysterotomy.
B) hysterectomy.
C) hymenectomy.
D) hysteroplasty.

Answer 3

hysterectomy.

Question 4

The surgical excision of a fallopian tube is called:

A) salpingectomy.
B) salpingotomy.
C) salpingitis.
D) salpingopexy.

Question 5

The external region between the vulva and the anus in the female is the:

A) perineum.
B) peritoneum.
C) puerperium.
D) parturition.

Question 6

The study of the female is called:

A) gynecologist.
B) gynecology.
C) genitalia.
D) gravida.

Question 7

Inflammation of the muscular wall of the uterus is:

A) endometritis.
B) myometritis.
C) vaginitis.
D) cervicitis.

Question 8

The ________ is/are also called the uterine tubes or oviducts.

A) ovary
B) eustachian tubes
C) fallopian tubes
D) vagina

Question 9

Surgical excision of an ovary is known as:

A) oogenesis.
B) oophorectomy.
C) oophoritis.
D) oophorotomy.

Question 10

X-ray of the uterus and fallopian tubes after the injection of a radiopaque substance is called:

A) hysterosalpingography.
B) laparoscopy.
C) culdoscopy.
D) mammography.

Question 11

The male or female reproductive organs are called:

A) genial.
B) genetics.
C) gender.
D) genitalia.

Question 12

The cessation of the monthly flow is called:

A) menorrhea.
B) menopause.
C) menorrhagia.
D) oligomenorrhea.

Question 13

All of the following are true of fertilization except:

A) Fertilization is the process in which a sperm penetrates an ovum.
B) Fertilization cannot take place within the oviducts.
C) Fertilization generally occurs within 24 hours following ovulation.
D) The fertilized ovum is genetically complete.

Question 14

The fingerlike processes that work to propel the discharged ovum into the tube are called:

A) flagella.
B) fimbriae.
C) filum.
D) fillet.

Question 15

Embryo refers to the stage of development between weeks:

A) 1 and 4.
B) 2 and 8.
C) 3 and 12.
D) 4 and 16.

Question 16

is the branch of medicine that pertains to the care of women during pregnancy,childbirth,and the postpartum period is:

A) oncology.
B) gynecology.
C) obstetrics.
D) prenatal.

Question 17

In the term oogenesis,the suffix -genesis means:

A) formation, produce.
B) rupture.
C) movement.
D) hardening.

Question 18

The abnormal process of tilting forward of the uterus at its body and neck is called:

A) anteflexion.
B) retroflexion.
C) anteversion.
D) retroversion.

Question 19

A surgical procedure to prevent tearing of the perineum and to facilitate delivery of the fetus is called:

A) colposcopy.
B) colpotomy.
C) episiotomy.
D) hysterotomy.

Question 20

The process in which an ovum is discharged from the cortex of the ovary is known as:

A) mittelschmerz.
B) ovulation.
C) menstruation.
D) menarche.

Question 21

The luteal phase lasts:

A) 12 hours.
B) 24 hours.
C) 4-5 days.
D) 14 days.

Question 22

The funnel-shaped end of the fallopian tube is known as the:

A) isthmus.
B) ostium.
C) infundibulum.
D) fimbriae.

Question 23

The surgical removal of the breast tissue and the underarm lymph nodes is called:

A) hysterectomy.
B) mastectomy.
C) oophorectomy.
D) hymenectomy.

Question 24

Provera,norethindrone acetate,and Prometrium are examples of which type of drug?

A) progestogens/progestins.
B) estrogens.
C) contraceptives.
D) diuretics.

Question 25

A procedure to examine the vagina and cervix is:

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

Question 26

Menstruation marks the ________ phase.

A) follicular
B) ovulatory
C) luteal
D) secretory

Question 27

In which condition does endometrial tissue occur in various sites in the abdominal or pelvic cavity?

A) dysmenorrhea
B) endometriosis
C) menarche
D) eclampsia

Question 28

A lack of menstruation is termed:

A) dysmenorrhea.
B) endometriosis.
C) menarche.
D) amenorrhea.

Question 29

An example of a transdermal birth control patch is:

A) Brevicon.
B) Ogen.
C) Depo-Provera.
D) Ortho Evra.

Question 30

Which of the following is an abnormal position of the uterus in which the uterus is bent backward at an angle?

A) anteflexion
B) retroflexion
C) retroversion
D) anteversion

Question 31

An example of the minipill oral contraceptive is:

A) Brevicon.
B) Nexplanon.
C) Ogen.
D) Depo-Provera.

Question 32

A surgery to remove a membrane covering the vaginal opening is called:

A) hysteroscopy.
B) hymenectomy.
C) hysterotomy.
D) myotomy.

Question 33

Each month a(n)________ ruptures on the ovarian cortex.

A) ovum
B) corpus luteum
C) cyst
D) graafian follicle

Question 34

In the term dysmenorrhea,the combining form men/o means:

A) month, menses, menstruation.
B) abnormal condition.
C) difficult, painful.
D) abnormal state.

Question 35

A ________ is used to examine the ovaries and fallopian tubes.

A) blood test
B) colposcope
C) laparoscope
D) mammograph

Question 36

The first breast milk after childbirth is called:

A) meconium.
B) colostrum.
C) menarche.
D) mucosa.

Question 37

The term gravida refers to:

A) number of children delivered.
B) number of stillbirths.
C) hypertension during pregnancy.
D) any pregnancy, regardless of number.

Question 38

The combining form in amenorrhea means:

A) painful.
B) without.
C) flow.
D) month.

Question 39

Doppler ultrasound is used during pregnancy to:

A) determine the sex of the fetus.
B) monitor uterine contractions.
C) determine the position of the fetus.
D) monitor the fetal heartbeat.

Question 40

The first six weeks after childbirth is referred to as:

A) parturition.
B) placental.
C) gestation.
D) postpartum.

Question 41

A woman's vaginal discharge after childbirth is called:

A) bloody show.
B) chloasma.
C) the afterbirth.
D) lochia.

Question 42

Surgical procedure required to perform a C-section is:

A) hymenotomy.
B) hysterectomy.
C) hysterotomy.
D) hysteroscopy.

Question 43

Fibroids are ________ tumors.

A) malignant breast
B) benign uterine
C) malignant uterine
D) benign breast milk duct

Question 44

A hernia of the bladder that protrudes into the vagina is:

A) rectocele.
B) vaginocele.
C) cystocele.
D) fibroma.

Question 45

The normal term of pregnancy is ________ days.

A) 180
B) 200
C) 240
D) 280

Question 46

The combining form in salpingo-oophorectomy means:

A) fallopian tube.
B) ovary.
C) excision.
D) out.

Question 47

A urine test that determines menstrual disorders or a possible abortion is known as:

A) Pap.
B) urinalysis.
C) wet-prep.
D) pregnanediol.

Question 48

The amniotic sac can be surgically punctured to obtain a sample of amniotic fluid.The procedure is called:

A) cordocentesis.
B) episiotomy.
C) amniocentesis.
D) chorionic villus sampling.

Question 49

Gestation period is another name for:

A) labor and birth.
B) one trimester.
C) six week period after birth.
D) length of pregnancy.

Question 50

A Pap smear is a screening technique that specifically examines:

A) vaginal mucus.
B) epithelial cells.
C) cervical cells.
D) hymen tissue.

Question 51

"Nesting" is a term that refers to:

A) fertilized egg attaching to the uterus.
B) fetus dropping into the pelvis.
C) energy spurt in woman shortly before labor.
D) placenta covering the cervical opening.

Question 52

The act of giving birth is known as:

A) afterbirth.
B) pregnancy.
C) parturition.
D) preeclampsia.

Question 53

The dilation stage is the:

A) fourth stage of pregnancy.
B) first stage of labor and delivery.
C) second stage of labor and delivery.
D) third stage of labor and delivery.

Question 54

The most common benign uterine tumor found in women is:

A) breast cancer.
B) sarcoma.
C) fibroma.
D) endometrioma.

Question 55

A procedure that uses a laser to destroy the uterine lining is laser ________.

A) uterectomy
B) laparoscopy
C) lumpectomy
D) ablation

Question 56

Menorrhagia is defined as:

A) abdominal pain between periods.
B) normal bleeding during a period.
C) stoppage of menstrual periods.
D) excessive bleeding during a period.

Question 57

The first and second A in APGAR stand for:

A) appearance, anxiety.
B) appearance, activity.
C) appetite, activity.
D) anxiety, appetite.

Question 58

Surgical repair of the breast is termed:

A) mammoplasty.
B) mastectomy.
C) lumpectomy.
D) mammopexy.

Question 59

In the term eclampsia,the root lamp(s)means:

A) life.
B) to shine.
C) germ cell.
D) displaced.

Question 60

Which of the following is an abnormal position of the uterus in which the fundus is turned forward toward the pubis?

A) anteflexion.
B) retroflexion.
C) retroversion.
D) anteversion.

Question 61

Write the correct abbreviation for premenstrual syndrome:

Question 62

Write the correct meaning for HT:

Question 63

Match the following terms.

A)hernia of the bladder that protrudes into the vagina
B)painful sexual intercourse
C)scanty monthly flow
D)heavy monthly flow
E)normal monthly flow
F)abdominal pain at time of ovulation
1)menorrhagia
2)cystocele
3)dyspareunia
4)oligomenorrhea
5)mittelschmerz
6)menorrhea

Question 64

Write the correct meaning for LMP:

Question 65

Match the following terms.

A)beginning of the monthly flow
B)removal of a small tumor,usually in the breast
C)study of women
D)infection of the vagina
E)use of x-rays to obtain images of the breast
F)cessation of the monthly flow
7)vaginitis
8)lumpectomy
9)mammography
10)menarche
11)menopause
12)gynecology

Question 66

Write the correct meaning for FHB:

Question 67

Match the following word part with its meaning.

A)breast
B)surgical excision
C)uterus
D)female
E)vagina
F)ovary
G)flow
H)within
I)cervix
J)receive
K)coming together
L)surgical puncture
13)-ectomy
14)-rrhea
15)oophor
16)metr/o
17)intra-
18)-centesis
19)cept
20)cervic
21)coit
22)colp/o
23)mast
24)gynec/o

Question 68

Write the correct meaning for hCG:

Question 69

Match the following word part with its meaning.

A)sexual intercourse
B)cessation
C)resemble
D)month
E)around
F)womb,uterus
G)egg
H)after
I)fallopian tube
J)backward
K)breast
L)rectum
M)formation,produce
25)hyster/o
26)mamm/o
27)men/o
28)retro-
29)post-
30)rect/o
31)pause
32)o/o
33)-oid
34)salping/o
35)pareun
36)peri-
37)-genesis

Question 70

Write the correct meaning for AROM:

Question 71

Write the correct abbreviation for dysfunctional uterine bleeding:

Question 72

All of the following can be classified as degrees of placenta previa except:

A) low-lying placenta.
B) partial placenta previa.
C) marginal placenta previa.
D) high-flying placenta.

Question 73

The term placenta previa means:

A) the placenta is in normal position.
B) the placenta is implanted in the lower uterus.
C) the placenta has prematurely separated from the uterus.
D) a highly vascular organ that anchors the fetus to the uterus.

Question 74

________ protects the developing fetus from injury.

Question 75

Write the correct abbreviation for dilation and curettage:

Question 76

Write the correct meaning for Ascus:

Question 77

Write the correct abbreviation for pelvic inflammatory disease:

Question 78

Write the correct abbreviation for Papanicolaou (smear):

Question 79

Write the correct abbreviation for a total abdominal hysterectomy:

Question 80

Write the correct abbreviation for sexually transmitted infections: