Deck 8: Female Reproductive System

Question 1

The term that means inflammation of the uterine muscle is

A)endometriosis.
B)myometritis.
C)perimetritis.
D)adenitis.

Answer 1

myometritis.

Question 2

The combining form salping/o means

A)cervix.
B)vagina.
C)breast.
D)uterine tube.

Answer 2

uterine tube.

Question 3

The combining form colp/o is defined as

A)vagina.
B)uterus.
C)ovary.
D)cul-de-sac.

Answer 3

vagina.

Question 4

The term that means painful menstrual flow is

A)menorrhagia.
B)amenorrhea.
C)dysmenorrhea.
D)metrorrhagia.

Question 5

The combining form that means uterus is

A)arche/o.
B)mast/o.
C)metr/o.
D)men/o.

Question 6

The combining form that means woman is

A)episi/o.
B)uter/o.
C)gynec/o.
D)arche/o.

Question 7

The term menometrorrhagia refers to

A)excessive bleeding from the uterus (irregular,out-of-cycle bleeding ranging from heavy to light,including spotting).
B)excessive bleeding at menstruation (heavy bleeding in regular,cyclical pattern).
C)excessive bleeding from the uterus at menstruation (and between menstrual cycles; heavy and irregular bleeding).
D)scanty menstrual flow.

Question 8

The suffix -salpinx is defined as

A)absence of a normal body opening.
B)uterus.
C)ovaries.
D)uterine tube.

Question 9

The term that means blood in the uterine tubes is

A)hydrosalpinx.
B)salpingocele.
C)pyosalpinx.
D)hematosalpinx.

Question 10

The term that means inflammation of the vagina is

A)vaginitis.
B)cervicitis.
C)perimetritis.
D)salpingitis.

Question 11

The term mastitis means inflammation of the

A)breast.
B)uterine tube.
C)uterine muscle.
D)myometrium.

Question 12

Pronunciation for the anatomic structures which provide passageways for ova from the ovary to the uterus is

A)
B)
C)(FUN-dus).
D)

Question 13

The prefix peri- means

A)surrounding (outer).
B)half.
C)behind.
D)inside.

Question 14

The pronunciation for the anatomic structure that stores egg cells is

A)
B)
C)
D)

Question 15

The combining form men/o is defined as

A)last,ending.
B)menstruation.
C)first,beginning.
D)regular.

Question 16

The ovaries are indicated by the combining form

A)oophor/o.
B)episi/o.
C)colp/o.
D)trachel/o.

Question 17

A word part that means surgical closure is

A)trachel/o.
B)-salpinx.
C)-cleisis.
D)endometri/o.

Question 18

The term for inflammation of endometrium is

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

Question 19

Pus in the tube(s)attached to the uterus that provides a passageway for the ovum to move from the ovary to the uterus is

A)salpingocele.
B)hydrosalpinx.
C)salpingitis.
D)pyosalpinx.

Question 20

The term salpingocele is defined as

A)pus in the tube(s)attached to the uterus.
B)scanty menstrual flow.
C)hernia of the uterine tube.
D)painful menstrual flow.

Question 21

Which of the following is a blood test primarily used in the detection of ovarian cancer?

A)CA-125
B)Pap test
C)Transvaginal sonography
D)HPV test

Question 22

The term that means an excision of the uterus is

A)hysterectomy.
B)laparoscopy.
C)hysterotomy.
D)hysteropexy.

Question 23

Suturing of the (wall of the)vagina is called

A)colporrhaphy.
B)episiorrhaphy.
C)colpoplasty.
D)episioperineorrhaphy.

Question 24

An instrument used for visual examination of uterus is

A)colposcope.
B)colposcopy.
C)hysteroscope.
D)hysteroscopy.

Question 25

Colpoplasty is a surgical

A)repair of the uterus.
B)repair of the vagina.
C)repair of the breast.
D)fixation of the uterus.

Question 26

Surgical removal of the cone-shaped area of the cervix is called

A)endometrial ablation.
B)dilation and curettage.
C)conization.
D)myomectomy.

Question 27

Uterine artery embolization is used to treat

A)vaginal fistula.
B)uterine fibroids.
C)cancer of the uterus.
D)abnormal uterine bleeding.

Question 28

The term perineorrhaphy is defined as a(n)

A)suturing of (a tear in)the vulva.
B)excision of the vulva.
C)suturing of (a tear in)the perineum.
D)suturing of the vagina.

Question 29

A surgical repair of a weakened vaginal wall performed to correct a cystocele and a rectocele is called

A)dilation and curettage.
B)anterior and posterior colporrhaphy.
C)myomectomy.
D)episioperineoplasty.

Question 30

The term that means abnormal condition of the endometrium where endometrial tissue grows outside of the uterus in various areas in the pelvic cavity is

A)adenomyosis.
B)endometritis.
C)myoma.
D)endometriosis.

Question 31

An abnormal opening between the vagina and another organ is called

A)prolapsed uterus.
B)pelvic inflammatory disease.
C)vaginal fistula.
D)adenomyosis.

Question 32

The term that means a visual examination of the vagina (and cervix)is

A)pelviscopic.
B)colposcopy.
C)pelviscopy.
D)hysteroscopy.

Question 33

Visual examination of the pelvic cavity is called

A)hysteroscopy.
B)pelviscope.
C)pelviscopy.
D)hysteroscope.

Question 34

The term that means excision of the uterine tube and the ovary is

A)hystero-oophorectomy.
B)salpingo-oophorectomy.
C)hysterosalpingo-oophorectomy.
D)episioperineorrhaphy.

Question 35

Sterilization is accomplished by a procedure called

A)dilation and curettage.
B)cervicectomy.
C)tubal ligation.
D)uterine artery embolization.

Question 36

The term that means white discharge (from the vagina)is

A)oligomenorrhea.
B)menorrhagia.
C)leukorrhea.
D)dysmenorrhea.

Question 37

Stereotactic breast biopsy is a technique that combines computer-assisted biopsy and

A)lumpectomy.
B)radical mastectomy.
C)mammography.
D)simple mastectomy.

Question 38

The term for the creation of an artificial opening in the uterine tube is

A)salpingectomy.
B)salpingostomy.
C)salpingocele.
D)hematosalpinx.

Question 39

Myoma of the uterus is also called

A)endometriosis.
B)uterine fibroid.
C)uterine prolapse.
D)adenomyosis.

Question 40

The term that means a visual examination of the uterus (uterine cavity)is

A)hysteroscopy.
B)Pap test.
C)sonohysterography.
D)pelviscopy.

Question 41

The term dyspareunia means difficult or painful

A)intercourse.
B)menstruation.
C)contraception.
D)menopause.

Question 42

MATCHING


Match the phonetic spelling with the correct anatomic structure described below.
rounded upper portion of the uterus

A)
B)
C)
D)(FUN-dus)
E)

Question 43

The term that means pertaining to the (urinary)bladder and the vagina is

A)endocervical.
B)vulvovaginal.
C)gynopathic.
D)vesicovaginal.

Question 44

MATCHING


Match the phonetic spelling with the correct anatomic structure described below.
outer layer of uterus

A)
B)
C)
D)(FUN-dus)
E)

Question 45

The abbreviation for the term that means severe illness that might affect menstruating women using tampons is

A)PID.
B)TSS.
C)HRT.
D)IUD.

Question 46

MATCHING


Match the phonetic spelling with the correct anatomic structure described below.
pigmented area around the breast nipple

A)
B)
C)
D)(FUN-dus)
E)

Question 47

The physician requested an instrument to open the vagina for visual examination called a

A)hysteroscope.
B)speculum.
C)colposcope.
D)fistula.

Question 48

The patient had all of the symptoms of being pregnant including absence of menstrual flow or

A)dysmenorrhea.
B)amenorrhea.
C)menorrhagia.
D)oligomenorrhea.

Question 49

To correct the patient's prolonged bleeding,the physician scheduled a surgery that involves widening of the cervix and removing of contents of the uterus or a(n)

A)A&P repair.
B)conization.
C)dilation and curettage.
D)cervicectomy.

Question 50

Gynecologist is defined as

A)pertaining to (reproductive system)diseases of women.
B)physician who studies and treats diseases of women (female reproductive system).
C)study of the female reproductive system.
D)pain in the breast.

Question 51

Because a cancerous lesion was revealed in a biopsy,the physician scheduled the surgical removal of the breast or a(n)

A)mammoplasty.
B)mastectomy.
C)oophorectomy.
D)colporrhaphy.

Question 52

The beginning of menstruation is called

A)menopause.
B)oligomenorrhea.
C)menarche.
D)premenstrual syndrome.

Question 53

TVS is the abbreviation for

A)total vaginal hysterectomy.
B)transvaginal hysterectomy.
C)total vaginal hymenectomy.
D)transvaginal sonography.

Question 54

The abbreviation for the medical term meaning inflammation of the female pelvic organs is

A)PID.
B)LAVH.
C)GYN.
D)SHG.

Question 55

The patient experiencing pain and tenderness of both breasts accompanied by palpable lumps caused by benign cysts was diagnosed with

A)fibrocystic breast changes.
B)hydrosalpinx.
C)mastitis.
D)breast cancer.

Question 56

MATCHING


Match the phonetic spelling with the correct anatomic structure described below.
passageways for the ovum to move from the ovary to the uterus

A)
B)
C)
D)(FUN-dus)
E)

Question 57

The patient is scheduled in surgery for an excision of the uterine tube or a(n)

A)hysterectomy.
B)cervicectomy.
C)oophorectomy.
D)salpingectomy.

Question 58

The branch of medicine dealing with health and diseases of the female reproductive system is

A)urology.
B)obstetrics.
C)gynecology.
D)gynecologist.

Question 59

After a difficult delivery,the woman had a surgical repair of the vulva or a(n)

A)colporrhaphy.
B)episiorrhaphy.
C)perineorrhaphy.
D)vulvectomy.

Question 60

Which of the following means abnormal passageway between two organs?

A)Menopause
B)Fistula
C)Speculum
D)Dyspareunia

Question 61

MATCHING
Match the phonetic spelling with the correct anatomic structure described below.
egg cells are formed and stored here

A)
B)
C)
D)(FUN-dus)
E)

Question 62

MATCHING
Match the phonetic spelling with the correct anatomic structure described below.
fingerlike projection at the free end of the uterine tube

A)
B)
C)
D)(FUN-dus)
E)

Question 63

MATCHING
Match each item with the correct description below.
surgical closure

A)gyn/o
B)mast/o
C)arche/o
D)-cleisis
E)vagin/o

Question 64

MATCHING
Match each item with the correct description below.
first,beginning

A)gyn/o
B)mast/o
C)arche/o
D)-cleisis
E)vagin/o

Question 65

MATCHING


Match the phonetic spelling with the correct anatomic structure described below.
fold of membrane found near the opening of the vagina

A)
B)
C)
D)(FUN-dus)
E)

Question 66

MATCHING
Match the phonetic spelling with the correct anatomic structure described below.
connects the uterus to the outside of the body

A)
B)
C)
D)(FUN-dus)
E)

Question 67

MATCHING
Match the phonetic spelling with the correct anatomic structure described below.
inner layer of the uterus

A)
B)
C)
D)(FUN-dus)
E)

Question 68

MATCHING
Match each item with the correct description below.
vagina

A)gyn/o
B)mast/o
C)arche/o
D)-cleisis
E)vagin/o

Question 69

MATCHING
Match the phonetic spelling with the correct anatomic structure described below.
narrow lower portion of the uterus

A)
B)
C)
D)(FUN-dus)
E)

Question 70

MATCHING
Match each item with the correct description below.
breast

A)gyn/o
B)mast/o
C)arche/o
D)-cleisis
E)vagin/o

Question 71

MATCHING
Match each item with the correct description below.
woman

A)gyn/o
B)mast/o
C)arche/o
D)-cleisis
E)vagin/o