Question 1

A diagnostic test in which cells are brushed off the cervix and sent to the laboratory for examination is called a(n):

Accepted Answer

The diagnostic test where cells are brushed off the cervix and sent to the laboratory for examination is called a Pap smear or Pap test. LEEP stands for Loop electrosurgical excision procedure, which is a treatment for abnormal cells. HRT stands for hormone replacement therapy, which is not a diagnostic test. D&C stands for dilation and curettage, which is a surgical procedure to scrape the lining of the uterus.

Question 2

A procedure in which a wire loop carries an electrical current to slice off cells from the mouth of the cervix is abbreviated as a(n):

Accepted Answer

This procedure is called a LEEP, which stands for "loop electrosurgical excision procedure." None of the other options involve the use of a wire loop to remove cells from the cervix.

Question 3

The use of liquid nitrogen to freeze and kill abnormal tissue is called:

Accepted Answer

The use of liquid nitrogen to freeze and kill abnormal tissue is known as cryosurgery.

Question 4

The term which means after sexual intercourse is:

Accepted Answer

Postcoital means occurring after sexual intercourse. The other options are unrelated to sexual intercourse.

Question 5

The permanent ending of menstrual periods is called

Accepted Answer

Menopause is the permanent ending of menstrual periods. Choice A, dysmenorrhea, refers to painful periods. Choice B, amenorrhea, refers to the absence of periods. Choice D, menarche, refers to the onset of menstruation. Choice E, menostasis, is not a medical term.

Question 6

The abbreviations BRCA1 and BRCA2 refer to:

Accepted Answer

BRCA1 and BRCA2 are both genes that, when mutated, significantly increase a person's risk of developing breast and ovarian cancer. Testing for mutations in these genes can help identify individuals who may benefit from increased screening or preventative measures.

Question 7

The word mastalgia means :

Accepted Answer

Mastalgia is a medical term used to describe breast pain, which can be experienced by women of any age.

Question 8

Pain associated with menstruation is called:

Accepted Answer

Dysmenorrhea is the medical term for painful menstruation. Menodynia, dyspareunia, menorrhalgia, and cryomenorrhea do not specifically refer to menstrual pain.

Question 9

Enlargement of the breast is called:

Accepted Answer

Enlargement of the breast is called gynecomastia. The condition can be unilateral or bilateral and occur in both sexes. It is usually associated with liver disease, marijuana, or drug therapy. The word breaks down into the suffix -ia meaning condition, the root/combining form gynec/o- meaning female, and the root -mast- meaning breast.

Question 10

The root in the word multipara means :

Accepted Answer

"Multipara" is a medical term used to describe a woman who has given birth two or more times. The root "para" in "multipara" comes from the Greek word "para-" meaning "to bring forth," which refers to the act of giving birth. Therefore, the best choice for the root in "multipara" is "to bring forth."

Question 11

An abnormal condition in which uterine tissue becomes implanted outside the uterus on the fallopian tubes, ovaries, and pelvic peritoneum is called:

Accepted Answer

The condition described is endometriosis, in which uterine tissue grows and sheds outside of the uterus. Salpingitis is inflammation of the fallopian tubes, secondary dysmenorrhea is painful periods caused by an underlying condition, uterine prolapse is a condition in which the uterus falls down into the vaginal canal, and polycystic ovarian syndrome is a hormonal disorder that affects the ovaries.

Question 12

Paget disease is often associated with:

Accepted Answer

Paget's disease is a benign bone disorder, but it can be associated with bone cancer (osteosarcoma) in approximately 1% of cases.

Question 13

The plural form of the word labium is:

Accepted Answer

The plural form of labium is labia, which follows the Latin pluralization rule for second declension neuter nouns.

Question 14

The abbreviation for medication given to treat menopausal symptoms is:

Accepted Answer

HRT stands for Hormone Replacement Therapy, which is a medication often given to treat menopausal symptoms. A) DUB stands for Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding, a condition unrelated to menopause. B) MRI stands for Magnetic Resonance Imaging, a diagnostic imaging tool that has nothing to do with menopause. C) D&C stands for Dilation and Curettage, a surgical procedure often used for miscarriage management, but not for menopausal symptoms. E) LMP stands for Last Menstrual Period, a term used to track menstrual cycles, but not a medication for menopausal symptoms.

Question 15

The definition of the word salpingectomy is:

Accepted Answer

Salpingectomy refers to the surgical removal of a fallopian tube.

Question 16

The word gravida is synonymous with:

Accepted Answer

Gravida refers specifically to a pregnant woman, so the best choice is E. Although childbearing is related to pregnancy, it is not an exact synonym for gravida. Serious condition, labor, and abortion are not synonyms for gravida.

Question 17

The term which means after childbirth is:

Accepted Answer

Postpartum refers to the period after childbirth, typically lasting six weeks. It is commonly referred to as the postpartum period or postpartum stage. Options B, C, D, and E all refer to periods either before or during childbirth.

Question 18

The root/combining form in the word cystocele means :

Accepted Answer

The combining form cysto- refers to the bladder. The suffix -cele means hernia or swelling. Therefore, cystocele means a hernia or swelling of the bladder.

Question 19

The root/combining form in the word colpopexy means :

Accepted Answer

The root/combining form "colpo-" in the word colpopexy refers to the vagina.

Question 20

In the term lactation, what does the root mean?

Accepted Answer

The root in lactation is "lact," which means milk.

Quiz 15: The Female Reproductive System: The Essentials of the Language of Gynecology and Obstetrics

A diagnostic test in which cells are brushed off the cervix and sent to the laboratory for examination is called a(n) :

A procedure in which a wire loop carries an electrical current to slice off cells from the mouth of the cervix is abbreviated as a(n) :