Chapter 12

What is the normal position of the uterus?
a. Retroflexion
b. Dextroposition
c. Dorsiflexion
d. Anteflexion
e. Upright

D

The internal female reproductive organs include the:
a. pubis.
b. vulva.
c. mons pubis.
d. clitoris.
e. uterus.

E

Which of the following is a structure of the external female genitalia?
a. Ovaries
b. Vestibule
c. Corpus luteum
d. Oviducts
e. Vulva

E

The vaginal orifice is lubricated by secretions from the:
a. cervix.
b. uterus.
c. fallopian tubes.
d. Bartholin glands.
e. ovaries.

D

The structure that contains an unripened ovum is called the:
a. fallopian tube.
b. endometrium.
c. fimbria.
d. graafian follicle.
e. fundus.

D

The "afterbirth" consists of the:
a. endometrium.
b. placenta.
c. amnion.
d. chorion.
e. corpus luteum.

B

The last stage of labor is the:
a. stage of expulsion.
b. stage of dilation.
c. gestational stage.
d. placental stage.
e. stage of parturition.

D

The period of pregnancy is called:
a. maturation.
b. gestation.
c. puerperium.
d. parturition.
e. coitus.

B

What is the usual place of fertilization of an egg?
a. Fallopian tube
b. Cervix
c. Uterus
d. Fimbria
e. Ovary

A

The cervix is superior to the:
a. fundus.
b. ovaries.
c. vagina.
d. fallopian tubes.
e. uterus.

C

An entrance to a cavity or space is the:
a. fundus.
b. pelvis.
c. cuff.
d. orifice.
e. atresia.

D

What is the name of the cycle in which the egg matures?
a. Preovulatory
b. Postovulatory
c. Ovulatory
d. Menstrual
e. Parturition

C

The neck of the uterus is called the:
a. labia minora.
b. vulva.
c. clitoris.
d. cervix uteri.
e. Bartholin gland.

D

Progesterone is secreted by the:
a. corpus luteum.
b. uterus.
c. fallopian tubes.
d. vagina.
e. cervix.

A

The area between the vaginal orifice and the anus is called the:
a. peritoneum.
b. pubis.
c. placenta.
d. perineum.
e. adnexa.

D

The suffix -cyesis means:
a. offspring.
b. pregnancy.
c. labor.
d. beginning.
e. turning.

B

The suffix -para means:
a. beginning.
b. abnormal.
c. to bear (offspring).
d. abdomen.
e. pregnancy.

C

The suffix -tocia means:
a. pregnancy.
b. false.
c. menstruation.
d. poison.
e. childbirth, labor.

E

The combining form (CF) colp/o means:
a. pregnancy.
b. perineum.
c. uterus.
d. vagina.
e. ovary.

D

The CF hyster/o means:
a. neck of the uterus.
b. menstruation.
c. fallopian tubes.
d. ovary.
e. uterus (womb).

E

The CF mast/o means:
a. breast.
b. menses.
c. vagina.
d. ovary.
e. uterus.

A

The CF oophor/o means:
a. ovum.
b. ovary.
c. uterus.
d. vagina.
e. perineum.

B

The suffix -arche means:
a. pregnancy.
b. birth.
c. to bear (offspring).
d. beginning.
e. turning.

D

The prefix primi- means:
a. first.
b. second.
c. none.
d. fourth.
e. many.

A

The CF metr/o means:
a. uterus (womb); measure.
b. menses.
c. perineum.
d. labor.
e. birth.

A

The CF galact/o means:
a. breast.
b. childbirth.
c. amniotic sac.
d. milk.
e. producing.

D

The CF gynec/o means:
a. disease.
b. woman, female.
c. childbirth.
d. ovary.
e. uterus.

B

The CF metri/o means:
a. birth.
b. menses.
c. perineum.
d. labor.
e. uterus (womb).

E

The suffix -gravida means:
a. pregnant woman.
b. first pregnancy.
c. beginning of pregnancy.
d. second pregnancy.
e. childbirth.

A

A pregnancy in which a fertilized ovum becomes implanted on any tissue other than the uterine lining is called:
a. placenta previa.
b. preeclampsia.
c. breech pregnancy.
d. ectopic pregnancy.
e. abruptio placentae.

D

The presence of functioning endometrial tissue outside the uterus is called:
a. toxic shock syndrome.
b. eclampsia.
c. kernicterus.
d. introitus.
e. endometriosis.

E

What does colpodynia mean?
a. Pain in the ovaries
b. Pain in the fallopian tube
c. Pain in the cervix
d. Pain in the uterus
e. Pain in the vagina

E

What is the term for menstrual pain and tension?
a. Oligomenorrhea
b. Dystocia
c. Metrorrhagia
d. Dysmenorrhea
e. Dyspareunia

D

What is the term for a hernia of the fallopian tube?
a. Hysterocele
b. Colpocystocele
c. Salpingocele
d. Hydrocele
e. Metrocele

C

Why do most women with PMS seek medical treatment?
a. Hypermenorrhea
b. Mood changes
c. Water retention
d. Breast tenderness
e. Headaches

B

What is the term for the permanent cessation of menstruation as a result of the aging process?
a. Dysmenorrhagia
b. Metrorrhagia
c. Menopause
d. Amenorrhea
e. Amenorrhagia

C

Occurrence of pain during sexual intercourse is called:
a. dyspareunia.
b. atresia.
c. adnexa.
d. dysmenorrhea.
e. vaginismus.

A

In which obstetric complication does the placenta attach close to or cover the cervical canal?
a. Placenta previa
b. Preeclampsia
c. Breech pregnancy
d. Ectopic pregnancy
e. Abruptio placentae

A

Which term refers to the production and release of milk from the mammary glands?
a. Puerperium
b. Lactation
c. Gestaton
d. Menarche
e. Climacteric

B

Congenital absence or closure of a normal body opening, such as the vagina, is called:
a. atresia.
b. adnexa.
c. abruption.
d. parturition.
e. amnion.

A

Which of the following structures is associated with salpingitis?
a. Ovaries
b. Vagina
c. Uterus
d. Cervix
e. Fallopian tubes

E

Which of the following terms means excessive menstrual bleeding?
a. Menorrhea
b. Dysmenorrhea
c. Menorrhagia
d. Oligomenorrhea
e. Hemomenorrhea

C

Which term means pus in the fallopian tube?
a. Pyogenesis
b. Salpingoma
c. Salpingocele
d. Pyosalpinx
e. Salpingocyesis

D

Gonorrhea and chlamydia are:
a. infections of the ovaries.
b. sexually transmitted diseases.
c. fatal septicemias.
d. yeast infections.
e. carcinomas of the uterus.

B

A woman who has delivered more than one viable infant is a:
a. gravida.
b. multigravida.
c. multipara.
d. nullipara.
e. primipara.

C

A woman who has been pregnant more than once is a:
a. gravida.
b. multigravida.
c. multipara.
d. nullipara.
e. primipara.

B

A pregnant woman is a:
a. gravida.
b. multigravida.
c. multipara.
d. nullipara.
e. primipara.

A

A woman who is pregnant for the first time is a:
a. gravida.
b. multigravida.
c. multipara.
d. nullipara.
e. primigravida.

E

Benign uterine tumors are called:
a. carcinomas.
b. sarcomas.
c. fibroids.
d. corpus luteum.
e. polyps.

C

Which term means difficult labor?
a. Eclampsia
b. Parturition
c. Abruptio placentae
d. Dystocia
e. Dyspareunia

D

Which chromosomal abnormality results in mild to severe mental retardation and other abnormalities?
a. Hydrocephalus
b. Hyaline membrane disease
c. Kernicterus
d. Pyloric stenosis
e. Down syndrome

E

What is the most serious form of toxemia during pregnancy?
a. Eclampsia
b. Parturition
c. Abruptio placentae
d. Dystocia
e. Dyspareunia

A

A malignant neoplasm of the uterus or at the site of an ectopic pregnancy is called:
a. carcinoma.
b. sarcoma.
c. fibroids.
d. choriocarcinoma.
e. polyps.

D

Scanty or infrequent menstrual flow is called:
a. amenorrhea.
b. dysmenorrhea.
c. oligomenorrhea.
d. menorrhagia.
e. dysmenorrhagia.

C

What is the procedure for surgical fixation of a prolapsed uterus?
a. Metroptosis
b. Hysteroptosis
c. Hysteropexy
d. Hysteroplasty
e. Hysterorrhexis

C

A Pap smear is used primarily to screen and diagnose:
a. syphilis.
b. cervical cancer.
c. gonorrhea.
d. colpitis.
e. eclampsia.

B

Which procedure is a type of sterilization surgery?
a. Tubal ligation
b. Cryocautery
c. Episiotomy
d. Hymenotomy
e. Conization

A

A hysterectomy in which the cervix, ovaries, and fallopian tubes remain is called:
a. total hysterectomy.
b. bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy.
c. salpingectomy.
d. subtotal hysterectomy.
e. complete hysterectomy.

D

An endoscopic procedure used to visually examine the abdominal cavity by making a small incision in the abdominal wall is called:
a. colposcopy.
b. vaginoscopy.
c. endoscopy.
d. endosalpingoscopy.
e. laparoscopy.

E

Suturing the cervix to prevent premature dilation during pregnancy is called:
a. colpocleisis.
b. conization.
c. cerclage.
d. insufflations.
e. cordocentesis.

C

Which procedure employs ultrasound guidance for the removal of fetal blood to identify genetic abnormalities?
a. Conization
b. Cordocentesis
c. Cerclage
d. Amniocentesis
e. Chorionic villus sampling

B

Which procedure involves incision of the abdomen and uterus to remove a fetus?
a. Episiorrhaphy
b. Episiotomy
c. Cauterization
d. C-section
e. Cerclage

D

Which instrument is used to examine the vagina and cervix uteri?
a. Colposcopy
b. Colposcope
c. Salpingoscopy
d. Salpingoscope
e. Cystoscope

B

Which procedure involves the surgical fixation of a prolapsed uterus?
a. Hysterotomy
b. Hysteroptosis
c. Hysteropexy
d. Hysteroplasty
e. Hysterectomy

C

Which procedure involves the surgical closure of the vaginal canal?
a. Colpocleisis
b. Conization
c. Cerclage
d. Insufflation
e. Cordocentesis

A

An intrauterine device is placed inside the uterus to:
a. control an infection.
b. initiate an abortion.
c. lubricate the uterus.
d. prevent polyps.
e. prevent pregnancy.

E

Which freezing procedure destroys chronic cervical infections and erosions?
a. Insufflation
b. Cryocautery
c. Histiolysis
d. Conization
e. Cerclage

B

Which procedure is used to remove abnormal tissue from inside the uterus?
a. Dilation and curettage
b. Dilation and histiolysis
c. Dilation and expansion
d. Dilation with hysteroscopy
e. Dilation with excision

A

Excision of a small primary breast tumor is called:
a. mastectomy.
b. mammoplasty.
c. augmentation.
d. modified mastectomy.
e. lumpectomy.

E

Which classification of drugs is used to destroy sperm?
a. Antifungals
b. Spermicides
c. Oxytocics
d. Prostaglandins
e. Estrogens

B

Which classification of drugs is used to terminate pregnancy?
a. Prostaglandins
b. Oxytocics
c. Spermicides
d. Oral contraceptives
e. Progesterone

A

Which hormone is used to induce labor?
a. Estrogen
b. Vasopressin
c. Oxytocin
d. Progesterone
e. Luteinizing hormone

C

Which abbreviation refers to the surgical creation of a breast using skin and fat from the lower half of the abdomen?
a. IUD
b. PID
c. D&C
d. TRAM
e. CVS

D

Which abbreviation refers to the expansion of the cervix and scraping of the uterine cavity?
a. C&S
b. E&S
c. D&C
d. IUD
e. PID

C

What classification of drugs is used as a method of birth control?
a. Oxytocics
b. Estrogens
c. Prostaglandins
d. Progesterins
e. Spermicides

E

Which classification of drugs is used to treat a vaginal yeast infection?
a. Spermicides
b. Prostaglandins
c. Oxytocics
d. Antifungals
e. Estrogens

D

Which abbreviation refers to the cytological test used to detect abnormal cells in the cervix?
a. D&C
b. IUD
c. Pap
d. PID
e. HSG

C

Which abbreviation refers to the use of high-frequency sound waves to visualize a fetus?
a. US
b. HSG
c. CVS
d. LH
e. VD

A

Which classification of drugs is used to treat symptoms of menopause?
a. Oral contraceptives
b. Prostaglandins
c. Oxytocics
d. Antifungals
e. Estrogens

E

The clinical term for giving birth is called gestation.

F

Atresia is an inflammatory condition of the cervix.

F

Uterine fibroids are considered malignant.

F

One of the most common female reproductive malignancies is cervical cancer.

T

An inability to become pregnant is called sterility.

T

Breech presentation occurs when the fetal head presents first.

F

Down syndrome is also known as trisomy 21.

T

Eclampsia is an acute inflammatory condition of the uterus.

F

An inflammation of the cervical lining is known as endocervicitis.

T

Hysterectomy is excision of the uterus, cervix, fallopian tubes, and ovaries.

F

Cerclage is a procedure to remove polyps from the uterus.

F

Mammoplasty is the surgical reconstruction of the abdomen.

F

Breast augmentation is an insertion of a breast prosthesis to increase its size.

T

Tubal ligation is performed to suture the cervix.

F

Insufflation is performed to increase the space between structures for a more accurate diagnosis.

T

HRT may contribute to neoplastic changes in estrogen-sensitive aging tissue.

T

PID is an abbreviation that means prenatal infectious disease.

F

Oxytocics are a drug classification used to induce labor.

T

Para 2 refers to a pregnant woman with twins.

F

Gravida refers to a viable birth.

F

Match the combining forms with their meanings.
a. amni/o
b. cervic/o
c. chori/o
d. colp/o
e. cry/o
f. fibr/o
g. galact/o
h. gynec/o
i. hyster/o
j. mast/o
k. men/o
l. nat/o
m. oophor/o
n. perine/o
o. salping/o
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