FINALS GYN

What is the purpose of a cervical cerclage

Prevents premature dilation in pregnancy

which instrument is used to grasp the cervix during dilation

Single tooth tenaculum

What is the difference between salpingectomy and a salping-oopherectomy

Salpingectomy- fallopian tube removal

Salping-oopherectomy- Fallopian tube and ovary removal

What is a myomectomy and when might it be chosen instead of a hysterectomy?

Removal of uterine fibroids, Preserves uterus so you can still get pregnant. hysterectomy removes entire uterus so you can no longer get pregnant

What is a colporrhapy

Surgical tightening of the vaginal wall to fix a bladder prolapse (cystocele or rectocele) can be done anteriorly or posteriorly

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Mons pubis

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Urethral opening

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Clitoris

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Fallopian tube

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Ovary

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Uterus

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Cervix

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Vagina

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Labia majora

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Labia minora

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Hymen

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Vaginal opening

What uterine condition is treated by removing noncancerous tumors while preserving the uterus?

leiomyomas

Which incision is favored for C-section procedures and why?

Pfannestiel

Name the ligament not associated with supporting the uterus.

Coopers

What procedure reinforces the cervix to help prevent miscarriage?

Cervical cerclage

What structures guide the ovum into the fallopian tube?

The infundibula

Why might a Mayo stand be excluded from the setup for vaginal surgeries?

Not enough room for one

What speculum uses its own weight to retract vaginal walls?

auvard

Which self-retaining speculum is commonly used for vaginal exams?

Graves: bivalve

Which heavy scissors are designed for dissecting the cervix during hysterectomy?

Jorgensen scissors

Which procedure repairs the vaginal wall to address bladder hernia?

Anterior and posterior colporrhaphy

What type of hysterectomy removes reproductive organs and nearby tissues en bloc?

Radical hysterectomy

. Which procedure permanently prevents pregnancy by interrupting the fallopian tubes?

Tubal ligation

. What kind of forceps are ideal for grasping vaginal tissue during wall repairs?

Allis

What’s the first step in many gynecologic laparoscopies that requires a separate sterile setup?

Uterus manipulation

Which tool is used to look inside the uterus and remove growths?

Hysteroscope

What type of needle holder is often used in deep pelvic surgery?

Heany needle holder

Why are vaginal cuff instruments kept separate after use?

Because they are considered contaminated

What instrument helps hold the cervix steady during cervical dilation?

Tenaculum

How does patient positioning in lithotomy risk nerve injury?

Because the legs are elevated and abducted

. Why does height mismatch between team members pose a contamination risk?

Because there’s a specific area that’s considered sterile on you when your gowned and gloved