Exam 34: Assisting in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Which of the following terms is associated with spotting or bleeding between menstrual cycles?

The corpus luteum is the area on the ovary where an ovum was expelled during the proliferative phase of the menstrual cycle.

Pelvic inflammatory disease is a major cause of infertility.

Which type of examination usually involves taking pelvic measurements?

Extensive growth of the endometrium is seen during the luteal phase of menstruation.

Stage ______ is the stage of labor in which the placenta is delivered.

Which of the following can potentially cause cancer?

Perimenopause may last as long as 10 years.

____________ is the initial milk that is rich in nutrients and immune properties and is expressed from the breast immediately after the birth of an infant.

A patient with fibrocystic breast disease has an increased risk of developing cancer of the breast.

Which of the following naturally occurring abortion categories is assigned to a fetus that dies in utero and must be removed surgically?

____________ tissues are adjacent to or part of organs or tissues, such as the fallopian tubes and the uterus.

A mammogram is recommended for all women starting at age 50 and then each year after that.

Hormonal contraceptives include the following:

Mammography uses sonograms to create an image of the breast.

Which type of abortion may require a D&C?

Pregnancy is confirmed when the hormone __________ is found in the urine.

A bacterial infection of the vagina appears to make women more susceptible to STDs, including HIV.

A woman who has had a complete mastectomy for cancer of the breast may experience ______________ in the arm on the affected side.

Recent research indicates that HRT protects postmenopausal women from heart disease.