Question 1

The thinning of the cervix during labor, which is measured from 0% to 100%, is called _____________.

Accepted Answer

effacement
The thinning of the

Question 2

Ovarian cancer can be diagnosed with a Pap smear.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following can potentially cause cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fibroid 
B)  Ovarian 
C)  Fibrocystic breast disease 
D)  Genital warts 
A)  Fibroid 
B)  Ovarian 
C)  Fibrocystic breast disease 
D)  Genital warts

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

_____________ describes an abnormal change in cellular size, shape, and appearance.

Accepted Answer

Dysplasia
Dysplasia

Question 6

The leading gynecologic cause of cancer deaths in women is ovarian cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Women using Depo-Provera injections for contraception are not at risk for blood clots and cardiovascular disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Salpingitis is a bacterial infection of the distal end of the uterus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The physician asks you to reinforce teaching for a breast self-examination. What should you include in this teaching intervention?

Accepted Answer

1. Tell the patient to examine her breas

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

HCG
Pregnancy is con

Question 12

A fluid-filled cyst in one of the vestibular glands that are located on either side of the vaginal orifice is called a __________________.

Accepted Answer

Bartholin's cyst
A Bartholin's

Question 13

YAZ may be prescribed for women suffering from PMS and is also useful for treating acne.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

You are responsible for gathering a detailed gynecologic history on all female patients. What should this history include?

Accepted Answer

The following should be included when a

Question 15

A diaphragm should be left in place at least 3 hours after sexual intercourse.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The height of the fundus helps measure the progress of fetal growth and provides information about the estimated gestational age of the fetus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Syphilis is associated with

Accepted Answer

A)  itching. 
B)  bleeding. 
C)  infertility. 
D)  a chancre. 
A)  itching. 
B)  bleeding. 
C)  infertility. 
D)  a chancre.

Question 18

Lucretia Anderson, an 18-year-old patient, has been diagnosed with chlamydia and gonorrhea. This is the third time she has been diagnosed with an STD in the past year. The physician asks you to reinforce patient education with Lucretia about the signs and symptoms of and treatments for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, genital herpes, and genital warts.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Lucretia Anderson, an 18-year-old patient, has been...

Question 19

A woman is considered _____________ if she has had two or more pregnancies.

Accepted Answer

multiparous
A woman

Question 20

The cervix controls the opening to which organ?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fallopian tube 
B)  Ovary 
C)  Uterus 
D)  Vagina 
A)  Fallopian tube 
B)  Ovary 
C)  Uterus 
D)  Vagina

Exam 34: Assisting in Obstetrics and Gynecology

The thinning of the cervix during labor, which is measured from 0% to 100%, is called _____________.

Ovarian cancer can be diagnosed with a Pap smear.

Which of the following can potentially cause cancer?

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

_____________ describes an abnormal change in cellular size, shape, and appearance.

The leading gynecologic cause of cancer deaths in women is ovarian cancer.

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

Women using Depo-Provera injections for contraception are not at risk for blood clots and cardiovascular disease.

Salpingitis is a bacterial infection of the distal end of the uterus.

The physician asks you to reinforce teaching for a breast self-examination. What should you include in this teaching intervention?

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

A fluid-filled cyst in one of the vestibular glands that are located on either side of the vaginal orifice is called a __________________.

YAZ may be prescribed for women suffering from PMS and is also useful for treating acne.

You are responsible for gathering a detailed gynecologic history on all female patients. What should this history include?

A diaphragm should be left in place at least 3 hours after sexual intercourse.

The height of the fundus helps measure the progress of fetal growth and provides information about the estimated gestational age of the fetus.

Syphilis is associated with

A woman is considered _____________ if she has had two or more pregnancies.

The cervix controls the opening to which organ?

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Patient Accounts, Collections, and Practice Management

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