Exam 34: Assisting in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Bleeding between menses is called

Teratogens are substances that cause severe fetal deformities.

In which of the following uterine walls is the powerful muscular layer that contracts during childbirth?

An elective cesarean section may be recommended if the mother has which STI?

A patient with stage II cancer of the cervix has involvement of the lower vagina and the pelvic wall.

Perimenopause may last as long as 10 years.

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

Assisting with a Pap test is one of the primary responsibilities of a medical assistant working in an OB/GYN office. Explain the procedure and the medial assistant's role in caring for patients undergoing a gynecologic examination.

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

OCPs can be used to treat which of the following conditions?

The NuvaRing must be placed over the cervix to be effective.

A cystocele is a protrusion of the bladder into the rectal wall.

The fertilized egg is called a zygote.

Which type of examination usually involves taking pelvic measurements?

Endometriosis can be a devastating condition for young female patients. Carlie Amos, a 24-year-old patient of Dr. Beck, was diagnosed with endometriosis when she was 16. Describe the disease process, the typical signs and symptoms, the methods of treatment, and the long-term prognosis of this condition to Carlie.

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

Which type of abortion is characterized by spotting without dilation of the cervix?

The primary symptom of uterine fibroids is

An untreated maternal gonorrheal infection can result in what problems for the infant?

Which type of abortion may require a D&C?