Question 1

A surgical method of preventing pregnancy in a female is a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  tubal ligation.
B)  vasectomy.
C)  IUD.
D)  diaphragm.
E)  estrogen/progestin patch. A

Question 2

_________ is the widening of the cervical canal to the same diameter as the baby's head.

Accepted Answer

A)  Dilation
B)  Effacement
C)  Involution
D)  Autolysis
E)  Lochia A

Question 3

An abnormal condition in which uterine tissue becomes implanted outside the uterus on the fallopian tubes, ovaries, and pelvic peritoneum is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  salpingitis.
B)  secondary dysmenorrhea.
C)  endometriosis.
D)  uterine prolapse.
E)  polycystic ovarian syndrome. C

Question 4

A method of contraception in which a T-shaped flexible plastic or copper device is inserted into the uterus is abbreviated as a(n) _________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A method of contraception in which a...

Question 5

What is the medical term for vaginal discharge following childbirth?

Accepted Answer

A)  Autolysis
B)  Gravida
C)  Lochia
D)  Kernicterus
E)  Colostrum

Question 6

Each female breast is located over the _________ muscle.

Accepted Answer

A)  biceps
B)  triceps
C)  pectoralis major
D)  latissimus dorsi
E)  abdominal

Question 7

What does the abbreviation POC mean?

Accepted Answer

A)  Products of conception
B)  Pre-op cleaning
C)  Pre-op complications
D)  Post-op complications
E)  Post-op cleaning

Question 8

A surgical removal of a breast is called a:

Accepted Answer

A)  mammotomy.
B)  mastectomy.
C)  mammectomy.
D)  breastectomy.
E)  mastotomy.

Question 9

Gynecomastia can be unilateral or bilateral and can occur in both _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  breasts
B)  sexes
C)  lobes
D)  nipples
E)  areolae

Question 10

An incision made into the vulva to enlarge the opening and prevent tearing is called a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  episiotomy.
B)  vulvotomy.
C)  vulvectomy.
D)  perineotomy.
E)  episiectomy.

Question 11

In the word kernicterus, what does the root icterus mean?

Accepted Answer

A)  Jaundice
B)  Ripe
C)  Nucleus
D)  Condition
E)  Whorl

Question 12

Evidence that a female is in puberty is demonstrated by:

Accepted Answer

A)  lochia.
B)  dyspareunia.
C)  lactation.
D)  menarche.

Question 13

Which of the following terms contains the root meaning to bring forth?

Accepted Answer

A)  Primipara
B)  Involution
C)  Effacement
D)  Dilation
E)  Placenta

Question 14

In the term mastectomy, the root word means :

Accepted Answer

A)  muscle.
B)  tissue.
C)  breast.
D)  lymph node.
E)  surgical excision.

Question 15

Gestational classification is done on all neonates.A neonate who is born before 37 weeks gestation is considered:

Accepted Answer

A)  postmature.
B)  full-term.
C)  premature.
D)  gestational.
E)  gravid.

Question 16

To prevent pregnancy, implanted progestins contained in porous silicone tubes are inserted under the skin.They slowly release progestin for up to _________ years.

Accepted Answer

A)  2
B)  3
C)  4
D)  5
E)  6

Question 17

An excessive amount of amniotic fluid is termed:

Accepted Answer

A)  eclampsia.
B)  oligohydramnios.
C)  polyhydramnios.
D)  hyperemesis.
E)  kernicterus.

Question 18

The permanent ending of menstrual periods is called

Accepted Answer

A)  dysmenorrhea
B)  amenorrhea
C)  menopause
D)  menarche
E)  menostasis

Question 19

The pair of thick folds of skin, connective tissue, and adipose tissue that are part of the female external genitalia is called the:

Accepted Answer

A)  labia majora.
B)  clitoris.
C)  vestibule.
D)  labia externa.
E)  vagina.

Question 20

When the cord precedes the baby down the birth canal, pressure on the cord can cause hypoxia in the fetus.This life-threatening situation is called _________ umbilical cord.

Accepted Answer

A)  nuchal
B)  short
C)  long
D)  prolapsed
E)  involuted

Exam 15: The Female Reproductive System: The Essentials of the Language of Gynecology and Obstetrics

A surgical method of preventing pregnancy in a female is a(n) :