Chapter 34: Assisting in Obstetrics and
Gynecology(100% Error-free answers)
obstetrics correct answers branch of medicine that deals with pregnancy, labor and the postnatal
period
gynecology correct answers branch of medicine that deals with diseases of the genital tract in
women
fallopian tubes correct answers extend from uterus to ovaries but do not attach to ovaries, create
passage for ovum (egg) to uterus and for sperm to ovum
fimbriae correct answers fingerlike projections extending outward to draw ovum from ovary into
fallopian tube
ectopic pregnancy correct answers pregnancy inside fallopian tube that could result in rupture
and death if not treated
ovaries correct answers almond-shaped organs that produce and release ovum, excrete estrogen
necessary for development of secondary sex characteristics and progesterone to maintain a
pregnancy
fertilization correct answers occurs in fallopian tubes when one sperm cell penetrates the egg
zygote correct answers tiny, fertilized ovum that moves from fallopian tube to uterus and
implants
placenta correct answers forms in uterus to nourish and protect embryo
mammary tissue correct answers or breast tissue, develops from increased estrogen secretion
during puberty
mammary glands correct answers modified sweat glands that become organs of milk production
menstruation correct answers means by which body rids itself of the thickened endometrial wall
that develops during the average 28 day cycle
follicular/proliferative phase correct answers days 9-14 of cycle, ovulation or fertility phase is a
3-5 day window within this cycle
luteal/secretory phase correct answers days 15-27, ovulation is complete, progesterone makes
uterine wall thicken in case of pregnancy
menstrual phase correct answers begins on day 28, PMS, cycle starts over
, barrier method of contraception correct answers to kill sperm or prevent them from entering
cervical os; includes condom, diaphragm, and cervical cap or sponge
hormonal contraception correct answers inhibits ovulation, includes birth control pill, patch,
vaginal ring, Depo-Provera and Implanon, also treats menstrual irregularities, ovarian cysts and
increase bone density
intrauterine devices correct answers blocks sperm and egg from joining, must be removed within
a certain number of years
permanent methods of birth control correct answers bilateral tubal ligation, riskier and more
costly than male vasectomies, general anesthesia is required
amenorrhea correct answers absence of menstruation for 6 months or more
oligomenorrhea correct answers absence of menstruation fro 35 days to 6 months
menorrhagia correct answers excessive menstrual blood loss, periods lasting longer than 7 days,
physician may ask for pad count to quantify blood loss
metrorrhagia correct answers spotting or bleeding between menstrual cycles
endometriosis correct answers uterine tissue implanting outside the uterus, often makes
pregnancy difficult
candidiasis correct answers yeast infection, may be caused by antibiotics, condoms or lubricants,
causes itching, dryness and discharge, can be transmitted to a partner but is not an STD
bacterial vaginosis (BV) correct answers most common but usually symptomless, may increase
chances of getting an STD, may come from untreated yeast infections, causes discharge, odor,
pain, pruritis or burning
cervicitis correct answers may be caused by vaginal delivery, causes discharge, odor and dysuria
pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) correct answers may be acute or chronic, caused by untreated
infections and can follow medical procedures, may cause infertility
HIV correct answers rate of infection is declining in females, may be transmitted to fetus during
pregnancy or via breast feeding, medications help to extend life and prevent AIDS
fibroid tumors correct answers usually benign but may also be malignant, usually cause problems
with periods, may require surgical removal
ovarian cysts correct answers usually benign, larger cysts which cause symptoms may be treated
with birth control or surgery
Gynecology(100% Error-free answers)
obstetrics correct answers branch of medicine that deals with pregnancy, labor and the postnatal
period
gynecology correct answers branch of medicine that deals with diseases of the genital tract in
women
fallopian tubes correct answers extend from uterus to ovaries but do not attach to ovaries, create
passage for ovum (egg) to uterus and for sperm to ovum
fimbriae correct answers fingerlike projections extending outward to draw ovum from ovary into
fallopian tube
ectopic pregnancy correct answers pregnancy inside fallopian tube that could result in rupture
and death if not treated
ovaries correct answers almond-shaped organs that produce and release ovum, excrete estrogen
necessary for development of secondary sex characteristics and progesterone to maintain a
pregnancy
fertilization correct answers occurs in fallopian tubes when one sperm cell penetrates the egg
zygote correct answers tiny, fertilized ovum that moves from fallopian tube to uterus and
implants
placenta correct answers forms in uterus to nourish and protect embryo
mammary tissue correct answers or breast tissue, develops from increased estrogen secretion
during puberty
mammary glands correct answers modified sweat glands that become organs of milk production
menstruation correct answers means by which body rids itself of the thickened endometrial wall
that develops during the average 28 day cycle
follicular/proliferative phase correct answers days 9-14 of cycle, ovulation or fertility phase is a
3-5 day window within this cycle
luteal/secretory phase correct answers days 15-27, ovulation is complete, progesterone makes
uterine wall thicken in case of pregnancy
menstrual phase correct answers begins on day 28, PMS, cycle starts over
, barrier method of contraception correct answers to kill sperm or prevent them from entering
cervical os; includes condom, diaphragm, and cervical cap or sponge
hormonal contraception correct answers inhibits ovulation, includes birth control pill, patch,
vaginal ring, Depo-Provera and Implanon, also treats menstrual irregularities, ovarian cysts and
increase bone density
intrauterine devices correct answers blocks sperm and egg from joining, must be removed within
a certain number of years
permanent methods of birth control correct answers bilateral tubal ligation, riskier and more
costly than male vasectomies, general anesthesia is required
amenorrhea correct answers absence of menstruation for 6 months or more
oligomenorrhea correct answers absence of menstruation fro 35 days to 6 months
menorrhagia correct answers excessive menstrual blood loss, periods lasting longer than 7 days,
physician may ask for pad count to quantify blood loss
metrorrhagia correct answers spotting or bleeding between menstrual cycles
endometriosis correct answers uterine tissue implanting outside the uterus, often makes
pregnancy difficult
candidiasis correct answers yeast infection, may be caused by antibiotics, condoms or lubricants,
causes itching, dryness and discharge, can be transmitted to a partner but is not an STD
bacterial vaginosis (BV) correct answers most common but usually symptomless, may increase
chances of getting an STD, may come from untreated yeast infections, causes discharge, odor,
pain, pruritis or burning
cervicitis correct answers may be caused by vaginal delivery, causes discharge, odor and dysuria
pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) correct answers may be acute or chronic, caused by untreated
infections and can follow medical procedures, may cause infertility
HIV correct answers rate of infection is declining in females, may be transmitted to fetus during
pregnancy or via breast feeding, medications help to extend life and prevent AIDS
fibroid tumors correct answers usually benign but may also be malignant, usually cause problems
with periods, may require surgical removal
ovarian cysts correct answers usually benign, larger cysts which cause symptoms may be treated
with birth control or surgery
