ENA Gynecologic Emergencies Questions and Answers

ENA Gynecologic Emergencies Questions and Answers A patient presents with right lower quadrant pain, which she rates as an 8 (on a 0-to-10 scale). She is afebrile and states that her last normal menstrual period began 2 weeks ago. Based on these findings, which disorder is she most likely to have? A. Syphilis B. Tuboovarian abscess C. Ectopic pregnancy D. Ovarian cyst [Ans: - D. Ovarian Cyst Which gynecologic disorder causes visceral pain? A. Ruptured ectopic pregnancy B. Adhesions C. Endometritis D. Ruptured ovarian cyst [Ans: - B. Adhesions Chlamydia trachomatis causes which disorder? A. Ovarian torsion B. Vulvovaginitis C. Dermatitis D. Cervicitis [Ans: - D. Cervicitis Which statement accurately characterizes vaginal bleeding? A. Vaginal bleeding is normal in prepubertal females. B. Six saturated pads or ten saturated tampons per day signal excessive bleeding. C. Exercise can cause abnormal vaginal bleeding or amenorrhea. D. Dysfunctional uterine bleeding results from development of the corpus luteum. [Ans: - C. Exercise can cause abnormal vaginal bleeding or amenorrhea. Which organism causes cervicitis? A. Human papillomavirus B. Candida albicans C. Trichomonas vaginalis D. Chlamydia trachomatis [Ans: - D. Chlamydia trachomatis