West Coast EMT Block 4 Vocab Exam Questions & Answers(SCORED A+)

Bacterial Vaginosis - ANSWER -An overgrowth of bacteria in the vagina; characterized by itching, burning, or pain, and possibly a "fishy" smelling discharge. Cervix - ANSWER -The lower third, or neck, of the uterus. Chlamydia - ANSWER -A sexually transmitted disease caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis. Fallopian Tubes - ANSWER -The tubes that connect each ovary with the uterus and are the primary location for the fertilization of the ovum. Gonorrhea - ANSWER -A sexually transmitted disease caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae. Iabia Majora - ANSWER -Outer fleshy "lips" covered with pubic hair that protect the vagina. Iabia Minora - ANSWER -Inner fleshy "lips" devoid of pubic hair that protects the vagina. Ovaries - ANSWER -The primary female reproductive organs that produce and ovum, or egg, that, if fertilized, will develop into a fetus. Ovulation - ANSWER -The process in which an ovum is released from a follicle. Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) - ANSWER -An infection of the fallopian tubes and the surrounding tissues of the pelvis. Perineum - ANSWER -The area of skin between the vagina and the anus. Rape - ANSWER -Sexual intercourse forcibly inflicted on another person, against that person's will. Sexual Assault - ANSWER -An attack against a person that is sexual in nature, the most common of which is rape. Uterus - ANSWER -The muscular organ where the fetus grows, also called the womb; responsible for contractions during labor. Vagina - ANSWER -The outermost cavity of a women's reproductive tract; the lower part of the birth canal. Abruptio Placenta - ANSWER -Premature separation of the placenta from the wall of the uterus. Amniotic Sac - ANSWER -The fluid-filled, baglike membrane in which the fetus develops. Anemic - ANSWER -Describes a condition in which the patient has too few red blood cells, resulting in a decreased ability to transport oxygen throughout the body via the bloodstream. Apgar Score - ANSWER -A scoring system for assessing the status of a newborn that assigns a number valve to each of five areas. Birth Canal - ANSWER -The vagina and cervix. Bloody Show - ANSWER -A small amount of blood in the vagina that appears at the beginning of labor and may include a plug of pink-tinged mucus that is discharged when the cervix begins to dilate. Breech Presentation - ANSWER -A delivery in which the buttocks come out first. Cervix - ANSWER -Narrowest portion of the uterus that opens into the vagina. Crowning - ANSWER -The appearance of the fetus's head at the vaginal opening during labor. Eclampsia - ANSWER -Severe hypertension in a pregnant woman, resulting in seizures (convulsions). Ectopic Pregnancy - ANSWER -A pregnancy that develops outside the uterus, typically in a fallopian tube. Embryo - ANSWER -The early stage of development after the fertilization of the egg (first 10 weeks). Endometrium - ANSWER -The lining of the inside of the uterus. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome - ANSWER -A condition caused by the