RASMUSSEN PATHOPHYSIOLOGY EXAM 2
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SET
◉ What degree?: cervix and uterus bulge through the vaginal
opening.
Answer: Third Degree
◉ Manifestations of?: asymptomatic, visualization of the cervix or
uterus from the vaginal opening, feeling of fullness in the pelvis or
vagina, difficult or painful sexual intercourse, vaginal bleeding, and
difficulty with urination and defecation.
Answer: Uterine Prolapse
◉ Infection of the female reproductive system. Bacteria usually
ascend from the vagina. Can be either acute or chronic
Answer: Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
◉ Causes of?: sexually transmitted infection; bacteria introduced
during childbirth, endometrial procedures, and abortions; and
bacterial invasion from the bloodstream
,Answer: Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
◉ Complications of?: reproductive structure obstructions,
peritonitis, abscesses, septicemia, adhesions, strictures, chronic
pelvic pain, ectopic pregnancies, infertility, and problems with
surrounding structures
Answer: Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
◉ Manifestations?: indications of infection; pain or tenderness in the
pelvis, lower abdomen, or lower back; abnormal vaginal and cervical
discharge; bleeding after sexual intercourse; painful sexual
intercourse; urinary frequency; dysuria; dysmenorrhea;
amenorrhea; metrorrhagia; anorexia; and nausea and vomiting
Answer: Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
◉ Ninth most frequent cancer in women and fifth leading cause of
cancer death. Prevalence and mortality rates are the highest in
Caucasian women.
Answer: Ovarian Cancer
◉ Risk factors of?: genetic predisposition (defects on the BRCA1 and
BRCA2 genes), advancing age, infertility, excessive estrogen
exposure, obesity, and androgen hormone therapy.
Answer: Ovarian Cancer
, ◉ Manifestations of?: abdominal distention, pelvic pain, eating
disturbances, bowel pattern changes, gastrointestinal discomfort,
pain during sexual intercourse, malaise, urinary frequency, and
menstruation changes
Answer: Ovarian Cancer
◉ Rates have been declining in recent years with advancements in
screening. Almost all cervical cancers are caused by HPV. Hispanic
women have the highest cervical cancer prevalence, and African
American women have the highest mortality rates.
Answer: Cervical Cancer
◉ Manifestations of?: asymptomatic; continuous vaginal discharge;
abnormal vaginal bleeding between menstruation, after intercourse,
or after menopause; and menorrhagia.
Answer: Cervical Cancer
◉ Infections that can be contracted through sexual contact. More
than 30 different sexually transmissible bacteria, viruses, and
parasites have been identified. Some can also be transmitted from
mother to child during pregnancy and childbirth as well as through
blood contact. Some of these are easily eradicated with appropriate
treatment, whereas others remain for a lifetime.
Answer: Sexually Transmitted Infection
STUDY GUIDE 2026 FULL CONTENT
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS COMPLETE
SET
◉ What degree?: cervix and uterus bulge through the vaginal
opening.
Answer: Third Degree
◉ Manifestations of?: asymptomatic, visualization of the cervix or
uterus from the vaginal opening, feeling of fullness in the pelvis or
vagina, difficult or painful sexual intercourse, vaginal bleeding, and
difficulty with urination and defecation.
Answer: Uterine Prolapse
◉ Infection of the female reproductive system. Bacteria usually
ascend from the vagina. Can be either acute or chronic
Answer: Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
◉ Causes of?: sexually transmitted infection; bacteria introduced
during childbirth, endometrial procedures, and abortions; and
bacterial invasion from the bloodstream
,Answer: Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
◉ Complications of?: reproductive structure obstructions,
peritonitis, abscesses, septicemia, adhesions, strictures, chronic
pelvic pain, ectopic pregnancies, infertility, and problems with
surrounding structures
Answer: Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
◉ Manifestations?: indications of infection; pain or tenderness in the
pelvis, lower abdomen, or lower back; abnormal vaginal and cervical
discharge; bleeding after sexual intercourse; painful sexual
intercourse; urinary frequency; dysuria; dysmenorrhea;
amenorrhea; metrorrhagia; anorexia; and nausea and vomiting
Answer: Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
◉ Ninth most frequent cancer in women and fifth leading cause of
cancer death. Prevalence and mortality rates are the highest in
Caucasian women.
Answer: Ovarian Cancer
◉ Risk factors of?: genetic predisposition (defects on the BRCA1 and
BRCA2 genes), advancing age, infertility, excessive estrogen
exposure, obesity, and androgen hormone therapy.
Answer: Ovarian Cancer
, ◉ Manifestations of?: abdominal distention, pelvic pain, eating
disturbances, bowel pattern changes, gastrointestinal discomfort,
pain during sexual intercourse, malaise, urinary frequency, and
menstruation changes
Answer: Ovarian Cancer
◉ Rates have been declining in recent years with advancements in
screening. Almost all cervical cancers are caused by HPV. Hispanic
women have the highest cervical cancer prevalence, and African
American women have the highest mortality rates.
Answer: Cervical Cancer
◉ Manifestations of?: asymptomatic; continuous vaginal discharge;
abnormal vaginal bleeding between menstruation, after intercourse,
or after menopause; and menorrhagia.
Answer: Cervical Cancer
◉ Infections that can be contracted through sexual contact. More
than 30 different sexually transmissible bacteria, viruses, and
parasites have been identified. Some can also be transmitted from
mother to child during pregnancy and childbirth as well as through
blood contact. Some of these are easily eradicated with appropriate
treatment, whereas others remain for a lifetime.
Answer: Sexually Transmitted Infection
