Deck 12: Female Reproductive System

Question 1

An entrance to a cavity or space is the

A) fundus.
B) pelvis.
C) cuff.
D) orifice.
E) atresia.

Answer 1

orifice.

Question 2

Progesterone is secreted by the

A) corpus luteum.
B) uterus.
C) fallopian tubes.
D) vagina.
E) cervix.

Answer 2

corpus luteum.

Question 3

The vaginal orifice is lubricated by secretions from the

A) cervix.
B) uterus.
C) fallopian tubes.
D) Bartholin glands.
E) ovaries.

Answer 3

Bartholin glands.

Question 4

The "afterbirth" consists of the

A) myometrium.
B) placenta.
C) amnion.
D) chorion.
E) corpus luteum.

Question 5

The suffix -para means

A) beginning.
B) abnormal.
C) to bear (offspring).
D) abdomen.
E) pregnancy.

Question 6

The structure that contains an unripened ovum is called the

A) fallopian tube.
B) endometrium.
C) fimbria.
D) graafian follicle.
E) fundus.

Question 7

The last stage of labor is the

A) expulsion of the baby.
B) stage of parturition.
C) gestational stage.
D) placental stage.
E) cervical dilation.

Question 8

The suffix -cyesis means

A) offspring.
B) pregnancy.
C) labor.
D) beginning.
E) turning.

Question 9

In which cycle does the endometrium shed the lining of the uterus?

A) Preovulatory
B) Postovulatory
C) Ovulatory
D) Menstrual
E) Parturition

Question 10

Structures of the external female genitalia include the

A) ovaries.
B) vestibule.
C) corpus luteum.
D) oviducts.
E) vulva.

Question 11

The CF hyster/o means

A) neck of the uterus.
B) menstruation.
C) fallopian tubes.
D) ovary.
E) uterus (womb).

Question 12

What is the normal position of the uterus?

A) Retroflexion
B) Dextroposition
C) Dorsiflexion
D) Anteflexion
E) Anteposition

Question 13

The combining form (CF) colp/o means

A) pregnancy.
B) perineum.
C) uterus.
D) vagina.
E) ovary.

Question 14

The area between the vaginal orifice and the anus is called the

A) peritoneum.
B) pubis.
C) placenta.
D) perineum.
E) adnexa.

Question 15

The neck of the uterus is called the

A) labia minora.
B) vulva.
C) clitoris.
D) cervix uteri.
E) Bartholin gland.

Question 16

Internal female reproductive organs include the

A) pubis.
B) vulva.
C) mons pubis.
D) clitoris.
E) uterus.

Question 17

The cervix is superior to the

A) fundus.
B) ovaries.
C) vagina.
D) fallopian tubes.
E) uterus.

Question 18

What is the usual place of fertilization of an egg?

A) Fallopian tube
B) Cervix
C) Uterus
D) Fimbria
E) Ovary

Question 19

The suffix -tocia means

A) pregnancy.
B) false.
C) menstruation.
D) poison.
E) childbirth, labor.

Question 20

The period of pregnancy is called

A) maturation.
B) gestation.
C) puerperium.
D) parturition.
E) coitus.

Question 21

Why do most women with premenstrual syndrome (PMS) seek medical treatment?

A) Hypermenorrhea
B) Mood changes
C) Water retention
D) Breast tenderness
E) Headaches

Question 22

The suffix -arche means

A) pregnancy.
B) birth.
C) to bear (offspring).
D) beginning.
E) turning.

Question 23

A pregnancy in which a fertilized ovum becomes implanted on any tissue other than the uterine lining is called

A) placenta previa.
B) preeclampsia.
C) breech pregnancy.
D) ectopic pregnancy.
E) abruptio placentae.

Question 24

An abnormally heavy, prolonged menstrual period is charted as

A) dysmenorrhea.
B) metrorrhagia.
C) oligomenorrhea.
D) amenorrhea.
E) menorrhagia.

Question 25

The suffix -gravida means

A) pregnant woman.
B) first pregnancy.
C) beginning of pregnancy.
D) second pregnancy.
E) childbirth.

Question 26

The CF metri/o means

A) birth.
B) menses.
C) perineum.
D) labor.
E) uterus (womb).

Question 27

The presence of functioning endometrial tissue outside the uterus is called

A) toxic shock syndrome.
B) eclampsia.
C) kernicterus.
D) introitus.
E) endometriosis.

Question 28

The CF oophor/o means

A) ovum.
B) ovary.
C) uterus.
D) vagina.
E) perineum.

Question 29

What is the term for menstrual pain and tension?

A) oligomenorrhea
B) dystocia
C) metrorrhagia
D) dysmenorrhea
E) dyspareunia

Question 30

What is colpodynia?

A) Pain in the ovaries
B) Pain in the fallopian tube
C) Pain in the cervix
D) Pain in the uterus
E) Pain in the vagina

Question 31

What is the term for the permanent cessation of menstruation as a result of the aging process?

A) dysmenorrhagia
B) metrorrhagia
C) menopause
D) amenorrhea
E) amenorrhagia

Question 32

The CF metr/o means

A) uterus (womb); measure.
B) menses.
C) perineum.
D) labor.
E) birth.

Question 33

Which term refers to the production and release of milk from the mammary glands?

A) puerperium
B) lactation
C) gestaton
D) menarche
E) climacteric

Question 34

The prefix primi- means

A) first.
B) second.
C) none.
D) fourth.
E) many.

Question 35

Occurrence of pain during sexual intercourse is called

A) dyspareunia.
B) atresia.
C) adnexa.
D) dysmenorrhea.
E) vaginismus.

Question 36

Congenital absence or closure of a normal body opening, such as the vagina, is called

A) atresia.
B) adnexa.
C) abruption.
D) parturition.
E) amnion.

Question 37

The CF gynec/o means

A) disease.
B) woman, female.
C) childbirth.
D) ovary.
E) uterus.

Question 38

The CF galact/o means

A) breast.
B) childbirth.
C) amniotic sac.
D) milk.
E) producing.

Question 39

The CF mast/o means

A) breast.
B) menses.
C) vagina.
D) ovary.
E) uterus.

Question 40

What is the term for a hernia of the fallopian tube?

A) hysterocele
B) colpocystocele
C) salpingocele
D) hydrocele
E) metrocele

Question 41

Which procedure is a type of sterilization surgery?

A) Tubal ligation
B) Amniocentesis
C) Episiotomy
D) Hymenotomy
E) Conization

Question 42

Which term means difficult labor?

A) eclampsia
B) parturition
C) abruptio placentae
D) dystocia
E) dyspareunia

Question 43

A hysterectomy in which the cervix, ovaries, and fallopian tubes remain is called

A) total hysterectomy.
B) bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy.
C) salpingectomy.
D) subtotal hysterectomy.
E) complete hysterectomy.

Question 44

A malignant neoplasm of the uterus or at the site of an ectopic pregnancy is called

A) carcinoma.
B) sarcoma.
C) fibroids.
D) choriocarcinoma.
E) polyps.

Question 45

A surgical fixation of a prolapsed uterus is charted as

A) metroptosis.
B) hysteroptosis.
C) hysteropexy.
D) hysteroplasty.
E) hysterorrhexis.

Question 46

A term that means pregnant woman is

A) gravida.
B) multigravida.
C) multipara.
D) nullipara.
E) primipara.

Question 47

An endoscopic procedure used to visually examine the abdominal cavity by making a small incision in the abdominal wall is called a(n)

A) colposcopy.
B) vaginoscopy.
C) endoscopy.
D) endosalpingoscopy.
E) laparoscopy.

Question 48

What is the most serious form of toxemia during pregnancy?

A) Eclampsia
B) Parturition
C) Abruptio placentae
D) Dystocia
E) Dyspareunia

Question 49

Suturing the cervix to prevent premature dilation during pregnancy is called

A) colpocleisis.
B) conization.
C) cerclage.
D) insufflations.
E) cordocentesis.

Question 50

A Pap smear is used primarily to screen and diagnose

A) syphilis.
B) cervical cancer.
C) gonorrhea.
D) colpitis.
E) eclampsia.

Question 51

A woman who has been pregnant more than once is charted as a

A) gravida.
B) multigravida.
C) multipara.
D) nullipara.
E) primipara.

Question 52

Gonorrhea and chlamydial infection are associated with

A) infections of the ovaries.
B) pelvic inflammatory disease.
C) fatal septicemias.
D) yeast infections.
E) carcinomas of the uterus.

Question 53

Which structure is associated with salpingitis?

A) Ovaries
B) Vagina
C) Uterus
D) Cervix
E) Fallopian tubes

Question 54

Which chromosomal abnormality results in mild to severe mental retardation and other abnormalities?

A) Hydrocephalus
B) Hyaline membrane disease
C) Kernicterus
D) Pyloric stenosis
E) Down syndrome

Question 55

Benign uterine tumors are called

A) carcinomas.
B) sarcomas.
C) fibroids.
D) corpus luteum.
E) polyps.

Question 56

Which term means pus in the fallopian tube?

A) pyogenesis
B) salpingoma
C) salpingocele
D) pyosalpinx
E) salpingocyesis

Question 57

Excessive menstrual bleeding is charted as

A) menorrhea.
B) dysmenorrhea.
C) menorrhagia.
D) oligomenorrhea.
E) hemomenorrhea.

Question 58

A term that means woman who is pregnant for the first time is

A) gravida.
B) multigravida.
C) multipara.
D) nullipara.
E) primigravida.

Question 59

Scanty or infrequent menstrual flow is called

A) amenorrhea.
B) dysmenorrhea.
C) oligomenorrhea.
D) menorrhagia.
E) dysmenorrhagia.

Question 60

Which term describes a woman who has delivered more than one viable infant?

A) gravida
B) multigravida
C) multipara
D) nullipara
E) primipara

Question 61

Surgical closure of the vaginal canal is charted as

A) colpocleisis.
B) conization.
C) cerclage.
D) insufflation.
E) cordocentesis.

Question 62

Which freezing procedure destroys chronic cervical infections and erosions?

A) Insufflation
B) Cryocautery
C) Histiolysis
D) Conization
E) Cerclage

Question 63

Which abbreviation refers to the cytological test used to detect abnormal cells in the cervix?

A) D&C
B) IUD
C) Pap
D) PID
E) HSG

Question 64

Which classification of drugs treats symptoms of menopause?

A) Oral contraceptives
B) Prostaglandins
C) Oxytocics
D) Antifungals
E) Estrogens

Question 65

Which classification of drugs helps terminate pregnancy?

A) Prostaglandins
B) Oxytocics
C) Spermicides
D) Oral contraceptives
E) Progesterone

Question 66

Which hormone helps induce labor?

A) Estrogen
B) Vasopressin
C) Oxytocin
D) Progesterone
E) Luteinizing hormone

Question 67

Which instrument aids in examination of the vagina and cervix uteri?

A) Colposcopy
B) Colposcope
C) Salpingoscopy
D) Salpingoscope
E) Cystoscope

Question 68

A hysterectomy can be performed

A) laparoscopically.
B) by insufflation.
C) tubally.
D) through the vagina.
E) by pelvimetry.

Question 69

Placement of an intrauterine device inside the uterus helps

A) control an infection.
B) initiate an abortion.
C) lubricate the uterus.
D) prevent polyps.
E) prevent pregnancy.

Question 70

The clinical term for giving birth is gestation.

Question 71

Which procedure removes abnormal tissue from inside the uterus?

A) Dilation and curettage
B) Dilation and histiolysis
C) Dilation and expansion
D) Dilation with hysteroscopy
E) Dilation with excision

Question 72

Which procedure involves incision of the abdomen and uterus to remove a fetus?

A) Episiorrhaphy
B) Episiotomy
C) Cauterization
D) C-section
E) Cerclage

Question 73

Which abbreviation refers to the surgical creation of a breast using skin and fat from the lower half of the abdomen?

A) IUD
B) PID
C) D&C
D) TRAM
E) CVS

Question 74

Which abbreviation refers to the use of high-frequency sound waves to visualize a fetus?

A) US
B) HSG
C) CVS
D) LH
E) VD

Question 75

Which abbreviation refers to the expansion of the cervix and scraping of the uterine cavity?

A) C&S
B) E&S
C) D&C
D) IUD
E) PID

Question 76

Which classification of drugs helps destroy sperm?

A) Antifungals
B) Spermicides
C) Oxytocics
D) Prostaglandins
E) Estrogens

Question 77

Excision of a small primary breast tumor is called

A) mastectomy.
B) mammoplasty.
C) augmentation.
D) modified mastectomy.
E) lumpectomy.

Question 78

Which classification of drugs treats a vaginal yeast infection?

A) Spermicides
B) Prostaglandins
C) Oxytocics
D) Antifungals
E) Estrogens

Question 79

Which procedure involves the removal of fetal blood to identify genetic abnormalities?

A) Conization
B) Cordocentesis
C) Cerclage
D) Amniocentesis
E) Chorionic villus sampling

Question 80

What classification of drugs is a method of birth control?

A) Oxytocics
B) Estrogens
C) Antifungals
D) Progesterins
E) Spermicides