Quiz 39: Assisting in Reproductive and Urinary Specialties

A(n) ________ test detects whether the hormone human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) is present.

During a pelvic exam, the licensed practitioner uses a(n) ________ to expand the vaginal opening to permit viewing of the vagina and cervix.

During the ________ examination, the doctor checks the external genitalia, cervix, vaginal wall, internal reproductive organs, and rectum.

The surgical removal of the uterus and ovaries is a(n) ________.

Placenta ________ is a condition of pregnancy indicated by bright red vaginal bleeding and is without pain.

The natural cessation of the menstrual cycle is ________.

An increase in glucose in the urine or blood during pregnancy indicates ________ diabetes.

A(n) ________ is a pathologic test used to diagnose cervical cancer.

The surgical removal of tissue for later microscopic examination is a(n) ________.

Although it is now considered an optional method of screening for breast cancer, a(n) ________ is still an important part of breast cancer prevention.

FAS is the result of a woman's use of ________ during pregnancy.

A(n) _______ is an examination of the vagina and cervix that is usually performed prior to a biopsy after results of a Pap smear show the presence of abnormal cells.

________ is a procedure performed when a genetic or metabolic defect is suspected in a fetus. The procedure involves removing a small amount of amniotic fluid, which surrounds the fetus, from the uterus.

Too little or too much AFP in the blood can indicate a(n) ________ abnormality known as a neural tube defect.

During the ________ phase of a pelvic exam, the licensed practitioner uses two hands to palpate the abdomen and assess the position of the uterus.

A woman's normal cycle of preparation for conception is ________.

A serious condition of pregnancy characterized by vaginal bleeding and back and abdominal pain is ________ placenta.

Nägele's rule is used to estimate the ________ date for a pregnant woman.

In addition to regular breast examinations, all women in good health should be encouraged to have a(n) ________ every year starting at age 40.

Urinary ________ is the loss of bladder control.