Ch 34

Which of the following terms is associated with spotting or bleeding between menstrual cycles? 1. Metrorrhagia 2. Amenorrhea 3. Oligomenorrhea 4. Menorrhagia

1. Metrorrhagia

Bleeding between menses is called 1. metrorrhagia. 2. menorrhagia. 3. amenorrhea. 4. dysmenorrhea.

1. Metrorrhagia -Metrorrhagia is spotting or bleeding between periods.

Which of the following is not true about the fallopian tubes? 1. The distal end of the tube attaches to the ovaries. 2. They are also called the oviducts. 3. They may develop adhesions from chronic inflammation. 4. Fertilization typically occurs in the distal third of the tubes.

1. The distal end of the tube attaches to the ovaries. -The distal end of the tube has fimbriae extensions; these do not touch the ovaries, but rather scoop up the expelled egg.

An NST may be ordered if the 1. mother has HIV. 2. mother has pre-eclampsia. 3. baby is moving frequently in utero. 4. mother has endometriosis.

2. mother has pre-eclampsia -Hypertension can cause problems for the infant, so NSTs are ordered to make sure the baby is reactive.

Which of the following is an injectable contraceptive that contains high doses of progestin? 1. Ortho Evra patch 2. NuvaRing 3. Depo-Provera 4. Implanon and Nexplanon

3. Depo-Provera -Depo Provera is an injectable contraceptive that has high doses of progestin. Prevents pregnancy up to 3 months.

Which type of abortion requires a D&C? 1. Complete 2. Spontaneous 3. Missed 4.Threatened

3. Missed -In a missed abortion, the mother continues to bleed; a DC may be needed to remove the remnants of fetal tissue.

The cervix controls the opening to which organ? 1. Fallopian tube 2. Ovary 3. Uterus 4. Bladder

3. Uterus - cervix is the distal end of the uterus

Failure to have a menstrual period is called 1. metrorrhagia. 2. menorrhagia. 3. amenorrhea. 4. dysmenorrhea.

3. amenorrhea.

Hormonal contraceptives include the following: 1. Implanon implant 2. Depo-Provera injections 3. Birth control pill or patch 4. All of the above

4. All of the above

Which of the following are idiopathic benign tumors composed mainly of smooth muscle and some fibrous connective tissue? 1. Fibromyomas 2. Leiomyomas 3. Myomas 4. All of the above

4. All of the above

Which of the following can potentially cause cancer? 1. Fibroid 2. Benign ovarian cysts 3. Fibrocystic breast disease 4. Genital warts (HPV)

4. Genital warts (HPV)

Which patients should be screened for gestational diabetes mellitus? 1. All women planning to become pregnant 2. Any woman suspected of having been exposed to HIV 3. Pregnant women approximately 1 month before the due date 4. Pregnant women at 24 to 28 weeks' gestation

4. Pregnant women at 24 to 28 weeks' gestation

Which type of abortion is characterized by spotting without dilation of the cervix? 1. Complete 2. Spontaneous 3. Missed 4. Threatened

4. Threatened -A threatened abortion is diagnosed when the mother experiences bleeding without changes in the cervix.

An ectopic pregnancy occurs in the inferior uterine wall. True False

False

A cystocele is a protrusion of the bladder into the rectal wall. True False

False -A cystocele is a protrusion of the bladder into the vaginal wall.

Effacement is the opening of the cervix that occurs during the birth process. True False

False -Effacement is the THINNING of the cervix that occurs during the birth process.

A vaccine now is available to prevent genital herpes simplex infections in women. True False

False -No vaccine protects against genital herpes simplex infections in women.

The NuvaRing must be placed over the cervix to be effective. True False

False -The NuvaRing can be placed anywhere in the vagina.

Mammography uses sonograms to create an image of the breast. True False

False -mammography is an x-ray exam

A diaphragm should be left in place at least 3 hours after sexual intercourse. True False

False Teratogens are toxic substances that can cause fetal death or deformity.

Ovarian cancer can be diagnosed with a Pap smear. True False

False -No specific diagnostic tool is available for ovarian cancer.

Stage ______ is the stage of labor in which the baby is born. I II III

II

A LEEP procedure involves removal of tissue by electrode loop for collecting a cervical biopsy. True False

True

Extensive growth of the endometrium is seen during the luteal phase of menstruation. True False

True

Pelvic inflammatory disease is a major cause of infertility. True False

True

Perimenopause may last as long as 10 years. True False

True

Uterine fibroid tumors are asymptomatic after menopause. True False

True -Once hormones are no longer produced, fibroid symptoms subside.

The leading gynecologic cause of cancer deaths in women is ovarian cancer. True False

True -Ovarian cancer is the cause of most gynecologic cancer deaths.

Teratogens are substances that cause severe fetal deformities. True False

True -Teratogens are toxic substances that can cause fetal death or deformity.

The Implanon implant is designed to prevent pregnancy for up to 3 years after insertion. True False

True -The Implanon implant is designed to prevent pregnancy for up to 3 years after insertion.