CH 17 Uterus and Vagina Review Questions
abnormally heavy and prolonged menstrual flow between periods is termed: a. menometrorrhagia b. menarche c. menorrhagia d. dysmenorrhea
a. menometrorrhagia
all of the following are clinical findings associated with leiomyoma except: a. myometrial cyst b. infertility c. palpable pelvic mass d. menorrhagia
a. myometrial cyst
a 38 year old female patient presents to the sonography department for a pelvic sonogram with an indication of pelvic pain. upon sonography interrogation, the sonographer notes an anechoic mass within the cervix. this is most likely represents a: a. nabothian cyst b. benign follicular cyst c. dermoid cyst d. gartner duct cyst
a. nabothian cyst
precocious puberty is defined as the development of pubic hair, breasts, and the genitals before the age of: a. 13 b. 8 c. 5 d. 10
b. 8
Anechoic fluid noted distending the uterus and cervix within a pediatric patient is termed: a. hydrocolpos b. hydrometrocolpos c. hydrometra d. hematometrocolpos
b. hydrometrocolpos
a patient presents to the sonography department for a pelvic sonogram with a history of adenomyosis that was diagnosed following an MRI of the pelvis. what are the most likely sonographic findings? a. complex, bilateral adnexal masses b. myometrial cysts with enlargement of the posterior uterine wall c. endometrial thinning and cervical dilation d. uterine atrophy with bilateral ovarian cysts
b. myometrial cysts with enlargement of the posterior uterine wall
abscense of menstruation is referred to as: a. dysuria b. dysmenorrhea c. amenorrhea d. menorrhagia
c. amenorrhea
difficult or painful intercourse is referred to as: a. dysuria b. dysmenorrhea c. dyspareunia d. hydrpcolpos
c. dyspareunia
the inferior portion of the cervix closest to the vagina is the: a. cornu b. internal os c. external os d. inferior fornix
c. external os
the layer of the endometrium that is significantly altered as a result of hormonal stimulation during the menstrual cycle is the: a. myometrium b. endometrial cavity c. functional layer d. basal layer
c. functional layer
all of the following are sonographic findings consistent with adenomyosis except: a. diffuse, enlarged uterus b. myometrial cysts c. hypoechoic areas adjacent to the endometrium d. complex adnexal mass
d. complex adnexal mass
the most superior and widest portion of the uterus is the: a. corpus b. isthmus c. cervix d. fundus
d. fundus
a 13 year old girl presents to the sonography department with a history of cyclic pain, abdominal swelling, and amenorrhea. sonographically, you visualize an enlarged uterus and a distended vagina that contains anechoic fluid with debris. what is the most likely diagnosis? a. cervical stenosis b. adenomyosis c. endometriosis d. hematocolpos
d. hematocolpos
the location of a fibroid within the myometrium is termed: a. submucosal b. intracavitary c. subserosal d. intramural
d. intramural
leiomyomas that project from a stalk are termed: a. submucosal b. intramural c. subserosal d. pedunculated
d. pedunculated
which of the following is typically not a clinical complaint of women who are suffering from adenomyosis? a. amenorrhea b. dysmenorrhea c. dyspareunia d. menometrorrhagia
a. amenorrhea (heavy periods)
the uterine position in which the corpus tilts forward and comes in contact with the cervix describes: a. anteflexion b. anteversion c. retroflexion d. retroversion
a. anteflexion
leiomyosarcoma of the uterus denotes: a. the benign invasion of endometrial tissue into the myometrium b. the ectopic location of endometrial tissue into the adnexa c. the malignant counterpart of a fibroid d. an anechoic, simple cyst located within the cervix
c. the malignant counterpart of a fibroid
The invasion endometrial tissue into the myometrium of the uterus is referred to as: a. amenorrhea b. endometriosis c. adenomyomatosis d. adenomyosis
d. adenomyosis
the largest part of the uterus is the: a. corpus b. isthmus c. cervix d. fundus
a. corpus
the recesses of the vagina are the: a. cornu b. isthmi c. fornices d. parity
c. fornices
the superior portion of the cervix is the: a. cornu b. corpus c. internal os d. external os
c. internal os
pseudoprecocious puberty may be associated with all of the following except: a. ovarian tumor b. adrenal tumor c. liver tumor d. brain tumor
d. brain tumor
which of the following would be most indicative of a leiomyosarcoma? a. vaginal bleeding b. rapid growth c. dysuria d. large hypoechoic mass
b. rapid growth
the outer layer of the endometrium is the: a. myometrium b. endometrial cavity c. functional layer d. basal layer
d. basal layer
the normal position of the uterus is: a. retroverted b. retroflexed c. anteverted d. dysverted
c. anteverted
a 24 year old female patient presents to the sonography department for a pelvic sonogram with an indication of pelvic pain. upon sonographic interrogation, the sonographer notes an anechoic mass within the vagina. this mass most likely represents a. nabothian cyst b. gartner duct cyst c. dandy walker cyst d. ovarian cyst
b. gartner duct cyst
the uterus of attachment of the fallopian tubes to the uterus is the: a. fundus b. corpus c. isthmus d. cornua
d. cornua
what congenital malformation of the uterus is common and has a clear association with an increases risk for spontaneous abortion? a. anteflexed b. levoverted uterus c. dextroverted uterus d. septate uterus
d. septate uterus
which of the following would be considered the more common uterine anomaly? a. bicornis univernus b. bicornus bicollis c. uterus didelphys d. septate uterus
d. septate uterus
which of the following fibroid locations would most likely result in abnormal uterine bleeding because of its relationship to the endometrium? a. submucosal b. intramural c. subserosal d. subserosal pedunculated
a. submucosal
the inner mucosal lining of the uterus is the: a. myometrium b. endometrium c. serosal layer d. perimetrium
b. endometrium
A simple fluid accumulation within the vagina secondary to an imperforate hymen is: a. hydrometrocolpos b. hydrocolpos c. hematometra d. hematocolpos
b. hydrocolpos
what section of the uterus is also referred to as the lower uterine segment: a. cervix b. isthmus c. fundus d. cornu
b. isthmus
upon sonographic evaluation of a patient complaining of abnormal distention, you visualize a large, hypoechoic mass distorting the anterior border of the uterus. what is the most likely location of the mass? a. intramural b. subserosal c. submucosal d. intracavity pedunculated
b. subserosal
the rigid region of the uterus located between the vagina and the isthmus is the: a. cornu b. corpus c. cervix d. fundus
c. cervix
the surgical removal of a fibroid is termed: a. hysterosonogram b. total abdominal hysterectomy c. myomectomy d. uterine artery embolization
c. myomectomy
congenital malformation of the uterus that results in complete duplication of the genital tract is: a. unicornuate uterus b. bicornis bicollis c. uterus didelphys d. subseptate uterus
c. uterus didelphys
The paired embryonic ducts that develop into the female urogenital tract are the: a. fallopian ducts b. wolffian ducts c. gartner ducts d. mullerian ducts
d. mullerian ducts
what leiomyoma location have an increased risk to undergo torsion? a. subserosal b. intracavity c. pedunulated d. submucosal
c. pedunulated