Medical Terminology "A Body Systems Approach" - Chapter 12 ~ Female Reproductive System

The suffix -para means: a. abdomen. b. pregnancy. c. beginning. d. abnormal. e. to bear (offspring).

e. to bear (offspring).

A large, rounded process on a bone is called: a. fossa. b. articulation. c. condyle. d. sulcus. e. tuberosity.

e. tuberosity.

The CF metr/o means: a. menses. b. perineum. c. labor. d. birth. e. uterus (womb); measure.

e. uterus (womb); measure.

The combining form (CF) colp/o means: a. perineum. b. ovary. c. uterus. d. pregnancy. e. vagina.

e. vagina.

A closed reduction is performed to realign fractured bones by surgical techniques. true/false

false

Abnormal passage from a hollow organ to the surface or from one organ to another is a fissure. true/false

false

An abnormal heightened immune response is a characteristic of HIV. true/false

false

Atresia is an inflammatory condition of the cervix. true/false

false

Breech presentation occurs when the fetal head presents first. true/false

false

Eclampsia is an acute inflammatory condition of the uterus. true/false

false

Gravida refers to a viable birth. true/false

false

Hysterectomy is excision of the uterus, cervix, fallopian tubes, and ovaries. true/false

false

The clinical term for giving birth is called gestation. true/false

false

Tubal ligation is performed to suture the cervix. true/false

false

Which classification of drugs is used to treat a vaginal yeast infection? a. Antifungals b. Oxytocics c. Spermicides d. Estrogens e. Prostaglandins

a. Antifungals

Which procedure involves incision of the abdomen and uterus to remove a fetus? a. C-section b. Cerclage c. Episiotomy d. Episiorrhaphy e. Cauterization

a. C-section

An intrauterine device is placed inside the uterus to: a. prevent polyps. b. initiate an abortion. c. prevent pregnancy. d. control an infection. e. lubricate the uterus.

c. prevent pregnancy.

Which instrument is used to examine the vagina and cervix uteri? a. Colposcope b. Salpingoscope c. Salpingoscopy d. Cystoscope e. Colposcopy

a. Colposcope

Which procedure employs ultrasound guidance for the removal of fetal blood to identify genetic abnormalities? a. Cordocentesis b. Conization c. Amniocentesis d. Chorionic villus sampling e. Cerclage

a. Cordocentesis

Which freezing procedure destroys chronic cervical infections and erosions? a. Cryocautery b. Histiolysis c. Conization d. Cerclage e. Insufflation

a. Cryocautery

What is the name of the cycle in which the egg matures? a. Ovulatory b. Parturition c. Postovulatory d. Menstrual e. Preovulatory

a. Ovulatory

Excision of a small primary breast tumor is called: a. lumpectomy. b. augmentation. c. modified mastectomy. d. mammoplasty. e. mastectomy.

a. lumpectomy.

An entrance to a cavity or space is the: a. orifice. b. cuff. c. pelvis. d. fundus. e. atresia.

a. orifice.

The suffix -cyesis means: a. pregnancy. b. beginning. c. labor. d. offspring. e. turning.

a. pregnancy.

Which classification of drugs is used to terminate pregnancy? a. Spermicides b. Oxytocics c. Oral contraceptives d. Progesterone e. Prostaglandins

a. spermicides

A skin rash associated with an allergy is called: a. urticaria. b. ulcer. c. fissure. d. bullae. e. papillae.

a. urticaria.

The CF gynec/o means: a. woman, female. b. childbirth. c. ovary. d. disease. e. uterus.

a. woman, female.

After wastes are removed, blood leaves the kidney by way of the: a. portal vein. b. ureter. c. renal vein. d. urinary meatus. e. renal artery.

c. renal vein.

A segment of necrosed bone is called: a. rachitis. b. rickets. c. necropsy. d. subluxation. e. sequestrum.

e. sequestrum.

Which term means difficult labor? a. Parturition b. Dystocia c. Abruptio placentae d. Eclampsia e. Dyspareunia

b. Dystocia

What is the most serious form of toxemia during pregnancy? a. Dyspareunia b. Eclampsia c. Dystocia d. Parturition e. Abruptio placentae

b. Eclampsia

Which classification of drugs is used to treat symptoms of menopause? a. Prostaglandins b. Estrogens c. Antifungals d. Oxytocics e. Oral contraceptives

b. Estrogens

An endoscopic procedure used to visually examine the abdominal cavity by making a small incision in the abdominal wall is called: a. endosalpingoscopy. b. vaginoscopy. c. endoscopy. d. colposcopy. e. laparoscopy.

e. laparoscopy.

Which of the following terms means excessive menstrual bleeding? a. Dysmenorrhea b. Menorrhagia c. Hemomenorrhea d. Menorrhea e. Oligomenorrhea

b. Menorrhagia

Why do most women with PMS seek medical treatment? a. Hypermenorrhea b. Mood changes c. Headaches d. Breast tenderness e. Water retention

b. Mood changes

What does colpodynia mean? a. Pain in the uterus b. Pain in the vagina c. Pain in the cervix d. Pain in the ovaries e. Pain in the fallopian tube

b. Pain in the vagina

Which term means pus in the fallopian tube? a. Salpingocele b. Pyosalpinx c. Salpingoma d. Salpingocyesis e. Pyogenesis

b. Pyosalpinx

A metabolic bone disorder, particularly common in postmenopausal women, is called: a. scoliosis. b. lordosis. c. kyphosis. d. osteitis deformans. e. osteoporosis.

e. osteoporosis.

What classification of drugs is used as a method of birth control? a. Estrogens b. Spermicides c. Progesterins d. Prostaglandins e. Oxytocics

b. Spermicides

Which classification of drugs is used to destroy sperm? a. Prostaglandins b. Spermicides c. Estrogens d. Antifungals e. Oxytocics

b. Spermicides

A homologous transplant is also called a(n): a. heterologous transplant. b. allogenic transplant. c. heterograft. d. autograft. e. xenograft.

b. allogenic transplant.

A procedure in which high-frequency sound waves produce images of the bladder to determine bladder volume and identify incomplete bladder emptying is called: a. cystography. b. bladder ultrasonography. c. electromyography. d. cystoscopy. e. cystourethrography.

b. bladder ultrasonography.

The neck of the uterus is called the: a. labia minora. b. cervix uteri. c. Bartholin gland. d. clitoris. e. vulva.

b. cervix uteri.

A freely movable joint is called: a. synarthrosis. b. diarthrosis. c. amphiarthrosis. d. suture joint. e. symphysis.

b. diarthrosis.

A pregnancy in which a fertilized ovum becomes implanted on any tissue other than the uterine lining is called: a. breech pregnancy. b. ectopic pregnancy. c. placenta previa. d. preeclampsia. e. abruptio placentae.

b. ectopic pregnancy.

The presence of functioning endometrial tissue outside the uterus is called: a. toxic shock syndrome. b. endometriosis .c. introitus. d. eclampsia. e. kernicterus.

b. endometriosis

A decrease in the number of circulating RBCs is called: a. erythrocytosis. b. erythropenia. c. erythroblastosis. d. erythemia. e. erythrophilia.

b. erythropenia.

Benign uterine tumors are called: a. polyps. b. fibroids. c. corpus luteum. d. sarcomas. e. carcinomas.

b. fibroids.

An abnormal passage from a hollow organ to the surface or from one organ to another is called a(n): a. vessel. b. fistula. c. abscess. d. duct. e. fissure.

b. fistula.

The structure that contains an unripened ovum is called the: a. fimbria. b. graafian follicle. c. fundus. d. fallopian tube. e. endometrium.

b. graafian follicle.

A pregnant woman is a: a. multipara. b. gravida. c. nullipara. d. primipara. e. multigravida.

b. gravida.

A mass of extravasated, usually clotted blood found in tissues or organs is called: a. hemophilia. b. hematoma. c. hematin. d. hemostasis. e. hemangioma.

b. hematoma.

A reticulocyte is a(n): a. immature neutrophil. b. immature RBC. c. blastic RBC. d. immature platelet. e. blastic WBC

b. immature RBC.

An abnormal condition of a swayback posture is called: a. arthrosis. b. lordosis. c. ankylosis. d. scoliosis. e. kyphosis.

b. lordosis.

Gonorrhea and chlamydia are: a. yeast infections. b. sexually transmitted diseases. c. infections of the ovaries. d. carcinomas of the uterus. e. fatal septicemias.

b. sexually transmitted diseases.

A hysterectomy in which the cervix, ovaries, and fallopian tubes remain is called: a. bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy. b. subtotal hysterectomy. c. total hysterectomy. d. complete hysterectomy. e. salpingectomy.

b. subtotal hysterectomy.

The area between the vaginal orifice and the anus is called the: a. peritoneum. b. pubis. c. adnexa. d. placenta. e. perineum.

e. perineum.

The cervix is superior to the: a. uterus. b. vagina. c. fundus. d. ovaries. e. fallopian tubes.

b. vagina.

menarche

beginning of menstuation

The vaginal orifice is lubricated by secretions from the: a. fallopian tubes. b. uterus. c. Bartholin glands. d. ovaries. e. cervix.

c. Bartholin glands.

What is the procedure for surgical fixation of a prolapsed uterus? a. Hysteroplasty b. Hysterorrhexis c. Hysteropexy d. Metroptosis e. Hysteroptosis

c. Hysteropexy

What is the term for a hernia of the fallopian tube? a. Hydrocele b. Metrocele c. Salpingocele d. Colpocystocele e. Hysterocele

c. Salpingocele

Insufflation is performed to increase the space between structures for a more accurate diagnosis. true/false

true

An abnormal dilation of the renal pelvis due to accumulated urine that cannot flow past the obstruction is called: a. pyelostenosis. b. ureterectasis. c. hydronephrosis. d. pyelopathy. e. anuria.

c. hydronephrosis.

A major cause of edema is: a. polycythemia. b. anemia. c. hypoproteinemia. d. erythrocytosis. e. HIV.

c. hypoproteinemia.

A woman who has delivered more than one viable infant is a: a. multigravida. b. primipara. c. multipara. d. nullipara. e. gravida.

c. multipara.

A narrowing or stricture of the urethra is called: a. urethrism. b. urethratresia. c. urethrostenosis. d. urethritis. e. urethrophraxis.

c. urethrostenosis.

The CF hyster/o means: a. neck of the uterus. b. fallopian tubes. c. uterus (womb). d. ovary. e. menstruation.

c. uterus (womb).

What is the normal position of the uterus? a. Dorsiflexion b. Retroflexion c. Upright d. Anteflexion e. Dextroposition

d. Anteflexion

Which of the following structures is associated with salpingitis? a. Vagina b. Cervix c. Ovaries d. Fallopian tubes e. Uterus

d. Fallopian tubes

Which hormone is used to induce labor? a. Vasopressin b. Luteinizing hormone c. Progesterone d. Oxytocin e. Estrogen

d. Oxytocin

A life-threatening allergic reaction is called: a. syncope. b. apoplexy. c. sensitization. d. anaphylaxis. e. induration.

d. anaphylaxis.

A type of elastic connective tissue that provides a smooth surface for movement of the joints is called the: a. spongy bone. b. proximal epiphysis. c. distal epiphysis. d. articular cartilage. e. periosteum.

d. articular cartilage.

The CF mast/o means: a. menses. b. ovary. c. uterus. d. breast. e. vagina.

d. breast.

A Pap smear is used primarily to screen and diagnose: a. gonorrhea. b. syphilis. c. eclampsia. d. cervical cancer. e. colpitis.

d. cervical cancer.

A malignant neoplasm of the uterus or at the site of an ectopic pregnancy is called: a. sarcoma. b. fibroids. c. carcinoma. d. choriocarcinoma. e. polyps.

d. choriocarcinoma.

The prefix primi- means: a. second. b. fourth. c. none. d. first. e. many.

d. first.

A tumor of the tendon sheath or joint capsule, commonly found in the wrist, is called: a. osteochondroma. b. osteoma. c. osteocarcinoma. d. ganglion cyst. e. chondroma.

d. ganglion cyst.

The CF oophor/o means: a. vagina. b. perineum. c. ovum. d. ovary. e. uterus.

d. ovary.

The last stage of labor is the: a. stage of parturition. b. gestational stage. c. stage of expulsion. d. placental stage. e. stage of dilation.

d. placental stage.

The suffix -gravida means: a. second pregnancy. b. childbirth. c. beginning of pregnancy. d. pregnant woman. e. first pregnancy.

d. pregnant woman.

A hemorrhage from the urethra is called: a. urethropathy. b. urethrostenosis. c. urethrolithiasis. d. urethrorrhagia. e. urethrodynia.

d. urethrorrhagia.

The CF metri/o means: a. labor. b. birth. c. perineum. d. uterus (womb). e. menses.

d. uterus (womb).

The internal female reproductive organs include the: a. clitoris. b. pubis. c. mons pubis. d. uterus. e. vulva.

d. uterus.

Which procedure involves the surgical closure of the vaginal canal? a. Cerclage b. Conization c. Insufflation d. Cordocentesis e. Colpocleisis

e. Colpocleisis

Which procedure is used to remove abnormal tissue from inside the uterus? a. Dilation with excision b. Dilation and expansion c. Dilation and histiolysis d. Dilation with hysteroscopy e. Dilation and curettage

e. Dilation and curettage

A radiographic examination of the urinary tract after injection of a contrast medium is called: a. DRE. b. PSA. c. BNO. d. KUB. e. IVP.

e. IVP.

Which term refers to the production and release of milk from the mammary glands? a. Menarche b. Climacteric c. Puerperium d. Gestaton e. Lactation

e. Lactation

In which obstetric complication does the placenta attach close to or cover the cervical canal? a. Abruptio placentae b. Preeclampsia c. Ectopic pregnancy d. Breech pregnancy e. Placenta previa

e. Placenta previa

Which procedure is a type of sterilization surgery? a. Conization b. Hymenotomy c. Episiotomy d. Cryocautery e. Tubal ligation

e. Tubal ligation

Which of the following is a structure of the external female genitalia? a. Ovaries b. Corpus luteum c. Oviducts d. Vestibule e. Vulva

e. Vulva

The suffix -arche means: a. pregnancy. b. birth. c. turning. d. to bear (offspring). e. beginning.

e. beginning.

The suffix -tocia means: a. poison. b. menstruation. c. pregnancy. d. false. e. childbirth, labor.

e. childbirth, labor.

The period of pregnancy is called: a. maturation. b. coitus. c. parturition. d. puerperium. e. gestation.

e. gestation.

A malignant tumor arising from bone is called sarcoma. true/false

true

An inability to become pregnant is called sterility. true/false

true

An inflammation of the cervical lining is known as endocervicitis. true/false

true

Breast augmentation is an insertion of a breast prosthesis to increase its size. true/false

true

Down syndrome is also known as trisomy 21. true/false

true

HRT may contribute to neoplastic changes in estrogen-sensitive aging tissue. true/false

true