ch24 (gynecologic emergencies)

Question 1

bacterial vaginosis

Answer 1

overgrowth of bacteria in the vagina; itching, burning or pain “fishy” smelling discharge

Question 2

cervix

Answer 2

lower third or neck of the uterus

Question 3

chlamydia

Answer 3

STD caused by chalmydia trachomatis

Question 4

Fallopian tubes

Answer 4

tubes that connect each ovary with the uterus and are the primary location for the fertilization of the ovum

Question 5

gonorrhea

Answer 5

an STD caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae

Question 6

labia majora

Answer 6

outer fleshy “lips” covered with pubic hairs that protect the vagina

Question 7

labia minora

Answer 7

inner fleshy “lips” devoid of pubic hair that protect the vagina

Question 8

ovaries

Answer 8

primary female reproductive organs produce an ovum that will develop to a fetus if fertilized

Question 9

ovulation

Answer 9

process in which an ovum is released from a follicle

Question 10

pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)

Answer 10

infection of the Fallopian tubes and the surrounding tissues of the pelvis

Question 11

perineum

Answer 11

area of the skin between the vagina and the anus

Question 12

uterus

Answer 12

muscular organ where the fetus grows (womb); responsible for contractions during labor

Question 13

vagina

Answer 13

outermost cavity of a woman’s reproductive tract; lower part of the birth canal