Chapter 11 tests & procedures

Question 1

Papanicolaou smear

Answer 1

Removal of tissue cells from the cervix for analysis

Question 2

Pelvic sonography

Answer 2

Ultrasound imaging of the structures in the female pelvis

Question 3

Prostate-specific antigen PSA

Answer 3

Blood test used to screen for prostate cancer

Question 4

Transurethral resection of the prostate TURP

Answer 4

Removal of tissue from the prostate gland with an endoscope, via the urethra

Question 5

Tubal ligation

Answer 5

Sterilization procedure in which fallopian tubes are cut and ligated

Question 6

Uterine ablation

Answer 6

Procedure that destroys the entire surface of the endometrium and superficial myometrium

Question 7

Vasectomy

Answer 7

Sterilization procedure in which a small section of the vas deferens is removed

Question 8

Cryosurgery

Answer 8

Destruction of abnormal tissue by freezing

Question 9

Dilation and curettage (D&C)

Answer 9

Dilation of the cervix followed by scraping of the endometrial lining

Question 10

Needle biopsy

Answer 10

Aspiration of tissue or fluid through a large gauge needle for analysis