Ch. 8: Female Reproductive System

Question 1

cervical cancer

Answer 1

malignant cells within the cervix

Question 2

cervicitis

Answer 2

inflammation of the cervix

Question 3

endometrial cancer

Answer 3

malignant tumor of the uterine lining

Question 4

endometriosis

Answer 4

endometrial tissue located outside the uterus

Question 5

fibroids

Answer 5

benign tumors in the uterus

Question 6

ovarian cancer

Answer 6

malignant tumors of the ovary (adenocarcinoma)

Question 7

ovarian cysts

Answer 7

fluid-filled sacs within the ovary

Question 8

pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)

Answer 8

inflammation and infection of the organs in the pelvis and abdomen; salpingitis, oophoritis, endometritis, endocervicitis

Question 9

breast cancer

Answer 9

malignant tumor of the breast (arising from milk glands and ducts).

Question 10

fibrocystic breast disease

Answer 10

numerous small sacs of fluid surrounded by dense strands of fibrous tissue in the breast

Question 11

abruptio placentae

Answer 11

premature separation of the normally implanted placenta

Question 12

choriocarcinoma

Answer 12

malignant tumor of the placenta

Question 13

ectopic pregnancy

Answer 13

implantation of the fertilized egg outside the uterus

Question 14

multiple gestationns

Answer 14

presence of more than one embryo developing in the uterus during pregnancy

Question 15

placenta previa

Answer 15

implantation of the placenta over the cervical opening or in the lower region of the uterus

Question 16

preeclampsia

Answer 16

abnormal condition associated with pregnancy, marked by high blood pressure, proteinuria, edema, and headache

Question 17

down syndrome

Answer 17

chromosomal abnormality (trisomy 21) results in mental retardation, retarded growth, and a flat face with a short nose, low-set ears, and slanted eyes.

Question 18

Hemolytic disease in the newborn (HDN)

Answer 18

destruction of red blood cells in the newborn cause by a blood group (Rh factor) incompatibility between the mother and the fetus

Question 19

infant respiratory distress syndrome (IRDS)

Answer 19

acute lung disease commonly seen in the premature newborn.

Question 20

hydrocephalus

Answer 20

accumulation of fluid in the spaces of the brain

Question 21

meconium aspiration syndrome

Answer 21

abnormal inhalation of meconium produced by a fetus or newborn

Question 22

pyloric stenosis

Answer 22

narrowing of the opening of the stomach to the duodenum

Question 23

pap test (pap smear)

Answer 23

microscopic examination of stained cells removed from the vagina and cervix

Question 24

pregnancy test

Answer 24

blood or urine test to detect the presence of hCG

Question 25

hysterosalpingography (HSG)

Answer 25

x-ray imaging of the uterus and fallopian tubes after injection of contrast material

Question 26

mammography

Answer 26

x-ray imaging of the breast

Question 27

breast ultrasound imaging and breast MRI

Answer 27

technologies using sound waves and a magnetic field tot create images of the breast tissue

Question 28

pelvic ultrasonography

Answer 28

recording images of sound waves as they bounce off organs in the pelvic region

Question 29

cauterization

Answer 29

destruction of tissue by burning

Question 30

colposcopy

Answer 30

visual examination of the vagina and cervix using a colposcope

Question 31

conization

Answer 31

removal of a cone-shaped section (cone biopsy) of the cervix

Question 32

cryosurgery

Answer 32

use a cold temperatures to destroy tissue

Question 33

culdocentesis

Answer 33

needle aspiration of fluid from the cul-de-sac

Question 34

dilation (dilatation) and curettage (D&C)

Answer 34

widening the cervix and scraping off the endometrial lining of the uterus

Question 35

exenteration

Answer 35

removal of internal organs within a cavity

Question 36

fine needle aspiration

Answer 36

withdrawal of fluid or tissue from a cyst or solid mass by suction with a needle

Question 37

laparoscopy

Answer 37

visual examination of the abdominal cavity using an endoscope (laparoscope)

Question 38

tubal ligation

Answer 38

blocking the fallopian tubes to prevent fertilization from occuring

Question 39

abortion (AB)

Answer 39

termination of pregnancy before the embryo or fetus can exist on its own

Question 40

amniocentesis

Answer 40

needle puncture of the amniotic sac to withdraw amniotic fluid for analysis

Question 41

cesarean section

Answer 41

surgical incision of the abdominal wall and uterus to deliver a fetus

Question 42

chorionic villus sampling

Answer 42

sampling of placental tissues (chorionic villi) for prenatal diagnosis.

Question 43

fetal monitoring

Answer 43

continuous recording of the fetal heart rate and maternal uterus contractions to assess fetal status and the progress of labor

Question 44

in vitro fertilization (IVF)

Answer 44

egg and sperm cells are combined outside the body in a laboratory dish to facilitate fertilization