Chapter 27

Question 1

Adnexa

Answer 1

Accessory organs of the uterus

Ex. Ovaries and Fallopian tubes

Question 2

Amenorrhea

Answer 2

Absence of menstruation

Pregnancy is the most common cause

Question 3

Secondary Amenorrhea

Answer 3

When Menstruation has begun and then ceases

Question 4

Bartholin glands

Answer 4

Vestibular glands, located on either side of the vaginal orifice, that secrete a clear lubricating mucus during intercourse

Question 5

Bloody show

Answer 5

Dislodging of thick cervical mucus plug at end of pregnancy which is a sign of beginning of labor

Question 6

Caruncle

Answer 6

Small, deep red mass protruding from the urethral meatus, usually due to urethritis

Question 7

Chadwick Sign

Answer 7

Bluish discoloration of cervix that occurs normally in pregnancy at 6-8 weeks gestation

Question 8

Chancre

Answer 8

Red, round superficial ulcer with a yellowish serous discharge that is a sign of syphiis

Question 9

Clitoris

Answer 9

Small, elongated erectile tissue in the female, located at anterior juncture of labia minora

Question 10

Cystocele

Answer 10

Prolapse of urinary bladder and it vaginal mucosa into the vagina with straining or standing

Question 11

Dysmenorrhea

Answer 11

Abdominal cramping and pain associated with menstruation

Question 12

Dyspareunia

Answer 12

Painful intercourse

Question 13

Dysuria

Answer 13

Painful urination

Question 14

Endometriosis

Answer 14

Aberrant growths of endometrial tissue scattered throughout the pelvis

Question 15

Fibroid (myoma)

Answer 15

Hard, painless nodule in uterine wall that cause uterine enlargement

Question 16

Gonorrhea

Answer 16

Sexually transmitted infection characterized by purulent vaginal discharge or may have no symptoms

Question 17

Hegar Sign

Answer 17

Softening of cervix that is a sign of pregnancy, occurring at 10-12 weeks gestation

Question 18

Hematuria

Answer 18

Red-tinged or bloody urine

Question 19

Hymen

Answer 19

Membranous fold of tissue partly closing vaginal orifice

Question 20

Leukorrhea

Answer 20

Whitish/yellowish discharge from vaginal orifice

Question 21

Menarche

Answer 21

Onset of first menstruation, usually between 11-13 years of age

Question 22

Menopause

Answer 22

Cessation of menses, usually occurring around 48-52 years of age

Question 23

Menorrhagia

Answer 23

Excessively heavy menstrual flow

Question 24

Multipara

Answer 24

Condition of having 2 or more pregnancies

Question 25

Nullipara

Answer 25

Condition of first pregnancy

Question 26

Papanicolaou Test (Pap Test)

Answer 26

Painless test used to detect cervical cancer

Question 27

Poylp

Answer 27

Cervical polyp is bright red, soft, pedunculated growth emerging from os

Question 28

Rectocele

Answer 28

Prolapse of rectum and its vaginal mucosa into vagina with straining or standing

Question 29

Rectouterine Pouch (cul-de-sac of Douglas)

Answer 29

Deep recess formed by the peritoneum between the rectum and cervix

Question 30

Salpingitis

Answer 30

Inflammation of fallopian tubes

Question 31

Skene gland

Answer 31

Paraurethral glands

Question 32

Vaginitis

Answer 32

Inflammation of vagina

Question 33

Vulva

Answer 33

External genitalia of female