Chapter 8: Pathology

Question 1

Malignant cells within the cervix

Answer 1

carcinoma of the cervix

Question 2

inflammation of the cervix

Answer 2

cervicitis

Question 3

malignant tumor of the uterine lining

Answer 3

carcinoma of the endometrium

Question 4

endometrial tissue located outside of the uterus

Answer 4

endometriosis

Question 5

benign tumor in the uterus

Answer 5

fibroids

Question 6

malignant tumor of the ovary

Answer 6

ovarian carcinoma

Question 7

collections of fluid within sacs in the ovary

Answer 7

ovarian cysts

Question 8

inflammation and infection of organs in the pelvic region; salpingitis oophritis, endometritis, endocervicitis

Answer 8

Pelvic inflammatory disease

Question 9

malignant tumor of the breast

Answer 9

carcinoma of the breast (breast cancer)

Question 10

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

Answer 10

fibrocystic breast disease

Question 11

implantation of the fertilized egg in any site other than the normal uterine location

Answer 11

ectopic pregnancy

Question 12

premature separation of the normally implanted placenta

Answer 12

abruptio placentae

Question 13

more than one fetus inside the uterus

Answer 13

multiple gestations

Question 14

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

Answer 14

placenta previa

Question 15

abnormal condition associated with pregnancy; marked by HBP, proteinuria, edema, and headache

Answer 15

preeclampsia

Question 16

chromosomal abnormality results in mental retardation, retarded growth, a flat face with a short nose, loew-set ears, and slanted eyes

Answer 16

down syndrome

Question 17

hemolytic disease in the newborn caused by a blood group incompatibility between the mother and the fetus

Answer 17

erythroblastosis fetalis

Question 18

acute lung disease commonly seen in the premature newborn

Answer 18

hyaline membrane disease

Question 19

accumulation of fluid in the spaces of the brain

Answer 19

hydrocephalus

Question 20

abnormal inhalation of meconium produced by a fetus or newborn

Answer 20

meconium aspiration syndrome

Question 21

narrowing of the opening of the stomach to the duodenum

Answer 21

pyloric stenosis

Question 22

microscopic examination of stained cells removed from the vagina and cervix

Answer 22

Pap test

Question 23

blood or urine test to detect the presence of hCG

Answer 23

pregnancy test

Question 24

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

Answer 24

hysterosalpingography (HSG)

Question 25

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

Answer 25

pelvic ultrasonography

Question 26

withdrawal of fluid from a cavity or sac with an instrument using suction

Answer 26

aspiration

Question 27

destruction of tissue by burning

Answer 27

cauterization

Question 28

visual examination of the vagina and cervix using a colposcope

Answer 28

colposcopy

Question 29

removal of a cone-shaped section of the cervix

Answer 29

conization

Question 30

use of cold temperatures to destroy tissue

Answer 30

cryosurgery

Question 31

needle aspiration of fluid from the cul-de-sac

Answer 31

culdocentesis

Question 32

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

Answer 32

dilation and curettage

Question 33

removal of internal organs within a cavity

Answer 33

exeneration

Question 34

visual examination of the abdominal cavity using an endoscope

Answer 34

laparoscopy

Question 35

blocking the fallopian tubes to prevent fertilization

Answer 35

tubal ligation

Question 36

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

Answer 36

abortion

Question 37

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

Answer 37

amniocentesis

Question 38

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

Answer 38

cesarean section

Question 39

sampling of placental tissue for prenatal diagnosis

Answer 39

chorionic villus sampling

Question 40

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

Answer 40

fetal monitoring

Question 41

Egg and sperm cells are combined outside the body in a lab dish to facilitate fertilization

Answer 41

in vitro fertilization (IVF)