Jarvis Chapter 27: Female Genitourinary System Flashcards
Hematuria is a term used for:
A. blood in urine.
B. urine in blood.
C. bloody discharge.
D. bleeding after intercourse.
A. blood in urine.
Hematuria is the term used to describe blood in urine.
The most commonly reported sexually transmitted infection (STI) in Canada is:
A. gonorrhea.
B. chlamydia.
C. syphilis.
D. trichomoniasis.
B. chlamydia.
Chlamydia is the most commonly reported STI in Canada.
The most important risk factor for cervical cancer is:
A. multiple sexual partners.
B. human papillomavirus (HPV) infection.
C. menopause.
D. late age at first intercourse.
B. human papillomavirus (HPV) infection.
Infection with HPV is the most important risk factor for cervical cancer.
A deep recess formed by the peritoneum between the rectum and the cervix is called:
A. a cystocele.
B. a rectocele.
C. a rectouterine pouch.
D. Chadwick’s sign.
C. a rectouterine pouch.
The rectouterine pouch (or cul-de-sac of Douglas) is the deep recess between the rectum and the cervix.
A caruncle is a(n):
A. small red mass protruding from the urethral meatus.
B. hard, painless nodule in the uterine wall.
C. vestibular gland located on either side of the vaginal orifice.
D. aberrant growth of endometrial tissue.
A. small red mass protruding from the urethral meatus.
A caruncle a small, deep red mass protruding from the urinary meatus.
Adnexa is (are):
A. uterine accessory organs.
B. a membranous fold of tissue partly closing the vaginal orifice.
C. painful intercourse.
D. absence of menstruation.
A. uterine accessory organs.
Adnexa of the uterus (or uterine appendages) refers to structures that are most closely associated with the uterus both structurally and functionally; these include the ovaries, fallopian tubes, and ligaments.
Dysmenorrhea is:
A. painful intercourse.
B. pain with urination.
C. pain associated with menstruation.
D. pain with defecation.
C. pain associated with menstruation.
Dysmenorrhea is the abdominal cramping and pain associated with menstruation.
Vaginal lubrication during intercourse is produced by:
A. Bartholin’s glands.
B. adrenal glands.
C. Skene’s glands.
D. sebaceous glands.
A. Bartholin’s glands.
The vestibular (Bartholin’s) glands secrete a clear lubricating mucus during intercourse.
The first sign of puberty in girls is:
A. the first menstrual cycle (menarche).
B. the development of axillary hair.
C. the development of breasts and pubic hair.
D. rapid increase in height.
C. the development of breasts and pubic hair.
The first sign of puberty is the development of breasts and pubic hair, beginning between ages 8½ and 13 years. These signs usually occur together, but it is not abnormal if they do not occur simultaneously. This development takes about 3 years to complete.
Decreased estrogen levels during menopause cause:
A. pelvic muscles and ligaments to tighten.
B. the ovaries to atrophy.
C. the uterus to enlarge.
D. the cervix to enlarge and turn blue.
B. the ovaries to atrophy.
Decreased estrogen levels during menopause cause atrophy of the ovaries.
