Assisting with Reproductive and Urinary Specialties Flashcards
What is gynecology?
care of the female reproductive system
What is obstetrics?
study of pregnancy, labor, delivery, and postpartum
What is urology?
focuses on surgical and medical diseases of the male and female urinary-tract system and the male reproductive organs
What is menstruation?
process of discharging blood from the lining of the uterus
- starts in puberty until menopause
What is menarche?
first occurrence of menstruation
- onset age around 10-15
What is menopause?
cessation of menstrual cycle
- can occur naturally or surgically
What is perimenopause?
- transitional period before menopause
- levels of estrogen start to decrease
What is postmenopause?
patient has been without a period for 12 months
What are some pap smear supplies?
- vaginal speculum
- gauze pads
- cervical specimen collection kit
- exam light
- glass slide and fixative or liquid collection medium
- water-based lubrication or warm water
Who does the breast exam?
physician
What does the MA do during breast exam?
- ask patient about concerns
- check documentation for last mammogram
- educate patient in self-breast exams
What are MA duties with obstetrical patients?
- prenatal care: educate on nutrition, exercise, medical monitoring
- during pregnancy: set up childbirth classes, educate on healthy choices
- monitor BP
- urine testing
- pregnancy tests
What do pregnancy tests detect?
presence of hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin)
What are some tests for STIs?
- bacterial and tissue cultures
- examining lesions
- blood tests
- patient’s history
What is a biopsy?
tissue from the lining of the uterus is removed and examined under a microscope for cancer and other cell irregularities
