Ch. 24 Gynecologic Emergencies

Question 1

Bacterial vaginosis

Answer 1

An overgrowth of bacteria in tha vagina; characterized by itching, burning, or pain, and possibly a “fishy”-smelling discharge.

Question 2

Cervix

Answer 2

The lower third, or neck of the uterus.

Question 3

Chlamydia

Answer 3

A sexually transmitted disease caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis.

Question 4

Fallopian tubes

Answer 4

The tubes that connect each ovary with the uterus and are the primary location for tertilization of the ovum.

Question 5

Gonorrhea

Answer 5

A sexually transmitted disease caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae.

Question 6

Labia majora

Answer 6

Outer fleshy “lips” covered with pubic hair that protect tha vagina.

Question 7

Labia minora

Answer 7

Inner fleshy “lips” devoid of pubic hair that protect the vagina.

Question 8

Ovaries

Answer 8

The primary female reproductive organs that produce an ovum, or egg, that, if fertilized, will develop into a fetus.

Question 9

Ovulation

Answer 9

The process in which an ovum is released to form a follicle.

Question 10

Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)

Answer 10

An infection of the fallopian tubes and the surrounding tissues of the pelvis.

Question 11

Perineum

Answer 11

The area of skin between the vagina and the anus.

Question 12

Rape

Answer 12

Sexual intercourse forcibly inflicted on another person, against that person’s will.

Question 13

Sexual assault

Answer 13

An attack against a person that is sexual in nature, the most common of which is rape.

Question 14

Uterus

Answer 14

Th muscular organ where the fetus grows, also called the woumb; responsivle for contractions during labor.

Question 15

Vagina

Answer 15

The outermost cavity of a woman’s reproductive tract; the lower part of the birth canal.