ch 8 proced. and patho

Question 1

carcinoma of cervix (cervical cancer)

Answer 1

malignant cells of cervix

Question 2

cervicitis

Answer 2

inflammation of cervix

Question 3

carcinoma of endometrium (endometrial cancer)

Answer 3

malignant tumor of uterine lining (adenocarcinoma)

Question 4

endometriosis

Answer 4

endometrial tissue located outside uterus

Question 5

fibroids

Answer 5

benign tumors of uterus

Question 6

ovarian carcinoma

Answer 6

malignant tumor of the ovary

Question 7

ovarian cysts

Answer 7

collection of fluid within a sac/cysts in ovary

Question 8

pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)

Answer 8

inflammation and infection of organs in pelvic regions; salpingitis oopheritis endometretitis endocervicitis

Question 9

carcinoma of breast (breast cancer)

Answer 9

malignant tumor of the breast

Question 10

fibrocystic breast disease

Answer 10

numerous smalls sacs of fluid surrounded by dense strands of fibrous tissue within breast

Question 11

abruptio placentae

Answer 11

premature separation of the normally planted placenta (fall or medical reasons)

Question 12

ectopic pregnancy

Answer 12

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

Question 13

multiple gestations

Answer 13

more than one fetus growing in uterus

Question 14

placenta previa

Answer 14

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

Question 15

preeclampsia

Answer 15

abnormal condition associated with pregnancy w symptoms of high blood pressure, proteinuria, edema, and headache

Question 16

down syndrome

Answer 16

chromosomal abnormality

Question 17

erythroblastosis

Answer 17

hemolytic disease in newborn (HDN) caused by a blood group (Rh factor) incompatibility bw mother and fetus

Question 18

hyaline membrane disease

Answer 18

acute lung disease commonly seen in premies

Question 19

hydrocephalus

Answer 19

accumulation of fluid in spaces of brain

Question 20

meconium aspiration syndrom

Answer 20

abnormal inhalation of meconium (1st poop) produced by fetus or newborn

Question 21

pyloric stenosis

Answer 21

narrowing of the opening of stomach to duodenum

Question 22

pap smear

Answer 22

microscopic exam of stained cells removed from vagina and cervix

Question 23

hysterosalpingography (HSG)

Answer 23

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

Question 24

mammography

Answer 24

xray image of breast

Question 25

breast ultrasound and MRI

Answer 25

technologies using sound and magnetic waves to create images of breast tissue

Question 26

pelvic ultrasonography

Answer 26

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

Question 27

aspiration

Answer 27

withdrawal of fluid from a cavity

Question 28

cauterization

Answer 28

destruction of tissue by burning

Question 29

colposcopy

Answer 29

visual examination of the vagina and cervix ising colposcope

Question 30

conization

Answer 30

removal of a cone shaped section of ccervix

Question 31

cryosurgery

Answer 31

use of cold temps to destroy tissue

Question 32

culdocentesis

Answer 32

needle aspiration of fluid from cul de sac

Question 33

dilation and curettage (C&D)

Answer 33

widening of cervix and scraping off endometrial lining of uterus

Question 34

exenteration

Answer 34

removal of internal organs within a cavity

Question 35

laparoscopy

Answer 35

visual exam of the abdominal cavity using laparoscope

Question 36

tubal ligation

Answer 36

tubes ties

Question 37

amniocentesis

Answer 37

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

Question 38

chronic villus sampling (CVS)

Answer 38

sampling of placental tissues for prenatal diagnosis

Question 39

pelvimetry

Answer 39

measurement of dimensions of the maternal pelvis