Chapter 13 - Female Reproductive System

Question 1

Vulv/o

Answer 1

Vulva

Question 2

Colp/o

Answer 2

Vagina

Question 3

Cervic/o

Answer 3

Cervix

Question 4

Hyster/o, Uter/o, Metr/o, Metr/io

Answer 4

Uterus

Question 5

Salping/o

Answer 5

Fallopian tubes

Question 6

Oophor/o

Answer 6

Ovary

Question 7

Gonad/o

Answer 7

Sex organ

Question 8

CIN

Answer 8

Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia. Pre-cancerous growth of the cervix. Coded stage I - III. III is cancer

Question 9

VIN

Answer 9

Vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia. Pre-cancerous growth of the vulva. Coded stage I - III. III is cancer

Question 10

Leiomyoma

Answer 10

Common neoplasm of the female reproductive system. Commonly called fibroid or myoma. Benign tumors found on or in myometrium of the uterus. Verify specific type

Question 11

Intramural Leiomyoma

Answer 11

Growth within the muscle of the uterine wall

Question 12

Submucous Leiomyoma

Answer 12

Growth into the inner cavity of the uterus.

Question 13

Subserosal Leiomyoma

Answer 13

Project to the outside of the uterus

Question 14

Ectopic pregnancy

Answer 14

Pregnancy outside the uterus. Most of the Fallopian tubes called a tubal pregnancy.

Question 15

Molar pregnancy

Answer 15

Blighted ovum. Non viable fertilized egg implants into the uterus.

Question 16

Hydatidiform mole

Answer 16

Abnormal pregnancy with cystic growth of the placenta.

Question 17

Spontaneous abortion

Answer 17

Miscarriage. Bleeding, cramping, and passing of tissue. No remnants of pregnancy remain

Question 18

Missed abortion

Answer 18

Prior to 20 weeks. Fetus dies but remnants of the conception remain.

Question 19

Colpoesis

Answer 19

Vaginal walls are sewn together, eliminating prolapse from the vagina. Done in older women.

Question 20

Colpopexy

Answer 20

Suture material or mesh is used to suspend the vagina from the bones structures of the pelvis. May be performed with a hysterectomy for severe prolapse

Question 21

LEEP

Answer 21

Loop electrosurgical excision procedure. Physician uses a loop electrode to remove a portion of the cervix. Is a biopsy and treatment for dysplasia following an abnormal Pap smear or cervical biopsy. Documentation needs to indicate a biopsy was performed as well as approach.