Chapter 23 Gynecologic Emergencies Flashcards
The _____ connect(s) each ovary with the uterus.
Fallopian tubes
Some women experience \_\_\_\_\_ during ovulation. A) hypotension B) severe abdominal pain C) slight cramping D) severe bleeding
C) slight cramping
The _____ and _____ are folds of soft tissue that surround the urethral and vaginal openings.
labia majora; labia minora
While the ages can vary, women typically experience mensturation from approximately _____ to _____ years of age.
11; 50
Patient complaints of pain during intercourse, lower abdominal discomfort, and nausea may be indicative of _____.
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
Which of the following infections, when left untreated, may lead to infection of the blood and brain? A) PID B) Chlamydia C) Bacterial vaginosis D) Gonorrhea
D) Gonorrhea
In anticipation of receiving a fertilized ovum, the lining of the uterine wall _____.
Becomes engorged with blood
Which of the following conditions would most likely lead to PID if left untreated? A) Chlamydia B) Ovarian cysts C) Genital herpes D) Ectopic pregnancy
A) Chlamydia
Painful urination associated with burning and a yellowish discharge is associated with _____.
chlamydia
The most common presenting sign of PID is _____.
lower abdominal pain
Left untreated, _____ can lead to premature birth or low birth weight in pregnant women
bacterial vaginosis
If a patient with vaginal bleeding presents with a rapid pulse and pale or cool skin, you should _____.
place the patient in a supine position with her legs elevated
treat for shock
Symptoms of _____ appear approximately 2 to 10 days after exposure.
Gonorrhea
What is the most commonly reported STD in the US?
Chlamydia
What is bacterial vaginosis?
When normal vaginal bacteria is replaced by an overgrowth of other forms
