Chapter 23 - Gynecologic Emergencies

Question 1

List the external female genitalia and their location:

Answer 1

Vaginal opening - just posterior to the urethral opening
labia majora/labia minora - folds of tissue that surround the urethral and vaginal opening
clitoris - at the anterior end of the labia
anus - posterior end of the labia
perineum - area of the skin between the vagina and the anus

Question 2

The onset of menstruation is called ________.

Answer 2

menarche

Question 3

Menstruation (menarche) occurs between the ages of ____ - _____ years.

Answer 3

11

16

Question 4

Women continue the cycle of ovulation and menstruation until they reach _________ and usually occurs around the age of 50.

Answer 4

menopause

Question 5

Female hormones, produced primarily in the _________, control the process of ovulation and menstruation.

Answer 5

ovaries

Question 6

_______ _____ ________ (_____) is an infection of the upper organs of reproduction - uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and is caused because of disease-causing organisms that enter the vagina and migrate into the uterine cavity.

Answer 6

Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)

Question 7

If infection of PID expands to the fallopian tubes, it will cause ________ and can result in increased risk of ectopic pregnancy or sterility.

Answer 7

scarring

Question 8

Ectopic pregnancy is pregnancy that develops __________ of the uterus and can be life threatening abscess.

Answer 8

outside

Question 9

The most common STD in the United States is:

Answer 9

chlamydia

Question 10

Chlamydia is caused by ________ and can spread to the rectum and progress to PID.

Answer 10

bacteria

Question 11

Bacterial vaginosis is the most common vaginal infection to afflict women ages ___ - ____ years.

Answer 11

15

44

Question 12

_________ is caused by bacteria that grow and multiply rapidly in warm, moist areas of the reproductive tract; can also grow in the mouth, throat, eyes, and anus and if left untreated can enter the bloodstream and spread to other parts of the body including the brain..

Answer 12

Gonorrhea

Question 13

Possible causes of vaginal bleeding include:

Answer 13

menstrual bleeding
abnormal menstruation
vaginal trauma
ectopic pregnancy
spontaneous abortion
cervical polyps
cancer

Question 14

External genitals have a rich nerve supply; treat external lacerations, abrasion, or tears with ________ _______.

Answer 14

sterile compresses

Question 15

One in ______ women have reported being raped.

Answer 15

five

Question 16

One in _____ women will be sexually molested, often before the age of 12 years.

Answer 16

four