Chapter 23- Gynecologic Emergencies

Question 1

Labia majors and labia minors

Answer 1

Folds of tissue that surround the urethral and vaginal openings.

Question 2

Perineum

Answer 2

The area of tissue between the vagina and the anus.

Question 3

Ovaries

Answer 3

The primary female reproductive organ

Question 4

Fallopian tubes

Answer 4

Connect each ovary to the uterus

Question 5

Uterus

Answer 5

The muscular organ where the fetus grows during pregnancy.

Question 6

Cervix

Answer 6

The narrowest portion of the uterus and opens into the vagina

Question 7

Vagina

Answer 7

The outermost cavity of a woman’s reproductive system and forms the lower part of the birth canal.

Question 8

Ovulation

Answer 8

The cycle in which the ovum is released

Question 9

Menarche

Answer 9

The onset of menstruation and usually occurs between the ages of 11 and 16.

Question 10

Female hormones are produced primarily in the ______ and controlling the process of ovulation and menstruation

Answer 10

Ovaries

Question 11

Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)

Answer 11

An infection of the upper female reproductive organ— specifically the uterus, ovaries, and Fallopian tubes

Question 12

Ectopic pregnancy

Answer 12

A pregnancy that develops outside the uterus, most often in the Fallopian tubes

Question 13

The most common presenting sign of PID is

Answer 13

Generalized lower abdominal pain

Question 14

Some other signs and symptoms of PID

Answer 14

Abnormal and often foul smelling vaginal discharge
Increased pain during sexual intercourse
Fever
General malaise
Nausea
Vomiting

Question 15

Chlamydia

Answer 15

A sexually transmitted disease cause by the bacterium chlamydia trachomatis

Question 16

Signs and symptoms of chlamydia

Answer 16

Lower abdominal pain
Low back pain
Nausea
Fever
Pain during sexual intercourse
Bleeding between menstrual periods

Question 17

Chlamydia infection of the cervix can spread to the….

Answer 17

Rectum, leading to rectal pain, discharge, or bleeding.

Question 18

Bacterial vaginosis

Answer 18

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

Question 19

gonorrhea

Answer 19

A sexually transmitted disease cause by Neisseria gonorrheae;
Can grow and multiply rapidly in the warm, moist areas of the reproductive tract including the cervix, uterus, and Fallopian tubes in woman and the urethra in women and men.

Question 20

Symptoms of gonorrhea

Answer 20

Painful urination associated with burning or itching
A yellowish or bloody vaginal discharge
Usually with a foul odor
Cramping
Abdominal pain
Nausea
Vomiting
Bleeding between menstrual periods

Question 21

If a woman has vaginal bleeding, ask about..

Answer 21

How many sanitary pads she is using per hour

Question 22

Is drugs were used on a patient who has been sexually assaulted you may see

Answer 22

Hypotension, bradycardia, abdominal complaints, difficulty breathing, seizures, coma, and even death.