Chapter 24 Gynecologic Emergencies

Question 1

An overgrowth of bacteria in the vagina characterized by itching, burning or pain, and possibly fishy smelling discharge

Answer 1

Bacterial vaginosis

Question 2

The lower third or neck of the uterus

Answer 2

Cervix

Question 3

A sexually transmitted disease caused by bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis

Answer 3

Chlamydia

Question 4

The tube that connects, each ovary with the uterus and are the primary location for fertilization of the ovum

Answer 4

Fallopian tubes

Question 5

Outer fleshy lips covered with pubic hair that protect the vagina

Answer 5

Labia majora

Question 6

Inner fleshy lips devoid of pubic hair that protect the vagina

Answer 6

Labia minora

Question 7

The primary female reproductive organs that produce an ovum or egg that if fertilized will develop into a fetus

Answer 7

Ovaries

Question 8

The process in which an ovum is released from a follicle

Answer 8

Ovulation

Question 9

An infection of the fallopian tubes and the surrounding tissues of the pelvis

Answer 9

Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)

Question 10

The area of skin between the vagina and the anus

Answer 10

Perineum

Question 11

Sexual intercourse forcibly inflicted on another person against their will

Answer 11

Sexual assult

Question 12

The muscular organ where the fetus grows also called the womb; responsible for contractions during labor

Answer 12

Uterus

Question 13

The outermost cavity of a woman’s reproductive tract; the lower part of the birth canal

Answer 13

Vagina