Chapter 24 Gynecologic Emergencies Flashcards
An overgrowth of bacteria in the vagina; characterized by itching, burning, or pain, and possibly a “fish” smelling discharge.
Bacterial Vaginosis.
The lower third, or neck, of the uterus?
Cervix.
A sexually transmitted disease caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis?
Chlamydia.
The tubes that connect each ovary with the uterus and are the primary location for fertilization of the ovum.
Fallopian Tubes.
Gonorrhea?
STD caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae.
Labia Majora?
Outer fleshy “lips” covered with pubic hair that protect the vagina.
Outer fleshy “lips” covered with pubic hair that protect the vagina.
Labia Majora.
Inner fleshy “lips” devoid of pubic hair that protect the vagina?
Labia minora.
Labia minora?
Inner fleshy “lips” devoid of pubic hair that protect the vagina?
The primary female reproductive organs that produce an ovum, or egg, that, if fertilized, will develop into a fetus.
ovaries.
Ovaries.
The primary female reproductive organs that produce an ovum, or egg, that, if fertilized, will develop into a fetus.
The process in which an ovum is released from a follicle?
Ovulation.
Ovulation?
The process in which an ovum is released from a follicle.
An infection of the fallopian tubes and the surrounding tissues of the pelvis.
pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)?
pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)?
An infection of the fallopian tubes and the surrounding tissues of the pelvis.
The area of skin between the vagina and the anus?
Perineum.
Perineum?
The area of skin between the vagina and the anus.
Sexual intercourse forcibly inflicted on another person, against that person’s will.
Rape.
Rape.
Sexual intercourse forcibly inflicted on another person, against that person’s will.
Sexual assault?
An attack against a person that is sexual in nature, the most common of which is rape.
An attack against a person that is sexual in nature, the most common of which is rape.
Sexual assault?
The muscular organ where the fetus grows, also called the womb; responsible for contractions during labor.
uterus.
uterus?
The muscular organ where the fetus grows, also called the womb; responsible for contractions during labor.
The outermost cavity of a woman’s reproductive tract; the lower part of the birth canal?
vagina.
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID).
What is it?
What complications can it cause?
An infection of the upper female reproductive organs: the uterus, ovaries, and fallopian tubes.
Can lead to ectopic pregnancy or an abscess, which can cause death.
The onset of menstruation which usually occurs between the ages of 11 and 16 years?
menarche.
What marks the end of menstrual activity?
menopause.
Each ovary produces an ______ during each menstrual cycle…
ovum
What is the most common vaginal infection in women age 15-44?
Bacterial vaginosis.
AVPU meaning?
Alert
Verbal
Pain
Unresponsive
