Exam #1: OB/GYN

Question 0

What is the Auvard Weighted Vaginal Speculum used for?

Answer 0

Retract the posterior vaginal wall

Question 1

What’s contained in the pelvic girdle?

Answer 1

• Iliac crest
• pubic bones
• sacrum
• ischia

Question 2

Where is a fibroid located?

Answer 2

Myometrium

Question 3

Where are Bartholin’s Glands located?

Answer 3

within the vestibule and secretes lubricating mucoid substance

Question 4

What is the Kevorkian Endocervical Curette used for?

Answer 4

To attain cervical scrapings or biopsies

Question 5

Why is indigo carmine used during tuboplasty?

Answer 5

To test for tubal patency

Question 6

What is the function of the suspensory ligament?

Answer 6

Supports the bulk of the ovary

Question 7

What is D and C?

Answer 7

Dilation and Curretage

Question 8

What is contained in the broad ligament?

Answer 8

Contains the uterine tubes

Question 9

What is the long angled #3 knife handle used for?

Answer 9

Cold knife cone it is used to remove abnormal cervical tissues, during a cold conization of the cervix.

Question 10

What is a cystocele?

Answer 10

Prolapsed or dropped bladder

Question 11

What are uterine appendages?

Answer 11

Ovaries & fallopian tubes

Question 12

Define Vaginal Hysterectomy

Answer 12

Removal of the uterus, through a vaginal incision

Question 13

What is the O’Sullivan-O’Connor Retractor used for?

Answer 13

Used for abdominal & pelvic procedures

Question 14

What is the purpose of uterine contractions?

Answer 14

Causes descent of the fetus through the pelvic canal

Question 15

What is a curette used for?

Answer 15

Scrape tissue

Question 16

What is the sims uterine sound used for?

Answer 16

To measure the dept of the uterus

Question 17

What is the number of pregnancies?

Answer 17

Gravida

Question 18

Why are most c-sections performed?

Answer 18

Failure to progress

Question 19

What is the hulka tenaculum used for?

Answer 19

Uterine manipulation during a laparoscopic exam of pelvic structures

Question 20

What’s the position for a D&C?

Answer 20

Lithotomy

Question 21

What is the removal of the ovaries and Fallopian tubes?

Answer 21

salpingectomy

Question 22

What is the Heaney Hysterectomy forceps used for?

Answer 22

clamps vessels and ligaments during a hysterectomy

Question 23

What is needed to place a patient in lithotomy position?

Answer 23

• Stirrups

* Foot holders

Question 24

What can the ST do to prevent adhesions after pelvic surgery?

Answer 24

* Remove powder from gloves * Have saline and dextran available for irrigation * Provide corticoid steroids for administration

Question 25

Define salpingitis

Answer 25

Inflammation Fallopian tubes

Question 26

What is another name for a lower transverse abdominal incision?

Answer 26

Pfanestile

Question 27

What artery vascularizes the external female genitalia?

Answer 27

Pudendal Artery

Question 28

Define rectocele

Answer 28

Protrusion or herniation of the posterior vaginal wall with the anterior wall of the rectum

Question 29

Where does an ectopic pregnancy commonly occur?

Answer 29

Fallopian tubes

Question 30

What gland secretes a lubricating mucoid substance?

Answer 30

Bartholin’s Glands

Question 31

Define cystocele

Answer 31

Bladder hernia that protrudes into the vagina

Question 32

What‘s the purpose of a DeLee suction device?

Answer 32

Clears the neonates airway when muconium (POOP) is present

Question 33

What is located between the vaginal opening and the anus?

Answer 33

Perineum

Question 34

Define polyp

Answer 34

Tumor with a pedicle

Question 35

What procedure repairs a rectocele?

Answer 35

Posterior Colprrhahhy

Question 36

What lines the uterus?

Answer 36

Endometrium

Question 37

Define cervicitis

Answer 37

Inflammation of the cervix

Question 38

Why is a Foley catheter used during pelvic procedures?

Answer 38

Decompress the bladder to prevent injury

Question 39

What is another name for the fallopian tubes?

Answer 39

Oviducts

Question 40

Why is a patient placed in Trendelenburg position for GYN cases?

Answer 40

To displace the abdominal contents superiorly

Question 41

Define adenocarcinoma

Answer 41

A malignant adenoma arising from a granular organ

Question 42

Where do the fallopian tubes enter into the uterus?

Answer 42

Cornu

Question 43

What is removed in a Total Abdominal Hysterectomy?

Answer 43

*Uterus

Question 44

What is presenceof function ectopic metriosis and stroma outside the uterine cavity?

Answer 44

Endometriosis

Question 45

What drug is given to induce labor?

Answer 45

Oxytocin

Question 46

Why is a cerclage performed?

Answer 46

Closes an incompetent cervix

Question 47

What is another name for fibroid; myoma consisting of smooth muscle tissue?

Answer 47

Leiomyoma

Question 48

What suture is commonly used to close an episiotomy?

Answer 48

Chromic

Question 49

What is the function of the ovaries?

Answer 49

To produce and expel ova

Question 50

What is a congenital tumor of one or more of the three primary embryonic germ layer?

Answer 50

Teratoma (AKA Dermoid cyst)

Question 51

What instruments are placed on the fascia in a c-section?

Answer 51

Kocher

Question 52

What procedure restores tubal patency?

Answer 52

Tuboplasty

Question 53

What are two of the most important female hormones of the pituitary gland in the female reproductive system and describe them?

Answer 53

•Follicle Stimulating Hormone/FSH –Stimulates the growth of follicles. •Luteinising Hormone/LH –Signals ovulation.

Question 54

How many counts are there during a c-section?

Answer 54

4 | Beginning, uterus, abdomen, skin

Question 55

What is another name for the external female genitalia?

Answer 55

Vulva

Question 56

What procedure involves placement of a large-diameter Dacron or Mersilene tape around the cervix at the internal os?

Answer 56

Cervical cerclage | Shirodkar Procedure

Question 57

What does PCOD stand for?

Answer 57

Polycystic Ovarian

Question 58

What is the domelike portion of the uterus called?

Answer 58

Fundus

Question 59

What are the different parts of the uterus?

Answer 59

* Fundus * Cervic * Corpus

Question 60

What does HPV stand for?

Answer 60

Human Papillloma

Question 61

What is another name for anterior and posterior repair?

Answer 61

Colporrhaphy

Question 62

What is performed to rule out cervical dysplasia?

Answer 62

Papsmere

Question 63

What is a vesicovaginal fistula?

Answer 63

between the bladder and the vagina

Question 64

What does PID stand for?

Answer 64

Pelvic Inflammatory disease

Question 65

What is endometriosis?

Answer 65

Abnormal implantation of endometrial tissue

Question 66

What artery provides blood supply to the uterus?

Answer 66

Internal Iliac

Question 67

What position is used for a Total Abdominal Hysterectomy?

Answer 67

Supine

Question 68

What are the functions of the ovaries?

Answer 68

production and expulsion of oocytes and releases hormones

Question 69

What is marsupialization?

Answer 69

Indicates a pouch is created/converting a closed cavity into a pouch

Question 70

What is an attachment of the placenta in the lower uterine segment covering the internal os.

Answer 70

placenta previa

Question 71

List two devices or instruments used in a vaginal birth or c-section that are SPECIFIC TO OBSTETRIC SURGERY.

Answer 71

1. Lister Bandage Scissors | 2. Chord Clamps

Question 72

List 5 OB/GYN instruments are their typical usage

Answer 72

1. Jorgenson- Cuts the cervix 2. Hegar Dialators- Dilate the cervix 3. Sims Uterine Sound- Measure the dept of the uterus 4. Graves Vaginal Speculum- retracts posterior & anterior of vagina 5. Balfour retractor- retracts in abdominal/pelvic procedures

Question 73

What is another name for a Haney retractor?

Answer 73

Right angle retractor