Exam 3 Quizes Flashcards
A surgical procedure in the male to prevent pregnancy in the female is known as a/an
Vasectomy
The area between the anus and where the scrotum attaches to the body is known as the
Perineum
The pouch of skin that holds the two testes is known as the
Scrotum
One of the small; egg-shaped glands in the scrotum
testicle
The ____ is a long; colid tube (over 20ft in length) that is attached to the outer wall of each testis
Epididymis
At the onset of ____; the anterior pituitary gland of the endocrine system begins to secrete hormones to stimulate the testes
Puberty
Inability to achieve or sustain an erection of the penis is a condition known as
erectile dysfunction
The term “sterile” does not have the same meaning as the term “infertility”. The definition fo infertility is failure to conceive after ____ of regular intercourse
at least 1 year
Fluid expelled from the penis during ejaculation is know as
semen
Sudden expulsion of semen from the penis during sexual arousal of the male is know as
ejaculation
a cytology test used as a screening test to detect abnormal cells or carcinoma in sity in the cervix
pap smear
a medical procedure that uses magnifying; lighted scope to visually examine the vagina and cervix
colposcopy
this begins with the onset of puberty and when a female begins to ovulate
menstruation
a surgical procedure to remove abnormal tissue from inside the uterus where the cervix is dilated; a tenaculum is used to grasp the cervix and a curet is inserted to scrape the endometrium
dilation and curettage
indicates the number of times a women has been pregnant
gravida
surgical procedure to remove the uterus
hysterectomy
the pigmented area around each nipple
areola
short tubular structure connected at its superior end to the cervix and at its inferior end to the outside of the body
vagina
the neck of the uterus
cervix
small; oval gland that secretes estradiol and is located near the end of the fallopian tube
ovary
sporadic menstrual bleeding without a true menstrual period is know as
dysfunctional uterine bleeding
descent of the uterus from its normal position which is caused by stretching of ligaments and weakness in the muscles of the floor of the pelvic cavity
uterine prolapse
T or F? The ovaries are the female gonads or sex glands; which function as part of both the female reporductive system and the endocrine system
TRUE
after 4 days of development; the fertilized ovum is know as a/an
embryo
the innermost layer of the uterine wall is called the
endometrium
a medical procedure in which a hook is inserted into the cervix to catch and rupture the amniotic sac is called
amniotomy
T or F? Menarche is the first menses
TRUE
T or F? Meconium aspiration occurs when fetal distress causes the fetus to pass meconium into the amniotic fluid. This gets into the mouth and nose of the fetus and is inhaled at birth. This causes severe respiratory distress
TRUE
a cancerous tumor of the cervix is alsco called
cervical cancer
when the placenta prematurely separates from the uterine wall before the baby is born; this is known as
abruptio placentae
a spontaneous dilation of the cervix during the second trimester of pregnancy
incompetent cervix
bursting of the amniotic sac during the first stage of labor
rupture of membranes
which surgical procedure involves plaing sutrures fashioned into a loop around the cervix
cerclage
T or F? Fibrocystic disease of the breasts is a concerous condition
FALSE
coordinated contractions of the smooth muscles in the wall of the uterine tube (fallopian tube) to move an ovum toward the uterus is known as
peristalsis
which test involves looking at the cervix with a magnifying; lighted scope?
colposcopy
T or F? a cystocele is the herniation of the bladder into the vagina
TRUE
this numbs the abdomen; perineum; and legs and decreases labor pain
epidural anesthesia
a leiomyoma is a/an
tumor of the smooth muscle of the uterus
a spontaneous rupture of the amniotic sac and loss of amniotic fluid before labor begins is termed
premature rupture of membranes
T or F? A cystocele is an abnormal passageway connecting the bladder to the vagina
FALSE
A general term for any disease process involving the kidney
nephropathy
The combining form cyst/o- means
bladder
the combining form lith/o- means
stone
medical procedure in which a flexible tibe is insterted through te uretha and into the bladder to drain urine
catheterization
blood test that measures the amount of urea
BUN
T or F? Inability to empty the bladder is called anuria
FALSE
Gland that is part of the male reproductive system. The superior part of the urethra passes through the center of this
prostate
A kidney stone is also called a/an
calculus
T or F? A cystoscopy is the surgical procedure to remove the bladder
FALSE
Glucose in the urine is known as
glycosuria
urine test to describe the characteristics of the urine and detect substances in it
UA
T or F? The prefix poly- means three or more
FALSE
Inflammation or infection of the urethra
Urethritis
T or F? Hematuria is the presence of excessive urea in the blood
FALSE
Kideny stone or calculus formation in the urinary system
nephrolithiasis
the suffix -ptosis means
prolapse or dropping
this symptom involves white blood cells in the urine; indicating a UTI
pyuria
Two medical terminology combining forms meaning the urinary bladder are cyst/o- and
vesic/o
The combining form noct/o means
night
this term represents difficult or painful urination
dysuria
norma is experiencing involuntary urination during sleep. This is called
enuresis
inflammation or infection of the urethra was also part of norma’s past medical history. This is also know as
Urethritis
norma’s past history includes blood in the urine. This is known as
hematuria
Norma’s family history includes nephropathy. This is
disease process of the kidney
this term means kidney stones
nephrolithiasis
this term means stones or pebbles
calculi
this is an abbreviation for a urine test that puts urine on culture medium in a petri dish to identify the cause of a UTI. Once the organism is identified; its sensitivity to various antibiotic drugs is determined
C&S
Norma is to have this test to describe the characteristics of the urine and detect substances in it in 10 days; according to the pan in this report. This is an abbreviation
UA
per the report; within a month; this surgical procedure that uses a rigid flexible cystoscope inserted through the urethra to examine the bladder should be performed
cystoscopy
