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Female Genitalia Flashcards

1
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the fat pad located over the symphysis pubis.

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mons pubis

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2
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what is the function of mons pubis

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It functions to absorb force and to protect
the symphysis pubis during coitus (sexual intercourse).

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3
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are two folds of skin that extend posteriorly and inferiorly from the mons pubis to the perineum

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labia majora

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4
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are hairless and usually darker pink. They contain numerous sebaceous glands that promote lubrication and maintain a moist environment in the vaginal area

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labia minora

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4
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is located at the anterior end of the labia minora. It is a small, cylindrical mass of erectile tissue and nerves with three parts: the glans, the corpus, and the crura

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Clitoris

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4
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how many days does the menstrual cycle usually occurs?

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18-45 days

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5
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average length of menstrual blood flow

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3-7 days

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6
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(beginning of menstruation

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menarche

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7
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also known as irregularity, the absence of menstruation, often defined as missing one or more menstrual periods

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Amenorrhea

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8
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a normal physiologic process that occurs in women between the ages of 40 to 58 years, with a mean age of 50. It marks the end of menstrual cycle.

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menopause

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9
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Menopause occurring before age 30 is termed

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premature menopause

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10
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menopause between ages 31 and 40 is considered

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early menopause

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11
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menopause occurring in women older than age 58 years is termed

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delayed menopause

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12
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Urinary frequency, burning, or pain

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dysuria

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13
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Difficulty controlling urine

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incontinence

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14
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difficulty in controlling bowels

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fecal incontinence

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15
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excessive amounts of fat in your stool.

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steatorrhea

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16
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is a screening test for cervical cancer

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Pap smear test

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17
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a diagnostic test used to check the sigmoid colon, which is the lower part of your colon or large intestine.

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sigmoidoscopy

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18
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a viral infection that commonly causes skin or mucous membrane growths (warts), this is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) in the United States.

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human papillomavirus

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19
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an acute-onset illness characterized by fever, hypotension, sunburn-like rash, and end-organ damage. This can be prevented by frequently changing tampons

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toxic shock syndrome

20
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what position is used for female anorectal examination?

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dorsal lithotomy position

21
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Lice or nits (eggs) at the base of the pubic
hairs indicate infestation with pediculosis
pubis.

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crabs

22
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is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by infection with the Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacterium. N. gonorrhoeae infects the mucous membranes of the reproductive tract, including the cervix, uterus, and fallopian tubes in women, and the urethra in women and men.

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gonorrhea

23
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a common STD caused by infection with Chlamydia trachomatis. It can cause cervicitis, urethritis, and proctitis.

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Chlamydia trachomatis

24
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A condition in which the vagina becomes
thinner and dryer, this occurs due to lack of estrogen

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vaginal atrophy

25
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Absent or decreased ability to squeeze the
examiner’s finger during vaginal musculature indicates

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decreased muscle tone

26
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Bulging of the anterior wall of the vagina

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cystocele

27
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Bulging of the posterior wall of the vagina

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rectocele

28
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cervix or uterus protrudes down

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uterine prolapse

29
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if urine leaks out, the client may have

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stress incontinence

30
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what are the indications of the following:
- nonpregnant bluish cervix
- pregnant bluish cervix
- nonmenopausal, pale cervix

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  • cyanosis
  • chadwick’s sign
  • anemia
31
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Pain with movement of the cervix may indicate infection

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Chandelier sign

32
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a disease in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus.

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endometriosis

33
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It is itchy, painful, and bleeds when the client passes stool

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thrombosed external hemorrhoid

34
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Bulges of red mucous membrane in the anus or rectum may suggest

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rectal prolapse

35
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a medical instrument that makes it easier for your provider to see inside hollow parts of your body, like your vagina. It widen your vagina walls to exam your vagina and cervix

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vaginal speculum

36
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appropriate for most adult women and available in various lengths and widths

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Graves speculum

37
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appropriate for virgins and some postmenopausal women who have a narrow vaginal orifice.

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Pederson speculum

38
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a procedure to test for cervical cancer in women. It involves collecting cells from the cervix.

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pap smear

39
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an STI, first appear on the perianal area as silvery white papules that become superficial red ulcers.

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SYPHILITIC CHANCRE

40
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a bulging in the anterior vaginal wall caused by thickening of the pelvic musculature. As a result, the bladder, covered by vaginal mucosa, prolapses into the
vagina.

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cystocele

41
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caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV), are moist, fleshy lesions on the labia and within the vestibule

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GENITAL WARTS

42
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is a bulging in the posterior vaginal wall caused by weakening of the pelvic musculature. Part of the rectum covered by the vaginal mucosa protrudes into the vagina

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rectocele

43
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occurs when the uterus protrudes into the vagina. It is graded according to how far it protrudes into the vagina.

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uterine prolapse

44
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This type of vaginal infection is caused by a protozoan
organism and is usually sexually transmitted. The discharge is typically yellow-green, frothy, and foul smelling.

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TRICHOMONAS VAGINITIS
(TRICHOMONIASIS)

45
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This infection is caused by the overgrowth of yeast in the
vagina. It causes a thick, white, cheesy discharge. The labia
may be inflamed and swollen.

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CANDIDAL VAGINITIS (MONILIASIS)

46
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The discharge is thin and gray-white, has a positive amine (fishy smell), and coats the vaginal walls and ectocervix. The labia and vaginal walls usually appear normal and pH is greater than 4.5 (5.5–6.0).

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BACTERIAL VAGINOSIS

47
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are benign masses on the ovary. They are usually smooth, mobile, round, compressible, and nontender.

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Ovarian cyst

48
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Masses that are cancerous are usually solid, irregular, nontender, and fixed.

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ovarian cancer

49
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occurs when a fertilized egg attaches to the fallopian tube and begins developing instead of continuing its journey to the uterus for development.

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ectopic pregnancy

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HEALTH ASSESSMENT (18 decks)

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