Gyn Patients and Procedures -Foster

Question 1

How do you describe the amount of pregnancies and children a woman has had?

Answer 1

G=# pregnancies, P=# deliveries (term/preterm/abortions/live)

ex:
G3P1011
3 pregnancies, 1 term delivery, 1 abortion, 1 live child
(currently pregnant)

Question 2

What is a time out?

Answer 2

a moment before surgery involving the entire team where the correct patient, procedure and site are discussed

–> speak up if not correct!

Question 3

What are the potential complications of laparoscopic procedures?

Answer 3

Bleeding (Abdominal wall or
Internal)

Damage to structures (Cautery or laser,
Trocar placement
or other)

Question 4

What is included in a total hysterectomy?

Answer 4

the uterus and cervix (not the tubes and ovaries)