Lab 14 - Female Genitalia

Question 1

Amenorrhea

Answer 1

Absence or suppression of menstruation

Question 2

Bartholin glands

Answer 2

Posterior, on each side of vaginal orifice, with openings on sides of vestibule between labia minora and hymen

Question 3

Chadwick sign

Answer 3

Bluish discoloration of the cervix that normally occurs with pregnancy at 6-8 weeks duration

Question 4

Climacteric

Answer 4

Female - final period before menopause Male - reduction of sexual activity

Question 5

Clitoris

Answer 5

Small bud of erectile tissue, primary center for sexual excitement

Question 6

Cystitis

Answer 6

Inflammation of urinary bladder, usually from ascending infection

Question 7

Cystocele

Answer 7

Bladder hernia

Injury to vesicovaginal fascia during delivery may result in this

Question 8

Dilation

Answer 8

Opening of cervical canal to allow for the passage of the fetus
Progresses from closed os to 10 cm

Question 9

Dysmenorrhea

Answer 9

“Painful or difficult menstruation

Primary or secondary”

Question 10

Dyspareunia

Answer 10

Painful sexual intercourse

Question 11

Dysuria

Answer 11

Painful or difficult urination

Question 12

Effacement

Answer 12

Thinning of the cervix that results when myometrial activity pulls the cervix upwards, allowing the cervix to become part of the lower uterine segment during prelabor and early labor

Question 13

Endometriosis

Answer 13

Presence of endometrial tissue outside the uterus

Question 14

Hematuria

Answer 14

Blood in the urine

Question 15

Hegar sign

Answer 15

Softening of the cervix that occurs in pregnancy at 6-8 weeks gestation

Question 16

Hydrocolpos

Answer 16

Distention of the vagina due to an accumulation of fluid caused by a congenital obstruction

Question 17

Hymen

Answer 17

Circular, crescentic, or fimbriated connective tissue membrane

Question 18

Menarche

Answer 18

First menstruation, initiation of menstrual cycling

Question 19

Menorrhagia

Answer 19

Excessive bleeding during menstrual period that is longer in duration than usual

Question 20

Menometrorrhagia

Answer 20

Irregular or excessive bleeding during menstruation and between menstrual periods

Question 21

Metrorrhagia

Answer 21

Menstrual bleeding at irregular intervals, sometimes prolonged, but of expected amount

Question 22

Mittelschmerz

Answer 22

Lower abdominal pain associated with ovulation

Question 23

Myomas

Answer 23

Benign uterine tumors arising from the overgrowth of smooth muscle and connective tissue of uterus

Question 24

Oligomenorrhea

Answer 24

Infrequent menstruation

Question 25

Oliguria

Answer 25

Diminished amount of urine formation or scanty urine production
< 500 mL in 24 hours

Inefficient excretion of metabolic products

Question 26

Polyuria

Answer 26

Excessive excretion and discharge of urine
Does not necessary contain abnormal constituents

Several hundred ounces a day, usually pale in color

Question 27

Pyuria

Answer 27

Pus in the urine, evidence of renal disease

Question 28

Rectocele

Answer 28

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

Question 29

Salpingitis

Answer 29

Infection or inflammation of the fallopian tubes

Question 30

Skene ducts

Answer 30

Ducts that drain a group of urethral glands located on each side of the urethra opening into the vestibule

Question 31

Station

Answer 31

Relationship of the presenting part to the ischial spines of the mother’s pelvis

Question 32

Urinary incontinence

Answer 32

Inability to retain urine

Question 33

Urinary stress

Answer 33

Leakage of urine due to increased intraabdominal pressure that can occur from coughing, laughing, exercise, or lifting heavy things

Question 34

Urinary urge

Answer 34

Inability to hold urine once the urge to void occurs

GU infection/tumor, CNS disorders (stroke)

Question 35

Urinary overflow

Answer 35

Mechanical dysfunction resulting from over distended bladder

BPH, MS, spinal lesions

Question 36

Uterine prolapse

Answer 36

Uterus herniation into or beyond vagina caused by weakening of supporting structures

Question 37

Vaginitis

Answer 37

Inflammation of the vagina

Question 38

Vulvovaginitis

Answer 38

Inflammation of the vulvar and vaginal tissues