Lesson 5A (Part 3)

Question 1

Colposcopy

Answer 1

Using a magnifying instrument to visually inspect the interior of the vagina and cervix

Question 2

D&C

Answer 2

Dilatation and curettage

Question 3

Dilatation and curettage

Answer 3

Dilating the cervix and passing instruments that enable scraping of superficial layers of the endometrium
- could be an early therapeutic abortion

Question 4

Episiotomy

Answer 4

A surgical procedure cutting into the perineal area (the area between the vagina and the anus) in order to prevent tearing of tissues during childbirth

Question 5

Hysterosalpingogram

Answer 5

Examination of the uterus and tubes through x-rays

Question 6

Saline infusion sonohysterosalpingography

Answer 6

Ultrasound test to show patency of the fallopian tubes using saline fluid
- shows blockages

Question 7

What does ultrasound contrast agents allow?

Answer 7

Assessment of the tube lumen and the site of blockages

- HyCoSy

Question 8

HyCoSy

Answer 8

Hystero-contrast-sonography

Question 9

Obstetrician

Answer 9

A physician specializing in the diagnosis and management of pregnancy and delivering babies
- midwife

Question 10

Gynecologist

Answer 10

A physician specializing in diseases of the female reproductive system and related surgeries

Question 11

GYN/OB

Answer 11

Gynecologist

Question 12

Ectopic pregnancy

Answer 12

A pregnancy implanted anywhere outside of the uterus

Question 13

What is the most common location for ectopic pregnancy?

Answer 13

In the fallopian tubes

- can rupture

Question 14

Gravida

Answer 14

Pregnancy

Question 15

Nulligravida

Answer 15

Never pregnant

Question 16

Primigravida

Answer 16

First time pregnant

Question 17

Multigravida

Answer 17

Many pregnancies

Question 18

Para

Answer 18

Live births

Question 19

Nullipara

Answer 19

No live birth

- had a miscarriage

Question 20

Multipara

Answer 20

Many live births

Question 21

Fetal

Answer 21

Pertaining to the developing baby

Question 22

Part/o or toc/o (3)

Answer 22

1. Labour
2. Birth
3. Delivery

Question 23

Prepartum

Answer 23

Before birth

Question 24

Postpartum

Answer 24

After birth

Question 25

Dystocia

Answer 25

Difficult delivery

Question 26

Natal

Answer 26

Refers to birth

Question 27

Neonatal

Answer 27

Pertaining to new birth

- first 4 weeks after birth

Question 28

Postnatal

Answer 28

Occurring after birth

Question 29

Placenta pervia

Answer 29

A placenta implanted over the cervical region of the uterus

• leading the way
• blocks the entrance to the birth canal

Question 30

Abruptio placenta

Answer 30

Premature separation of a normally implanted placenta before full term

Question 31

Eclampsia

Answer 31

A serious and life threatening condition during pregnancy

- involves hypertension, convulsions and coma

Question 32

Preeclampsia

Answer 32

A less severe form of eclampsia