OBGYN Chapter

Question 1

What is Uterine Prolapse?

Answer 1

Protrusion of part, or all, of the uterus outside the vagina (1st, 2nd, 3rd Degrees)

(Warm moist dressing, and transport to appropriate facility)

Question 2

What causes Uterine Prolapse?

Answer 2

Uterine prolapse occurs when pelvic floor muscles and ligaments stretch/weaken

They no longer provide enough support for the uterus.

As a result, the uterus slips down into or protrudes out of the vagina. Uterine prolapse can occur in women of any age.

Question 3

What is Ovarian torsion?

Answer 3

Twisting of the ovary in such a way that its blood supply is interrupted.

Question 4

What causes Ovarian torsion?

Answer 4

Adnexal masses

A lump in tissue near the uterus, usually in the ovary or fallopian tube.

• Adnexal masses include:
  
  • ovarian cysts - MOST COMMON REASON
  • ectopic (tubal) pregnancies
  • benign (not cancer)
  • malignant (cancer) tumors

Question 5

Post-Partum Depression

1. Timin
2. At-Risk
3. Signs and Symptoms

Answer 5

1. Any time during pregnancy up to 1 year after birth
2. Adolescents/Lower Income - higher incidence
3. Lack of interest in caring for self
4. Sleep disorders (too much/little)
5. Overwhelming Sadness/Crying/Anger
6. Lack of appetite

Question 6

Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG)

Answer 6

Rare disorder characterized by severe and persistent nausea and vomiting during pregnancy that may necessitate hospitalization.

Question 7

Types of abortions/miscarriages (4)

Answer 7

1. Complete
2. Incomplete
3. Threatened
4. Septic

Question 8

Gestational Heartbeat

Answer 8

120-160 bpm

Question 9

How do you determine the due date?

Answer 9

LMP + 9 months + 7 days = Due Date

_{(LMP = Last Menstrual Period)}

Question 10

Risk factors for Abruptio Placentae

Answer 10

• Abdominal Trauma
  
  • Domestic Violence
  • Motor Vehicle Accident
• High Blood Pressure
• Maternal Drug USe
  
  • Cocaine, Crack, Crystal Meth (STIMULANTS)
• Previous abruption increases risk 15%

Question 11

Uterus at term holds _____ to ____ blood per ______.

Answer 11

500 to 600 ml per minute

Question 12

Placenta Previa is painless or painful?

Answer 12

Painless

Question 13

What is clonus? (also known as myoclonus)

Answer 13

Involuntary jerking motions of the body

Question 14

What is clonus a symptom of?

Answer 14

Pre-eclampsia

Question 15

The glands that secrete kucis for sexual lubticatuon

Answer 15

Bartholin glands

Question 16

Amenorrhea

Answer 16

Abesense of menstration

Question 17

Infection, caused by bacteria,that travels from the perineum, through the genital tract, into the urethral opening; also called “bladder infection.”

Answer 17

Cystitis

Question 18

Fertilized egg

Answer 18

Embryo

Question 19

Endometriosis

Answer 19

Presence of tissue outside of the uterus that resembles endometrium in structure and function.

Question 20

First menstral cycle

Answer 20

Menarche

Question 21

The female climacteric

Answer 21

Menopause Occurs in late 40’s or early 50’s - end of reproductive years.

Question 22

Fatty tissue pad over the pub is symphysis (anterior to the urethral and vaginal opening).

Answer 22

Mons pubis

Question 23

A fluid filled sac that forms on or within the ovaries

Answer 23

Ovarian cyst

Question 24

Mid cycle release of an egg (ovum) during the menstral cycle

Answer 24

Ovulation

Question 25

Upper UTI whuch involves the kidneys

Answer 25

Pyelonephritis

Question 26

A condition when the uterus moves/drops into the vagina

Answer 26

Uterine prolapse

Question 27

Candida albicans causes

Answer 27

Vaginal yeast infection