Physical Exam of the Female Genitalia

Question 1

the vulva or eternal female genital organs include what

Answer 1

mons pubid

labia majora

labia minora

clitoris

vestubular glands

vaginal vestuble

vaginal orifice

urethral opening

Question 2

another name for the mons pubis is what

Answer 2

veneris

Question 3

the anterior wall of the vagina is separated from the bladder and urethra by what septum

Answer 3

Vesicovaginial septum

Question 4

what is the wright of a non pregnant uterus

Answer 4

60 - 90 grams

Question 5

what is the adnexa composed of

Answer 5

fallopian tubes and ovaries

Question 6

what mussels make up the pelvis

Answer 6

two innominate

sacrum

coccyx

Question 7

menarche occurs at what age

Answer 7

11 -14 years

Question 8

the uterus rises out of the pelvis into abdominal cavity by what week of pregnancy

Answer 8

12 weeks

Question 9

what is the uterine weight at term

Answer 9

1000G

Question 10

menopause occurs between what ages

Answer 10

40 and 55 years of age

Question 11

ovulation cease about how many years before menopause

Answer 11

1 - 2 years

Question 12

how is menopause defined

Answer 12

1 year without menses

Question 13

what position will assist in a pelvic exam

Answer 13

lithotomy position

Question 14

what are alternative positions for a pelvic exam

Answer 14

diamond shape

obstetric stirrups

M - Shaped

V - shaped

Question 15

the rectovaginal exam allows the provider to reach how much higher into the pelvis

Answer 15

2.5cm

Question 16

the clitoris should be how long

Answer 16

2cm

Question 17

a pale cervix indicates what

Answer 17

anemia

Question 18

what is the usual position of the uterus

Answer 18

flattened and anteroposterior at a 45 degree angle

Question 19

what are alternative positions of the cervix

Answer 19

anterverted

anteflexed

retroverted

retoflexed

Question 20

what is softening of the isthmus called

Answer 20

regar sign

Question 21

what is bluish cervix call

Answer 21

chadwick sign

Question 22

what is cervical softening called

Answer 22

goodell sign

Question 23

why is there more urinary frequency in the 1st 3 months of pregnancy

Answer 23

cervix is anteflexed

Question 24

PMS usually begins in a woman’s late 20’s and increases in incidence and severity as menopause approaches there symptoms last for how long

Answer 24

5-7 days

Question 25

how is infertility defines

Answer 25

inability to conceive over a period of 1 year of unprotected intercourse