Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

HOSA: Med Term > Reproductive pt 2 > Flashcards

Reproductive pt 2 Flashcards

1
Q

define SPERM COUNT

A

test determine volume, #, shape, size, & motility of sperm for fertility study/confirm results of vasectomy

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

aka: sperm count

A

sperm analysis or semen alaysis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

define TESTICULAR SELF-EXAMINATION

A

early detection of testicular cancer done once a month by looking for lumps, swellings, or changes in skin

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

describe COLPOSCOPY

A

visual exam of cervix, vagina, & vulva tissues; sometimes involve sampling epithelial tissue for biopsy if abnormal pap smear

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

describe ENDOMETRIAL BIOPSY

A

remove some tissue from uterine lining for microscope to determine cause of abnormal bleeding & diagnose PCOS & uterine cancer

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

describe TRANSVAGINAL ULTRASOUND

A

used to find cause of pelvic pain, infertility, or abnormal bleeding

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

aka: transvaginal ultrasound

A

endovaginal ultrasound

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

define HYSTEROSALPINGOGRAPHY (HSG)

A

xray to examine uterus & fallopian tubes w/radiopaque dye (dye that blocks xrays) to diagnose blockages

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

define HYSTEROSCOPY (HYS)

A

visual exam in uterus interior & fallopian tubes to diagnose & treat abnormal bleeding

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

define PAP SMEAR

A

exfoliative biopsy of cervix to detect precancerous/cancerous cells of cervix/vagina & scrape cells for microscope

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

aka: pap smear

A

pap test or papanicolaou test

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

define PREGNANCY TEST

A

detects unusually high HCG levels in blood/urine

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

define 1st TRIMESTER SCREENING

A

ultrasound & blood test @ 11-13 weeks to detect chromosome abnormality

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

aka: 1st trimester screening

A

combined screening

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

define CHORIONIC VILLUS SAMPLING (CVS)

A

test @ 11-14 week pregnancy to remove cells/section from chorionic villi to look for genetic abnormality/chromosome issues

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

describe AMNIOCENTESIS (AMN)

A

surgical puncture to obtain amniotic fluid sample after 15th week to evaluate fetal health, diagnose congenital disorders, & assess genetic/developmental conditions of fetus

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

high cholesterol can be a risk factor for what male reproductive issue

A

erectile dysfunction

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

define CULTURE & SENSITIVITY (C&S)

A

take culture & observe growth & bacteria tested w/antibiotics to see which most effective

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

define DIGITAL RECTAL EXAMINATION (DRE)

A

dr inserts finger in rectum check for prostate enlargement

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

define FLUORESCENT TREPONEMAL ANTIBODY ABSORPTION TEST (FTA-ABS test)

A

syphilis blood test using antibodies specific to bacteria causing disease

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

define PREHN’S SIGN

A

test during exam of scrotum where testicles lifted giving pain relief from epididymitis but not from testicular torsion

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

describe TRANSRECTAL ULTRASOUND-GUIDED PROSTATE BIOPSY

A

needle thru wall of rectum into prostate; most common biopsy method

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

define TRANSURETHRAL PROSTATE BIOPSY

A

cystoscope threaded thru urethra to level of prostate & get biopsy w/cutting instrument/loop

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
24
Q

describe PROSTATE-SPECIFIC ANTIGEN ASSAY (PSA assay)

A

determine level of PSA in blood; high amounts = enlargement of prostate & prostate cancer

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
25
Q

define PROSTATE ULTRASOUND

A

sound waves help identify conditions such as prostate enlargement & testicular torsion

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
26
Q

define RAPID PLASMA REAGIN (RPR)

A

syphilis blood test to screen pregnant ppl & monitor reaction to syphilis treatment

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
27
Q

define WET MOUNT

A

test where specimen placed in water/other liquid then covered w/slip to protect microscope during exam

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
28
Q

define BREAST SELF-EXAM (BSE)

A

monthly visual & palpable breast check to assess for change & lumps

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
29
Q

define CERVICAL BIOPSY

A

diagnose cervical dysplasia & cervical cancer

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
30
Q

define CULDOSCOPY

A

visual exam of internal organs of pelvic cavity w/scope to diagnose ectopic pregnancy & salpingitis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
31
Q

define HYSTEROMETRY

A

measure depth of uterine cavity & cervix w/sound

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
32
Q

aka: hysterometry

A

uterometry

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
33
Q

define PARACENTESIS

A

remove fluid from body cavity w/needle/trocar/cannula for diagnosis or treatment

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
34
Q

define PELVIC ULTASONOGRAPHY

A

sonogram of organs & structure in pelvic cavity

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
35
Q

describe CIRCUMCISION

A

removal of foreskin done few days after birth to reduce risk of STIs, penile cancers, & UTIs

36
Q

describe ORCHIECTOMY

A

surgical removal of 1/both testicles; if done before puberty secondary sex traits will not develop

37
Q

aka: orchiectomy

A

orchidectomy or castration

38
Q

define ORCHIOPEXY

A

repair of cryptorchidism/resolve testicular torsion in infants younger than 1

39
Q

define VARICOCELECTOMY

A

remove portion of enlarged vein to relieve varicoceles

40
Q

define BILATERAL ORCHIECTOMY

A

surgical removal/destruction of both testicles

41
Q

aka: bilateral orchiectomy

A

castration

42
Q

describe VASECTOMY

A

sterilization procedure where small part of vas deferens surgically blocked/cut & free ends folded & ligated; doesn’t change volume of semen

43
Q

define VASOVASOSTOMY

A

attempt to restore fertility by restoring vas deferens cut during vasectomy

44
Q

aka: vasovasostomy

A

vasectomy reversal

45
Q

define CRYOPRESERVATION

A

freeze sperm indefinitely for IVF, intrauterine insemination, or donate sperm

46
Q

define DIAPHRAGM

A

barrier contraceptive that covers cervix stopping sperm

47
Q

describe HORMONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY (HRT)

A

treat severe menopausal symptoms & vaginal dryness using synthetic estrogen & progesterone

48
Q

define OOPHORECTOMY

A

removal of 1/both ovaries

49
Q

aka: oophorectomy

A

ovariectomy

50
Q

define SALPINECTOMY

A

removal of 1/both fallopian tubes

51
Q

define SALPINGO-OOPHORECTOMY (SO)

A

remove fallopian tube & ovary; can be either 1 set or both sets + uterus; treats & reduce risk of ovarian cancer

52
Q

define TUBAL LIGATION

A

fallopian tubes sealed/cut as permanent birth control

53
Q

aka: tubal ligation

A

tubes tied

54
Q

define SACROCOLPOPEXY

A

surgical fixation of prolapsed vagina

55
Q

define CONIZATION

A

removal of cone-shaped tissue sample from cervix for diagnostic or remove abnormal tissue

56
Q

aka: conization

A

cone biopsy

57
Q

define COLPORRHAPHY

A

suturing teat in vaginal wall to treat cystocele or rectocele

58
Q

describe DILATION & CURETTAGE (D&C)

A

cervix dilated & endometrium scraped away for diagnostic for bleeding, remove tissue after abortion/birth, diagnose uterine cancer, or treat excessively heavy periods

59
Q

define MYOMECTOMY

A

removal of uterine fibroids

60
Q

describe HYSTERCTOMY

A

surgical removal of uterus & sometimes ovaries & fallopian tubes bc of uterine fibroids, cancer, endometriosis, or uterine prolapse

61
Q

define PARTIAL HYSTERECTOMY

A

cervix left

62
Q

define TOTAL/COMPLETE HYSTERECTOMY

A

uterus & cervix removed

63
Q

describe RADICAL HYSTERECTOMY

A

remove uterus, ligaments, cervix, upper vagina, & surrounding tissues & lymph nodes to treat cervical cancer

64
Q

define ABDOMINAL HYSTERECTOMY

A

remove uterus, fallopian tubes, & ovaries thru large incision

65
Q

define ALPAROSCOPIC HYSTERECTOMY

A

minimally invasive to remove uterus

66
Q

define TOTAL ABDOMINAL HYSTERECTOMY W/BILATERAL SALPINGO-OOPHORECTOMY (TAH-BSO)

A

remove cervix, uterus, both ovaries, & both fallopian tubes

67
Q

define MAMMOPLASTY

A

surgical repair/cosmetic operation on breasts

68
Q

define BREAST AUGMENTATION

A

mammoplasty to increase breast size

69
Q

define BREAST LIFT

A

breast lift

70
Q

define EPISIOTOMY

A

incision into perineum to enlarge vaginal orifice during 2nd stage of labor to prevent tearing

71
Q

define ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION

A

sperm introduced during ovulation

72
Q

aka: artificial insemination

A

intrauterine insemination (IUI)

73
Q

define IN VITRO FERTILIZATION

A

mature ova removed for fertilization & healthy embryos put in uterus

74
Q

describe ABLATION

A

removal/destruction of body part via surgery, chemical, electrocautery, extreme cold, or radiation

75
Q

define CRYOSURGERY

A

freezes infected/abnormal cells to destroy & remove

76
Q

describe ELECTROCAUTERY

A

destruction/burning of tissue w/electric current & method of choice for vasectomies

77
Q

define ERECTYLE DYSFUNCTION (ED) DRUGS

A

increase blood flow into penis for erection

78
Q

define HPV VACCINE

A

recommended for kids 11-12 or anyone thru 26 yrs

79
Q

define RADICAL PROSTATECTOMY

A

surgical removal of entire prostate & seminal vesicles & surrounding tissue

80
Q

describe TRANSURETHRAL NEEDLE ABLATION (TUNA)

A

needles direct radio waves into prostate to make scar tissue which shrinks prostate; treats enlarged prostate causing urinary symptoms

81
Q

aka: transurethral needle ablation

A

radiogrequency (RF) ablation therapy

82
Q

describe CESAREAN SECTION

A

deliver fetus via abdominal incision done if health concerns for mom, baby, or both

83
Q

define ABORTIFACIENT

A

drug to terminate pregnancy

84
Q

define FERTILITY DRUG

A

medication stimulate ovulation to increase fertility

85
Q

define ORAL CONTRACEPTIVE PILLS (OCPs)

A

meds prevent ovulation & contraception thru low doses of estrogen & progesterone

HOSA: Med Term (20 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2025 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions