Sonography of the Female Pelvis

Question 1

isoechoic AKA

Answer 1

isosonic

Question 2

features of a true cyst (4)

Answer 2

1. anechoic
2. through-transmission
3. smooth walls
4. round

Question 3

how much water before pelvic exam

Answer 3

4x 250mL

Question 4

dysmenorrhea

Answer 4

painful periods with cramps

Question 5

menorrhagia

Answer 5

excessive bleeding during period occurring at regular intervals

Question 6

menometrorrhagia

Answer 6

excessive irregular bleeding during menses and throughout cycle

Question 7

oligomenorrhea (what/intervals)

Answer 7

infrequent or very light menstruation
intervals of >35 days (4-9 periods per year)

Question 8

amenorrhea

Answer 8

absence of periods

Question 9

dyspareunia

Answer 9

painful intercourse

Question 10

Mittelschmerz

Answer 10

pain at ovulation

Question 11

nulliparous

Answer 11

never given birth

Question 12

parous

Answer 12

have given birth

Question 13

prima gravida

Answer 13

first pregnancy

Question 14

gravidity vs parity

Answer 14

number of times a woman has been pregnant including if currently pregnant
vs
number of term pregnancies (over 36 weeks) or live births

Question 15

abortion (2 types)

Answer 15

number of failed pregnancies
SA- spontaneous
TA- therapeutic

Question 16

GPAT

Answer 16

gravida
para
abortion
live births

Question 17

G1 P1 (gynecological)

Answer 17

pregnant once
delivered one child

Question 18

G2 P1 SA1 (gynecological)

Answer 18

pregnant twice
one child
one spontaneous abortion

Question 19

G4 P2 SA1 TA1 (gynecological)

Answer 19

pregnant 4 times
2 children
1 spontaneous abortion
1 therapeutic abortion

Question 20

G1 P0 (obstetrical)

Answer 20

pregnant with 1st child

Question 21

G2 P1 (obstetrical)

Answer 21

2nd pregnancy
delivered one baby

Question 22

G2 P2 (obstetrical)

Answer 22

2nd prenancy
previous pregnancy was twins

Question 23

G4 P1 A2 (obstetrical)

Answer 23

4th pregnancy
1 child
2 abortions

Question 24

female pelvic routine (13)

Answer 24

sag uterus/cervix/vag
sag endometrial canal
trans vag
trans cervix
trans uterus at fundus

sag Rt ovary
trans Rt ovary
sag Lt ovary
trans Lt ovary

sag R kidney (measured)
trans R kidney (mid at renal pelvis)
sag Lt kidney (measured)
trans Lt kidney (mid at renal pelvis)

also document pathology (fibroids, IUCD, free fluid, cysts/masses)

Question 25

retroflexed uterus measuring techniques

Answer 25

select more tools
curved caliper
trace length of the uterus from the fundus to the external os of the cervix

Question 26

proliferative vs secretory look on US

Answer 26

hypoechoic
vs
hyperechoic

Question 27

how to know you’re at right trans vag level

Answer 27

bladder is full and square rather than small and more circular and rectum is more prominent (too low)

Question 28

study EV notes as I didn’t do flashcards on them

Answer 28

okay