Terminology

Question 1

Total abdominal hysterectomy

Answer 1

Uterus + cervix removed

Question 2

Radical hysterectomy

Answer 2

Uterus + cervix + upper 2cm vag (vaginal cuff ) + parametria + partial/whole tubes

Question 3

Sub- total hysterectomy

Answer 3

Uterus body only

Question 4

Salpingectomy

Answer 4

Removal Fallopian tube

Question 5

Salpingostomy

Answer 5

Create opening in Fallopian tube. Heal by secondary intention after hemostasis achieved

Question 6

Salpingotomy

Answer 6

Opening created in Fallopian tube. Closed by primary intention

Question 7

Define leukorrhea

Answer 7

Flow of white/yellow/green thin, sticky discharge that might indicate infection or be normal. Usually from cervix.

Question 8

Colporrhaphy def

Answer 8

Vaginal wall repair

Question 9

haematocolpos

Answer 9

Obstruction in distal vagina causing blood filled dilated vagina

Question 10

Hematometra

Answer 10

Obstruction in uterus causing retention of blood

Question 11

Def menorrhagia

Answer 11

Heavy menstrual bleeding

Question 12

Define grand multiparity

Answer 12

5 or more births at 20 or more weeks gestation

Question 13

Define viability according to WHO

Answer 13

24 weeks or > 500 g