Unit 8

Question 1

oophor/o

Answer 1

Ovary (form and store eggs)

Question 2

hyster/o, metr/i, metr/o

Answer 2

Uterus (protects and supports developing child)

Question 3

uterine

Answer 3

Pertaining to the uterus

Question 4

cervic/o

Answer 4

Cervix (narrow lower portion of the uterus)

Question 5

colp/o, vagin/o

Answer 5

Vagina (tube that connects uterus to the outside of the body)

Question 6

epsis/o, perine/o

Answer 6

Perineum (space between vagina and rectum)

Question 7

mamm/o, mast/o

Answer 7

Breast

Question 8

men/o

Answer 8

Menstruation

Question 9

TAH

Answer 9

Total abdominal hysterectomy (surgical removal of uterus through the abdominal cavity)

Question 10

TVH

Answer 10

Total vaginal hysterectomy (surgical removal of uterus through vagina)

Question 11

GYN

Answer 11

Gynecologist, gynecology

Question 12

OB/GYN

Answer 12

Obstetrician and gynecologist (specializes in pregnancy, childbirth, & female reproduction)

Question 13

PMS

Answer 13

Premenstrual syndrome

Question 14

PID

Answer 14

Pelvic inflammatory disease

Question 15

HCG

Answer 15

Pregnancy test

Question 16

Pap

Answer 16

Pap smear (specimen of cells form the cervix)

Question 17

SBE

Answer 17

Self-breast exam

Question 18

OC

Answer 18

Oral contraceptive (birth control pill)

Question 19

gynec/o, gyn/o, F

Answer 19

Female

Question 20

HUC

Answer 20

Health unit coordinator (non-clinical; office responsibilities)

Question 21

LPN

Answer 21

Licensed practical nurse

Question 22

MA, CMA

Answer 22

Medical assistant, certified medical assistant

Question 23

CNA

Answer 23

Certified nursing assistant

Question 24

MD

Answer 24

Medical doctor

Question 25

NP

Answer 25

Nurse practitioner

Question 26

PA

Answer 26

Physicians assistant

Question 27

RN

Answer 27

Registered nurse (big picture Heath care provider)

Question 28

ST, CST

Answer 28

Surgical technician, certified surgical technician