Question 1

What does the prefix in the term endometrium mean?

Accepted Answer

A)  Uterus
B)  Pertaining to
C)  Inner, within
D)  Tissue
E)  EndingF) All of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 2

The term which means after childbirth is:

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A)  postpartum.
B)  postnatal.
C)  antepartum.
D)  antenatal.
E)  puerperium.F) C) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 3

Deep into the labia majora on each side of the vaginal orifice is a pea-sized greater vestibular gland known as:

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A)  Bartholin's gland.
B)  Meniere's gland.
C)  pubic gland.
D)  fallopian gland.
E)  Paget gland.F) A) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 4

In Latin trimester means :

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A)  six weeks' duration.
B)  four months' duration.
C)  three months' duration.
D)  two months' duration.
E)  one month's duration.F) C) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 5

A surgical puncture to withdraw or aspirate fluid from the amniotic sac for analysis is called:

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A)  pseudocyesis.
B)  amniocentesis.
C)  hyperemesis gravidarum.
D)  curettage.
E)  autolysis.F) A) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 6

The root/combining form lei/o- means :

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A)  muscle.
B)  tumor, mass.
C)  skeletal.
D)  vagina.
E)  smooth.F) B) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 7

The word gravida is synonymous with:

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A)  childbearing.
B)  serious condition.
C)  labor.
D)  abortion.
E)  pregnant woman.F) B) and C)
G) None of the above

Question 8

A tampon is:

Accepted Answer

A)  often used to determine the presence of a developing fetus.
B)  effective in preventing the spread of sexually transmitted diseases.
C)  a plug of absorbent cotton material used to absorb menstrual blood.
D)  a device used to prevent pregnancy.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 9

Which hormone from the pituitary stimulates the production of milk?

Accepted Answer

A)  Prolactin
B)  Oxytocin
C)  Pitocin
D)  Progesterone
E)  ColostrumF) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 10

The word vulva refers to the:

Accepted Answer

A)  vagina.
B)  female external genitalia.
C)  perineum.
D)  organs of the female reproductive system.
E)  internal female organs.F) All of the above
G) None of the above

Question 11

The word, _________ , which is derived from the Latin meaning a falling, refers to the falling or slipping of a body part from its normal position.

Accepted Answer

A)  pessary
B)  prolapse
C)  ablation
D)  lanugo
E)  crowningF) B) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 12

In the term gynecomastia, the root word means :

Accepted Answer

A)  condition.
B)  male.
C)  breast.
D)  female.
E)  inflammation.F) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 13

The word albicans means :

Accepted Answer

A)  body.
B)  white.
C)  yellow.
D)  necrosis.
E)  egg-like.F) B) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 14

The term for irregular menstrual bleeding between menses is

Accepted Answer

A)  metrorrhagia
B)  polymenorrhea
C)  menorrhagia
D)  menometrorrhagia
E)  endometriosisF) D) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 15

The root/combining form in the word colpopexy means :

Accepted Answer

A)  uterus.
B)  vagina.
C)  surgical fixation.
D)  sac, bladder.
E)  fallopian tube.F) B) and C)
G) C) and E)

Question 16

The term used to describe a condition involving convulsions, high blood pressure, swelling and proteinuria after the twentieth week of pregnancy is:

Accepted Answer

A)  hyperemesis gravidarum.
B)  polyhydramnios.
C)  gestational diabetes.
D)  preeclampsia.
E)  eclampsia.F) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 17

The combining form in the term blastocyst means :

Accepted Answer

A)  amnion.
B)  make fruitful.
C)  in.
D)  germ cell.
E)  young one.F) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 18

In 20 percent of deliveries, the umbilical cord is wrapped around the baby's neck.This is called a _________ cord.

Accepted Answer

A)  strangle
B)  prolapsed
C)  nuchal
D)  short
E)  vertexF) D) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 19

In the term mastalgia, the suffix means :

Accepted Answer

A)  infection.
B)  inflammation.
C)  pain.
D)  swelling.
E)  tumor.F) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 20

Which of the following statements best describes the mons pubis?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a fleshy pad with pubic hair overlying the pubic bone.
B)  It refers to the bone that is located at the juncture of the pelvic bones.
C)  It is the mounded, soft, outer tissues of the vagina.
D)  It refers to the erectile organ of the vagina.
E)  It is a hormone that is released when the perineum is stimulated.F) B) and D)
G) C) and D)

Exam 15: The Female Reproductive System: The Essentials of the Language of Gynecology and Obstetrics

The term which means after childbirth is:

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In 20 percent of deliveries, the umbilical cord is wrapped around the baby's neck.This is called a _________ cord.

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The word albicans means :

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The root/combining form in the word colpopexy means :

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In the term mastalgia, the suffix means :

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The term used to describe a condition involving convulsions, high blood pressure, swelling and proteinuria after the twentieth week of pregnancy is:

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The term for irregular menstrual bleeding between menses is

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In Latin trimester means :

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What does the prefix in the term endometrium mean?

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The word gravida is synonymous with:

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A tampon is:

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A surgical puncture to withdraw or aspirate fluid from the amniotic sac for analysis is called:

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The word, _________ , which is derived from the Latin meaning a falling, refers to the falling or slipping of a body part from its normal position.

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In the term gynecomastia, the root word means :

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Deep into the labia majora on each side of the vaginal orifice is a pea-sized greater vestibular gland known as:

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Which of the following statements best describes the mons pubis?

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The combining form in the term blastocyst means :

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Which hormone from the pituitary stimulates the production of milk?

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The word vulva refers to the:

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The root/combining form lei/o- means :

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