OB/GYN EXAM QUESTIONS AND
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Adnexa - ANS Appendages or accessory structures of an organ.
Bony pelvis - ANS The 4 bones of the pelvis that make up the lower part of the trunk of the
body; serves to support the upper body and protect the pelvic organs.
Breech - ANS Intrauterine position of a fetus in which that buttocks or feet present first.
Cesarean section (C-section) - ANS A surgical procedure in which the abdomen and uterus
are incised to deliver a baby.
Corpus luteum - ANS A small mass of yellow-colored tissue that develops on the ovary and
that grows within the ruptured ovarian follicle after ovulation; responsible for secreting
progesterone to maintain the high level of vascular supply to the uterine endometrium for the
purposes of implantation and pregnancy.
Curettage - ANS Removal of tissue with a blunt or sharp curette by scraping the surface;
performed to remove abnormal tissue, to obtain tissue for examination and diagnostic
purposes, or to remove tissue from infected areas.
DUB - ANS Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding; abnormal uterine bleeding that is not due to a
tumor, pregnancy, or infection, and occurs when menstruation is not taking place.
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,Dystocia - ANS Difficult birth due to various reasons, such as cephalopelvic distortion, fetus
size, or condition or position of fetus.
Dysmenorrhea - ANS Painful menstruation.
Episiotomy - ANS The surgical incision of perineum to enlarge the vaginal opening and
prevent tearing of the perineum and muscles during delivery.
Exenteration - ANS Refers to total removal of; usually used in reference to the surgical
procedure of total pelvic exenteration, which involves the removal of the vagina, uterus, and
cervix, fallopian tubes, ovaries, bladder, and rectum for surgical treatment of cancer.
Fimbria - ANS Finger-like structures that form on an edge, such as the fimbria of the fallopian
tubes.
Fistula - ANS Abnormal communication between to normally seperate internal structures, or
an abnormal communication between an internal structure and the body surface.
Gravida - ANS Refers to the pregnant female; the first pregancy is referred to as gravida I;
additional pregnancies are numbered sequentially.
LEEP - ANS Loop Electrosurgical Excision; Surgical procedure that uses the electrosurgical unit
coupled to a loop electrode on the cautery pencil; used to excise a cone of tissue to remove an
area of neoplasia.
Ligament - ANS A band of fibrous tissue composed of collagen that connects bone to bone.
Marsupialization - ANS Incision of a closed cavity with the suturing of the opened edges to
the wall of the wound to form an open wound that will heal by second intention.
Myoma - ANS A benign fibroid tumor of the uterus.
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, Occiput anterior - ANS The most common relationship between the presenting fetal part and
the maternal body pelvis.
Parity - ANS The classification used to indicate the number of live and stillborn births that a
female has delivered at more than 20 weeks of gestation.
Perineum - ANS The area between the posterior portion of the vagina or scrotum and the
opening to the anus. Forms the base of the perineal floor and posterior wall of the vagina. The
levator ani muslces form a sling to keep the pelvic contents intacts during coughing, straining, or
bearing down in labor.
Pfannenstiel - ANS Surgical transverse incision made in the lower abdomen, uaully employed
when performing a C-section.
Vestibule - ANS An opening that serves as the entrance to a passageway, such as the
vestibule of the vagina.
What is the fornix? - ANS The annular recess created by the cervical-vaginal junction.
What are the 3 layers of he uterine wall? - ANS Peritoneum, myometrium, and endmetrium.
Where are the Bartholon's glands located and that is their function? - ANS They are located
within the vestibule and they secrete a lubricating mucoid substance.
List the structures contained within the borad ligament. - ANS Uterine fallopian tube, the
round and ovarian ligaments, various blood vessles, nerves, and lymphatics.
What are the 2 other names for the fallopian tubes? - ANS Uterine tubes and oviducts.
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Adnexa - ANS Appendages or accessory structures of an organ.
Bony pelvis - ANS The 4 bones of the pelvis that make up the lower part of the trunk of the
body; serves to support the upper body and protect the pelvic organs.
Breech - ANS Intrauterine position of a fetus in which that buttocks or feet present first.
Cesarean section (C-section) - ANS A surgical procedure in which the abdomen and uterus
are incised to deliver a baby.
Corpus luteum - ANS A small mass of yellow-colored tissue that develops on the ovary and
that grows within the ruptured ovarian follicle after ovulation; responsible for secreting
progesterone to maintain the high level of vascular supply to the uterine endometrium for the
purposes of implantation and pregnancy.
Curettage - ANS Removal of tissue with a blunt or sharp curette by scraping the surface;
performed to remove abnormal tissue, to obtain tissue for examination and diagnostic
purposes, or to remove tissue from infected areas.
DUB - ANS Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding; abnormal uterine bleeding that is not due to a
tumor, pregnancy, or infection, and occurs when menstruation is not taking place.
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,Dystocia - ANS Difficult birth due to various reasons, such as cephalopelvic distortion, fetus
size, or condition or position of fetus.
Dysmenorrhea - ANS Painful menstruation.
Episiotomy - ANS The surgical incision of perineum to enlarge the vaginal opening and
prevent tearing of the perineum and muscles during delivery.
Exenteration - ANS Refers to total removal of; usually used in reference to the surgical
procedure of total pelvic exenteration, which involves the removal of the vagina, uterus, and
cervix, fallopian tubes, ovaries, bladder, and rectum for surgical treatment of cancer.
Fimbria - ANS Finger-like structures that form on an edge, such as the fimbria of the fallopian
tubes.
Fistula - ANS Abnormal communication between to normally seperate internal structures, or
an abnormal communication between an internal structure and the body surface.
Gravida - ANS Refers to the pregnant female; the first pregancy is referred to as gravida I;
additional pregnancies are numbered sequentially.
LEEP - ANS Loop Electrosurgical Excision; Surgical procedure that uses the electrosurgical unit
coupled to a loop electrode on the cautery pencil; used to excise a cone of tissue to remove an
area of neoplasia.
Ligament - ANS A band of fibrous tissue composed of collagen that connects bone to bone.
Marsupialization - ANS Incision of a closed cavity with the suturing of the opened edges to
the wall of the wound to form an open wound that will heal by second intention.
Myoma - ANS A benign fibroid tumor of the uterus.
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, Occiput anterior - ANS The most common relationship between the presenting fetal part and
the maternal body pelvis.
Parity - ANS The classification used to indicate the number of live and stillborn births that a
female has delivered at more than 20 weeks of gestation.
Perineum - ANS The area between the posterior portion of the vagina or scrotum and the
opening to the anus. Forms the base of the perineal floor and posterior wall of the vagina. The
levator ani muslces form a sling to keep the pelvic contents intacts during coughing, straining, or
bearing down in labor.
Pfannenstiel - ANS Surgical transverse incision made in the lower abdomen, uaully employed
when performing a C-section.
Vestibule - ANS An opening that serves as the entrance to a passageway, such as the
vestibule of the vagina.
What is the fornix? - ANS The annular recess created by the cervical-vaginal junction.
What are the 3 layers of he uterine wall? - ANS Peritoneum, myometrium, and endmetrium.
Where are the Bartholon's glands located and that is their function? - ANS They are located
within the vestibule and they secrete a lubricating mucoid substance.
List the structures contained within the borad ligament. - ANS Uterine fallopian tube, the
round and ovarian ligaments, various blood vessles, nerves, and lymphatics.
What are the 2 other names for the fallopian tubes? - ANS Uterine tubes and oviducts.
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