CH 41-42 UNDERSTANDING MED-
SURG NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS &
VERIFIED ANSWERS RATED 100%
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The nurse is caring for a client with premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). Which
statement made by the client should concern the nurse?
1."I started walking 20 minutes every day."
2."I have been eating more vegetables and fruits lately."
3."I take double the amount of vitamins I used to."
4."I took a Tylenol so my cramps feel a little better." - Correct Answer ✔✔ 3."I take
double the amount of vitamins I used to."
adnexa - Correct Answer ✔✔ appendages or accessory structures of an organ
bimanual - Correct Answer ✔✔ with both hands
circumcised - Correct Answer ✔✔ the fold of skin covering the glans of the penis was
surgically removed
colposcopy - Correct Answer ✔✔ examination of the vagina, vulva and cervix with an
optical magnifying lens and bright light
conization - Correct Answer ✔✔ removal of a cone-shaped section (cone biopsy) of the
cervix
culdoscopy - Correct Answer ✔✔ examination of the female pelvic cavity, particularly
behind the uterus, by introducing an endoscope through the wall of the vagina
curet - Correct Answer ✔✔ metal loop instrument used to scrape the endometrium
cystic - Correct Answer ✔✔ pertaining to the bladder or cysts
ejaculation - Correct Answer ✔✔ release of semen from the male urethra
epispadias - Correct Answer ✔✔ congenital defect in which the urinary meatus is
located on the upper surface of the penis
erection - Correct Answer ✔✔ erectile tissue fills with blood, causing penis to enlarge
and become rigid
, gravida - Correct Answer ✔✔ number of times a woman has been pregnant
gynecomastia - Correct Answer ✔✔ the condition of excessive mammary development
in the male
hydrocele - Correct Answer ✔✔ collection of fluid in the scrotal sack
hypospadias - Correct Answer ✔✔ abnormal congenital opening of the male urethra on
the undersurface of the penis
hysterosalpingogram - Correct Answer ✔✔ radiographic image of the uterus and
fallopian tubes
hysteroscopy - Correct Answer ✔✔ the direct visual examination of the interior of the
uterus and fallopian tubes
insufflation - Correct Answer ✔✔ delivery of pressurized air or gas into a cavity,
chamber, or organ to allow visual examination, remove an obstruction, or apply
medication
libido - Correct Answer ✔✔ sex drive
mammography - Correct Answer ✔✔ a radiographic examination of the breasts to
detect the presence of tumors or precancerous cells
menarche - Correct Answer ✔✔ onset of menstruation
menopause - Correct Answer ✔✔ cessation of menstruation
orgasm - Correct Answer ✔✔ climax of sexual stimulation
para - Correct Answer ✔✔ number of deliveries a woman has had after 20 weeks of
gestation
salpingoscopy - Correct Answer ✔✔ visual examination of the fallopian tubes
transillumination - Correct Answer ✔✔ the passage of strong light through a body
structure, to permit inspection by an observer on the opposite side
varicocele - Correct Answer ✔✔ varicose veins on the scrotum
agenesis - Correct Answer ✔✔ failure of an organ to develop
amenorrhea - Correct Answer ✔✔ absence of menstruation
anteflexion - Correct Answer ✔✔ abnormal forward bending of the uterus
SURG NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS &
VERIFIED ANSWERS RATED 100%
COMPLETE
The nurse is caring for a client with premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). Which
statement made by the client should concern the nurse?
1."I started walking 20 minutes every day."
2."I have been eating more vegetables and fruits lately."
3."I take double the amount of vitamins I used to."
4."I took a Tylenol so my cramps feel a little better." - Correct Answer ✔✔ 3."I take
double the amount of vitamins I used to."
adnexa - Correct Answer ✔✔ appendages or accessory structures of an organ
bimanual - Correct Answer ✔✔ with both hands
circumcised - Correct Answer ✔✔ the fold of skin covering the glans of the penis was
surgically removed
colposcopy - Correct Answer ✔✔ examination of the vagina, vulva and cervix with an
optical magnifying lens and bright light
conization - Correct Answer ✔✔ removal of a cone-shaped section (cone biopsy) of the
cervix
culdoscopy - Correct Answer ✔✔ examination of the female pelvic cavity, particularly
behind the uterus, by introducing an endoscope through the wall of the vagina
curet - Correct Answer ✔✔ metal loop instrument used to scrape the endometrium
cystic - Correct Answer ✔✔ pertaining to the bladder or cysts
ejaculation - Correct Answer ✔✔ release of semen from the male urethra
epispadias - Correct Answer ✔✔ congenital defect in which the urinary meatus is
located on the upper surface of the penis
erection - Correct Answer ✔✔ erectile tissue fills with blood, causing penis to enlarge
and become rigid
, gravida - Correct Answer ✔✔ number of times a woman has been pregnant
gynecomastia - Correct Answer ✔✔ the condition of excessive mammary development
in the male
hydrocele - Correct Answer ✔✔ collection of fluid in the scrotal sack
hypospadias - Correct Answer ✔✔ abnormal congenital opening of the male urethra on
the undersurface of the penis
hysterosalpingogram - Correct Answer ✔✔ radiographic image of the uterus and
fallopian tubes
hysteroscopy - Correct Answer ✔✔ the direct visual examination of the interior of the
uterus and fallopian tubes
insufflation - Correct Answer ✔✔ delivery of pressurized air or gas into a cavity,
chamber, or organ to allow visual examination, remove an obstruction, or apply
medication
libido - Correct Answer ✔✔ sex drive
mammography - Correct Answer ✔✔ a radiographic examination of the breasts to
detect the presence of tumors or precancerous cells
menarche - Correct Answer ✔✔ onset of menstruation
menopause - Correct Answer ✔✔ cessation of menstruation
orgasm - Correct Answer ✔✔ climax of sexual stimulation
para - Correct Answer ✔✔ number of deliveries a woman has had after 20 weeks of
gestation
salpingoscopy - Correct Answer ✔✔ visual examination of the fallopian tubes
transillumination - Correct Answer ✔✔ the passage of strong light through a body
structure, to permit inspection by an observer on the opposite side
varicocele - Correct Answer ✔✔ varicose veins on the scrotum
agenesis - Correct Answer ✔✔ failure of an organ to develop
amenorrhea - Correct Answer ✔✔ absence of menstruation
anteflexion - Correct Answer ✔✔ abnormal forward bending of the uterus
