Gynecology Chapter 1 Questions and
Answers
Adnexa - Correct Answer area around an organ
Aortocaval compression syndrome(supine hypotensive syndrome) - Correct Answer
compression of the aorta and inferior vena cava by the gravid uterus resulting in
symptoms of nausea, hypotension, lightheadedness, and syncope.
Ascites - Correct Answer fluid within the abdominal or pelvic cavity
Bio effects - Correct Answer biophysical results of the interaction of sound waves and
tissue
ectopic pregnancy - Correct Answer pregnancy outside of the uterus
Electronic medical record (EMR) - Correct Answer Electronic database containing all
the patient information
End cavity - Correct Answer inside a cavity such as the abdomen or pelvis
Fundus - Correct Answer top portion of the uterus
Hospital information system (HIS) - Correct Answer paper-based or computerized
system designed to manage hospital data such as billing and patient records
Lithotomy Position - Correct Answer Position of the patient with the feet in stirrups
often used during delivery
Modality Work list (MWL) - Correct Answer Electronic list of patients entered into a
modality, such as ultrasound, which helps reduce data entry errors
No gravid - Correct Answer no pregnant
Perivascular - Correct Answer around the vessels
Picture archiving and communication system (PACS) - Correct Answer database that
stores radiologic images
Placenta Previa - Correct Answer condition where the placenta implantation is low in
the uterus and will deliver before the fetus
Answers
Adnexa - Correct Answer area around an organ
Aortocaval compression syndrome(supine hypotensive syndrome) - Correct Answer
compression of the aorta and inferior vena cava by the gravid uterus resulting in
symptoms of nausea, hypotension, lightheadedness, and syncope.
Ascites - Correct Answer fluid within the abdominal or pelvic cavity
Bio effects - Correct Answer biophysical results of the interaction of sound waves and
tissue
ectopic pregnancy - Correct Answer pregnancy outside of the uterus
Electronic medical record (EMR) - Correct Answer Electronic database containing all
the patient information
End cavity - Correct Answer inside a cavity such as the abdomen or pelvis
Fundus - Correct Answer top portion of the uterus
Hospital information system (HIS) - Correct Answer paper-based or computerized
system designed to manage hospital data such as billing and patient records
Lithotomy Position - Correct Answer Position of the patient with the feet in stirrups
often used during delivery
Modality Work list (MWL) - Correct Answer Electronic list of patients entered into a
modality, such as ultrasound, which helps reduce data entry errors
No gravid - Correct Answer no pregnant
Perivascular - Correct Answer around the vessels
Picture archiving and communication system (PACS) - Correct Answer database that
stores radiologic images
Placenta Previa - Correct Answer condition where the placenta implantation is low in
the uterus and will deliver before the fetus
