Obstetrics and Gynecology Questions with
Answers Latest Update
1. Abortion (AB) - Correct Answer discharge of embryo from uterus before about
20th week gestation; spontaneous abortion (miscarriage) is unplanned and due
to death of embryo; elective abortion is legal termination of pregnancy;
therapeutic abortion is necessary for mother’s health.
2. Abruption Placentae - Correct Answer Emergency condition occurring when
placenta tears away from uterine wall prior to birth of fetus; requires baby's
immediate birth.
3. Atresia - Correct Answer Lack of normal body opening; for example,
hysteratresia is closing of cervix, usually from scarring.
4. Breast Cancer - Correct Answer Malignant tumor of breast; usually forms in milk
glands or lining of milk ducts.
5. Cervical Cancer - Correct Answer Malignant tumor of cervix; some cases cause
by human papilloma virus (HPV), sexually transmitted virus for which there is
now vaccine; regular Pap smear used for early detection.
6. Cesarean Section (CS, C-section) - Correct Answer Surgical birth of baby
through incision into abdominal and uterine walls; named for Roman emperor,
Julius Caesar, who is said to have been the first person born using this method.
7. Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS) - Correct Answer Removal of small piece of
Chorionic for genetic analysis; can be done at earlier stage of pregnancy than
amniocentesis.
8. Ionization - Correct Answer Surgical removal of a core of cervical tissue for
biopsy.
9. Cystocele - Correct Answer Hernia or out pouching of bladder protrudes into
vagina; can cause urinary frequency and urgency and block vagina.
10. Dilation and Curettage (D &C) - Correct Answer Surgical procedure consisting
of widening cervix and scraping of suctioning out endometrial lining of uterus;
often performed after spontaneous abortion or to stop excessive bleeding from
other causes.
Answers Latest Update
1. Abortion (AB) - Correct Answer discharge of embryo from uterus before about
20th week gestation; spontaneous abortion (miscarriage) is unplanned and due
to death of embryo; elective abortion is legal termination of pregnancy;
therapeutic abortion is necessary for mother’s health.
2. Abruption Placentae - Correct Answer Emergency condition occurring when
placenta tears away from uterine wall prior to birth of fetus; requires baby's
immediate birth.
3. Atresia - Correct Answer Lack of normal body opening; for example,
hysteratresia is closing of cervix, usually from scarring.
4. Breast Cancer - Correct Answer Malignant tumor of breast; usually forms in milk
glands or lining of milk ducts.
5. Cervical Cancer - Correct Answer Malignant tumor of cervix; some cases cause
by human papilloma virus (HPV), sexually transmitted virus for which there is
now vaccine; regular Pap smear used for early detection.
6. Cesarean Section (CS, C-section) - Correct Answer Surgical birth of baby
through incision into abdominal and uterine walls; named for Roman emperor,
Julius Caesar, who is said to have been the first person born using this method.
7. Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS) - Correct Answer Removal of small piece of
Chorionic for genetic analysis; can be done at earlier stage of pregnancy than
amniocentesis.
8. Ionization - Correct Answer Surgical removal of a core of cervical tissue for
biopsy.
9. Cystocele - Correct Answer Hernia or out pouching of bladder protrudes into
vagina; can cause urinary frequency and urgency and block vagina.
10. Dilation and Curettage (D &C) - Correct Answer Surgical procedure consisting
of widening cervix and scraping of suctioning out endometrial lining of uterus;
often performed after spontaneous abortion or to stop excessive bleeding from
other causes.
