Paramedic Gynecology Exam with Complete
Questions and Answers
Define Gynecology - Correct Answer the branch of medicine that deals with the
health maintenance and the diseases of women, primarily of the reproductive organs
Define Obstetrics - Correct Answer The branch of medicine that deals with the care
of women throughout pregnancy
What are the major parts of the external genitalia - Correct Answer Perineum,
Mons Pubis, Labia, Clitoris, Urethra
Define Perineum - Correct Answer rough diamond shaped, skin covered area of
muscular tissues separating the vagina and the anus. Able to stretch during
childbirth, however sometimes torn as result of sexual assault or during childbirth.
Define Mons Pubs - Correct Answer Fatty layer over the pubic syphilis, the junction
of pubic bones. Gets covered with pubic hair during puberty and sebaceous and
sweat glands become more active.
Define Labia - Correct Answer are the structures that protect the vagina and the
urethra. Two distinct sets of labia, The labia major, located laterally, and the labia
minor, more medial. Both labia sets are subject to injury during trauma, specifically
sexual assault.
Define Clitoris - Correct Answer Highly innervated and richly vascular erectile
tissue that lies anterior to the labia minor. Major site of sexual stimulation and
orgasm. Prepuce is a fold of the labia minor that covers the clitoris
Define Urethra - Correct Answer Not truly part of the female reproductive system,
the urethra drains the urinary bladder. It is superior and anterior to the vagina. The
urethra is only 2-3 cm in length, enabling bacteria to travel more easily to the bladder
than the male.
What are the major parts of the Internal genitalia - Correct Answer Vagina, Uterus,
Ovaries, Fallopian Tubes
Define Vagina and what are its 3 major functions - Correct Answer Vagina - an
elastic canal of primarily smooth muscle. 9-10cm in length that connects the external
genitalia to the uterus. Lies between the Urethra/bladder and the anus/rectum. The
vagina's primary blood supply is the vaginal artery.
The vagina has three functions:
, -It is the female organ of copulation and receives the penis during sexual intercourse
-Often called the birth canal, it forms the final passage way of the infant during
childbirth
-it provides an outlet for menstrual blood and tissue to leave the body.
Define Uterus - Correct Answer Uterus- Hollow, thick-walled, muscular, inverted-
pear shaped organ that connects with the vagina. Held loosely together in position
by ligaments, peritoneal folds, and adjacent abdominal structures.
During pregnancy, the uterus stretches to a size capable of containing the fetus,
placenta, and associated membranes of the amniotic fluid. At full term- the gravid
uterus measures approximately 40 centimeters (16 inches) in length. Draws blood
from the uterine arteries, branching from the internal iliac artery.
Upper 2/3 of the uterus is the body.
The lower 1/3 is the cervix
Define fundal height? - Correct Answer The rounded uppermost portion of the body
of the uteri’s is the fundus. Measurement of the fundal height (distance from the
pubic syphilis to the fundus) may be used to estimate gestational age during
pregnancy. For each centimeter measured, the gestational age is an addition age.
i.e. 30 cm will be 30 weeks.
What are the 3 layers of the uterus - Correct Answer Endometrium, Myometrium,
and Perimetrium
1-Define Endometrium. 2-What hormones stimulate endometrium build up. - Correct
Answer The innermost layer is called the endometrium. Each month, stimulated by
estrogen and progesterone, the endometrium builds up in preparation for the
implantation of a fertilized ovum. If fertilization does not occur, the endometrium
lining degenerates and sloughs off. This sloughing of the uterine lining is referred to
as the menses, or menstrual period.
Define Myometrium - Correct Answer Myometrium- The thick middle layer of the
uterine wall, consists of three distinct layers of smooth muscle fibers.
Define Perimetrium - Correct Answer Perimetrium- outermost layer and serous
membrane of the uterine wall.
1-Define Ovaries and their two functions
2-Estrogen and Progesterone secrete in response to what 2 hormones - Correct
Answer Ovaries- primary female sex glands. They have two functions, one is the
secretion of the hormones estrogen and progesterone in response to stimulation
from follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) secreted from
the anterior pituitary gland. The second function of the ovaries is the development
and release of eggs for reproduction.
Questions and Answers
Define Gynecology - Correct Answer the branch of medicine that deals with the
health maintenance and the diseases of women, primarily of the reproductive organs
Define Obstetrics - Correct Answer The branch of medicine that deals with the care
of women throughout pregnancy
What are the major parts of the external genitalia - Correct Answer Perineum,
Mons Pubis, Labia, Clitoris, Urethra
Define Perineum - Correct Answer rough diamond shaped, skin covered area of
muscular tissues separating the vagina and the anus. Able to stretch during
childbirth, however sometimes torn as result of sexual assault or during childbirth.
Define Mons Pubs - Correct Answer Fatty layer over the pubic syphilis, the junction
of pubic bones. Gets covered with pubic hair during puberty and sebaceous and
sweat glands become more active.
Define Labia - Correct Answer are the structures that protect the vagina and the
urethra. Two distinct sets of labia, The labia major, located laterally, and the labia
minor, more medial. Both labia sets are subject to injury during trauma, specifically
sexual assault.
Define Clitoris - Correct Answer Highly innervated and richly vascular erectile
tissue that lies anterior to the labia minor. Major site of sexual stimulation and
orgasm. Prepuce is a fold of the labia minor that covers the clitoris
Define Urethra - Correct Answer Not truly part of the female reproductive system,
the urethra drains the urinary bladder. It is superior and anterior to the vagina. The
urethra is only 2-3 cm in length, enabling bacteria to travel more easily to the bladder
than the male.
What are the major parts of the Internal genitalia - Correct Answer Vagina, Uterus,
Ovaries, Fallopian Tubes
Define Vagina and what are its 3 major functions - Correct Answer Vagina - an
elastic canal of primarily smooth muscle. 9-10cm in length that connects the external
genitalia to the uterus. Lies between the Urethra/bladder and the anus/rectum. The
vagina's primary blood supply is the vaginal artery.
The vagina has three functions:
, -It is the female organ of copulation and receives the penis during sexual intercourse
-Often called the birth canal, it forms the final passage way of the infant during
childbirth
-it provides an outlet for menstrual blood and tissue to leave the body.
Define Uterus - Correct Answer Uterus- Hollow, thick-walled, muscular, inverted-
pear shaped organ that connects with the vagina. Held loosely together in position
by ligaments, peritoneal folds, and adjacent abdominal structures.
During pregnancy, the uterus stretches to a size capable of containing the fetus,
placenta, and associated membranes of the amniotic fluid. At full term- the gravid
uterus measures approximately 40 centimeters (16 inches) in length. Draws blood
from the uterine arteries, branching from the internal iliac artery.
Upper 2/3 of the uterus is the body.
The lower 1/3 is the cervix
Define fundal height? - Correct Answer The rounded uppermost portion of the body
of the uteri’s is the fundus. Measurement of the fundal height (distance from the
pubic syphilis to the fundus) may be used to estimate gestational age during
pregnancy. For each centimeter measured, the gestational age is an addition age.
i.e. 30 cm will be 30 weeks.
What are the 3 layers of the uterus - Correct Answer Endometrium, Myometrium,
and Perimetrium
1-Define Endometrium. 2-What hormones stimulate endometrium build up. - Correct
Answer The innermost layer is called the endometrium. Each month, stimulated by
estrogen and progesterone, the endometrium builds up in preparation for the
implantation of a fertilized ovum. If fertilization does not occur, the endometrium
lining degenerates and sloughs off. This sloughing of the uterine lining is referred to
as the menses, or menstrual period.
Define Myometrium - Correct Answer Myometrium- The thick middle layer of the
uterine wall, consists of three distinct layers of smooth muscle fibers.
Define Perimetrium - Correct Answer Perimetrium- outermost layer and serous
membrane of the uterine wall.
1-Define Ovaries and their two functions
2-Estrogen and Progesterone secrete in response to what 2 hormones - Correct
Answer Ovaries- primary female sex glands. They have two functions, one is the
secretion of the hormones estrogen and progesterone in response to stimulation
from follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) secreted from
the anterior pituitary gland. The second function of the ovaries is the development
and release of eggs for reproduction.
