OB-GYN Nursing Exam with Complete
Questions and Answers
1. Adnexa - Correct Answer Appendages or accessory structures of an organ.
2. Bony pelvis - Correct Answer 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.
3. Breech - Correct Answer Intrauterine position of a fetus in which that buttocks or
feet present first.
4. Cesarean section (C-section) - Correct Answer A surgical procedure in which
the abdomen and uterus are incised to deliver a baby.
5. Corpus lutein - Correct Answer 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.
6. Curettage - Correct Answer 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.
7. DUB - Correct Answer Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding; abnormal uterine
bleeding that is not due to a tumor, pregnancy, or infection, and occurs when
menstruation is not taking place.
8. Dystocia - Correct Answer Difficult birth due to various reasons, such as
cephalopelvic distortion, fetus size, or condition or position of fetus.
9. Dysmenorrhea - Correct Answer Painful menstruation.
10. Episiotomy - Correct Answer The surgical incision of perineum to enlarge the
vaginal opening and prevent tearing of the perineum and muscles during
delivery.
11. Exoneration - Correct Answer Refers to total removal of; usually used in
reference to the surgical procedure of total pelvic exoneration, which involves the
removal of the vagina, uterus, and cervix, fallopian tubes, ovaries, bladder, and
rectum for surgical treatment of cancer.
,12. Fimbria - Correct Answer Finger-like structures that form on an edge, such as
the fimbria of the fallopian tubes.
13. Fistula - Correct Answer Abnormal communication between to normally
separate internal structures, or an abnormal communication between an internal
structure and the body surface.
14. Gravida - Correct Answer Refers to the pregnant female; the first pregnancy is
referred to as Gravida I; additional pregnancies are numbered sequentially.
15. LEEP - Correct Answer 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 neoplastic.
16. Ligament - Correct Answer A band of fibrous tissue composed of collagen that
connects bone to bone.
17. Marsupialization - Correct Answer 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.
18. Myoma - Correct Answer A benign fibroid tumor of the uterus.
19. Occiput anterior - Correct Answer The most common relationship between the
presenting fetal part and the maternal body pelvis.
20. Parity - Correct Answer The classification used to indicate the number of live
and stillborn births that a female has delivered at more than 20 weeks of
gestation.
21. Perineum - Correct Answer 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 elevator any muscles form a sling to
keep the pelvic contents intact during coughing, straining, or bearing down in
labor.
22. Pfannenstiel - Correct Answer Surgical transverse incision made in the lower
abdomen, usually employed when performing a C-section.
23. Vestibule - Correct Answer An opening that serves as the entrance to a
passageway, such as the vestibule of the vagina.
24. What is the fornix? - Correct Answer The annular recess created by the
cervical-vaginal junction.
, 25. What are the 3 layers of the uterine wall? - Correct Answer Peritoneum,
myometrium, and endometrium.
26. Where the Bart Holon’s glands located and that are is their function? - Correct
Answer They are located within the vestibule and they secrete a lubricating
fucoid substance.
27. List the structures contained within the board ligament. - Correct Answer
Uterine fallopian tube, the round and ovarian ligaments, various blood vessels,
nerves, and lymphatics.
28. What are the 2 other names for the fallopian tubes? - Correct Answer Uterine
tubes and oviducts.
29. Name the 2 hormones from the anterior pituitary that stimulate the ovarian cycle.
- Correct Answer Luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle stimulating hormone
(FSH).
30. Name the 2 hormones that are produced by the ovary. - Correct Answer
Estrogen and progesterone.
31. What is the main muscle of the pelvic floor? Name it's 3 components. - Correct
Answer Elevator any muscle; it's 3 components are, 1) iliococcygeal 2) pub
coccygeal and 3) puborectalis.
32. Labia Major - Correct Answer Rounded prominent longitudinal flaps, the large
outer lips. Contains sebaceous and sweat glands, covered in a triangle of hair -
after menopause the labia major atrophies.
33. Vulva - Correct Answer The external female genitalia.
34. Mons pubis - Correct Answer Rounded prominence over syphilis pubis, top part
of the labia major.
35. Clitoris - Correct Answer Erectile structure of the female anatomy, it's the
female equivalent to the penis.
36. Labia minor - Correct Answer Connective tissue within the labia major, they are
the 2 smaller lips that contain sebaceous glands. The anterior portion forms the
prepuce of the clitoris.
37. Anus - Correct Answer Rectal orifice.
38. Hymen - Correct Answer Thin fold of membrane just inside the vaginal orifice.
Questions and Answers
1. Adnexa - Correct Answer Appendages or accessory structures of an organ.
2. Bony pelvis - Correct Answer 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.
3. Breech - Correct Answer Intrauterine position of a fetus in which that buttocks or
feet present first.
4. Cesarean section (C-section) - Correct Answer A surgical procedure in which
the abdomen and uterus are incised to deliver a baby.
5. Corpus lutein - Correct Answer 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.
6. Curettage - Correct Answer 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.
7. DUB - Correct Answer Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding; abnormal uterine
bleeding that is not due to a tumor, pregnancy, or infection, and occurs when
menstruation is not taking place.
8. Dystocia - Correct Answer Difficult birth due to various reasons, such as
cephalopelvic distortion, fetus size, or condition or position of fetus.
9. Dysmenorrhea - Correct Answer Painful menstruation.
10. Episiotomy - Correct Answer The surgical incision of perineum to enlarge the
vaginal opening and prevent tearing of the perineum and muscles during
delivery.
11. Exoneration - Correct Answer Refers to total removal of; usually used in
reference to the surgical procedure of total pelvic exoneration, which involves the
removal of the vagina, uterus, and cervix, fallopian tubes, ovaries, bladder, and
rectum for surgical treatment of cancer.
,12. Fimbria - Correct Answer Finger-like structures that form on an edge, such as
the fimbria of the fallopian tubes.
13. Fistula - Correct Answer Abnormal communication between to normally
separate internal structures, or an abnormal communication between an internal
structure and the body surface.
14. Gravida - Correct Answer Refers to the pregnant female; the first pregnancy is
referred to as Gravida I; additional pregnancies are numbered sequentially.
15. LEEP - Correct Answer 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 neoplastic.
16. Ligament - Correct Answer A band of fibrous tissue composed of collagen that
connects bone to bone.
17. Marsupialization - Correct Answer 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.
18. Myoma - Correct Answer A benign fibroid tumor of the uterus.
19. Occiput anterior - Correct Answer The most common relationship between the
presenting fetal part and the maternal body pelvis.
20. Parity - Correct Answer The classification used to indicate the number of live
and stillborn births that a female has delivered at more than 20 weeks of
gestation.
21. Perineum - Correct Answer 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 elevator any muscles form a sling to
keep the pelvic contents intact during coughing, straining, or bearing down in
labor.
22. Pfannenstiel - Correct Answer Surgical transverse incision made in the lower
abdomen, usually employed when performing a C-section.
23. Vestibule - Correct Answer An opening that serves as the entrance to a
passageway, such as the vestibule of the vagina.
24. What is the fornix? - Correct Answer The annular recess created by the
cervical-vaginal junction.
, 25. What are the 3 layers of the uterine wall? - Correct Answer Peritoneum,
myometrium, and endometrium.
26. Where the Bart Holon’s glands located and that are is their function? - Correct
Answer They are located within the vestibule and they secrete a lubricating
fucoid substance.
27. List the structures contained within the board ligament. - Correct Answer
Uterine fallopian tube, the round and ovarian ligaments, various blood vessels,
nerves, and lymphatics.
28. What are the 2 other names for the fallopian tubes? - Correct Answer Uterine
tubes and oviducts.
29. Name the 2 hormones from the anterior pituitary that stimulate the ovarian cycle.
- Correct Answer Luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle stimulating hormone
(FSH).
30. Name the 2 hormones that are produced by the ovary. - Correct Answer
Estrogen and progesterone.
31. What is the main muscle of the pelvic floor? Name it's 3 components. - Correct
Answer Elevator any muscle; it's 3 components are, 1) iliococcygeal 2) pub
coccygeal and 3) puborectalis.
32. Labia Major - Correct Answer Rounded prominent longitudinal flaps, the large
outer lips. Contains sebaceous and sweat glands, covered in a triangle of hair -
after menopause the labia major atrophies.
33. Vulva - Correct Answer The external female genitalia.
34. Mons pubis - Correct Answer Rounded prominence over syphilis pubis, top part
of the labia major.
35. Clitoris - Correct Answer Erectile structure of the female anatomy, it's the
female equivalent to the penis.
36. Labia minor - Correct Answer Connective tissue within the labia major, they are
the 2 smaller lips that contain sebaceous glands. The anterior portion forms the
prepuce of the clitoris.
37. Anus - Correct Answer Rectal orifice.
38. Hymen - Correct Answer Thin fold of membrane just inside the vaginal orifice.
