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OB Exam 1 Questions and Correct Answers
dysmenorrhea Ans: — painful period
primary amenorrhea Ans: — absence of menses by age 14 with
absence of secondary sexual characteristics
or absence of menses by age 16 with normal secondary sex
characteristics
secondary amenorrhea Ans: — absence of menses for 3 cycles or 6
months in women who have previously menstruated
dysfunctional uterine bleeding Ans: — cause is usually
endometriosis
bimanual pelvic exam Ans: — insert 2 fingers into the vagina
during a gynecological exam and palpate the abdomen
looking for pain or tenderness
premenstrual dysphoric disorder Ans: — a more severe form of
premenstrual changes that afflict 3 to 8% of women of
reproductive age
barrier methods Ans: — condoms, diaphragms, cervical caps,
sponges
chlamydia manifestations Ans: — asymptomatic
or
vaginal discharge, inflammations of rectum and lining of eye, can
infect throat, painful pee, bartholinitis, endometritis, salpingitis,
dysfunctional uterine bleeding
chlamydia Ans: — what is the most common bacterial STI in the
US?
gonorrhea manifestations Ans: — asymptomatic
OR
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dysuria, peeing a lot, vaginal discharge, dyspareunia, arthritis, PID,
rectal infection
neonatal conjunctivitis Ans: — baby can be born with this if they
are born vaginally and their mother has gonorrhea
trichomoniasis manifestations Ans: — asymptomatic
OR
dysuria, peeing a lot, vaginal discharge, irritation of genital area
preembryonic Ans: — stage of fetal development from fertilization
to the end of the 2nd week
embryonic stage Ans: — end of the 2nd week through the 8th
week
fetal stage Ans: — end of the 8th week until birth
morula Ans: — A solid ball of cells that makes up an embryo; in
humans, this stage occurs within four days of fertilization.
blastocyst Ans: — day 5
hollow ball of cells
trophoblast Ans: — outer cells of the blastocyst that secrete
enzymes that allow implantation
Chadwick's sign Ans: — bluish-purple discoloration of the vaginal
mucosa and cervix
Goodell's sign Ans: — softening of the cervix
Hegar's sign Ans: — softening of the lower uterine segment or
isthmus
linea nigra Ans: — a dark line appearing on the abdomen and
extending from the pubis toward the umbilicus
striae gravidarum Ans: — stretch marks
vena caval syndrome Ans: — The pregnancy places pressure on
the vena cava when supine
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OB Exam 1 Questions and Correct Answers
dysmenorrhea Ans: — painful period
primary amenorrhea Ans: — absence of menses by age 14 with
absence of secondary sexual characteristics
or absence of menses by age 16 with normal secondary sex
characteristics
secondary amenorrhea Ans: — absence of menses for 3 cycles or 6
months in women who have previously menstruated
dysfunctional uterine bleeding Ans: — cause is usually
endometriosis
bimanual pelvic exam Ans: — insert 2 fingers into the vagina
during a gynecological exam and palpate the abdomen
looking for pain or tenderness
premenstrual dysphoric disorder Ans: — a more severe form of
premenstrual changes that afflict 3 to 8% of women of
reproductive age
barrier methods Ans: — condoms, diaphragms, cervical caps,
sponges
chlamydia manifestations Ans: — asymptomatic
or
vaginal discharge, inflammations of rectum and lining of eye, can
infect throat, painful pee, bartholinitis, endometritis, salpingitis,
dysfunctional uterine bleeding
chlamydia Ans: — what is the most common bacterial STI in the
US?
gonorrhea manifestations Ans: — asymptomatic
OR
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dysuria, peeing a lot, vaginal discharge, dyspareunia, arthritis, PID,
rectal infection
neonatal conjunctivitis Ans: — baby can be born with this if they
are born vaginally and their mother has gonorrhea
trichomoniasis manifestations Ans: — asymptomatic
OR
dysuria, peeing a lot, vaginal discharge, irritation of genital area
preembryonic Ans: — stage of fetal development from fertilization
to the end of the 2nd week
embryonic stage Ans: — end of the 2nd week through the 8th
week
fetal stage Ans: — end of the 8th week until birth
morula Ans: — A solid ball of cells that makes up an embryo; in
humans, this stage occurs within four days of fertilization.
blastocyst Ans: — day 5
hollow ball of cells
trophoblast Ans: — outer cells of the blastocyst that secrete
enzymes that allow implantation
Chadwick's sign Ans: — bluish-purple discoloration of the vaginal
mucosa and cervix
Goodell's sign Ans: — softening of the cervix
Hegar's sign Ans: — softening of the lower uterine segment or
isthmus
linea nigra Ans: — a dark line appearing on the abdomen and
extending from the pubis toward the umbilicus
striae gravidarum Ans: — stretch marks
vena caval syndrome Ans: — The pregnancy places pressure on
the vena cava when supine
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