Chapter 8 Pathology

Question 1

Carcinoma of the cervix

Answer 1

Malignant cells within the cervix

Question 2

Cervicitis

Answer 2

Inflammation of the cervix

Question 3

Carcinoma of the endometim

Answer 3

Malignant tumor of the uterine lining

Question 4

Endometriosis

Answer 4

When endometrial tissue is located outside of the uterus

Question 5

Fibroids

Answer 5

Benign tumors in the uterus

Question 6

Ovarian carcinoma

Answer 6

Malignant tumor of the ovary (adenocarcinoma)

Question 7

Ovarian cysts

Answer 7

Collections of fluid within sacs in the ovary

Question 8

Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)

Answer 8

Inflammation and infection of organs in the pelvic region, leading cause is STIs and S/S include fever, vaginal discharge, ab pain in LLQ and RLQ

Question 9

Carcinoma of breast

Answer 9

Malignant tumor of the breast

Question 10

Fibrocystic disease

Answer 10

Numerous small sacs of fluid surrounded by dense strands of fibrous tissue in the breast

Question 11

Abruptio Placentae

Answer 11

Premature separation of the normally implanted placenta

Question 12

Ectopic pregnancy

Answer 12

Implantation of the fertilized egg in any site other than normal uterine location

Question 13

Multiple gestations

Answer 13

Move than 1 fetus inside the items

Question 14

Placenta Previa

Answer 14

Implantation of the placenta over the cervical opening or in lower region of uterus

Question 15

Preeclampsia

Answer 15

Abnormal condition with pregnancy S/S are high BP, proteinuria, edema and headache

Question 16

APGAR score

Answer 16

System of scoring an infant 1-5 minutes after birth. Looking at : HR, respiration, color, muscle tone , and response to stimuli

Question 17

Down syndrome

Answer 17

Trisomy 21 results in mental retardation, retarded growth, a flat face with a short nose, low ears and slanted eyes

Question 18

Erythroblastis Fetalus

Answer 18

Hemolytic disease in the newborn (HDN) caused by a blood group ((RH factor) incompatibility between the mother and the fetus

Question 19

Hyaline Membrane Disease

Answer 19

Acute lung disease commonly seen in the premature, also called RDS

Question 20

Hydrocephalus

Answer 20

Accumulation of fluid in the spaces of the brain

Question 21

Meconium aspiration syndrome

Answer 21

Abnormal inhalation of meconium produced by a fetus or newborn

Question 22

Pyloric stenosis

Answer 22

Narrowing of the opening of the stomach to the duodenum

Question 23

Pap test

Answer 23

Microscopic examination of stained cans removed from vagina and cervix

Question 24

Hysterosalpingography (HSG)

Answer 24

X-ray imaging of uterus and fallopian tubes after injection of contrast material

Question 25

Aspiration

Answer 25

Withdrawal of fluid from a cavity or sac with an instrument using suction

Question 26

Colposcopy

Answer 26

Visual examination of vagina and cervix using a colposcope

Question 27

Conization

Answer 27

.removal of a cone-shaped section of the cervix

Question 28

Culdocentesis

Answer 28

Needle aspiration of fluid from the cul-de-sac

Question 29

Dilation & Curettage (D&C)

Answer 29

Widening of the cervix and scraping off the endometrial lining of the uterus

Question 30

Tubal Ligation

Answer 30

Blocking the fallopian tubes to prevent fertilization from occurring

Question 31

Abortion (AB)

Answer 31

Termination of pregnancy before the embryo or fetus can exist on its own

Question 32

Amniocentesis

Answer 32

Needle puncture of the amniotic sac to withdraw amniotic fluid for analysis

Question 33

Cesarean section

Answer 33

Surgical incision of the abdominal way and stems to deliver a fetus

Question 34

Fetal monitoring

Answer 34

Continuous recording of the fetal HR and mom's uterine contractions to assess fetal status and the progress of labor

Question 35

IVF

Answer 35

Egg and sperm cells are combined outside the body in a lab dish

Question 36

BSE

Answer 36

Breast self-examination

Question 37

CIS

Answer 37

Carcinoma in situ

Question 38

CX

Answer 38

Cervix

Question 39

FHR

Answer 39

Fetal heart rate

Question 40

G

Answer 40

Gravida (pregnant)

Question 41

HRT

Answer 41

Hormone replacement therapy

Question 42

LMP

Answer 42

Last menstrual period

Question 43

Multip

Answer 43

Multipara

Question 44

TAH-BSO

Answer 44

Total abdominal hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy

Question 45

VH

Answer 45

Vaginal hysterectomy