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Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term ovariostomy?


A) ovario (ovary) + stom (fallopian tube) + y (procedure) = creation of an opening between an ovary and the fallopian tube
B) ovario (ovary) + stom (fallopian tube) + y (procedure) = surgical reconstruction of an ovary and the fallopian tube
C) ovario (ovary) + stom (incision) + y (procedure) = incision into an ovary
D) ovario (ovary) + stom (mouth) + y (procedure) = creation of an opening into an ovary
E) ovario (ovary) + stom (out) + y (procedure) = surgical removal of an ovary

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Which statement is NOT true regarding the abbreviation TAH/BSO?


A) BSO stands for bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy.
B) It involves the surgical removal of both fallopian tubes and ovaries.
C) It involves the surgical removal of the uterus through an incision in the abdomen.
D) It involves the surgical removal of the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries through the vagina.
E) TAH stands for total abdominal hysterectomy.

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Which of the following statements is NOT true about the abbreviation CPD?


A) A mother it at risk if she has a normal pelvis and a baby that is SGA.
B) It can be caused by either a small pelvis or a large baby, or both.
C) It is a condition characterized by the inability of the mother's pelvis to allow the baby to pass through the birth canal.
D) It is primarily an obstetric term.
E) It stands for cephalopelvic disproportion.

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Which of the following statements is NOT true about the medical term eclampsia?


A) It comes from the Greek for "to shine" or "lightening," and probably comes from the fact that seizures strike suddenly.
B) It is a severe, life-threatening complication of pregnancy.
C) It is characterized by seizures.
D) It is preceded by hyperemesis gravidarum.
E) All of these.

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Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term hysteropexy?


A) hystero (uterus) + pexy (drooping) = downward displacement of the uterus into the vagina
B) hystero (uterus) + pexy (fixation) = surgical fixation of the uterus
C) hystero (uterus) + pexy (suture) = suture of the uterus
D) hystero (vagina) + pexy (binding) = binding of the vagina
E) hystero (vagina) + pexy (fixation) = surgical fixation of the vagina

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Translate the medical term lactogenic as literally as possible.


A) "Pertaining to breast creation" - causing the formation of breasts
B) "Pertaining to breast destruction" - causing the shrinking of breast tissue
C) "Pertaining to milk creation" - causing the formation of milk
D) "Pertaining to milk destruction" - causing a decrease in milk supply when breastfeeding
E) None of these

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Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term bradytocia?


A) brady (late) + toc (pregnancy) + ia (condition) = condition during latter weeks of pregnancy (usually weeks 24-40)
B) brady (early) + toc (pregnancy) + ia (condition) = condition during early weeks of pregnancy (usually weeks 0-12)
C) brady (false) + toc (labor) + ia (condition) = false labor
D) brady (fast) + toc (labor) + ia (condition) = fast labor
E) brady (slow) + toc (labor) + ia (condition) = slow labor

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Which term literally means "bad formation of cervical cells"?


A) Cervical dysplasia
B) Cervicocolpitis
C) Dyspareunia
D) Episiostenosis
E) Uterine prolapse

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What is the correct definition for the abbreviation IVF?


A) Delivery of a baby through an incision made in the uterus
B) Intentional termination of a pregnancy
C) Surgical reconstruction of the vagina and perineum
D) Surgical removal of a fallopian tube and ovary
E) The fertilization of an egg done in a test tube

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Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term ovariorrhexis?


A) ovario (ovary) + rrhexis (fixation) = surgical fixation of an ovary
B) ovario (ovary) + rrhexis (deficiency) = ovary that does not release eggs for menstruation
C) ovario (ovary) + rrhexis (excessive flow) = release of more than one egg from the ovary
D) ovario (ovary) + rrhexis (rupture) = rupture of an ovary
E) ovario (ovary) + rrhexis (suture) = suture of an ovary

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Which of the following statements is true regarding the medical term teratoma?


A) It breaks into terat (monster) + oma (tumor) .
B) It derives its name from the contents of the cyst.
C) It is also called a dermoid cyst.
D) It is an ovarian cyst containing skin and sometimes hair, teeth, bone, or cartilage.
E) All of these are true statements.

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The surgical removal of a tumor in the muscle (usually the muscle of the uterine wall) is called a(n) :


A) colpopexy.
B) episiorrhaphy.
C) myomectomy.
D) perineoplasty.
E) vulvoplasty.

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What is the correct pronunciation for the medical term salpingocele?


A) sal-PING-goh-keel
B) sal-PING-goh-seel
C) SAL-pin-JOH-keel
D) SAL-pin-JOH-seel

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Which medical term means "suture of the tissue on the outside of the uterus/the outer layer of the uterus"?


A) Amniocentesis
B) Colpopexy
C) Episiotomy
D) Myomectomy
E) Perineorrhaphy

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Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term vaginoperineotomy?


A) vagino (vagina) + perineo (perineum) + tomy (cut) = incision into the vagina and perineum (external genital organs of a female)
B) vagino (vagina) + perineo (perineum) + tomy (cut) = incision into the vagina and perineum (innermost membrane covering the fetus)
C) vagino (vagina) + perineo (perineum) + tomy (cut) = incision into the vagina and perineum (outer layer of the uterus)
D) vagino (vagina) + perineo (perineum) + tomy (cut) = incision into the vagina and perineum (outer membrane covering the fetus)
E) vagino (vagina) + perineo (perineum) + tomy (cut) = incision into the vagina and perineum (region between the genital organs and the anus)

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Which root comes from the Latin word meaning "basin" or "washtub" and refers to the shape of the bones that make up this structure?


A) cervic/o
B) hyster/o
C) pelv/i
D) uter/o
E) vagin/o

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Read the following postoperative note: OBJECTIVE She was 3 cm dilated and effaced.Initial lab work included a CBC that showed an elevated white blood cell but no anemia.Fibrinogen and PT/PTT were all normal, which reassured us that she did not have DIC or a coagulopathy.The patient was placed on IV fluids and antibiotics for presumed chorioamnionitis and was placed under continuous monitoring.Two hours after admission, fetal heart rate monitors alerted us to fetal bradycardia and late decelerations.The decision was made to proceed with emergency CS. According to the note, which kind of procedure did the patient undergo?


A) Delivery of a baby through an incision made in the uterus
B) Intentional termination of a pregnancy
C) Surgical reconstruction of the vagina
D) Surgical removal of an ovarian cyst
E) Surgical removal of the cervix

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Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term amniorrhea?


A) amnio (amnion) + rrhea (discharge) = discharge from the amnion (outer membrane covering the fetus that attaches the fetus to the wall of the uterus)
B) amnio (amnion) + rrhea (discharge) = discharge of amniotic fluid
C) amnio (amnion) + rrhea (rupture) = discharge from the amnion (outer membrane covering the fetus that attaches the fetus to the wall of the uterus)
D) amnio (amnion) + rrhea (rupture) = rupture of the amniotic sac (innermost membrane covering the fetus)

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A cardiotocograph is:


A) an instrument for measuring a pregnant mother's heart rate.
B) an instrument for recording the baby's heart rate during contractions.
C) a procedure for imaging the uterus.
D) a procedure for measuring the fetus.
E) a procedure for measuring the head size of the baby and the pelvis size of the mother.

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An abnormal opening between the urinary bladder and the vagina is called a:


A) hysteroptosis.
B) metrocolpocele.
C) rectocele.
D) urethrocele.
E) vesicovaginal fistula.

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