Question 1

Menses lasting longer than 7 days is called:

Accepted Answer

A) metrorrhagia 
B) menorrhagia 
C) amenorrhea 
D) dysmenorrhea 
A) metrorrhagia 
B) menorrhagia 
C) amenorrhea 
D) dysmenorrhea

Question 2

Genital herpes is characterized by:

Accepted Answer

A) itching 
B) bleeding 
C) infertility 
D) ulceration 
A) itching 
B) bleeding 
C) infertility 
D) ulceration

Question 3

Condoms cannot be used if either partner is allergic to vinyl.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Lucretia Anderson, an 18-year-old patient, has been diagnosed with chlamydia and gonorrhea.This is the third time she has been diagnosed with an STD in the past year.The physician asks you to reinforce patient education with Lucretia about the signs and symptoms of and treatments for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, genital herpes, and genital warts.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Lucretia Anderson, an 18-year-old patient, has been...

Question 5

Syphilis is associated with:

Accepted Answer

A) itching 
B) bleeding 
C) infertility 
D) a chancre 
A) itching 
B) bleeding 
C) infertility 
D) a chancre

Question 6

You are responsible for gathering a detailed gynecologic history on all female patients.What should this history include?

Accepted Answer

The following should be included when a

Question 7

__________ tissues are adjacent to or part of organs or tissues, such as the fallopian tubes and the uterus.

Accepted Answer

Adnexal
Adnexal tissues are ad

Question 8

A(n) __________ is a congenital defect in the brain or spinal column that occurs during embryonic development.

Accepted Answer

neural tube defect
A neural tu

Question 9

Salpingitis is a bacterial infection of the distal end of the uterus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Candidiasis is characterized by:

Accepted Answer

A) itching 
B) bleeding 
C) infertility 
D) ulceration 
A) itching 
B) bleeding 
C) infertility 
D) ulceration

Question 11

PID is a major cause of infertility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Patient education on the use of a diaphragm should include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Use spermicidal products if you want extra protection. 
B) Be refitted if you gain more than 15 pounds. 
C) Before repeating intercourse, remove the diaphragm and add spermicide. 
D) If the diaphragm has a small hole, add more spermicide for protection. 
A) Use spermicidal products if you want extra protection. 
B) Be refitted if you gain more than 15 pounds. 
C) Before repeating intercourse, remove the diaphragm and add spermicide. 
D) If the diaphragm has a small hole, add more spermicide for protection.

Question 13

Stage ______ is the stage of labor in which the placenta is delivered.

Accepted Answer

A) I 
B) II 
C) III 
A) I 
B) II 
C) III

Question 14

Assisting with a Pap smear is one of the primary responsibilities of a medical assistant working in an OB/GYN office.Explain the procedure and the medial assistant's role in caring for patients undergoing a gynecologic examination.

Accepted Answer

The physician obtains the cervical smear

Question 15

Gardasil is an immunization available for women previously infected by HPV to prevent reinfection.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Depo-Provera is a good contraceptive choice for which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Patients at risk of developing osteoporosis 
B) Patients who prefer not to be seen at the physician's office for at least 6 months 
C) Patients who want to delay pregnancy for at least 18 months 
D) Patients who are compliant with OCP therapy 
A) Patients at risk of developing osteoporosis 
B) Patients who prefer not to be seen at the physician's office for at least 6 months 
C) Patients who want to delay pregnancy for at least 18 months 
D) Patients who are compliant with OCP therapy

Question 17

A LEEP procedure is the least invasive method for collecting a cervical biopsy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Patient education during pregnancy can positively affect pregnancy outcomes.What should patient education material in the OB/GYN office include? What are important topics to discuss with pregnant women? Provide details about three of these.

Accepted Answer

• Nutrition: Before pregnancy, emphasize

Question 19

A woman who has had a complete mastectomy for cancer of the breast may experience __________ in the arm on the affected side.

Accepted Answer

lymphedema
A woman who has had

Question 20

A colposcopy procedure is indicated for which of the following conditions?

Accepted Answer

A) Fibroid tumors of the uterus 
B) A ruptured ovarian cyst 
C) Ovarian carcinoma 
D) HPV follow-up 
A) Fibroid tumors of the uterus 
B) A ruptured ovarian cyst 
C) Ovarian carcinoma 
D) HPV follow-up

Exam 41: Assisting in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Menses lasting longer than 7 days is called:

Genital herpes is characterized by:

Condoms cannot be used if either partner is allergic to vinyl.

Syphilis is associated with:

You are responsible for gathering a detailed gynecologic history on all female patients.What should this history include?

__________ tissues are adjacent to or part of organs or tissues, such as the fallopian tubes and the uterus.

A(n) __________ is a congenital defect in the brain or spinal column that occurs during embryonic development.

Salpingitis is a bacterial infection of the distal end of the uterus.

Candidiasis is characterized by:

PID is a major cause of infertility.

Patient education on the use of a diaphragm should include which of the following?

Stage ______ is the stage of labor in which the placenta is delivered.

Assisting with a Pap smear is one of the primary responsibilities of a medical assistant working in an OB/GYN office.Explain the procedure and the medial assistant's role in caring for patients undergoing a gynecologic examination.

Gardasil is an immunization available for women previously infected by HPV to prevent reinfection.

Depo-Provera is a good contraceptive choice for which of the following?

A LEEP procedure is the least invasive method for collecting a cervical biopsy.

Patient education during pregnancy can positively affect pregnancy outcomes.What should patient education material in the OB/GYN office include? What are important topics to discuss with pregnant women? Provide details about three of these.

A woman who has had a complete mastectomy for cancer of the breast may experience __________ in the arm on the affected side.

A colposcopy procedure is indicated for which of the following conditions?

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