Exam 17: Assisting in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Menses lasting longer than 7 days is called

A mammogram is recommended for all women starting at age 50 and then each year after that.

The Implanon implant is designed to prevent pregnancy for up to 3 years after insertion.

Which method of birth control has the highest failure rate?

A physician may perform a(n)______________________ for a woman who has had an abnormal Pap test finding.

Genital herpes is characterized by

Women using Depo-Provera injections for contraception are not at risk for blood clots and cardiovascular disease.

A fluid-filled cyst in one of the vestibular glands that are located on either side of the vaginal orifice is called a __________________.

Which of the following are idiopathic benign tumors composed mainly of smooth muscle and some fibrous connective tissue?

Ovarian cancer can be diagnosed with a Pap smear.

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

The signs and symptoms of endometriosis include

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.

A diaphragm should be left in place at least 3 hours after sexual intercourse.

An elective cesarean section may be recommended if the mother has which STI?

Syphilis is associated with

Extensive growth of the endometrium is seen during the luteal phase of menstruation.

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

HPV is associated with

Which type of examination usually involves taking pelvic measurements?