COBGC Medical Terminology 4

Question 1

In OB/GYN terminology, what does 'amniocentesis' involve?

Accepted Answer

Needle aspiration of amniotic fluid

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Surgical removal of the amnion

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Rupture of amniotic membranes

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Infusion of fluid into the amniotic sac

Question 2

The medical term 'eclampsia' is most associated with which condition?

Accepted Answer

Seizures occurring in a pregnant patient with preeclampsia

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Placental abruption with hemorrhage

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Ectopic implantation of a fertilized egg

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Premature separation of the placenta

Question 3

What does the combining form 'cervic/o' refer to in OB/GYN terminology?

Accepted Answer

Either the neck or the cervix of the uterus

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The cervix of the uterus only

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The vaginal canal

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The lower uterine segment

Question 4

Which term means surgical puncture of the cul-de-sac (posterior vaginal fornix) to withdraw fluid?

Accepted Answer

Culdocentesis

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Colpopexy

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Culdoscopy

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Colpotomy

Question 5

The prefix 'retro-' in 'retroversion' means:

Accepted Answer

Backward or behind

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Forward

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Below

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Lateral

Question 6

What does 'salpingitis' refer to in gynecologic terminology?

Accepted Answer

Inflammation of the fallopian tube

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Inflammation of the ovary

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Inflammation of the uterine lining

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Inflammation of the cervix

Question 7

In the COBGC exam context, 'gestation' refers to:

Accepted Answer

The period of fetal development from conception to birth

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The process of labor and delivery

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The postpartum recovery period

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The process of implantation only