COBGC Medical Terminology 5

Question 1

What does the term 'tocodynamometry' measure in obstetric care?

Accepted Answer

Uterine contraction frequency and duration

Answer

'Toco-' means labor/childbirth, 'dynamo-' means force/power, and '-metry' means measurement, so tocodynamometry measures uterine contraction strength.

Question 2

The term 'nullipara' describes a woman who:

Accepted Answer

Has never delivered a viable infant

Answer

'Nulli-' means none and '-para' means to bear (children), so nullipara refers to a woman who has never delivered a viable infant.

Question 3

In OB/GYN medical coding, 'perinatology' pertains to:

Accepted Answer

Care during the period around the time of birth

Answer

'Peri-' means around or surrounding, and 'natal' relates to birth, so perinatology covers the period from 20 weeks gestation to 28 days after birth.

Question 4

What does the term 'gravida' specifically indicate in obstetric history notation?

Accepted Answer

Total number of pregnancies

Answer

'Gravida' (from Latin 'gravidus' meaning heavy) refers to the total number of times a woman has been pregnant, regardless of outcome.

Question 5

The combining form 'vulv/o' refers to which anatomical structure?

Accepted Answer

External female genitalia

Answer

'Vulv/o' refers to the vulva, which comprises the external female genitalia including the labia majora, labia minora, clitoris, and vaginal vestibule.

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COBGC Medical Terminology 5