Chapter 15 Case Study Answers

Q1 A curettage is an examination (d)

Q2 The ectocervix is the lining of the cervix (b)

Q3 A carcinoma in situ is one that remains localized (c)

Q4 Preeclampsia is also called toxemia of pregnancy (d)

Q5 The occiput of the fetus is the back of the head (c)

Q6 The three vessels mentioned in the first case study refer to two umbilical arteries and one umbilical vein (b)

Q7 Hyperbilirubinemia is associated with jaundice (b)

Q8 Pitocin is the trade name for oxytocin (e)

Find the word or phrase in the case studies that means the following:

Q9 Within the cervix- Circumferential fashion

Q10 Removal of tissue for microscopic examination- Biopsy

Q11 Instrument used to dilate and examine a passageway- Dilator

Q12 Lying face up- Supine 

Q13 Pertaining to endoscopic examination of the vagina- Vaginal Endoscopy

Q14 Measurement of the pelvis- Pelvimetry

Q15 Within the trachea- Within windpipe

Q16 Incision of the abdomen- Gastrostomy or diagnostic laparoscopy

Q17 Out of the normal position- Well postop

Q18 Within the uterus- Uterine

Q19 Treatment with light- phototherapy

Q20 Slow heart rate- bradycardia

Q21 Cessation of breathing- Apnea

Write the meaning of the following abbreviations:

Q22 PMH- Past Medical History

Q23 BUN- Blood Urea Nitrogen

Q24 LMP- Last Menstrual Period

 Q25 HCG- Human Chorionic Gonadotropin

Q26 AGA- Appropriate for Gestational Age

Q27 RDS- Respiratory Distress Syndrome

Q28 TPN- Total Parenteral Nutrition