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Surgical Technology
Certifying Exam Study Guide - Obstetrics and Gynecology
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Health Care
Undergraduate 2
03/06/2012

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Term
An examination of the cervix that uses a binocular microscope is called a:
Definition
Colposcopy
Term
The Medical term for removal of the uterus is:
Definition
Hysterectomy
Term
The prolapse of the bladder causing a bulge in the anterior vaginal wall is called a/an:
Definition
Cystocele
Term
The medical term for painful menstruation is:
Definition
Dysmenorrhea
Term
A herniation of the Douglas' cul-de-sac containing a loop of bowel is called a/an:
Definition
Enterocele
Term
Which of the following surgical instruments would be in a D & C instrument set?
-Hegar dilators
-Heaney clamps
-Somers forceps
-Bakes dilators
Definition
Hegar dilators
Term
The medical term for the removal of a uterine fibroid is:
Definition
Myomectomy
Term
A Rubin's test is performed to confirm:
Definition
Patency of fallopian tubes
Term
A HUMI cannula would be used for which of the following procedures?
-Hysteroscopy
-Tuboplasty
-Salpingectomy
-Salpingostomy
Definition
Tuboplasty
Term
A colposcopy may be performed for suspected:
Definition
Carcinoma in situ
Term
Another name for the uterine dressing forceps found in a D & C tray is:
Definition
Bozeman
Term
The sharp uterine curettes located in a D & C tray are called:
Definition
Sims
Term
A diagnostic procedure for suspected ectopic pregnancy is:
Definition
Culdocentesis
Term
A D & C may be performed for:
Definition
Menorrhagia
Term
How many sponge, sharp, and instrument counts does a cesarean section require?
Definition
Four (first before incision, second before closing uterus, third before peritoneum close, fourth before skin close)
Term
What is the name of the procedure in which a collar suture is placed at the level of the internal cervical os to prevent spontaneous abortion?
Definition
Shirodkar procedure
Term
A pneumoperitoneum is established during a laparoscopy during a laparoscopy through the use of the:
Definition
Verres needle
Term

Which of the following surgical instruments is a type of bladder retractor used during a cesarean section?

 

-Jackson

-Auvard

-De Lee

-Heaney

Definition
De Lee (aka 'bladder blade')
Term
Which of the following would the first scrub surgical technologist need to include in the set up for an incomplete abortion?
-Suction curettage
-Gaylor forceps
-Tischler
-Kevorkian
Definition
Suction curettage
Term
What incision is most commonly used for a C-section?
Definition
Pfannenstiel
Term
What type of solution is used to stain the cervix while performing a Schiller's test?
Definition
Lugol's
Term
The position used when performing an abdominal gynecologic laparoscopy is?
Definition
Lithotomy
Term
A radical procedure involving removal of the reproductive organs, bladder and rectum is called a/an:
Definition
Pelvic exenteration
Term
Which of the following surgical instruments is a weighted vaginal speculum?
-Bozeman
-Jackson
-Doyen
-Auvard
Definition
Auvard
Term
An indewelling Foley catheter is inserted into a patient prior to the start of a hysterectomy to:
Definition
Avoid injury to the bladder
Term
If a tumor of an ovary is suspected to be malignant, what other organs will be excised?
Definition
Both fallopian tubes, both ovaries and uterus.
Term
A postoperative complication in gynecologic surgery resulting from the patient being placed in the lithotomy position is:
Definition
Thrombosis
Term
The pneumoperitoneum is established during a laparoscopic procedure to prevent:
Definition
Perforation of intestine
Term
Which of the following is the medical term for the abnormal implantation of the placenta in the uterus so that it covers the cervical internal os?
Definition
Placenta previa
Term
What pathology is a serious obstetrical emergency that is a type of coagulopathy resulting from overstimulation of the clotting and anticlotting processes?
Definition
DIC - Disseminated intravascular coagulation
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