Save
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or
show password
Forgot Password?
Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or
Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account. Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.
focusNode
Didn't know it?
click below
 
Knew it?
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
0:00
edit
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how

Ch. 8 Clinical Tests

Clinical Tests and Procedures Female Reproductive System

QuestionAnswer
Pap Test Microscopic esaminato of stained cells removed from the vagina and cervix
Pregnancy Test Blood or urine test to detect the presence of hCG
Hysterosalpingography (HSG) X-ray imaging of the uterus and fallopian tube after injection of contrast material
Mammography X-ray imaging of the breast
Breast ultrasound imaging and breast MRI Technologies using sound waves and magnetic waves to create images of breast tissue
Pelvic Ultrasonography Recording images of sound waves as they bounce off organs in the pelvic region
Aspiration Withdrawal of fluid from a cavity or sac with an instrument using suction
Cauterization Destruction of tissue be burning
Colposcopy Visual examination of the vagina and cervix using a colposcope
Conization Removal of a cone-shaped section of the cervix
Cryosurgery Use of cold temperatures to destroy tissue
Culdocentesis Needle aspiration of fluid from the cut-de-sac
Dilation and Curettage Widening the cervix and scraping off the endometrial lining of the uterus
Exenteration Removal of internal organs within a cavity
Laparoscopy Visual examination of the abdominal cavity using an endoscope
Tubal ligation Blocking the fallopian tubes to prevent fertilization from occurring
Abortion Termination of pregnancy before the embryo or fetus can exist on the own
Amniocentesis Needle puncture of the amniotic sac to withdraw amniotic fluid for analysis
Cesarean section Surgical incision of the abdominal well and uterus to deliver a fetus
Chorionic Villus Sampling Sampling of placental tissues for prenatal diagnosis
Fetal Monitoring Continuous recording of the fetal heart rate and maternal uterine contractions to asses fetal status and the progress of labor
In vitro fertilization Egg and sperm cells are combined outside the body in a laboratory dials to facilitate fertilization
Pelvimetry Measurement of the dimensions of the maternal pelvis.
Created by: Bgarcia4736
Popular Medical sets

 

 



Voices

Use these flashcards to help memorize information. Look at the large card and try to recall what is on the other side. Then click the card to flip it. If you knew the answer, click the green Know box. Otherwise, click the red Don't know box.

When you've placed seven or more cards in the Don't know box, click "retry" to try those cards again.

If you've accidentally put the card in the wrong box, just click on the card to take it out of the box.

You can also use your keyboard to move the cards as follows:

If you are logged in to your account, this website will remember which cards you know and don't know so that they are in the same box the next time you log in.

When you need a break, try one of the other activities listed below the flashcards like Matching, Snowman, or Hungry Bug. Although it may feel like you're playing a game, your brain is still making more connections with the information to help you out.

To see how well you know the information, try the Quiz or Test activity.

Pass complete!
"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries:
restart all cards