What radiological study might be ordered preoperatively for a patient scheduled for tuboplasty?
Hysterosalpingogram
Which is the largest supporting ligament in the pelvis that has anterior and posterior areas?
Broad
When is the first closing count performed in a cesarean section?
When the first suture is given for closure of the uterus
Which method of tubal ligation is less frequently done due to SSI & requires long instruments?
Colpotomy
Which piece of OR furniture would likely be unnecessary for many vaginal surgical procedures?
Mayo Stand
Which of the following are not paired ligaments that support the uterus in the lower abdomen?
Cooper's
Which incision is MOST frequently used for cesarean sections?
Pfannestiel
Which anatomical structure is located anterior to the symphysis pubis & superior to the vagina?
Mons pubis
Which of the following is used for creating pneumo-peritoneum in laparoscopy cases?
Carbon Dioxide
What is the purpose of putting a roll under the right hip of a pregnant patient prior to surgery
It reduces pressure of the gravid uterus on the vena cava
Which gynecologic procedure is performed for treatment of urinary incontinence or cystocele?
Anterior colporrhapy
Instruments used for closure of the vaginal cuff in a total abdominal hysterectomy are
Isolated as contaminated
Fallopian tubes are located bilaterally in the mesosalpinx of which uterine-pelvic ligaments?
Broad
Cherney, Maylard, and Pfannenstiel are examples of gynecologic
Transverse abdominal incisions
Which is routinely done prior to gynecologic laparoscopy-may need an extra set up?
Insertion of uterine manipulator
Cephalopelvic disproportion is a component of which indications for a c section delivery?
Dystocia
Tubal ligation is performed for
Elective Sterilization
What is another name for the ovarian suspensory ligament?
Infundibulopelvic
Which term means the number of times a woman has been pregnant?
Gravida
Which pistol-grip type of instrument might be found in a D & C tray for cervical biopsy?
Tischler
What is the name of the routine surgical treatment of infected Bartholin's gland cysts?
Marsupilization
Total abdominal hysterectomy is assigned which wound classification?
Class II
Delivery of the placenta is the conclusion of which stage of labor?
Third
Which procedure doesn't require an incision, use of trocars, or distention with gas/fluid?
Colporrhaphy
Which of the following is a serum analysis done to detect ovarian cancer?
CA 125
What's the name of the right angle scissors used to dissect the cervix during a hysterectomy?
Jorgensons
What does an en bloc removal of: uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, ligaments, vagina, & nodes
Radical Hysterectomy
Which self-retaining retractor has the shape of a figure eight when in the closed position?
O'sullivan O'connor
For which procedure would the gynecologist likely wear surgical loupes
Tubal re-anastomosis
What's the color of abnormal tissue post staining w/ acetic acid solution in a cervical biopsy?
White
What med may be injected in the uterus for hemostasis, before closure of the uterus (c-section)
Oxytocin
Which procedure would the surgeon likely request 8-0 or 9-0 suture?
Tuboplasty
Which muscle is incise in transverse abdominal approaches for gynecologist procedures?
Anterior rectus
Which of the following is a weighted vaginal speculum?
Auvard
Which instrument is used to grasp the cervix and provide traction during cervical dilation?
Single tooth teneculum
What is the preferred method of anesthesia for a c-section delivery?
Epidural
What is the Veress needle used for?
Laparoscopic insufflation
Which of the following types of stirrups would be used for a LAVH
Allen low lithotomy
The term adnexa which gynecologic anatomical structures?
Fallopian tubes, ovaries, and infundibulum
Which procedure would the CST want to have adequate numbers of Allis clamps
A & P repair
Which procedure removes the vagina/female reproductive organs & inserts a colostomy & ileostomy
Exenteration
Radionuclide seeds are used to treat
Uterine/cervical carcinoma
Endometrial ablation is used to treat
Dysmenorrhea/menorrhagia
Which of the following structures is NOT part of the anatomy of the vulva
Cervix
Which anatomical area is located between the inferior vaginal opening and the anus?
Perineum
Bulb syringes are used in obstetrical delivery procedures to
Suction mouth and nares of the neonate
What is the name of a bivalve speculum frequently found in a vaginal procedure tray?
Graves
What is the MOST common surgical intervention for a vaginal delivery
Episiotomy
What is the name of the anatomical area where fallopian tubes are attached and enter the uterus
Cornu
Cervical cerclage is performed to
Prevent spontaneous abortion
What instrument should the ST have ready to provide exposure during a c section
De Lee Bladder Blade
What's the term for the treatment method that destroys genital condylomata w/ a CO2 laser
Ablation
What's the name of the finger-like projections at the terminal end of the fallopian tube?
Fimbria
Which instrument is used to test the patency of the fallopian tube during tuboplasty?
Lacrimal probes
Which procedure is used to visualize the endometrium and may treat polyps/myomas?
Hysteroscopy
What's the procedure for the removal of uteral fibroid tumors with preservation of fertility?
Myomectomy
Which procedure may be a Class III or IV, and may require aerobic and anaerobic culture tubes?
Marsupialization of Bartholin's cyst