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The heart rate and lie of a fetus in the womb is assessed through what imaging method?
Ultrasound
Which period begins immediately after childbirth as the mother's body returns to a non-pregnant state?
Postnatal
What does a mammography screen for?
Breast cancer
An oophorectomy is performed to remove _____.
Ovary(ies)
How many common methods are there for an endometrial ablation procedure?
6
A biopsy is a procedure used to remove a sample of ______ or ______ for testing.
tissue/cells
Where is the tubal ligation performed?
Fallopian tubes
What does a doctor take a sample of during an amniocentesis procedure?
Amniotic fluid
A hysterectomy is performed to remove the _____.
Uterus
What is the name of the tool that is shaped like a duck’s bill and is used during pelvic exams?
Vaginal speculum
A ______ biopsy uses a circular blade (hole puncher) to remove cervical tissue samples.
punch
Which test detects potentially precancerous and cancerous cells in the cervix?
Pap Test
Between CVS and amniocentesis, which procedure has a less complicated termination?
CVS
In a(n) _____, a hot balloon is inserted into the uterus to stop menstrual flow.
Endometrial ablation
Why incision type of C-section least likely to rupture?
Low transverse
The human gestation period lasts around __ to __ weeks.
37 to 42
The cervical cerclage is less commonly done through which body part?
Abdominal
Toluidine staining turns the skin ___ (color) to reveal the presence of ____.
blue, cancer/cancerous skin/cancerous cells
In a(n) ______, instruments are inserted into the cervix to show a magnified view of the region.
Colposcopy
Which type of cervical dilator requires up to 24 hours to reach maximum dilation?
Laminaria
An umbilical hernia arises when fatty ______ or part of the ______ bulges through. ______ supports the abdominal wall, tissue, after the procedure.
tissue/intestine (bowel)/Mesh
During a prenatal test that is used to detect birth defects, genetic diseases, and other problems during pregnancy, which cells are taken from the placenta?
Chorionic villi
What is one theory about how COVID-19 is affecting the brain?
Virus in brain, immune system overdrive, rapid body changes, blood-clotting
What treatments did president Trump receive when he was diagnosed with COVID-19?
Antibodies and steroids
An ________ can also be done as part of an operation to remove the uterus (hysterectomy).
Oophorectomy