OB/GYN procedures and surgeries

Question 1

evaluates fetal size/maturity, checks for pelvic masses/uterine tumours

Answer 1

ultrasound

Question 2

freezing of tissues to destroy them

Answer 2

cryosurgery

Question 3

surgical puncture of amniotic sac

Answer 3

amniocentesis

Question 4

removal of fetus by abdominal incision into uterus

Answer 4

cesarean section

Question 5

removal of cone-shaped section of cervix for analysis

Answer 5

cone biopsy

Question 6

widening of cervical canal and scraping of uterus lining

Answer 6

dilatation and curettage

Question 7

xray of breast

Answer 7

mammogram

Question 8

removal of breast tissue to examine lump/mass for malignancy

Answer 8

breast biopsy

Question 9

surgical removal of uterus

Answer 9

hysterectomy

Question 10

blocking of uterine tubes by burning/cutting/tying off to permanently sterilize

Answer 10

tubal ligation

Question 11

incision in vulvar area to facilitate with childbirth

Answer 11

episiotomy