WorksheetsGynecology Worksheet Questions
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Which structure is primarily responsible for producing progesterone?
Theca interna
Graafian follicle
Corpus luteum
Uterine artery
The pouch of Douglas is located between which two structures?
Bladder and uterus
Uterus and rectum
Vagina and cervix
Ovaries and sigmoid colon
The most common clinical finding of endometrial carcinoma is:
Pelvic pain
Heavy menstrual cycles in adolescents
Postmenopausal bleeding
Dysuria
What structure separates the true pelvis from the false pelvis?
Uterosacral ligament
Linea terminalis
Pelvic diaphragm
Broad ligament
A primordial follicle is composed of:
Granulosa cells in multiple layers
Primary oocyte and Follicle cells
Theca cells
A fluid-filled antrum
Which type of fibroid is most likely to cause abnormal uterine bleeding?
Intramural
Subserosal
Submucosal
Pedunculated
Adenomyosis is best described as:
Ectopic myometrial tissue inside the endometrium
Endometrial tissue located within the myometrium
A degenerating ovarian cyst
A benign cervical growth
Adenomyosis is most commonly mistaken for:
Endometrial carcinoma
Polycystic ovaries
Leiomyoma
Ovarian torsion
Leiomyoma is defined as:
A malignant tumor of the uterine lining
A benign smooth muscle tumor of the uterus
An ovarian mass caused by progesterone
A congenital Müllerian abnormality
Growth of leiomyomas is most strongly influenced by:
Progesterone only
Estrogen
Testosterone
Cortisol
During the early proliferative phase, the normal endometrial thickness typically measures:
1–3 mm
4–8 mm
10–14 mm
15–18 mm
Right before ovulation, the endometrial thickness usually measures:
2–4 mm
4–6 mm
6–10 mm
12–16 mm
During the secretory phase, the endometrium typically measures:
1–5 mm
4–8 mm
6–10 mm
7–14 mm
A bicornuate uterus results from:
Failure of Müllerian duct resorption
Incomplete fusion of the Müllerian ducts
Excessive fusion of the Müllerian ducts
Complete agenesis of the paramesonephric ducts
Oogenesis is best described as:
Production of eggs beginning at puberty and ending at menopause
Ovum production that begins before birth and resumes at puberty
A continuous reproductive process throughout life
Egg production triggered only after the first menstrual cycle
Where are the uterine arteries located?
Within the suspensory ligament
Lateral to the uterus within the broad ligament layers
Inside the ovarian hilum
Between the uterus and bladder
The arcuate arteries are characterized as:
Straight vessels entering the endometrium
Spiral vessels supplying the basal layer
Arclike vessels encircling the outer myometrium
Branches running through the ovarian medulla
Radial arteries are best described as:
Branches of the uterine artery that supply the ovaries
Vessels extending from the arcuate arteries toward the endometrium
Arteries running parallel to the ovarian ligament
Vessels located only in the cervix
The ovarian arteries originate from the:
Common iliac artery
Internal iliac artery
Aorta
Inferior epigastric artery
Which statement about ovarian venous drainage is correct?
Both ovarian veins drain directly into the IVC
Right into IVC; left into left renal vein
Left into IVC; right into left renal vein
Both drain into the portal system
The uterine artery arises from the:
Aorta
Internal iliac artery
External iliac artery
Ovarian artery
A backup blood supply to the uterine artery can be provided by the:
Mesenteric artery
Vaginal and pudendal arteries
Splenic artery
Renal artery
Which potential space is located between the bladder and the uterus?
Space of Retzius
Posterior cul-de-sac
Anterior cul-de-sac (vesicouterine)
Peritoneal recess of Morrison
The posterior cul-de-sac (pouch of Douglas) lies between which structures?
Uterus and rectum
Bladder and cervix
Pubic bone and bladder
Ovaries and sigmoid colon
The Space of Retzius is found between the:
Uterus and rectum
Ovaries and pelvic sidewall
Bladder and pubic symphysis
Cervix and vagina
GnRH is secreted by the:
Pituitary gland
Hypothalamus
Ovaries
Adrenal cortex
FSH and LH are released from the:
Adrenal medulla
Hypothalamus
Pituitary gland
Corpus luteum
Estrogen and progesterone are primarily produced by the:
Ovaries
Pituitary
Hypothalamus
Fallopian tubes
A fibroid in a postmenopausal patient becomes suspicious for malignancy when:
It becomes calcified
It causes mild pain
It fails to shrink after menopause
It shifts position in the pelvis
Which of the following is a common symptom of endometrial carcinoma?
Heavy cycles in adolescents
Postmenopausal bleeding
Intermittent urinary frequency
Abdominal bloating only
A possible symptom of endometrial carcinoma that is not always present is:
Uterine distention
Breast tenderness
Hot flashes
Constipation
Which clinical finding is most strongly associated with endometrial carcinoma?
Dyspareunia
Postmenopausal bleeding
Elevated WBC count
Severe dysuria
Which condition is commonly associated with endometrial carcinoma?
Ovarian carcinoma
Polycystic liver disease
Kidney stones
Tubal occlusion
Endometrial carcinoma may be linked to which therapy?
Progesterone-only contraceptives
Replacement estrogen therapy
Beta blockers
Thyroid medication
A typical ultrasound appearance of endometrial carcinoma includes:
Thin, smooth endometrium
Homogeneous endometrial texture
Heterogeneous endometrium with irregular boundaries
Distorted cervix only
Cystic changes within the endometrium on ultrasound may indicate:
Normal ovulation
Endometrial carcinoma
Hydrosalpinx
Simple cervical polyp
Hydrometra or hematometra in a postmenopausal patient may be associated with:
Endometrial carcinoma
Normal involution
Ovarian torsion
Nabothian cysts
A postmenopausal endometrial measurement greater than 4–5 mm should be considered:
Normal variation
Cancer until proven otherwise
A sign of recent ovulation
A likely ovarian cyst
The correct method to measure the uterine length in ultrasound is:
In transverse from fundus to cervix
In sagittal from fundus to cervix
In coronal from sidewall to sidewall
Using the shortest sagittal distance
Which of the following is a contraindication for a transvaginal ultrasound?
Suspected ovarian cyst
Premenarchal patient
History of cesarean section
Mild bloating
A patient with an intact hymen and no sexual activity history should:
Proceed with transvaginal ultrasound as usual
Only undergo TVUS if sedation is used
Not undergo transvaginal ultrasound
Be evaluated only with CT
A larger field of view is best obtained with which imaging approach?
Transvaginal
Transabdominal
Doppler-only scan
3D reconstruction only
Transvaginal ultrasound may be limited in a patient with:
A retroverted uterus
Large fibroids or significantly enlarged uterus
Normal-sized uterus
A history of ovulation induction
What is the most common gynecologic malignancy in the United States?
Cervical carcinoma
Ovarian carcinoma
Endometrial carcinoma
Vulvar carcinoma
What is the typical uterine length in a premenarchal patient?
1–3 cm
4–6 cm
6–8 cm
3.5–5.5 cm
A menarchal, nulliparous uterus typically measures:
2–4 cm long
3–5 cm long
6–8 cm long
8–10 cm long
In multiparous women, the uterus usually:
Decreases by 1–2 cm
Increases by 1–2 cm
Remains exactly the same
Shrinks to premenarchal size
A postmenopausal uterus generally measures:
1–3 cm long
3.5–5.5 cm long
6–8 cm long
7–10 cm long
Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of fibroids?
Pelvic pain
Menorrhagia
Infertility
Hot flashes
Fibroids may cause bladder or rectal symptoms primarily because:
They trigger hormonal fluctuations
They can create mass effect/pressure
They cause nerve damage
They increase systemic blood flow
Which fibroid symptom is possible but not guaranteed?
Severe fever
Asymptomatic
Cyclic breast pain
Hypertension
Patient prep for a transabdominal pelvic ultrasound includes:
Fasting for 4 hours
Drinking 32 ounces of water and holding it
Emptying the bladder completely
Taking a diuretic
A postmenopausal patient prepping for a TA ultrasound should drink:
8 oz
12 oz
24 oz
40 oz
Before a transvaginal ultrasound, the patient must:
Drink as much water as possible
Confirm sexual activity
Avoid lying in lithotomy position
Stay fully clothed
For a transvaginal exam, the bladder should be:
Overly full
Moderately full
Completely empty
Filled halfway
The proper patient positioning for a TV ultrasound is:
Prone
Left lateral decubitus
Lithotomy
Trendelenburg
Which of the following bones is part of the female pelvis?
Clavicle
Scapula
Innominate bone
Radius
The female pelvis consists of the innominate bones plus the:
Sternum and ribs
Sacrum and coccyx
Carpals and metacarpals
Femurs
A primary treatment for molar pregnancy is:
Endometrial ablation
Dilation & curettage (D&C)
Hysteroscopy only
Oral progesterone therapy
After evacuation of a molar pregnancy, patients are advised to:
Conceive immediately
Avoid contraception for 6 months
Use oral contraceptives for 1 year
Stop all hormone use permanently
Monitoring after a molar pregnancy typically includes:
Weekly LH tests
Serial beta-hCG measurements
Estrogen-level monitoring
Thyroid function testing
A Graafian follicle is best described as:
A follicle present only in menopause
A ruptured follicle
The mature pre-ovulatory follicle
The smallest follicle in the ovary
At which point in the menstrual cycle is the endometrium thickest?
Menstrual phase
Early proliferative
Late proliferative
Secretory phase
Which group has the highest prevalence of fibroids?
Adolescents
Caucasian women
Dark-skinned women
Postmenopausal women
In a molar pregnancy, hCG levels typically:
Stay low and stable
Rise only slightly
Rise rapidly for about 100 days beyond expected
Drop immediately after conception
Exposure to DES in utero is associated with:
T-shaped uterus and cervical carcinoma
Early menopause
Ovarian hyperstimulation
Polycystic ovarian morphology
DES exposure in pregnancy most strongly affected:
Male fertility
The thyroid gland
Reproductive tract development in female fetuses
Placental size
The internal os connects the:
Cervical canal to the vagina
Uterine cavity to the cervical canal
Fallopian tube to the uterus
Cervix to the vulva
The external os connects the:
Cervical canal to the vagina
Uterine cavity to the cervix
Bladder to the urethra
Uterus to the fallopian tube
Which ligament anchors the uterine corpus and cervix to the lateral pelvic wall?
Round ligament
Broad ligament
Cardinal ligament
Suspensory ligament
Which uterine ligament anchors the cervix to the sacrum?
Uterosacral ligament
Round ligament
Ovarian ligament
Iliolumbar ligament
The round ligaments primarily serve to:
Support the ovaries laterally
Anchor the uterine fundus anteriorly
Hold the uterus posteriorly
Support the bladder roof
The broad ligament is best described as:
A thick fibrous band that suspends the ovaries
A peritoneal fold dividing the pelvis into anterior and posterior compartments
A ligament that anchors the uterus to the sacrum
A structure that carries the ureter to the bladder
Anteversion of the uterus refers to:
Bending of the fundus toward the rectum
Forward tipping of the entire uterus toward the anterior abdominal wall
Displacement of the uterus to the left
Dropping of the uterus into the vaginal canal
Anteflexion describes:
Tilting backward toward the sacrum
Bending of the fundus toward the abdominal wall
Rightward displacement
A neutral uterine position
A uterus that is bent toward the right is called:
Dextroposition
Dextroflexion
Levoposition
Retroflexion
A uterus that is displaced to the right (not bent) is termed:
Dextroflexion
Dextroposition
Levoflexion
Anteflexion
A uterus that bends toward the left is described as:
Levoposition
Levoflexion
Retroversion
Left rotation
A uterus displaced to the left is called:
Levoflexion
Levoposition
Retrocession
Mesoposition
Retroversion refers to:
Bending of the fundus posteriorly
Backward tipping of the entire uterus toward the sacrum
Dropping of the uterus into the vagina
Displacement to the right
Retroflexion means:
Forward bending of the fundus
Entire uterus tipped backward
Fundus bending toward the rectum
Uterus rotated laterally
Retrocession indicates:
Backward displacement of the entire uterus
Prolapse of the cervix
Lateral flexion
Fixed uterine immobility
Uterine prolapse refers to:
Bending of the uterus toward one side
Uterus descending into the vaginal canal
Posterior displacement of the fundus
Anterior rotation of the cervix
Before performing a transvaginal scan, the MOST important question is:
When was their last meal?
Are they sexually active?
Do they have a history of fibroids?
Are they allergic to latex?
Gravidity refers to:
Number of live births
Number of pregnancies reaching viability
Number of pregnancies regardless of outcome
Number of miscarriages
When a uterine mass is identified on ultrasound, the sonographer must document:
Patient's menstrual cycle phase only
Blood flow only
Location, size, contour, and internal characteristics
Age and parity only
Hydatidiform mole is classified as:
Malignant metastatic GTD
Malignant but non-metastatic
Benign trophoblastic disease
Always invasive
An invasive mole (chorioadenoma destruens) is:
Benign
Malignant and metastatic
Malignant but typically non-metastatic
A type of ovarian tumor
Choriocarcinoma is defined as:
Benign trophoblastic hyperplasia
Malignant metastatic trophoblastic disease
A harmless postpartum condition
A cystic ovarian tumor
Theca lutein cysts are caused by:
Low FSH
Elevated hCG levels
Low progesterone
Estrogen excess
Theca lutein cysts typically appear as:
Single thick-walled unilateral cysts
Bilateral, multiple cysts prone to hemorrhage
Solid ovarian tumors
Calcified ovarian foci
Theca lutein cysts are most commonly associated with:
Tubal ectopic pregnancy
PCOS
Gestational trophoblastic disease such as molar pregnancy
Endometriosis
Theca lutein cysts may also appear after which procedure?
Hysterectomy
Dilation and curettage (D&C)
Tubal ligation
Myomectomy
Which condition is much more common but can be mistaken for cervical carcinoma?
Endometrial polyp
Cervical fibroid
Ovarian cyst
Endometrioma
Another common benign lesion of the cervix that could mimic carcinoma is:
Nabothian cyst
Cervical ectropion
Leiomyoma
Adenomyosis
Which ultrasound pattern is most characteristic of gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD)?
Uniform hypoechoic uterus
Snowflake or lacey pattern
Thin endometrium
Homogeneous ovarian cysts
The most helpful imaging technique to rule out a bicornuate uterus is:
Transabdominal ultrasound
3D transvaginal ultrasound
MRI of the kidneys
Hysterosalpingogram only
Hematometra refers to:
Blood accumulation in the vagina
Blood accumulation in the uterus
Blood in the fallopian tube
Menorrhagia with clots
Hematocolpos is defined as:
Blood retention in the uterus
Blood retention in the vagina
Blood retention in the ovaries
Blood in the broad ligament
A complete mole occurs when:
Fertilization of a defective ovum by a single sperm that duplicates
Fertilization of a normal ovum by one sperm
Fertilization of a normal ovum by two sperm
Fertilization fails to occur
An incomplete mole results from:
Fertilization of defective ovum by one sperm
Fertilization of normal ovum by two sperm
Fertilization by a single normal sperm
A spontaneous abortion
An invasive mole (chorioadenoma destruens) is characterized by:
Benign proliferation of trophoblasts
Malignant, non-metastatic trophoblastic disease
Metastatic choriocarcinoma
Benign ovarian cyst
Invasive moles represent:
Primary ovarian tumors
Malignant transformation of a hydatidiform mole
Normal placental tissue
Simple uterine polyps
Which hormone is elevated during pregnancy and in molar pregnancies?
FSH
LH
Progesterone
hCG
A major risk factor for cervical carcinoma is:
Late menarche
Infection with HPV
High calcium diet
Nulliparity only
Which lifestyle factor increases the risk of cervical carcinoma?
Smoking
High physical activity
Vitamin D supplementation
Low caffeine intake
Early sexual activity contributes to cervical carcinoma risk because:
It causes hormonal imbalance
It increases exposure to HPV
It decreases ovulation
It reduces estrogen levels
Exposure to DES in utero is a risk factor for:
Endometriosis
Cervical carcinoma
Uterine fibroids
PCOS
Which hormone is primarily responsible for initiating thickening of the endometrium?
Progesterone
Estrogen
LH
FSH
Which hormone prepares the endometrium for implantation?
Estrogen
Progesterone
GnRH
HCG
The menstrual cycle begins with:
Ovulation
Menstrual bleeding
LH surge
Corpus luteum formation
The hypothalamus triggers the release of which hormone to start the follicular phase?
Progesterone
LH
GnRH
Estrogen
What triggers the LH surge that causes ovulation?
Low FSH
High estrogen
Low progesterone
High GnRH
If pregnancy does not occur, what happens to progesterone and the endometrium?
Progesterone rises, endometrium thickens further
Progesterone drops, endometrium sheds
Progesterone remains high, endometrium remains thick
Progesterone rises, endometrium sheds
What is this?
Leiomyoma
Adenomyosis
Endometrial Carcinoma
Cervical Carcinoma
What pathology is this?
Cervical Carcinoma
Leiomyosis
Endometrial Carcinoma
Adenomyosis
What pathology is this?
Endometrial carcinoma
Cervical Carcinoma
Endometritis
Adenomyosis
What pathology is seen here?
Endometrial carcinoma
hydatiform mole
molar pregnancy
cervical carcinoma
What pathology is seen here?
Molar pregnancy
hydatiform mole
incomplete mole
Cervical carcinoma
What pathology is seen here?
Hydatiform mole
Molar pregnancy
Incomplete mole
Complete mole
What pathology is seen here?
Choriocarcinoma
Cervical carcinoma
Nabothian Cyst
Endometrial Carcinoma
What pathology is seen here? And what sign is it showing?
Incomplete mole w/lace pattern
Hydatiform mole w/lace pattern
Cervical carcinoma w/snowstorm sign
Endometrial Carcinoma w/3 beads sign
