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vicotolentino

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A surgical procedure to prevent tearing of the perineum and to facilitate delivery of the fetus is called:
 
  A) colposcopy.
  B) colpotomy.
  C) episiotomy.
  D) hysterotomy.

Question 2

Surgical excision of the uterus is called:
 
  A) hysterotomy.
  B) hysterectomy.
  C) hymenectomy.
  D) hysteroplasty.



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Answer to Question 1

C
Explanation: A) Colposcopy is a visual exam of the vagina and cervix.
B) Colpotomy is an incision in the vagina.
C) Correct.
D) Hysterotomy is an incision into the uterus.

Answer to Question 2

B
Explanation: A) Hysterotomy is an incision into the uterus.
B) Correct.
C) Hymenectomy is removal of the hymen over the vagina.
D) Hysteroplasty is surgical repair of the uterus.





 

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