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CORALGRILL2014 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

Uterine descensus is also known as uterine ________.

A) inflammation
B) herniation
C) prolapse
D) retroflexion

Question 2

Which of the following surgical procedures removes an obstruction from one of the major arteries of the neck?

A) cerebrospinal fluid shunt
B) laminectomy
C) carotid endarterectomy
D) nerve block

Athena23 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Explanation: A) Uterine descensus is an abnormal position, not an inflammation.
B) Uterine descensus is an abnormal position, not a weakness in the uterine wall (hernia).
C) Correct
D) Retroflexion is an abnormal, bent position of the uterus, but is not the same as uterine descensus.

Answer to Question 2

C
Explanation: A carotid endarterectomy removes an obstruction from one of the major arteries of the neck. A cerebrospinal fluid shunt treats hydrocephalus. A laminectomy treats pressure on the spinal nerve. A nerve block is a regional anesthetic.