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What should the patient do before the examination to prevent displacement of the uterus and uterine tubes?
What should the patient do before the examination to prevent displacement of the uterus and uterine tubes?
- Empty her bladder (correct)
- Drink plenty of water
- Eat a light meal
- Take painkillers
What contrast media is preferred for the examination?
What contrast media is preferred for the examination?
- Oil-based contrast media
- Gadolinium
- Barium sulfate
- Water-soluble iodinated contrast (correct)
What can be a possible complication of the procedure?
What can be a possible complication of the procedure?
- Headache
- Pain within the uterine cavity (correct)
- Fatigue
- Nausea
What should be done before the procedure?
What should be done before the procedure?
What are the gonads in the male reproductive system?
What are the gonads in the male reproductive system?
Where do the testes first develop in an embryo?
Where do the testes first develop in an embryo?
Why is the temperature cooler in the scrotum?
Why is the temperature cooler in the scrotum?
What is the function of the ovaries in the female reproductive system?
What is the function of the ovaries in the female reproductive system?
What is the average length of the menstrual cycle?
What is the average length of the menstrual cycle?
Where are the ovaries located in the female reproductive system?
Where are the ovaries located in the female reproductive system?
Which organs produce gametes in males and females?
Which organs produce gametes in males and females?
What is the function of the internal glands and ducts in the reproductive system?
What is the function of the internal glands and ducts in the reproductive system?
What are the primary sex organs in males and females?
What are the primary sex organs in males and females?
What are the accessory sex organs in the reproductive system?
What are the accessory sex organs in the reproductive system?
What is the difference between males and females in terms of their reproductive system?
What is the difference between males and females in terms of their reproductive system?
What is the major equipment required for an HSG?
What is the major equipment required for an HSG?
What is the lithotomy position?
What is the lithotomy position?
What may be used to alleviate some of the discomfort associated with cramping during an HSG?
What may be used to alleviate some of the discomfort associated with cramping during an HSG?
What is the purpose of proper bowel preparations before an HSG?
What is the purpose of proper bowel preparations before an HSG?
What is the ideal capability of the table used during an HSG?
What is the ideal capability of the table used during an HSG?
What is the purpose of the Trendelenburg position during the procedure?
What is the purpose of the Trendelenburg position during the procedure?
What is attached to the cannula or balloon catheter during the procedure?
What is attached to the cannula or balloon catheter during the procedure?
How is contrast medium injected into the uterine cavity during the procedure?
How is contrast medium injected into the uterine cavity during the procedure?
What happens if the uterine tubes are patent during the procedure?
What happens if the uterine tubes are patent during the procedure?
What equipment is necessary for a Hysterosalpingiography (HSG)?
What equipment is necessary for a Hysterosalpingiography (HSG)?
What is included in a HSG tray?
What is included in a HSG tray?
What is the purpose of an HSG?
What is the purpose of an HSG?
What is the function of a cannula or balloon catheter in an HSG?
What is the function of a cannula or balloon catheter in an HSG?
What size needles are typically used in an HSG?
What size needles are typically used in an HSG?
What is the purpose of inserting a balloon catheter during cannula/catheter placement for hysterosalpingography?
What is the purpose of inserting a balloon catheter during cannula/catheter placement for hysterosalpingography?
What position does the patient lie in during cannula/catheter placement for hysterosalpingography?
What position does the patient lie in during cannula/catheter placement for hysterosalpingography?
What is the purpose of inserting a vaginal speculum during cannula/catheter placement for hysterosalpingography?
What is the purpose of inserting a vaginal speculum during cannula/catheter placement for hysterosalpingography?
What is the purpose of cleansing the vaginal walls and cervix with an antiseptic solution during cannula/catheter placement for hysterosalpingography?
What is the purpose of cleansing the vaginal walls and cervix with an antiseptic solution during cannula/catheter placement for hysterosalpingography?
What position is the patient placed in after cervical placement of the cannula or catheter during hysterosalpingography?
What position is the patient placed in after cervical placement of the cannula or catheter during hysterosalpingography?
