Women’s Gynecologic Health, Chapter 32, Second Edition Test Bank. Verified Questions And Answers.Chapter 32: Women’s Health Care
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MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which piece of the usual equipment setup for a pelvic examination is omitted with a Pap test?
a. Gloves and eye protectors
b. Speculum
c. Fixative agent
d. Lubricant
ANS: D
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A The examiner should always use Standard Precautions.
B A speculum is needed to see the cervix.
C A fixative agent is applied to the slide to prevent drying or disruption of the specimen.
D Lubricants interfere with the accuracy of the cytology report.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 775
OBJ: Nursing Process: Implementation MSC: Client Needs: Physiologic Integrity
2. The microscopic examination of scrapings from the cervix, endocervix, or other mucous membranes to detect premalignant or malignant cells is called
a. Bimanual palpation
b. Rectovaginal palpation
c. A Papanicolaou test
d. DNA testing
ANS: C
Feedback
A Bimanual palpation is a physical examination of the vagina; the Pap test is a microscopic examination for cancer.
B Rectovaginal palpation is a physical examination performed through the rectum; the Pap test is a microscopic examination for cancer.
C The Pap test is a microscopic examination for cancer that should be performed regularly, depending on the patient’s age.
D DNA testing for the various types of HPV that cause cervical cancer is now available. Samples are collected in the same way as a Pap test.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 775
OBJ: Nursing Process: Implementation MSC: Client Needs: Physiologic Integrity
3. The nurse providing care in a women’s health care setting must be aware that which sexually transmitted disease (STD) can be cured?
a. Herpes
b. Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)
c. Venereal warts
d. Chlamydia
ANS: D
Feedback
A Because no cure is known for herpes, treatment focuses on pain relief and preventing secondary infections.
B Because no cure is known for AIDS, prevention and early detection are the main focus.
C Condylomata acuminata is caused by the human papillomavirus. No treatment eradicates the virus.
D The usual treatment for chlamydia bacterial infection is doxycycline or azithromycin. Concurrent treatment of all sexual partners is needed to prevent recurrence.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: pp. 797-799
OBJ: Nursing Process: Assessment MSC: Client Needs: Physiologic Integrity [Show Less]