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What is the purpose of performing a colposcopy?

To remove eroded or infected tissue
To examine the abdominal cavity
To directly visualize the cervix and vagina (correct)
To visualize the uterus and its appendages

Which of the following preparatory steps is recommended before a colposcopy?

Douching within 24 hours
Having intercourse within 24 hours
Not having a bowel movement prior to the procedure
Avoiding menstruation during the procedure (correct)

What is the purpose of a culdoscopy?

To visualize the uterus and its appendages (correct)
To remove eroded or infected tissue
To examine the abdominal cavity
To visualize the cervix and vagina

What is the recommended position for a patient during a culdoscopy?

Knee-chest position (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of introducing CO2 during a laparoscopy?

To distend the abdomen for easier visualization (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following procedures may involve the removal of eroded or infected tissue?

Conization (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a Pap smear?

To detect cervical cancer (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a recommended preparation for a patient undergoing a Pap smear?

Taking antibiotics (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a dilation and curettage (D&C) procedure?

To remove abnormal tissues from the uterine lining (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which diagnostic test is used to assess the patency of the fallopian tubes?

Tubal insufflation (Rubin's test) (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a semen analysis?

To evaluate fertility (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which diagnostic test is used to detect the presence of ovarian cancer?

Serum CA-125 test (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a biopsy?

To confirm or locate a lesion (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which diagnostic test involves the use of high-frequency sound waves to evaluate pelvic structures?

Pelvic ultrasonography (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a prostatic smear?

To detect and identify microorganisms, tumor cells, and tuberculosis in the prostate (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which diagnostic test involves the injection of a contrast medium through the vagina to visualize the uterus and fallopian tubes?

Hysterosalpingogram (D) Signup and view all the answers

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