Gynecological Exam Essentials

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Which of the following is NOT recommended when scheduling a gynecological exam?

Scheduling the appointment 1 week after the end of the patient's menstrual period

Informing the patient to refrain from having intercourse 24 hours prior to the appointment

Scheduling the appointment during the patient's menstrual period (correct)

Informing the patient to refrain from douching 24 hours prior to the appointment

Which of the following is NOT a part of a gynecological exam?

Rectal-vaginal exam

Inspection of external genitalia

Vaginal and cervical examination

Collection of urine sample (correct)

How often is a clinical breast exam recommended for women in their 20s and 30s?

Every 10 years

Every year

Every 5 years

Every 3 years (correct)

Which position is most commonly used for a pelvic examination and Pap smear?

Lithotomy position Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a vaginal speculum?

To open and visualize the vagina and cervix Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of water-based lubricant in medical procedures?

To lubricate instruments or digits prior to insertion into body cavity Signup and view all the answers

Which age group is recommended to have mammograms every other year?

Age 50 and above Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a Pap smear?

To screen for abnormal or precancerous cells on the cervical area Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using a speculum during a pelvic exam?

To expand the vaginal opening for viewing of the vagina and cervix Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of collecting a Pap specimen using a cervical broom?

To collect endocervical cells and ectocervical cells Signup and view all the answers

Which age group is recommended to have yearly mammogram screenings according to the textbook?

45-54 Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a Pap smear?

To screen for abnormal or precancerous cells on the cervical area Signup and view all the answers

When should a patient consider assessing individual risk for a sooner mammogram screening?

Age 40-49 Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common type of specimen collected during a Pap smear?

Cervical cells Signup and view all the answers

During a gynecological exam, which of the following is NOT recommended for the patient to do 24 hours prior to the appointment?

Using water-based lubricant Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following screenings may be required during a gynecological exam?

Cervical cytology screening Signup and view all the answers

How often is a clinical breast exam recommended for women in their 40s and older?

Every year Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of position used for a pelvic examination and Pap smear?

Supine position Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a plastic vaginal speculum?

To open and visualize the vagina and cervix Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of water-based lubricant in medical procedures?

To aid in the insertion of instruments or digits Signup and view all the answers

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Which of the following is NOT recommended when scheduling a gynecological exam?

Which of the following is NOT a part of a gynecological exam?

How often is a clinical breast exam recommended for women in their 20s and 30s?

Which position is most commonly used for a pelvic examination and Pap smear?

What is the purpose of a vaginal speculum?

What is the function of water-based lubricant in medical procedures?

Which age group is recommended to have mammograms every other year?

What is the purpose of a Pap smear?

What is the purpose of using a speculum during a pelvic exam?

What is the purpose of collecting a Pap specimen using a cervical broom?

Which age group is recommended to have yearly mammogram screenings according to the textbook?

What is the purpose of a Pap smear?

When should a patient consider assessing individual risk for a sooner mammogram screening?

What is the most common type of specimen collected during a Pap smear?

During a gynecological exam, which of the following is NOT recommended for the patient to do 24 hours prior to the appointment?

Which of the following screenings may be required during a gynecological exam?

How often is a clinical breast exam recommended for women in their 40s and older?

Which of the following is NOT a type of position used for a pelvic examination and Pap smear?

What is the purpose of a plastic vaginal speculum?

What is the function of water-based lubricant in medical procedures?

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