Papanicolaou Smear/Test in Cervical Screening

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What is the purpose of draping the patient during the procedure?

To minimize anxiety and gain patient's cooperation

To provide privacy and respect the patient's dignity (correct)

To allow easy access to the cervix

To promote comfort

What is the primary goal of the Papanicolaou smear/test?

To diagnose cervical cancer

To detect abnormal cells in the colon

To detect potentially precancerous and cancerous processes in the cervix (correct)

To monitor the progression of cervical cancer

Why is it necessary to wash hands and put on gloves before the procedure?

To prevent errors

To provide privacy

To minimize anxiety and gain patient's cooperation

To reduce transmission of microorganisms (correct)

What is the purpose of using cotton pledgets and cytobrush during the procedure?

To collect cells from the cervix Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using a gooseneck lamp during the procedure?

To get a good view of the cervix Signup and view all the answers

Why is it necessary to position the patient on dorsal recumbent or in a lithotomy position?

To allow easy access to the cervix Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of shaking the woman's shoulders and shouting her name?

To determine if she is unconscious and not breathing Signup and view all the answers

Why should a second rescuer deliver respiratory ventilations?

To improve oxygenation Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended rate of chest compressions per minute?

100 times a minute Signup and view all the answers

Why is it necessary to remove fetal or uterine monitors before using an automated external defibrillator (AED)?

To avoid interference with the AED Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended rate of respiratory ventilations per minute?

8 to 10 breaths/min Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of using an automated external defibrillator (AED)?

To restore cardiac function Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of placing a rolled or folded towel under the woman's right hip?

To prevent uterine compression on the vena cava and supine hypotension syndrome Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct position of the fist on the woman's chest?

On the middle of the sternum Signup and view all the answers

What happens when the chest is compressed during the chest thrusts procedure?

The pressure on the chest compresses the ribs, increasing chest and lung pressure Signup and view all the answers

Why is it necessary to modify the chest thrusts procedure for an unconscious victim?

Because loss of consciousness interferes with the woman's ability to maintain an upright position Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct position for the woman during chest thrusts for an unconscious victim?

Same position as for external heart compressions Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of performing backward thrusts during the chest thrusts procedure?

To expel the foreign body from the airway Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for using antiseptic solution or wipes during the procedure?

To decrease the possibility of contamination during the procedure Signup and view all the answers

Why is it necessary to cleanse the perineum from front to back during the procedure?

To prevent rectal contamination from entering the urine specimen Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of asking the woman to hold the container under the urine stream to obtain the specimen?

To obtain a clean-catch urine specimen Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to advise the woman to avoid touching the inside of the container or cap?

To prevent contamination of the urine specimen Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of having the woman wash her hands before the procedure?

To prevent the spread of microorganisms Signup and view all the answers

Why is it necessary to discard the cotton ball or wipe after one stroke?

To prevent the transmission of microorganisms Signup and view all the answers