7 Questions
What type of Pap speculum is preferred over a non-lubricated speculum?
One that is lubricated
When is the preferred time for conducting a Pap smear examination?
Two weeks after the last menstrual period (LMP)
According to the 2014 Bethesda System, which type of smear is considered unsatisfactory for evaluation?
Smear lacking endocervical cells
How many well-visualized squamous cells are required on a liquid-based Pap smear slide for the specimen to be considered satisfactory?
8,000
Which type of cells should be included when estimating cellularity on a Pap smear slide?
Endocervical cells
Which cytologic feature is characteristic of radiation changes seen in a Pap smear?
Cytoplasmic vacuolization and polychromasia
Which statement is true regarding HPV?
Only a minority of HPV infections persist and lead to cancer
Test your knowledge on the specimen adequacy criteria in the 2014 Bethesda System for evaluating gynecological samples. Identify which specimens are considered unsatisfactory based on the given criteria.
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