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
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.
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