The school nurse is presenting a class on female reproductive health. While discussing prevention the nurse teaches what about a Pap smear?
A) The test may be performed at any time during the patient's menstrual cycle.
B) The smear should be done every 2 years.
C) The test detects cervical cancer.
D) False-negative Pap smear results occur mostly from not douching before the examination.
Ans: C
Feedback: The test should be performed when the patient is not menstruating, and douching washes away cellular material. The test detects cervical cancer, and false-negative Pap smear results occur mostly from sampling errors or improper technique. A Pap smear should be done annually.
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