The microscopic examination of scrapings from the cervix, endocervix, or other mucous membranes to detect premalignant or malignant cells is called:
a. Bimanual palpation. c. A Papanicolaou (Pap) test.
b. Rectovaginal palpation. d. A four As procedure.
ANS: C
The Pap test is a microscopic examination for cancer that should be performed regularly, depending on the client's age. Bimanual palpation is a physical examination of the vagina. Rectovaginal palpation is a physical examination performed through the rectum. The four As is an intervention procedure to help a patient stop smoking.
You might also like to view...
Which statement would the nurse utilize to define HEALTH?
A. The balance of a person within the outside world B. A continuous struggle between balance and imbalance C. Recovering from an illness D. Physical wholeness for activity
The nurse is caring for a client with multiple organ failure and in metabolic acidosis. Which pair of organs is responsible for regulatory processes and compensation?
A) Kidney and liver B) Heart and lungs C) Lungs and kidney D) Pancreas and stomach
The pediatric nurse is assessing a child with nasopharyngitis. The parents ask about the possibility of the child getting an antibiotic. Which of the following is the nurse's best answer?
a. "We need to be careful about starting antibiotics in children because we are creating more antibiotic-resistant organisms." b. "There is no need to buy expensive antibiotics because we have other treatments that are less expensive." c. "Antibiotics are not effective in the treatment of nasopharyngitis." d. "There is a risk of your child being allergic to the antibiotic."
The nurse who is talking on the telephone with a depressed adolescent recognizes that the statement indicating the greatest immediate suicide risk is:
a. "I just needed to talk to someone to keep myself from thinking silly thoughts about killing myself.". b. "My parents aren't home and won't be back for 4 hours. That should be enough time for the pills to work. I've got a hundred of them.". c. "My dad will be home first, so he'll find me. So I think I'll use his gun. I hope he didn't lock the cabinet.". d. "My girlfriend is here with me. She told me to call because I was talking crazy about killing myself.".