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Anatomy and Physiology of the Female Reproductive System Questions
Question 1 of 5
A newly pregnant patient asks the nurse, What is a false pelvis? Which statement by the nurse will best explain this anatomy to the patient?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C because the false pelvis, also known as the greater pelvis, is the upper portion of the pelvis that supports the abdominal organs and the weight of the upper body. It is not involved in childbirth. A: Incorrect. The false pelvis is not the total anterior portion of the pelvis. B: Incorrect. The false pelvis is not considered the lower portion of the pelvis. D: Incorrect. The narrowest part of the pelvis through which a fetus passes is the true pelvis, not the false pelvis.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is reviewing normal female development with a mother of a 10-year-old daughter. The mother states, I noticed that my daughter developed breast buds about a year ago. When do you think she will start her menstrual cycle? What is the nurse’s best response?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Likely any time now. Rationale: 1. Breast development typically precedes menarche by about 2-2.5 years in most girls. 2. Breast buds appearing a year ago indicate the onset of puberty. 3. Thus, it is likely that menarche (first menstrual cycle) will occur soon. Summary: A: In about a year - Too specific, timing varies among individuals. C: Does your daughter know what to expect? - Does not address the timing of menarche. D: It is impossible to predict when she will start her cycle - Incorrect, general patterns can be observed.
Question 3 of 5
Which piece of the usual equipment setup for a pelvic examination is omitted with a Pap test?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Lubricant. During a Pap test, lubricant should not be used as it can interfere with the cytology sample collection. The speculum is needed to visualize the cervix, the fixative agent is used to preserve the sample, and gloves and eye protectors are essential for safety. Omitting lubricant ensures accurate sample collection for Pap testing, making it the correct choice.
Question 4 of 5
Findings of a Pap smear exam denote atypical cells of undetermined significance (ASCUS).
Correct Answer: E
Rationale: The correct answer is missing from the choices provided. For a finding of ASCUS on a Pap smear, the next step would typically be to perform HPV testing to determine if further evaluation or treatment is needed. HPV testing helps to identify high-risk strains of the virus that may lead to cervical cancer. Based on the results of the HPV test, the healthcare provider would decide on the appropriate management plan, which could include colposcopy, repeat Pap smear, or other interventions. Therefore, the correct answer should involve HPV testing or further diagnostic procedures rather than therapeutic treatment options or imaging studies like mammography, bone scan, or transvaginal ultrasound.
Question 5 of 5
Which sexually transmitted disease can be treated and eradicated?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Chlamydia. Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted disease that can be easily treated and eradicated with antibiotics. Treatment typically involves a course of antibiotics prescribed by a healthcare professional. Regular testing and treatment are essential to prevent complications and the spread of the infection. Rationale: - Herpes (A) and AIDS (B) are viral infections that cannot be completely eradicated. Treatment can manage symptoms but not cure the diseases. - Venereal warts (D), caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), can be treated but not eradicated. Recurrence is possible even after treatment.