Exam 21: Female Genitalia

A new graduate was asked by the Nursing Supervisor,"What are the components of the internal female genitalia?" Which response by the new graduate would cause the supervisor to be concerned? Select all that apply.

An increased incidence of strokes is reported in women who concurrently use oral contraceptives and

The function of the labia majora is to ____________________ the components it surrounds.

To inspect the vaginal walls,you should first disengage the locking device of the vaginal speculum and then withdraw the speculum

Which activity should a patient avoid 24 to 48 hours before a scheduled physical assessment to prevent affecting the results of the Pap smear and other cultures?

Most cervical cancer originates at the

Your findings upon palpation and inspection of a patient's labia include an area of tenderness,swelling,redness,and purulent discharge,which most likely indicate

If the cervix could not be visualized upon the initial insertion of the speculum,you would close the blades and

The beginning of the female reproductive cycle,or onset of menstruation,is called ____________________.

Which finding indicates a pathology?

Your patient's cervicovaginal culture report indicated a large number of Gram-negative diplococci organisms,which is consistent with

The nurse is admitting a patient with vaginal cancer.Which of the following questions should the nurse ask to elicit the most likely causative factor?

Your patient complains of vaginal discharge with itching,dysuria,and cramping.You would assess for aggravating factors,which include

Your patient,who is 42 years old,has requested a routine physical examination and states that she has not had one for several years.You observe a cauliflower-like lesion on the patient's cervix,which can indicate

The distal,funnel-shaped end of the fallopian tube is called the

To assess the muscular tone and texture of the perineum using your dominant hand,you would place your

During a rectovaginal examination,you should assess all of the following,EXCEPT

The area located between the two skin folds of the labia minora is known as the

Your assessment of an 18-year-old,who has not experienced menarche,should include evaluating her for all of the following,EXCEPT

The recommended method for spreading cells from the Cytobrush onto the slide is to