Exam 27: Female Genitourinary System

A 46-year-old woman is in the clinic for her annual gynecological examination.She voices a concern about ovarian cancer,because her mother and sister died of it.The nurse knows that which of the following statements is correct regarding ovarian cancer?

MATCHING Place the degrees of uterine prolapse listed below in order,from first degree to third degree. -First degree prolapse is:

The nurse is preparing to examine the external genitalia of a school-age girl.Which of the following positions would be most appropriate in this situation?

The order of examination of the internal genitalia is important.The nurse will use which order of examination at this time?

A woman who is 8 weeks pregnant is in the clinic for a checkup.The nurse reads on her chart that her cervix is softened and looks cyanotic.The nurse knows that the woman is exhibiting which of the following signs?

During the examination portion of a patient's visit,she will be in the lithotomy position.Which of the following statements reflect some things that the nurse can do to make this more comfortable for her?

Which statement would be most appropriate when the nurse is introducing the topic of sexual relationships during an interview?

When assessing a newborn infant's genitalia,the nurse notes that the genitalia are somewhat engorged.The labia majora are swollen,the clitoris looks large,and the hymen is thick.The vaginal opening is difficult to visualize.The infant's mother states that she is worried about the labia being swollen.The nurse should reply:

An 18-year-old patient is having her first pelvic examination.It would be appropriate to:

A 22-year-old woman is being seen at the clinic for problems with vulvar pain,dysuria,and fever.On physical examination,the nurse notes clusters of small,shallow vesicles with surrounding erythema on the labia.There is also inguinal lymphadenopathy present.The most likely cause of these lesions is:

A woman states that 2 weeks ago she had a urinary tract infection that was treated with an antibiotic.As a part of the interview,the nurse must make sure to ask:

A patient calls the clinic for instructions before having a Papanicolaou (Pap)smear.The most appropriate instructions from the nurse would be:

Which of the following tests are usually collected when screening for cervical cancer?

MATCHING Place the degrees of uterine prolapse listed below in order,from first degree to third degree. -Third degree prolapse is:

The nurse has just completed an inspection of a woman's external genitalia.Which of the following describes a finding within normal limits?

A 52-year-old patient states that when she sneezes or coughs,she "wets herself a little." She is very concerned that something may be wrong with her.The nurse knows that the problem is:

The female structure that corresponds to the male penis is called the:

Which of the following statements is true with regard to the history of a postmenopausal woman?

During a female external genitalia examination,the nurse notes several lesions around the woman's vulva.The lesions are pink,moist,soft,pointed papules.The patient states that she is not aware of any problems in that area.The nurse recognizes that these lesions may be:

An 11-year-old girl is in the clinic for a sports physical.The nurse notes that she has begun to develop breasts,and during the conversation the girl reveals that she is unsure about the progression of development.The nurse should use which of the following to best assist the young girl in understanding the expected sequence for development?