MA600 Exam #2 Study Outline Questions With Complete
Solutions
Almost all cases of cervical cancer are caused by what? Correct
Answers human papillomavirus (HPV)
Amenorrhea Correct Answers Absence or cessation of the
menstrual period. occurs normally before puberty, during
pregnancy, and after menopause.
American Cancer Society Cervical Cancer Screening
Recommendations Summarize the recommendations. Correct
Answers Pap is for ages 21 + and up , 21 to 29 get pap test
every 3 years, 30-65 yrd old need pap and hpv test every 5 yrs or
just pap every 3years, high risk should be screen more often.
After stoping screening do not start again .
Articles are wrapped before going into the autoclave. What is
the purpose for doing this? Correct Answers to protect them
from recontamination during handling and storage.
Cervix Correct Answers The lower narrow end of the uterus
that opens into the vagina.
Colposcopy Correct Answers Examination of the cervix using a
colposcope (a lighted instrument with a magnifying lens).
Decontamination Correct Answers use of physical or chemical
means to remove or destroy pathogens on an item so that it is no
longer capable of transmitting disease; this makes the item safe
to handle.
,Define surgical asepsis. Correct Answers also known as sterile
technique, refers to practices that keep objects and areas sterile,
or free from all living microorganisms and spores.
Disinfectant Correct Answers an agent used to destroy
pathogenic microorganisms
Dysmenorrhea Correct Answers Pain that is associated with the
menstrual period.
Dysplasia Correct Answers The growth of abnormal cells. is a
precancerous condition that may or may not develop into cancer.
Genital herpes occurs most commonly in what age group?
Correct Answers 14 to 49
Height is measured in children in what position? Correct
Answers -Standing position
How do you locate the vastus lateralis site? Correct Answers -
To locate the vastus lateralis site in an infant or young child,
divide the mid-anterior thigh into thirds.
How is head circumference measured? Correct Answers The
head circumference of children younger than 3 years should be
routinely measured and plotted on a head circumference growth
chart.
, How long are items sterilized in the autoclave? Correct Answers
length of time required for sterilization varies according to the
load or articles being sterilized
How long does it take for the oocyte (egg) to get through the
uterine tubes? Correct Answers 7 days.
How many sperm are in a milliliter of semen? Correct Answers
usually between 50 and 150 million sperm
How much semen is in a single ejaculation? Correct Answers
varies from 1.5 mL to 6 mL.
If an indicator does not change the way it should, what should
be done? Correct Answers is in need of repair and should not be
used until it has been serviced.
Interacting with children requires special techniques. If the
medical assistant can gain a rapport with their patients, what
behavior will the child most likely display? Correct Answers If
the medical assistant gains the child's trust and confidence,
the child is likely to cooperate during an examination or
procedure
Length is measured in children younger than what age? Correct
Answers 24 months
Once menstrual bleeding starts, until what age does it last?
Correct Answers late 40s or early 50s.
Solutions
Almost all cases of cervical cancer are caused by what? Correct
Answers human papillomavirus (HPV)
Amenorrhea Correct Answers Absence or cessation of the
menstrual period. occurs normally before puberty, during
pregnancy, and after menopause.
American Cancer Society Cervical Cancer Screening
Recommendations Summarize the recommendations. Correct
Answers Pap is for ages 21 + and up , 21 to 29 get pap test
every 3 years, 30-65 yrd old need pap and hpv test every 5 yrs or
just pap every 3years, high risk should be screen more often.
After stoping screening do not start again .
Articles are wrapped before going into the autoclave. What is
the purpose for doing this? Correct Answers to protect them
from recontamination during handling and storage.
Cervix Correct Answers The lower narrow end of the uterus
that opens into the vagina.
Colposcopy Correct Answers Examination of the cervix using a
colposcope (a lighted instrument with a magnifying lens).
Decontamination Correct Answers use of physical or chemical
means to remove or destroy pathogens on an item so that it is no
longer capable of transmitting disease; this makes the item safe
to handle.
,Define surgical asepsis. Correct Answers also known as sterile
technique, refers to practices that keep objects and areas sterile,
or free from all living microorganisms and spores.
Disinfectant Correct Answers an agent used to destroy
pathogenic microorganisms
Dysmenorrhea Correct Answers Pain that is associated with the
menstrual period.
Dysplasia Correct Answers The growth of abnormal cells. is a
precancerous condition that may or may not develop into cancer.
Genital herpes occurs most commonly in what age group?
Correct Answers 14 to 49
Height is measured in children in what position? Correct
Answers -Standing position
How do you locate the vastus lateralis site? Correct Answers -
To locate the vastus lateralis site in an infant or young child,
divide the mid-anterior thigh into thirds.
How is head circumference measured? Correct Answers The
head circumference of children younger than 3 years should be
routinely measured and plotted on a head circumference growth
chart.
, How long are items sterilized in the autoclave? Correct Answers
length of time required for sterilization varies according to the
load or articles being sterilized
How long does it take for the oocyte (egg) to get through the
uterine tubes? Correct Answers 7 days.
How many sperm are in a milliliter of semen? Correct Answers
usually between 50 and 150 million sperm
How much semen is in a single ejaculation? Correct Answers
varies from 1.5 mL to 6 mL.
If an indicator does not change the way it should, what should
be done? Correct Answers is in need of repair and should not be
used until it has been serviced.
Interacting with children requires special techniques. If the
medical assistant can gain a rapport with their patients, what
behavior will the child most likely display? Correct Answers If
the medical assistant gains the child's trust and confidence,
the child is likely to cooperate during an examination or
procedure
Length is measured in children younger than what age? Correct
Answers 24 months
Once menstrual bleeding starts, until what age does it last?
Correct Answers late 40s or early 50s.
