THE WELL-WOMAN EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Well-Woman Exam includes review of the following: (14) - Answers - -vital signs
-contraceptive methods or HRT
-pap smear hx, w/ particular attention to abnormal pap smears
-menstrual pattern
-sexual hx
-breast changes&mammogram hx
-changes in stools
-changes in skin (moles)
-depression
-domestic violence
-osteoporosis risks & hx
-risks for cancer or CV disease
-personal & social hx, esp. smoking, alcohol, diet & exercise
-immunizations
Well-woman exams are --------- -------- that give specific focus to preventative care of
female pts. - Answers - comprehensive physicals
With pap smears becoming further apart, annual exams are recommended for other
preventative health purposes such as: - Answers - -breast exams
-STD check
-contraception review
-vaccinations
-counseling about age-appropriate screening
-maintaining a healthy lifestyle
What part of the pelvic exam is no longer a requirement of these annual exams in the
asymptomatic pt? - Answers - bimanual exam
-appropriate in pt who reports/exhibits sxs
What is required of male practitioners during the PE? - Answers - a female chaperone
should be present
What is required when pts present immediately after an incidence of rape? - Answers - -
use of a special rape kit
-specific legal action
Rape kits are utilized in emergency departments that have what? - Answers - SANEs
(sexual assault nurse examiners)
What do SANEs do? - Answers - a medical exam & take photographic evidence
ANSWERS
Well-Woman Exam includes review of the following: (14) - Answers - -vital signs
-contraceptive methods or HRT
-pap smear hx, w/ particular attention to abnormal pap smears
-menstrual pattern
-sexual hx
-breast changes&mammogram hx
-changes in stools
-changes in skin (moles)
-depression
-domestic violence
-osteoporosis risks & hx
-risks for cancer or CV disease
-personal & social hx, esp. smoking, alcohol, diet & exercise
-immunizations
Well-woman exams are --------- -------- that give specific focus to preventative care of
female pts. - Answers - comprehensive physicals
With pap smears becoming further apart, annual exams are recommended for other
preventative health purposes such as: - Answers - -breast exams
-STD check
-contraception review
-vaccinations
-counseling about age-appropriate screening
-maintaining a healthy lifestyle
What part of the pelvic exam is no longer a requirement of these annual exams in the
asymptomatic pt? - Answers - bimanual exam
-appropriate in pt who reports/exhibits sxs
What is required of male practitioners during the PE? - Answers - a female chaperone
should be present
What is required when pts present immediately after an incidence of rape? - Answers - -
use of a special rape kit
-specific legal action
Rape kits are utilized in emergency departments that have what? - Answers - SANEs
(sexual assault nurse examiners)
What do SANEs do? - Answers - a medical exam & take photographic evidence
