QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE ANSWERS
Almost all cases of cervical cancer are caused by what? correct
answer human papillomavirus (HPV)
Amenorrhea correct answer 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
answer Pap is for ages 21 + and up , 21 to 29 get pap test every
3 years, 30-65 yrd old need pap and have test every 5 yrs or just
pap every 3years, high risk should be screen more often. After
stopping screening do not start again .
Articles are wrapped before going into the autoclave. What is the
purpose for doing this? correct answer to protect them from
recontamination during handling and storage.
Cervix correct answer The lower narrow end of the uterus that
opens into the vagina.
Colposcopy correct answer Examination of the cervix using a
colposcope (a lighted instrument with a magnifying lens).
Decontamination correct answer 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 answer also known as sterile
technique, refers to practices that keep objects and areas sterile,
or free from all living microorganisms and spores.
Disinfectant correct answer an agent used to destroy pathogenic
microorganisms
, Dysmenorrhea correct answer Pain that is associated with the
menstrual period.
Dysplasia correct answer 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
answer 14 to 49
Height is measured in children in what position? correct answer -
Standing position
How do you locate the vastus lateralis site? correct answer -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 answer 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 answer
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 answer 7 days.
How many sperm are in a milliliter of semen? correct answer
usually between 50 and 150 million sperm
How much semen is in a single ejaculation? correct answer varies
from 1.5 mL to 6 mL.
If an indicator does not change the way it should, what should be
done? correct answer is in need of repair and should not be used
until it has been serviced.
Interacting with children requires special techniques. If the