NUR2180
Physical Assessment
COMPLETED EXAM w/
RATIONALES
2024
,1. Which of the following is not a component of a
comprehensive assessment of the female genitalia?
a) External examination
b) Assessment of vaginal discharge
c) Bi-manual examination
d) Measurement of pubic symphysis distance
Answer: d) Measurement of pubic symphysis distance
Rationale: A comprehensive assessment of the female
genitalia involves external examination, assessment of
vaginal discharge, and bi-manual examination.
Measurement of pubic symphysis distance is not directly
related to the assessment of female genitalia.
2. During external examination of the female genitalia,
what should the nurse assess for?
a) Presence of varicosities
b) Size and shape of the clitoris
c) Location of the cervix
d) Color of the hymen
Answer: a) Presence of varicosities
Rationale: During external examination, the nurse should
assess for any signs of varicosities, abnormalities of the
labia majora and minora, as well as the perineum. Size and
shape of the clitoris, location of the cervix, and color of the
hymen are not assessed during external examination.
, 3. Which of the following is an abnormal finding during
the assessment of vaginal discharge?
a) Clear, odorless discharge
b) Yellow, thick discharge
c) Brown, foul-smelling discharge
d) White, non-irritating discharge
Answer: c) Brown, foul-smelling discharge
Rationale: Normal vaginal discharge is clear or white,
odorless, non-irritating, and varies in consistency. Brown
discharge accompanied by a foul smell may indicate
infection or other abnormality and requires further
assessment.
4. What is the appropriate technique for collecting a
vaginal specimen for laboratory testing?
a) Using a sterile cotton swab to collect a small sample
from the cervix
b) Inserting a sterile speculum to collect a sample from the
vaginal wall
c) Collecting a urine sample and dipping a sterile swab into
it
d) Shaving the pubic hair and collecting samples from the
shaved area
Answer: b) Inserting a sterile speculum to collect a sample
Physical Assessment
COMPLETED EXAM w/
RATIONALES
2024
,1. Which of the following is not a component of a
comprehensive assessment of the female genitalia?
a) External examination
b) Assessment of vaginal discharge
c) Bi-manual examination
d) Measurement of pubic symphysis distance
Answer: d) Measurement of pubic symphysis distance
Rationale: A comprehensive assessment of the female
genitalia involves external examination, assessment of
vaginal discharge, and bi-manual examination.
Measurement of pubic symphysis distance is not directly
related to the assessment of female genitalia.
2. During external examination of the female genitalia,
what should the nurse assess for?
a) Presence of varicosities
b) Size and shape of the clitoris
c) Location of the cervix
d) Color of the hymen
Answer: a) Presence of varicosities
Rationale: During external examination, the nurse should
assess for any signs of varicosities, abnormalities of the
labia majora and minora, as well as the perineum. Size and
shape of the clitoris, location of the cervix, and color of the
hymen are not assessed during external examination.
, 3. Which of the following is an abnormal finding during
the assessment of vaginal discharge?
a) Clear, odorless discharge
b) Yellow, thick discharge
c) Brown, foul-smelling discharge
d) White, non-irritating discharge
Answer: c) Brown, foul-smelling discharge
Rationale: Normal vaginal discharge is clear or white,
odorless, non-irritating, and varies in consistency. Brown
discharge accompanied by a foul smell may indicate
infection or other abnormality and requires further
assessment.
4. What is the appropriate technique for collecting a
vaginal specimen for laboratory testing?
a) Using a sterile cotton swab to collect a small sample
from the cervix
b) Inserting a sterile speculum to collect a sample from the
vaginal wall
c) Collecting a urine sample and dipping a sterile swab into
it
d) Shaving the pubic hair and collecting samples from the
shaved area
Answer: b) Inserting a sterile speculum to collect a sample
