Normal pH of the vagina is
alkaline to prevent micro-
bial growth.
The arterioles of the penis
constrict to hold blood in
the penis for an erection.
"The image is computer-
ized, allowing the radiol-
1. The nurse is preparing a presentation about the nor-
mal reproductive system of the female.
Which condition is incorrect?
2. The nurse is preparing a presentation about the nor-
mal reproductive system of the male.
Which statement is incorrect?
3. A female patient who is 40 years of age is scheduled
for a baseline mammography. The patient becomes
concerned when she learns a digital mammography is ogist to look more closely
planned. The client states, "I thought that test was for at
high risk women." Which answer by the nurse is most specific areas."
appropriate?
4. The nurse is providing information on breast self-ex- Any pattern that is consis-
amination to a female patient. Which palpation pattern tent and thorough
does the nurse instruct the patient to use when per-
forming this examination?
5. The nurse is collecting information from a female menopausal
patient who is 55 years of age. The patient is post- for 8 years.
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The patient is also small boned, Caucasian, and has Dual-energy x-ray absorp-
never been pregnant. Which type of bone testing tiometry (DEXA) scan
does the nurse suggest to the patient?
6. The nurse is discussing menstruation with a patient
who is present for her yearly physical. The patient is
11 years of age and states, "I have not had a period
yet and I hear so much at school it is confusing." Which The process is related to
detail about the function is unnecessary at this time? fluctuating estrogen and
progesterone hormones.
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