Female Genitalia

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Question 1

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Posteriorly, the labia minora meet as two ridges that fuse to form the:

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fourchette.

vulva.

clitoris.

perineum.

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Question 2

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A cervical polyp usually appears as a:

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grainy area at the ectocervical junction.

bright red, soft protrusion from the endocervical canal.

transverse or stellate scar.

hard granular surface at or near the os.

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Question 3

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Which structure is located posteriorly on each side of the vaginal orifice?

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Skene glands

Clitoris

Perineum

Bartholin glands

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Question 4

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During sexual excitement, how is the vaginal introitus lubricated?

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The Bartholin glands secrete mucus.

The clitoris produces moisture.

The Skene glands drain fluid.

The urethral surfaces secrete water.

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Question 5

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The vaginal mucosa of a woman of childbearing years should appear:

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smooth and pink.

moist and excoriated.

dry and papular.

transversely rugated.

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Question 6

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The adnexa of the uterus are composed of the:

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corpus and cervix.

fallopian tubes and ovaries.

uterosacral and broad ligaments.

vagina and fundus.

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Question 7

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A bluish color to the cervix during pregnancy is called (the):

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McDonald sign.

Spinnbarkeit.

Goodell sign.

Chadwick sign.

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Question 8

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The pelvic joint that separates most appreciably during late pregnancy is the:

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sacroiliac.

symphysis.

sacrococcygeal.

iliofemoral.

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Question 9

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Pregnancy-related cervical changes include:

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flattening and lengthening.

thinning and reddening.

hardening and pallor.

softening and bluish coloring.

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Question 10

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Mrs. Robinson, a 49-year-old patient, presents to the office complaining of missing her menstrual period. She asks about menopause. You explain to her that the conventional definition of menopause is:

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the first day of the last menstrual period.

1 year with no menses.

the last day of the last menstrual period.

the cessation of ovulation.

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Question 11

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Which systemic feature is related to the effects of menopause?

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Increased abdominal fat distribution

Decreased LDL levels

Cold intolerance

Decreased cholesterol levels

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Question 12

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Ms. A, age 32, states that she has a recent history of itchy vaginal discharge. Ms. A has never been pregnant. Her partner uses condoms and she uses spermicide for birth control. Which of the following data are most relevant to Ms. A's problem?

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Bowel habits

Douching routines

Menstrual flow

Nutritional factors

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Question 13

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Which risk factor is associated with cervical cancer?

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Endometriosis

Low parity

Multiple sex partners

Obesity

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Question 14

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The risk of ovarian cancer is increased by:

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the use of oral contraceptives.

cigarette smoking.

age between 35 and 50 years.

early age at first intercourse.

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Question 15

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The form of gynecologic cancer that is increased in obese women is:

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vaginal.

cervical.

ovarian.

endometrial.

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Question 16

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The mother of an 8-year-old child reports that she has recently noticed a discharge stain on her daughter's underwear. Both the mother and daughter appear nervous and concerned. You would need to ask questions to assess the child's:

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drug ingestion.

fluid intake.

risk for sexual abuse.

hormone responsiveness.

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Question 17

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The female patient should ideally be in which position for the pelvic examination?

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Fowler

Prone

Lateral supine

Lithotomy

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Question 18

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When you plan to obtain cytologic studies, speculum introduction may be facilitated by:

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lubrication with gel.

lubrication with warm water.

use of a plastic speculum.

opening the blades completely.

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Question 19

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Which one of the following is a proper technique for the use of a speculum during a vaginal examination?

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Allow the labia to spread, and insert the speculum slightly open.

Insert one finger, and insert the opened speculum.

Press the introitus downward, and insert the closed speculum obliquely.

Spread the labia, and insert the closed speculum horizontally.

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Question 20

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When collecting specimens, which sample should be obtained first?

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Chlamydial swab

Gonococcal culture

Pap smear

Wet mount

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