Author Question: The Newborns' and Mothers' Health Protection Act of 1996 requires that all health care plans allow ... (Read 89 times)

Evvie72 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

The Newborns' and Mothers' Health Protection Act of 1996 requires that all health care plans allow for a minimum length of stay following a normal vaginal birth of which of the following?

1. 24 hours
2. 36 hours
3. 48 hours
4. 96 hours

Question 2

The microscopic examination of scrapings from the cervix, endocervix, or other mucous membranes to discover premalignant or malignant cells is called:

1. a bimanual palpation.
2. a rectovaginal palpation.
3. a Papanicolaou smear.
4. a four A's procedure.

rnehls · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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1, 2, 4. Incorrect. The minimum length of stay under this act is 48 hours.
3. Correct. This is the appropriate length of time as stipulated by this act.

Answer to Question 2

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1. Incorrect. A bimanual palpation is a physical examination of the vagina; the Pap smear is a microscopic examination for cancer.
2. Incorrect. A rectovaginal palpation is a physical examination through the rectum; the Pap smear is a microscopic examination for cancer.
3. Correct. Pap smears should be conducted regularly depending on age of the patient.
4. Incorrect. The four A's is an intervention procedure to help a patient stop smoking. The Pap smear is a microscopic examination for cancer.