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Engineer · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

The woman's health clinic nurse is providing information to a 21-year-old woman who is being scheduled for a pelvic exam and Pap test. This information should include (select all that apply):

a. The Pap test is a diagnostic test for cervical cancer.
b. The woman should not use tampons or vaginal medication or engage in sexual intercourse within 48 hours of the exam.
c. The best time to have a Pap test is 5 days after the menstrual period has ended.
d. The woman should have a yearly Pap test.

Question 2

Excessive drinking places the woman at risk for (select all that apply):

a. Suicide
b. Stroke
c. Breast cancer
d. Menstrual disorders

macybarnes · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: 2, 3
The Pap test is a screening versus a diagnostic test. Women should not douche; use tampons; use vaginal creams, spermicide foams, creams, or jellies; use vaginal lubricants or moisturizers; use vaginal medications; or have sexual intercourse for 48 hours prior to the exam. The best time to obtain a Pap test is 5 days after the period ends. Women ages 19 to 39 should have a Pap test every 3 years.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: a, b, c
Excessive drinking places a woman at risk for alcoholism, elevated blood pressure, obesity, diabetes, stroke, breast cancer, suicide and accidents.