pg. 1 NURS203 EXAM/ Practice Exam Questions with Correct Verified Answers/ Latest Update 2024 – Rated A+
what do you look for when milking the skene glands? - ANSWER - discharge and note any tenderness
what does discharge from the skene glands usually indicate? - ANSWER - an infection- most commonly, but not necessarily, gonococcal
what are the normal ranges of BMI for adults? - ANSWER - 18.5-24.9
how do you calculate BMI? - ANSWER - wt. in pounds x 703/ (ht. in inches) x ( ht. in inches)
what range of BMI is considered overweight? - ANSWER - 25-29.9
what range of BMI is considered obese? - ANSWER - >30.0
what do you look for when palpating the bartholin glands? - ANSWER - discharge, swelling, tenderness, masses, heart or fluctuation
swelling that is painful, hot to the touch, and fluctuant is indicative of what? - ANSWER - infection- usually gonococcal or staphylococcal in origin and filled with pus
a nontender mass on the Bartholin gland is indicative of what? - ANSWER - a bartholin cyst, which is the result of chronic inflammation of the gland
top two skin folds of the vagina. may be gaping or closed, dry or moist. may be shriveled or full - ANSWER - Labia Majora
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pg. 2 the tissue of the labia majora should have what characteristics? - ANSWER - soft and homogeneous
labial swelling, redness, or tenderness, particularly if unilateral, may be indicative of what? - ANSWER - a Bartholin gland infection
excoriation, rashes, or lesions of the labia majora are indicative of what? - ANSWER - infectious or inflammatory process
two smaller skin folds of the vagina. inner surface should be moist and dark pink - ANSWER - Labia Minora
the tissue of the labia minora should have what characteristics? - ANSWER - soft, homogeneous, and without tenderness
inflammation, irritation, excoriation, or caking of discharge in tissue folds of the labia minora is indicative of what? - ANSWER - vaginal infection or poor hygiene
Discoloration or tenderness of the labia minora may be indicative of what? - ANSWER - result of traumatic bruising
ulcers or vesicles on the labia minora may be a sign of what? - ANSWER - an STI
located on the posterolateral portion of the labia majora, at 5 & 7 o'clock - ANSWER - Bartholin glands
located between the vaginal introitus and the anus. - ANSWER - the perineum
what is a characteristic of the perineal surface? - ANSWER - smooth
what is the definition of a woman who is nulliparous? - ANSWER - she has never given birth to a child
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pg. 3 what are the characteristics of the tissue of the perineum in a nulliparous woman? - ANSWER - thick and smooth
what are the characteristics of the tissue of the perineum in a multiparous woman? - ANSWER - thinner and rigid
A genitalia self-exam is recommended for who? - ANSWER - anyone who is at risk for contracting a STI.This includes sexually active persons who have had more than one partner or whose partner has had other partners
what is the purpose of a genitalia self-exam? - ANSWER - to detect any signs or symptoms that might indicate the presence of an STI. Many people who have an STI do not know that they have one and some STIs can remain undetected for years.
what is the definition of a woman who is multiparous? - ANSWER - she has given birth to multiple children
women should be familiar with their breasts and report any changes to their health care provider - ANSWER - breast self awareness
Screening recommendations for CBE( breast cancer) - ANSWER - -younger than 40 yrs: every 3 years
-older than 40 yrs: annually
Screening recommendations for Mammogram - ANSWER - -yearly starting at 40 and continuing as long as in good health -biennial screening for women between 50 and 74
descent or herniation of the uterus into or beyond the vagina result of weakening of the supporting structures of the pelvic floor, often occurring concurrently with a cystocele and rectocele uterus becomes progressively retroverted and descends in to the vaginal canal - ANSWER - uterine prolapse
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