NSG 535 EXAM 4 PAP SMEAR | COMPREHENSIVE NURSING
DIAGNOSTICS STUDY GUIDE, PRACTICE QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
2026/2027
metaplasia - ANS ✔✔normal cell growth and division whereby columnar cells transform into swuamous
stratified epithelium
occurs within transformation zone
transformation zone - ANS ✔✔area of the cervix where ecto and endo cervical cells meet
squamous cells - ANS ✔✔thicker and tougher than columnar cells
line the distal ECTOCERVIX and vagina
columnar cells - ANS ✔✔one layer thick
line the proximal and MID-ENDOCERVICAL canal of the cervix
transformation zone - ANS ✔✔squamo columnar junction
where columnar transform into squamous epithelium
where the majority of cellular abnormalities of the cervix arise
lubricant - ANS ✔✔should not be used during pap smear as it interferes with the adherence of the
sample material
ectocervix - ANS ✔✔squamous cells
thicker and tougher than columnar
also line the vagina
endocervix - ANS ✔✔columnar cells
one layer thick
transformation zone - ANS ✔✔region lying between the ciliated columnar epithelium of the endocervix
and the mature squamous epithelium of the ectocervix
transformation zone - ANS ✔✔where the carcinogens act upon the squamous metaplastic cells resulting
in squamous dysplasia and squamous carcinoma
ectocervix - ANS ✔✔during the reproductive years, the transformation zone lies on the ______
DIAGNOSTICS STUDY GUIDE, PRACTICE QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
2026/2027
metaplasia - ANS ✔✔normal cell growth and division whereby columnar cells transform into swuamous
stratified epithelium
occurs within transformation zone
transformation zone - ANS ✔✔area of the cervix where ecto and endo cervical cells meet
squamous cells - ANS ✔✔thicker and tougher than columnar cells
line the distal ECTOCERVIX and vagina
columnar cells - ANS ✔✔one layer thick
line the proximal and MID-ENDOCERVICAL canal of the cervix
transformation zone - ANS ✔✔squamo columnar junction
where columnar transform into squamous epithelium
where the majority of cellular abnormalities of the cervix arise
lubricant - ANS ✔✔should not be used during pap smear as it interferes with the adherence of the
sample material
ectocervix - ANS ✔✔squamous cells
thicker and tougher than columnar
also line the vagina
endocervix - ANS ✔✔columnar cells
one layer thick
transformation zone - ANS ✔✔region lying between the ciliated columnar epithelium of the endocervix
and the mature squamous epithelium of the ectocervix
transformation zone - ANS ✔✔where the carcinogens act upon the squamous metaplastic cells resulting
in squamous dysplasia and squamous carcinoma
ectocervix - ANS ✔✔during the reproductive years, the transformation zone lies on the ______