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NSG 535 EXAM 4 PAP SMEAR | COMPREHENSIVE NURSING DIAGNOSTICS STUDY GUIDE, PRACTICE QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2026/2027

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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 ______

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