GYNECOLOGIC HEALTH CARE: WITH
AN INTRODUCTION TO PRENATAL AND
POSTPARTUM CARE 4TH EDITION TEST
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Chapter 1 A Feminist Perspective of Women's Health &
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MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS
_______ 4. Chlamydia often occurs in association with syphilis.
false
_______ 5. In the absence of complications, the first prenatal visit should be scheduled after a
woman misses her first period.
false, second
_______ 6. True labor pains are referred to as Braxton Hicks contractions.
false
_______ 7. The purpose of measuring fundal height is to determine the degree of cervical
dilation and effacement.
false
,_______ 8. The fetal heart tones can first be detected between 4 and 6 weeks of gestation using
a Doppler fetal pulse detector.
false
_______ 9. Obstetric ultrasound scanning is used to assess fetal lung maturity.
false
_______10. The perineum is the period of time in which the body systems are returning to their
prepregnant state.
false
B. Word Parts
1. a-
without
2. men/o
menstruation
3. -orrhea
flow, excessive discharge
4. colp/o
vagina
5. -scopy
visual examination
6. cyt/o
cell
7. -ology
study of
8. dys-
difficult, painful, abnormal
9. plasia
a growth
10. ecto-
outside, other
11. endo-
within
12. gynec/o
woman
13. multi-
many
14. par/o
bear, givth birth to
15. nulli-
none
16. peri-
surrounding
17. post-
after
18. pre-
in front of, before
, 19. nat/o
birth
20. -al
pertaining to
21. prim/i
first
22. tri-
three
____ 1. A complete gynecologic examination consists of a breast examination and a pelvic
examination.
true
_______ 2. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends that a woman
perform a breast self-examination weekly.
false
_______ 3. The purpose of the Pap test is for the early detection of cervical cancer.
true
_______ 4. The patient should be instructed to douche before having a Pap test.
false
_______ 5. Trichomoniasis produces a profuse, frothy vaginal discharge.
true
_______ 6. Another name for candidiasis is a yeast infection.
true
_______ 7. Prenatal refers to the care of the pregnant woman before delivery of the infant.
true
_______ 8. During each return prenatal visit, the mother's urine is tested for glucose and protein.
true
_______ 9. The normal range for the fetal pulse rate is between 120 and 160 beats per minute.
true
_______ 10. Amniocentesis can be used to diagnose certain genetically transmitted conditions.
false
_______ 1. The patient position for a breast examination is the lithotomy position.
false
_______ 2. Most breast lumps are discovered by the physician.
false
_______ 3. Trichomoniasis is caused by a virus.
true
1. What is the purpose of the gynecologic examination?
assess the health of the female reproductive organs to detect early signs of disease, leading to
early diagnosis and treatment
2. What is the purpose of performing a breast examination?
to check for any abnormalities and signs of breast cancer and to notice any changes in the
breasts, check nipple to see if there is discharge, location is normal, axillary lymphnodes
3. How often should a woman perform a breast self-examination at home? When should it be
performed in relation to the menstrual cycle and why?
once monthly; 2-3 days after your period because your breasts won't be as tender/swollen
, 4. What are the components of the pelvic examination?
inspection of external genitalia, vagina, and cervix; collection of specimen for a Pap test; bi
manual pelvic examination; rectal-vaginal examination
20. What is the purpose of the rectal-vaginal examination?
obtain information about the tone and alignment of the pelvic organs and the adnexal region.
the presence of hemorrhoids, fistulas, and fissures also can be noted
21. Describe the laboratory procedure that can be used to identify Trichomonas vaginalis in the
medical office.
wet preparation, which involves using a sterile swab to place a small amount of the discharge on
a microscope slide, adding a drop of isotonic saline to it and placing a coverslip over the mixture
to protect it
22. Describe the laboratory procedure that can be used to identify Candida albicans in the
medical office.
microscopically in the medical office by placing a specimen of the vaginal discharge on a slide
using a sterile swab and adding a drop of a 10% solution of potassium hydroxide(KOH solution
used to get rid of extra cellular debris)
23. What are the symptoms of PID? What complications can occur from PID?
Symptoms include lower abdominal pain, fever, nausea and vomiting, dyspareunia, vaginal
discharge and bleeding between periods
Complications of PID are serious and include chronic pelvic pain, scarring of the fallopian tubes,
ectopic pregnancy and infertillity
24. How are chlamydial and gonorrheal infections usually diagnosed?
using a nuclei acid amplification test or a nuclei acid hybridization test known as the DNA-probe
test
25. List the symptoms of each of the following sexually transmitted diseases:
a. Trichomoniasis in the female:
They include a profuse, frothy, vaginal discharge that is usually yellowish green and has an
unpleasant odor; itching and irritation of the vulva and vagina; dyspareunia and dysuria. The
cervix may exhibit small red spots (strawberry cervix)
b. Candidiasis in the female:
They include white patches on the mucous membrane of the vagina; a thick odorless, cottage
cheese-like discharge; vulval irritation; and dysuria. The discharge is extremely irritating and
usually results in the burning and intense itching.
Chlamydia-Female:
Most women have no symptoms. If symptoms do occur they may include: dysuria, itching and
irritation of the genital area and a yellowish, odorless vaginal discharge
Chlamydia-Male:
Symptoms include mild dysuria and a thin, watery discharge from the penis. More likely to have
symptoms than women
d. Gonorrhea
Gonorrhea-Female:
Women may have no symptoms or may exhibit dysuria and a yellow vaginal discharge.
Gonorrhea-Male:
AN INTRODUCTION TO PRENATAL AND
POSTPARTUM CARE 4TH EDITION TEST
BANK EXAM 2024/2025 LATEST
UPDATE WITH ACTUAL VERIFIED NGN
QUESTIONS AND WELL EXPLAINED
100% CORRECT ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES LATEST 2025 UPDATE
GRADED A+ WITH 100% GUARANTEED
SUCCESS AFTER DOWNLOAD
Chapter 1 A Feminist Perspective of Women's Health &
Chapter 2 Racism and Health Disparities
MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS
_______ 4. Chlamydia often occurs in association with syphilis.
false
_______ 5. In the absence of complications, the first prenatal visit should be scheduled after a
woman misses her first period.
false, second
_______ 6. True labor pains are referred to as Braxton Hicks contractions.
false
_______ 7. The purpose of measuring fundal height is to determine the degree of cervical
dilation and effacement.
false
,_______ 8. The fetal heart tones can first be detected between 4 and 6 weeks of gestation using
a Doppler fetal pulse detector.
false
_______ 9. Obstetric ultrasound scanning is used to assess fetal lung maturity.
false
_______10. The perineum is the period of time in which the body systems are returning to their
prepregnant state.
false
B. Word Parts
1. a-
without
2. men/o
menstruation
3. -orrhea
flow, excessive discharge
4. colp/o
vagina
5. -scopy
visual examination
6. cyt/o
cell
7. -ology
study of
8. dys-
difficult, painful, abnormal
9. plasia
a growth
10. ecto-
outside, other
11. endo-
within
12. gynec/o
woman
13. multi-
many
14. par/o
bear, givth birth to
15. nulli-
none
16. peri-
surrounding
17. post-
after
18. pre-
in front of, before
, 19. nat/o
birth
20. -al
pertaining to
21. prim/i
first
22. tri-
three
____ 1. A complete gynecologic examination consists of a breast examination and a pelvic
examination.
true
_______ 2. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends that a woman
perform a breast self-examination weekly.
false
_______ 3. The purpose of the Pap test is for the early detection of cervical cancer.
true
_______ 4. The patient should be instructed to douche before having a Pap test.
false
_______ 5. Trichomoniasis produces a profuse, frothy vaginal discharge.
true
_______ 6. Another name for candidiasis is a yeast infection.
true
_______ 7. Prenatal refers to the care of the pregnant woman before delivery of the infant.
true
_______ 8. During each return prenatal visit, the mother's urine is tested for glucose and protein.
true
_______ 9. The normal range for the fetal pulse rate is between 120 and 160 beats per minute.
true
_______ 10. Amniocentesis can be used to diagnose certain genetically transmitted conditions.
false
_______ 1. The patient position for a breast examination is the lithotomy position.
false
_______ 2. Most breast lumps are discovered by the physician.
false
_______ 3. Trichomoniasis is caused by a virus.
true
1. What is the purpose of the gynecologic examination?
assess the health of the female reproductive organs to detect early signs of disease, leading to
early diagnosis and treatment
2. What is the purpose of performing a breast examination?
to check for any abnormalities and signs of breast cancer and to notice any changes in the
breasts, check nipple to see if there is discharge, location is normal, axillary lymphnodes
3. How often should a woman perform a breast self-examination at home? When should it be
performed in relation to the menstrual cycle and why?
once monthly; 2-3 days after your period because your breasts won't be as tender/swollen
, 4. What are the components of the pelvic examination?
inspection of external genitalia, vagina, and cervix; collection of specimen for a Pap test; bi
manual pelvic examination; rectal-vaginal examination
20. What is the purpose of the rectal-vaginal examination?
obtain information about the tone and alignment of the pelvic organs and the adnexal region.
the presence of hemorrhoids, fistulas, and fissures also can be noted
21. Describe the laboratory procedure that can be used to identify Trichomonas vaginalis in the
medical office.
wet preparation, which involves using a sterile swab to place a small amount of the discharge on
a microscope slide, adding a drop of isotonic saline to it and placing a coverslip over the mixture
to protect it
22. Describe the laboratory procedure that can be used to identify Candida albicans in the
medical office.
microscopically in the medical office by placing a specimen of the vaginal discharge on a slide
using a sterile swab and adding a drop of a 10% solution of potassium hydroxide(KOH solution
used to get rid of extra cellular debris)
23. What are the symptoms of PID? What complications can occur from PID?
Symptoms include lower abdominal pain, fever, nausea and vomiting, dyspareunia, vaginal
discharge and bleeding between periods
Complications of PID are serious and include chronic pelvic pain, scarring of the fallopian tubes,
ectopic pregnancy and infertillity
24. How are chlamydial and gonorrheal infections usually diagnosed?
using a nuclei acid amplification test or a nuclei acid hybridization test known as the DNA-probe
test
25. List the symptoms of each of the following sexually transmitted diseases:
a. Trichomoniasis in the female:
They include a profuse, frothy, vaginal discharge that is usually yellowish green and has an
unpleasant odor; itching and irritation of the vulva and vagina; dyspareunia and dysuria. The
cervix may exhibit small red spots (strawberry cervix)
b. Candidiasis in the female:
They include white patches on the mucous membrane of the vagina; a thick odorless, cottage
cheese-like discharge; vulval irritation; and dysuria. The discharge is extremely irritating and
usually results in the burning and intense itching.
Chlamydia-Female:
Most women have no symptoms. If symptoms do occur they may include: dysuria, itching and
irritation of the genital area and a yellowish, odorless vaginal discharge
Chlamydia-Male:
Symptoms include mild dysuria and a thin, watery discharge from the penis. More likely to have
symptoms than women
d. Gonorrhea
Gonorrhea-Female:
Women may have no symptoms or may exhibit dysuria and a yellow vaginal discharge.
Gonorrhea-Male:
