Deck 41: Pediatric Examinations

Question 1

On subsequent prenatal visits, the medical assistant does not typically ____ before the patient is seen by the provider.

A) obtain a blood sample if needed
B) obtain a urine specimen
C) weigh the patient
D) measure the height of the fundus

Answer 1

measure the height of the fundus

Question 2

Which of the following types of information is not typically required on a cytology request form?

A) date of the patient's first mammogram
B) number of abortions the patient has had
C) regularity and duration of the patient's cycles
D) method of contraception the patient uses

Answer 2

date of the patient's first mammogram

Question 3

Female patients should be instructed to perform breast self-examinations:

A) every time they shower
B) each month, just before the start of their menstrual period
C) each month, during their menstrual period
D) each month, following their menstrual period

Answer 3

each month, following their menstrual period

Question 4

When a Pap smear is performed, samples are taken from all but which of the following parts of the body?

A) vagina
B) uterus
C) cervix
D) endocervix

Question 5

AutoCyte, a new liquid-based form of Pap testing, involves collecting the sample with a:

A) plastic broom
B) rubber aspirator
C) wooden tongue depressor
D) tiny steel cylinder

Question 6

The American Cancer Society recommends offering women older than ____ the option of Pap screening every 3 years, plus the HPV DNA test.

A) 20
B) 30
C) 50
D) 70

Question 7

The Papanicolaou (Pap) technique is a cytologic screening test that detects:

A) cancer
B) diabetes
C) pregnancy
D) diverticulitis

Question 8

During a patient's first prenatal visit, a Complete Blood Count will be performed to check her ___ level and screen for infection.

A) iron
B) calcium
C) phosphorus
D) magnesium

Question 9

Using Naegele's rule, if the first day of a pregnant woman's last menstrual period was October 14, her expected date of delivery is:

A) June 21
B) July 14
C) July 21
D) August 14

Question 10

A normal pregnancy can range from _____ weeks.

A) 34 to 38
B) 37 to 41
C) 36 to 45
D) 40 to 50

Question 11

A _____ is a special stethoscope used to determine the heart rate of a developing fetus.

A) gastroscope
B) fetoscope
C) anoscope
D) otoscope

Question 12

A Pap test should be scheduled _____ the menstrual period.

A) on the first day of
B) on the last day of
C) at least 5 days after
D) at least 5 days before

Question 13

When you assist a patient into the stirrups during a gynecological exam, you are helping her get into the _____ position.

A) Fowler's
B) prone
C) Sims
D) lithotomy

Question 14

A patient preparing for a Pap test should be instructed not to douche for ____ hours prior to the test.

A) 12
B) 24
C) 36
D) 48

Question 15

Female patients should be instructed to:

A) douche regularly
B) use condoms only if they are in a committed, monogamous relationship
C) schedule a routine mammography if they are over age 40
D) use perfumed soaps and sprays for vaginal cleaning

Question 16

When conducting a gynecological examination, a provider usually performs which of the following first?

A) mammogram
B) brief general check of the patient
C) bimanual examination
D) Pap test

Question 17

Match each term with its definition.
Removal of the cervix and uterus

A)obstetrics
B)gynecology
C)ThinPrep
D)human papillomavirus (HPV)
E)total hysterectomy
F)gravida
G)para
H)breast exam
I)cervical
J)hypertension

Question 18

The system most widely used to describe Pap test findings is known as the:

A) Cytology System
B) Bethesda System
C) Naegele's Rule
D) Epithelial Review

Question 19

Breast lumps are most often discovered by the:

A) patient
B) primary provider
C) gynecologist
D) medical assistant

Question 20

When using AutoCyte, the collection device is swished how many times in the preservative solution?

A) 1
B) 5
C) 10
D) 20

Question 21

Match each term with its definition.
Typically included during the patient's annual appointment for the Pap test and pelvic exam

A)obstetrics
B)gynecology
C)ThinPrep
D)human papillomavirus (HPV)
E)total hysterectomy
F)gravida
G)para
H)breast exam
I)cervical
J)hypertension

Question 22

Match each term with its definition.
Number of live births a patient has had

A)obstetrics
B)gynecology
C)ThinPrep
D)human papillomavirus (HPV)
E)total hysterectomy
F)gravida
G)para
H)breast exam
I)cervical
J)hypertension

Question 23

Match each term with its definition.
May be performed to confirm pregnancy and to monitor its progress

A)negative for intraepithelial lesion or malignancy
B)epithelial cell abnormalities
C)other malignant neoplasms
D)Lamaze
E)estimated date of confinement (EDC)
F)Neagele's rule
G)Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP)
H)Glucose Tolerance Test
I)trimester
J)ultrasonography

Question 24

Match each term with its definition.
Period of three months

A)negative for intraepithelial lesion or malignancy
B)epithelial cell abnormalities
C)other malignant neoplasms
D)Lamaze
E)estimated date of confinement (EDC)
F)Neagele's rule
G)Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP)
H)Glucose Tolerance Test
I)trimester
J)ultrasonography

Question 25

Match each term with its definition.
Number of pregnancies a patient has had

A)obstetrics
B)gynecology
C)ThinPrep
D)human papillomavirus (HPV)
E)total hysterectomy
F)gravida
G)para
H)breast exam
I)cervical
J)hypertension

Question 26

Match each term with its definition.
Type of practice that addresses diseases and disorders of the female reproductive system

A)obstetrics
B)gynecology
C)ThinPrep
D)human papillomavirus (HPV)
E)total hysterectomy
F)gravida
G)para
H)breast exam
I)cervical
J)hypertension

Question 27

Match each term with its definition.
Known risk factor for developing cervical cancer

A)obstetrics
B)gynecology
C)ThinPrep
D)human papillomavirus (HPV)
E)total hysterectomy
F)gravida
G)para
H)breast exam
I)cervical
J)hypertension

Question 28

Match each term with its definition.
Screening test performed to check for neural tube defects

A)negative for intraepithelial lesion or malignancy
B)epithelial cell abnormalities
C)other malignant neoplasms
D)Lamaze
E)estimated date of confinement (EDC)
F)Neagele's rule
G)Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP)
H)Glucose Tolerance Test
I)trimester
J)ultrasonography

Question 29

Match each term with its definition.
Pap test result that means the cells of the lining layer of the cervix show changes that might be cancer or a precancerous condition

A)negative for intraepithelial lesion or malignancy
B)epithelial cell abnormalities
C)other malignant neoplasms
D)Lamaze
E)estimated date of confinement (EDC)
F)Neagele's rule
G)Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP)
H)Glucose Tolerance Test
I)trimester
J)ultrasonography

Question 30

Match each term with its definition.
Referring to the entrance to the uterus

A)obstetrics
B)gynecology
C)ThinPrep
D)human papillomavirus (HPV)
E)total hysterectomy
F)gravida
G)para
H)breast exam
I)cervical
J)hypertension

Question 31

Match each term with its definition.
Screening test performed to check for gestational diabetes

A)negative for intraepithelial lesion or malignancy
B)epithelial cell abnormalities
C)other malignant neoplasms
D)Lamaze
E)estimated date of confinement (EDC)
F)Neagele's rule
G)Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP)
H)Glucose Tolerance Test
I)trimester
J)ultrasonography

Question 32

Match each term with its definition.
Type of classes that teach patients about the childbirth process

A)negative for intraepithelial lesion or malignancy
B)epithelial cell abnormalities
C)other malignant neoplasms
D)Lamaze
E)estimated date of confinement (EDC)
F)Neagele's rule
G)Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP)
H)Glucose Tolerance Test
I)trimester
J)ultrasonography

Question 33

Match each term with its definition.
Approximate date of delivery

A)negative for intraepithelial lesion or malignancy
B)epithelial cell abnormalities
C)other malignant neoplasms
D)Lamaze
E)estimated date of confinement (EDC)
F)Neagele's rule
G)Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP)
H)Glucose Tolerance Test
I)trimester
J)ultrasonography

Question 34

Match each term with its definition.
Pap test result that means there are no signs of cancer or precancerous changes

A)negative for intraepithelial lesion or malignancy
B)epithelial cell abnormalities
C)other malignant neoplasms
D)Lamaze
E)estimated date of confinement (EDC)
F)Neagele's rule
G)Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP)
H)Glucose Tolerance Test
I)trimester
J)ultrasonography

Question 35

Match each term with its definition.
Type of practice that focuses on pregnancy and childbirth

A)obstetrics
B)gynecology
C)ThinPrep
D)human papillomavirus (HPV)
E)total hysterectomy
F)gravida
G)para
H)breast exam
I)cervical
J)hypertension

Question 36

Match each term with its definition.
Method of determining a pregnant patient's estimated date of delivery

A)negative for intraepithelial lesion or malignancy
B)epithelial cell abnormalities
C)other malignant neoplasms
D)Lamaze
E)estimated date of confinement (EDC)
F)Neagele's rule
G)Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP)
H)Glucose Tolerance Test
I)trimester
J)ultrasonography

Question 37

Match each term with its definition.
Liquid-based Pap test

A)obstetrics
B)gynecology
C)ThinPrep
D)human papillomavirus (HPV)
E)total hysterectomy
F)gravida
G)para
H)breast exam
I)cervical
J)hypertension

Question 38

Match each term with its definition.
Can indicate complications in a pregnant patient

A)obstetrics
B)gynecology
C)ThinPrep
D)human papillomavirus (HPV)
E)total hysterectomy
F)gravida
G)para
H)breast exam
I)cervical
J)hypertension

Question 39

Match each term with its definition.
Pap test result that means an invasive squamous cell cancer is likely

A)negative for intraepithelial lesion or malignancy
B)epithelial cell abnormalities
C)other malignant neoplasms
D)Lamaze
E)estimated date of confinement (EDC)
F)Neagele's rule
G)Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP)
H)Glucose Tolerance Test
I)trimester
J)ultrasonography