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NSG6020- Women's HealthA twenty-year-old female complains of a milky discharge bilaterally from her breasts. This
suggests: - ANSPregnancy or elevated prolactin level
The vaginal mucosa lies in transverse folds called the: - ANSrugae
In which of the following situations would it be difficult for the examiner to palpate an ovary
during the bimanual vaginal exam? - ANSA woman who is anxious
When performing a rectal exam on a female, a hard nodular rectal "shelf" is palpable at the
tip of the examiner's finger. This finding is suggestive of: - ANSmetastatic tissue in the
rectouterine pouch
Retraction of the nipple and areola suggest: - ANSan underlying breast mass
To assess pelvic floor muscle strength during the bimanual vaginal exam, have the patient
squeeze around the inserted fingers for long as a possible. Th consider full strength, snug
compression should last for: - ANS3 seconds
A female patient presents with a gray, thin, malodorous (fishy) vaginal discharge these
symptoms are most consistent with: - ANSBacterial vaginosis
A female patient presents with a white and curd-like thin vaginal discharge. This discharge is
most consistent with: - ANScandidal vaginitis
When examining the cervix, a bright, red, soft, and fragile lesion is noted on the cervical
surface. This finding is consistent with: - ANSa cervical poylp
An ulcerated vulvar lesion in an elderly woman may indicate: - ANSVluvar cancer
When examining the cervix, a translucent nodule is noted on the cervical surface. This
finding is consistent with: - ANSa retention cyst
A female patient has a history of a retroverted uterus. This condition refers to: - ANSa tilting
backward of the uterus and cervix
Examination of a female patient's right breast reveals a retraction of the nipple and areola.
This finding is consistent with: - ANSBreast cancer
Primary dysmenorrhea results from: - ANSincreased prostaglandin production during the
luteal phase of the menstrual cycle
In a female diagnosed with a first-degree uterine prolapse, the cervix: - ANSHas slipped but
is well within the vagina
, A female patient presents with a profuse, yellowish, green vaginal discharge that is
malodorous. This vaginal discharge is most consistent with: - ANSTrichomonal vaginitis
When performing a vaginal exam with a speculum, the use of the upper blade as a retractor
could expose a: - ANSrectocele
Upon examination of the vagina, a tense, hot very tender abscess with labial swelling is
noted. This finding is most consistent with a: - ANSBartholin gland infection
Upon examination of the cervix, a yellow drainage is visible around the cervical os. This
finding is most likely suggestive of: - ANSmucopurulent cervicits
When performing a breast exam, a mobile mass becomes fixed when the arm relaxes. This
suggests that the mass is: - ANSattached to the rib or intercostal muscle
During examination of the vagina, a bulge in the upper two-thirds o the anterior vaginal wall
is noted. This symptom is most consistent with a: - ANScystocele
In female patients with dyspareunia, superficial pain is most likely related to all the following
except: - ANSpressure on the normal ovary
When performing a bimanual exam of the vagina, the examiner should lubricate the index
and middle fingers of a gloved hand. From a standing position, the fingers should be inserted
into the vagina while exerting pressure primarly: - ANSposteriorly
If urethritis or inflammation of the paraurethral glands is suspected in a female patient, the
index finger should be inserted into the vagina and: - ANSmilk the urethra gently from the
inside outward.
A 45-year-old female presents to the nurse practitioner with complaints of postcoital bleeding
(greater than spotting) unrelated to the menstrual cycle. What is the most likely cause? -
ANSCervical cancer
Indications for performing a rectovaginal exam include all of the following except to: -
ANSassess an inguinal hernia
In a female diagnosed with a third-degree uterine prolapse, the cervix: - ANSand vagina are
outside the introitus.
Upon examination of the vagina, a swollen red ring is noted around the urethral opening.
This finding is most consistent with a: - ANSprolapse of the urethral mucosa
When do the ovaries become non-palpable after menopause? - ANSThree to five years
A moman complains of infrequent menses with intervals great than 35 days. This condition is
termed: - ANSoligomenorrhea
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