Chapter 27: Female Genitourinary System
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. During a health history, a 22-year old woman asks, Can I get that vaccine for human papilloma virus
(HPV)? I have genital warts and Id like them to go away! W
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Chapter 27: Female Genitourinary System
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. During a health history, a 22-year old woman asks, Can I get that vaccine for human papilloma virus
(HPV)? I have genital warts and Id like them to go away! What is the nurses best response?
a. The HPV vaccine is for girls and women ages 9 to 26 years, so we can start that today.
b. This vaccine is only for girls who have not yet started to become sexually active.
c. Lets check with the physician to see if you are a candidate for this vaccine.
d. The vaccine cannot protect you if you already have an HPV infection.
ANS: D
The HPV vaccine is appropriate for girls and women age 9 to 26 years and is administered to prevent cervical
cancer by preventing HPV infections before girls become sexually active. However, it cannot protect the
woman if an HPV infection is already present. DIF: Cognitive Level: Analyzing (Analysis)
MSC: Client Needs: General
2. During an examination, the nurse observes a female patients vestibule and expects to see the:
a. Urethral meatus and vaginal orifice.
b. Vaginal orifice and vestibular (Bartholin) glands.
c. Urethral meatus and paraurethral (Skene) glands.
d. Paraurethral (Skene) and vestibular (Bartholin) glands.
ANS: A
The labial structures encircle a boat-shaped space, or cleft, termed the vestibule. Within the vestibule are
numerous openings. The urethral meatus and vaginal orifice are visible. The ducts of the paraurethral (Skene)
glands and the vestibular (Bartholin) glands are present but not visible. DIF: Cognitive Level: Understanding (Comprehension)
MSC: Client Needs: Physiologic Integrity: Physiologic Adaptation
3. During a speculum inspection of the vagina, the nurse would expect to see what at the end of the vaginal
canal?
a. Cerv
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