Asked by tatiana vayserberg on May 20, 2024
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A 35-year-old woman is at the clinic for a gynecologic examination. During the examination, she asks the nurse, "How often do I need to have this Pap test done?" Which reply by the nurse is correct?
A) "It depends. Do you smoke?"
B) "A Pap test needs to be performed annually until you are 65 years of age."
C) "If you have two consecutive normal Pap tests, then you can wait 5 years between tests."
D) "After age 30 years, if you have three consecutive normal Pap tests, then you may be screened every 2 to 3 years."
Pap Test
A procedure used in gynecology to detect cervical cancer in females by collecting cells from the cervix.
Gynecologic Examination
A medical process involving the evaluation of the female reproductive system, including the vagina, uterus, and ovaries.
- Understand the protocols for conducting Pap smear examinations in women with varied obstetric and gynecologic backgrounds.
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Vivika CastilloMay 27, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Cervical cancer screening with the Pap test continues annually until age 30 years. After age 21, regardless of sexual history or activity, women should be screened every 3 years until age 30, then every 5 years until age 65.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the protocols for conducting Pap smear examinations in women with varied obstetric and gynecologic backgrounds.