Pelvic Exams

Question 1

1. When performing the speculum exam, which of the following would be performed first?
   a. Using your non-dominant index finger, push on the posterior introitus.
   b. Flex fourth and fifth digits before insertion.
   c. Feel for ovarian tenderness
   d. Palpate the cervix.

Answer 1

a.Using your non-dominant index finger, push on the posterior introitus.

Question 2

2.What position is the patient in for the Female Pelvic Exam (fill in the blank).

Answer 2

Lithotomy

Question 3

3. What precaution should the patient take before performing the exam?
   a. No food for 24 hours before.
   b. Avoid intercourse for 1-2 days before.
   c. No fluids for 24 hours before.
   d. No NSAID use for 1-2 days before.

Answer 3

b.Avoid intercourse for 1-2 days before.

Question 4

4. What tool do you use to collect ectocervical cells?
   a. Cervical Brush
   b. Speculum
   c. Finger
   d. Spatula

Answer 4

Spatula

Question 5

5. From the cervical canal to the most distal part of the cervix, identify the types of cells in order:
   a. Columnar, Squamocolumnar, Squamous
   b. Squamocolumnar, Squamous, Columnar
   c. Columnar, Squamous, Squamocolumnar
   d. Squamous, Columnar, Squamocolumnar

Answer 5

a.Columnar, Squamocolumnar, Squamous

Question 6

6. At what angle should you insert the speculum?
   a. 30 degrees
   b. 60 degrees
   c. 45 degrees
   d. 15 degrees

Answer 6

45 degrees