Epidemiology, Diagnostic Methods, and Procedures Flashcards
What is the difference in life expectancy between white and black women?
White Women: 81.1 years
Black Women: 77.9 years
In 2016, what was the leading causes of death for both men and women? (4 items)
1- Diseases of the Heart
2- Cancer
3- Unintentional Injuries
4- Chronic Lower Respiratory Diseases
______ ______ is the leading cause of death for all groups of women except non-Hispanic Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic women.
Heart Disease
What is the leading cause of death for non-Hispanic Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic women?
Cancer
_______ is the second leading cause of death among all women except for non-Hispanic Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic women, and the number one leading cause of death in women aged 35-65.
Cancer
What were the three most commonly diagnosed types of cancer among women in 2015?
1- Lung/Bronchus
2- Breast
3- Colon/Rectum
What is the most common cause for cancer death in Hispanic women?
Breast
The purpose of this diagnostic test is to identify
abnormal/atypical cervical cells suggesting actual or possible preinvasive cervical neoplastic changes.
Papanicolaou Test (Pap Test)
This diagnostic test is recommended by NYS DOH and it consist of routine anal cytology for high risk groups to include men who have sex with men, HIV positive, and those with a history of cervical cancer.
Anorectal HPV testing (Anal Pap)
What is the recommended actions after receiving a negative for intraepithelial lesions of malignancy upon a cervical cytology exam?
Repeat in 3 years for women 21-29 of age and who are not at risk
What are some indications for pelvic exam in adolescents? (7 items)
1- Abnormal vaginal bleeding
2- Lower abdominal pain
3- Dysuria or Urinary Tract symptoms in sexually active females
4- Vaginal discharge that is persistent
5- Pregnancy
6- IUD insertion
7- suspected or reported sexual abuse/rape
What are the two greatest risk for death for adolescent to young adulthood females (ages 15-24) ?
1- Accidents and Violence
2- Homicide
What are the two greatest risk for death for young adulthood to mid-adulthood females (ages 25-44) ?
1- Unintended injury (MVAs
2- Malignant neoplasms
What are the two greatest risk for death for mid adulthood to older adulthood females (ages 45-64) ?
1- cancer and heart disease
What are the common causes for death in mature females (ages 65 and older)? (6 causes)
Heart disease, cancer, cerebral vascular diseases, chronic lower respiratory diseases, pneumonia/influenza, and diabetes
Research indicates that women should initiate Pap screens at ___ and continue until age ___.
21
65
What dictates continuing Pap screening beyond the age 65? (4 items)
1- History of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia
2- cervical cancer
3- utero exposure to DES
4- suppressed immune system
What dictates discontinuing Pap screening no matter what the females age is?
Receiving a total hysterectomy with the removal of the cervix
At what age should Pap smears start being co-tested with HPV screening, and how frequently should these exams be completed?
30 years; every 5 years
Hcg is present in urine ____ days after conception.
5-7
What is the diagnostic test that is used for Gonorrhea and Chlamydial?
RNA hybridization assay probe test
_____ ____ amplification testing is recommended by the CDC for testing of Chlamydial.
Nucleic acid
When a woman is collecting a GC and CT via urine what are the instructions given to her?
Start the specimen collection immediately at the start of voiding
What are Wet Mounts used for?
To diagnose selected vaginal infections and to assist in determining causes of bleeding
