Female Flashcards

1
Q

Ectocervix

A

Squamous Cells

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2
Q

Endocervix

A

Columnar Epithelium

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3
Q

Transformation zone -

A

Squamocolumnar junction

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4
Q

Cervix

A

Transformation zone is a prevalent area of dysplasia

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5
Q

Pap Smear

A

Done to check for cancerous cells
USPSTF recommends first pap at age 21
Can stop after hysterectomy if not done for cancer
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) testing is done because it is the leading cause of cervical dysplasia
Chlamydia testing is done at the same time as the pap smear
Recommended for women under 24 or at high risk

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6
Q

HPV 16 and 18 account for

A

70% of cervical cancer

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7
Q

HPV 6 and 11 account for

A

90% of genital warts

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8
Q

Female Pelvic Exam 3 parts

A

History
Inspection
Palpation

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9
Q

menstrual history

A
First menarche
Length of cycle
Days between cycles
Regular or irregular
Heavy or light
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10
Q

Sexual History

A

First experience
Contraception
HIV testing
History of STD’s

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11
Q

supplies for female pelvic exam

A
Drape
Speculum
Lubricant
Cervical brush
Liquid cytology preservative
Large cotton swab
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12
Q

inspection for External Genitalia

A
Ulcers
Rashes
Labial enlargement
Cystocele
Rectocele
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13
Q

female internal genital -

Yellow/green

A

Trichomonas/Chlamydia/Gonorrhea

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14
Q

Foul Smelling

A
  • Trichomonas/Bacterial Vaginosis
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15
Q

Thick, white, cottage cheese consistency

A

Candida

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16
Q

Thin, no foul smell

A

Physiologic

17
Q

Speculum

Observe for discharge at the vaginal walls

A

Color
Consistency
Pruritis

18
Q

Observe the cervix (4)

A

Color
Contour
Scars/Lesions
Discharge