Varney's Ch 3: Sexual, Reproductive, and Primary Care Flashcards
1
Q
On a breast exam, if a small, isolated lymph node are palpated, when should it be reevaluated?
A
1 month
2
Q
What causes indentation in the breast tissue with hands pressed on hips during a breast exam?
A
A carcinoma that has become attached to the fascia causing dimpling or indentation.
3
Q
What is potassium hydroxide (KOH) solution used for evaluating?
A
Yeast or BV on a wet mount slide. KOH destroys the cell walls of bacteria and epithelial cells, but not the fungal cell walls. When BV cells are exposed to KOH, they release amines and produce a strong odor, “whiff test”
