2. A cervical polyp usually appears as a:
a. grainy area at the ectocervical junction.
b. bright red, soft protrusion from the endocervical canal.
c. transverse or stellate scar.
d. hard granular surface at or near the os.
ANS: B
Cervical polyps are bright red, soft, and fragile. They usually protrude from the endocervical canal.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Understanding (Comprehension)
OBJ: Nursing process—assessment MSC: Physiologic Integrity: Physiologic Adaptation
3. Which structure is located posteriorly on each side of the vaginal orifice?
a. Skene glands
b. Clitoris
c. Perineum
d. Bartholin glands
ANS: D
Bartholin glands are found posteriorly on each side of the vaginal orifice.
4. During sexual excitement, how is the vaginal introitus lubricated?
a. The Bartholin glands secrete mucus.
b. The clitoris produces moisture.
c. The Skene glands drain fluid.
d. The urethral surfaces secrete water.
, ANS: A
The Bartholin glands secrete mucus into the introitus for lubrication during sexual stimulation.
5. The vaginal mucosa of a woman of childbearing years should appear:
a. smooth and pink.
b. moist and excoriated.
c. dry and papular.
d. transversely rugated.
ANS: D
Between puberty and menopause, the vagina is transversely rugated; after menopause, it loses its
rugation.
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